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How to Be a More 'Gentle' Parent (and What It Really Means)

When I wrote last week about considering whether it’s time to change our parenting styles as we emerge from the pandemic, one reader reached out to ask me if I’d ever heard of gentle parenting. I did not think I had, but it sure sounded nice, so I decided to dive into the topic. I discovered that this is the type of parenting I’ve been trying to achieve: It’s for parents who want to focus on build