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Gentle Parenting: Spineless or Stronger Than You Think?

Jul 1, 2025 · 57 min · Episode 15 · 55.0 MBExplicit
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🧠 Topics Covered:

  • What gentle parenting actually means
  • The difference between permissive and respectful
  • Why “being the adult” doesn’t mean being the boss
  • Handling triggers without shame
  • How we model emotional regulation
  • Where we’ve gotten it wrong—and what we’ve learned
  • Why connection gives your discipline more power

🎯 This episode is for:

  • Dads trying to be intentional but overwhelmed
  • Parents unsure about the “soft” stuff
  • Anyone who’s yelled then regretted it
  • Folks wondering if respectful parenting is too nice