The Gentle Parenting Book: How to raise calmer, happier children from birth to seven

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The gentle parenting style relies on your child’s compliance. It assumes that if you make reasonable requests, your child will agree to them. Try it out. Instead of giving a command like “Go clean your room,” try giving a suggestion instead. This might sound like “Why don’t we tidy up a bit so things are nice and clean?” If you’re used to the authoritarian style of parenting, you might be pleasantly surprised at what your child can accomplish with just a gentle nudge. Focus on the Positive

But something changed when I held my daughter in my arms. Her sweet helplessness pulled at my heartstrings, and over time I began to see children and childhood–and even myself–in a different light. Research indicates that authoritative parenting leads to children with healthy self-esteem who can self-regulate their emotions. It also means they understand disciplinary methods as a way of support instead of as a punishment. Should you try gentle parenting? The gentle parenting method is trending right now. If you’re on Tik Tok or other social media platforms, you’ve no doubt been exposed to this parenting concept. There’s a reason it’s going viral. Gentle parenting has many benefits that we don’t see with other parenting approaches. Positive Relationships If you’re a big audiobook fan, this is actually a title I’d recommend getting a hard copy of, since it helps to be able see the questions they ask you and to write down your responses. Two Thousand Kisses A Day: Gentle Parenting Through the Ages & Stages Our words have the power to make or break the relationship we have with our child, so spending some serious time analyzing how we talk with our kids is something every parent should do. Frequently.Gentle parenting does have some potential pitfalls, especially if the strategy is not applied consistently. Gentle parenting also can't be used as an excuse for nonconfrontational parents to avoid setting any rules or boundaries with your child. The technique isn't to never discipline your child at all. The idea is to discipline them differently. On one of my worst days, I began to question everything about the way we parent and discipline Rose so I did what I do best: research.

I love this post so much, wow have you hit the nail on the head!!! You can imagine that I came across your post because gentle parenting hasn’t really sat right with me for a while, despite following it since the time my oldest (now 6) was born. It was easy to do GP when he was little and an only child, but now with 2 more siblings and as he’s getting older I can see so many flaws in it. (And I literally cannot even imagine gentle parenting a teenager…it sounds like a disaster waiting to happen). In addition to everything you wrote, these were some other things that really made me lose faith in GP: Gentle parenting teaches parents how to clearly and calmly communicate with their children. They should set firm boundaries, but not without helping a child understand why the boundaries exist. The parents are also there to use age-appropriate strategies for discipline.and there’s some absence of the realities of life in this approach. i’m VERY interested in a study in 10-20 years on adults who were parented gently I bought books on gentle parenting, joined a couple of Facebook forums and posted my first question. Every criticism, judgment, diagnosis, and expression of anger is the tragic expression of an unmet need.” 4. Emotional Agility There’s a lot of hype right now surrounding gentle parenting. Some advocates argue it could change the world for the better. How? By creating a community of calmer, healthier, and happier people one kid at a time. Whether it proves to be a game-changer for society or not, it can certainly improve your family. So let me just get my head around this for a second. Your kid pours his heart and soul into a drawing of you, your husband, his sister and the dog and presents you with it and you don't exclaim -

Another benefit of the Montessori method is the ability to listen to your child. This is easier if your body is still and calm. The author/illustrator team gives readers a fresh view of toddler life and routines. They include information about how to calmly listen to a toddler's voice and avoid a meltdown. I mentioned that I had older children and (jokingly) said that I'd managed to fumble my way through parenting without applying any specific techniques. Though we can’t prove that’s solely related to their parenting styles, it does make one wonder how they successfully raise happy adults. This book reveals the secrets behind the Danish parenting style. The Danish people put a large emphasis on play instead of achievements, ending every school day at 2 pm and sending kids outside to play. This is a great book for parents who want to improve their relationship with their children. It teaches practical strategies to parent children without triggering drama and conflict, and its realistic illustrations of young children make it easy to apply to your own family. The book explains how to connect with your child's brain and build a strong bond with your child.

What Is Gentle Parenting?

The Whole-Brain Child is a gentle parenting book many will read and wonder why they hadn’t read it sooner. Knowing how a child’s brain works will enable adults to use a gentle approach so little kids can navigate difficult situations. While it's difficult to know what's best for your child, economic reasoning can provide a useful framework. Raising Good Humans

When we understand the psychological limitations of a child acting out, it becomes easier to respond gently and effectively. If you struggle to find patience, this will be a great read for you. In nature, children learn to take risks, overcome fears, make new friends, regulate emotions, and create imaginary worlds.” 8. The Attachment Parenting Book yes - parenting is as tough as it is rewarding, and to all of us who wake up to do it another day , and generation after generation we must pursue better ways to raise well children into adulthood - so there is space for gentle parenting to be a contribution to our figuring it out, but it’s def not the optimal choice of all available - we need to take what it provides and keep looking til we find what is ~~~~~Second, gentle parenting is effective. Children who are raised with a gentle parenting approach are more likely to be successful in school, have better social skills, and be overall happier than their counterparts who were raised with a more traditional which can help to build healthier, more positive relationships in the future. Gentle Discipline is a great book for parents who want to guide their children with respect instead of scolding and shaming them. It aims to replace punishments with connection and understanding. While the author is very low-key, she provides many helpful insights. No Drama Discipline is based on Daniel Siegel's belief that discipline is about teaching, not punishing or giving a consequence. Instead of reacting to misbehavior, parenting should involve connecting with and redirecting the child. By following this two-step guideline, you can help your child develop the necessary skills to live a moral and ethical life. What you should know