Gentle parenting is a parenting approach that encourages a partnership between you and your child.

Be responsive

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Set boundaries

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Be Patient

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Communicate

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Use positive reinforcement

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Provide logical consequences

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Encourage problem solving

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Listen

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Stay Calm

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Gentle parenting is a parenting approach that encourages a partnership between you and your child.

Be responsive

Try to understand the need that's causing the behavior, and work to meet it.

Set boundaries

Try to understand the need that's causing the behavior, and work to meet it.

Be Patient

Stay calm and focused during difficult moments.

Communicate

Talk about expectations ahead of time and have your child repeat them.

Use positive reinforcement

Praise and reward your child when they exhibit desirable behaviors.

Provide logical consequences

When your child misbehaves, implement consequences that are logical and related to the behavior.

Encourage problem solving

Involve your child in problem-solving discussions.

Listen

Take a deep breath and ask your child how they're feeling.

Stay Calm

– Yelling or becoming angry can hinder effective communication.