Everything You Need to Know About Gentle Parenting

This parenting practice is grounded in respect. Here’s how to do it. Since babies don’t come with a “how-to” manual (though we really wish they did), people often turn to the internet and books for help in figuring the whole parenting thing out. While there isn’t one golden recipe for parenting your toddler (each family, child and circumstance is unique), how we raise our children greatly impacts how they’ll grow, learn and exist in the world. There are multiple parenting styles and most people don’t fall neatly into one category. And if you’ve done any research on the topic, you’ve likely heard about gentle parenting. But what is it? And how do you actually do it? We’re covering everything you need to know. What is gentle parenting? Gentle parenting (also sometimes referred to as respectful, conscious or positive parenting) is a parenting philosophy that’s gained popularity in the last few years. It’s a holistic approach to parenting that emphasizes empathy, respect and understanding in order to foster a healthy parent-child relationship. Unlike other parenting philosophies that follow a more authoritarian style, gentle parenting is closely aligned with authoritative style and aims to raise and teach children through positive guidance and...