“Revolutionary Parenting Exposé: What ‘Trendy Tips’ You Need to Stop Following Today!”

First, she notes that fans of gentle parenting often promote the idea that your child’s behavior is a direct representation of how healthy your relationship with them is. It puts pressure on parents to make every interaction positive, and it can make moms and dads feel like failures if their little ones aren’t responding well to gentle parenting methods.

Dr. Edlynn also says that showing empathy doesn’t magically fix everything. You can have a strong connection with your children while teaching them that their actions have consequences. And finally, the expert notes that there’s no scientific evidence proving that gentle parenting is the best route to take. So do what works best for your family, and don’t feel the need to prescribe to one method.  

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