'Gentle Parenting' is a mindset with an emphasis on the child’s feelings. It may sound lovely and calm, but in reality, this "way of being" has a tendency to indulge emotions at the expense of effective family functioning, leaving parents feeling like they are hanging on for dear life—exhausted, incompetent, and emotionally drained!

Justin and Kylie share four essential steps for parenting gently in a way that ensures our children feel safe, secure, and loved. 

In this episode:
Defining "gentle parenting"
Parental Guidance Season 1
Different parenting styles
Gentle parenting the polar opposite of authoritarian


“The Rise of the Accidentally Permissive Parent
Anne Pezalla – Gentle Parenting Can Be Really Hard On Parents | The Conversation
John Gottman - Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child
Emotion coaching gone wrong
Indulging emotions at the expense of all else
Autonomy-supportive parenting
Kind and present parents
Boundaries and limits

Related links:
Emotion Coaching | The Webinar
The Secret to Regulating Emotions
What’s Your Parenting Style? - Happy Families Quiz

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'Gentle Parenting' is a mindset with an emphasis on the child’s feelings. It may sound lovely and calm, but in reality, this "way of being" has a tendency to indulge emotions at the expense of effective family functioning, leaving parents feeling like they are hanging on for dear life—exhausted, incompetent, and emotionally drained!
Justin and Kylie share four essential steps for parenting gently in a way that ensures our children feel safe, secure, and loved. 
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Defining "gentle parenting"</li>
<li><a href="https://www.9now.com.au/parental-guidance/season-1">Parental Guidance Season 1</a></li>
<li>Different parenting styles</li>
<li>Gentle parenting the polar opposite of authoritarian</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.thecut.com/article/gentle-parenting-and-the-accidentally-permissive-parent.html">“The Rise of the Accidentally Permissive Parent</a> 
</li>
<li><a href="https://theconversation.com/gentle-parenting-can-be-really-hard-on-parents-new-research-suggests-217508">Anne Pezalla – Gentle Parenting Can Be Really Hard On Parents | The Conversation</a></li>
<li><a href="https://booktopia.kh4ffx.net/WqMBmO">John Gottman - Raising An Emotionally Intelligent Child</a></li>
<li>Emotion coaching gone wrong</li>
<li>Indulging emotions at the expense of all else</li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-parenting-revolution">Autonomy-supportive parenting</a></li>
<li>Kind and present parents</li>
<li>Boundaries and limits</li>
</ul>
Related links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/shop/product/emotion-coaching">Emotion Coaching | The Webinar</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/the-secret-to-regulating-emotions">The Secret to Regulating Emotions</a></li>
<li><a href="https://happyfamilies.com.au/articles/whats-your-parenting-style">What’s Your Parenting Style? - Happy Families Quiz</a></li>
</ul>
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The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand and appreciate the challenges of a time poor parent, listen to Justin and Kylie and help make your family happier.

The Happy families podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now.

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