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Is Gentle Parenting Best? What the evidence says
If you spend any time in parenting circles, it’s hard to avoid being inundated with “types” of parenting. Parenting labels are not neutral. Some are positive, some negative, but they’re never just descriptive. And lately, the most ink has been spilled over "gentle" parenting (also called permissive or respectful parenting). Gentle parenting, at its core, is an approach to behavior characterized by acknowledging a child’s feelings and not using punishments or rewards.
But does it work? Let's see what the evidence says!
Today on ParentData, Emily reads her recent article on gentle parenting…
The skinny
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