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…