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Soft Parenting vs. Gentle Parenting: The Subtle Differences Matter
Reviewed by Laura Anderson Kirby, PhD In 2025, it can feel like new styles of parenting crop up everyday — and in between ...
Five things to know about gentle parenting – and why it's so divisive
One of Britain’s strictest head teachers has slammed ‘gentle parenting’ methods, arguing that instead parents should aim to be a clear authority figure and stop giving their children choices over what ...
Should we give 'gentle parenting' a time out?
"Gentle parenting" is having a rough time of late. After years of being the parenting style du jour – and the inspiration for ...
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If gentle parenting doesn't work for you, try structured parenting instead. As a mom and educator, I think it's better for kids and parents.
It has been edited for length and clarity. Gentle parenting — which I define as an approach that centers kids' social-emotional needs — started off with the best of intentions, I believe.