Decoding *Gentle Parenting* (and Why it's SO Much More Than Just Being Nice)
Gentle parenting, more than anything else, is all about boundaries, my friends. Clear, consistent boundaries. But when you think about those boundaries, think more like guardrails, not walls. Your child needs to know what's expected, and that you'll follow through consistently every time (bedtime routine resistance, anyone?). But here's the kicker: it's also about acknowledging their BIG emotions that erupt when those boundaries are enforced…
You Just Yelled at Your Child - Now What?
Even us, the so-called "experts" who spend our days neck-deep in research on attachment theory, sleep science, and emotional regulation. We lose our cool. We yell. It happens. And we feel just as guilty as you do.
And guess what? It doesn't make you (or us) a bad parent!
In fact, losing it can be a powerful opportunity for teaching – for both you and your child (yes, really).
Here's the secret — research by developmental psychologist, Edward…
Beyond Disrespect: Understanding Your Child's Hidden Language
Ugh, that eye-roll. The exasperated sigh. The muttered "whatever" under their breath. These little acts of perceived disrespect can leave even the most seasoned parent feeling like they're on the verge of a breakdown. But before you throw in the towel, take a deep breath and remember — what might seem like disrespect is often a hidden language, waiting to be decoded…
A Parent's Guide to Emotional Regulation in Kids (of All Ages!)
Children haven't yet mastered the art of emotional regulation (after all, their pre-frontal cortex — the area of the brain that helps you do this — isn’t fully developed until your mid-twenties!). Their world is a whirlwind of intense feelings – frustration, anger, disappointment – and they haven't quite figured out how to express them in a healthy way. So, those huge reactions you are seeing? They're actually a cry for help — a desperate attempt to communicate what's bubbling over inside of them. And it’s your job (hard as that might be sometimes) to help guide them through this messy but crucial developmental stage…