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DATE: August 9, 2026 at 06:00AM
SOURCE:
NEW YORK TIMES PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGISTS FEED

TITLE: Is ‘Gentle Parenting’ Ruining French Children?

URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/podcasts/the-daily/is-gentle-parenting-ruining-french-children.html

The importing of American-style “positive parenting” has sparked a fierce debate about the best way to raise kids in France.

URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/08/09/podcasts/the-daily/is-gentle-parenting-ruining-french-children.html

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#psychology #counseling #socialwork #psychotherapy @psychotherapist @psychotherapists @psychology @socialpsych @socialwork @psychiatry #mentalhealth #psychiatry #healthcare #depression #psychotherapist #GentleParenting #PositiveParenting #FrenchParents #France parenting? #FrenchChildren #FrenchCulture #ParentingDebate #ChildRaising #AmericanInfluence #ParentingStyles

Her daughter said she doesn’t want to be ‘big’ like her. She responded with perfect composure.

http://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/her-daughter-said-she-doesnt-want-to-be-big-like-her-response-ex1/

4-year-old’s emotional intelligence is off the charts, and people are giving kudos to his mom

http://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/4-year-old-emotional-intelligence-is-off-the-charts-and-people-are-giving-kudos-to-his-mom-ex1/

#GentleParenting #SettingBoundaries #UnlearningToxicTraits #GenerationalTrauma #Spanking #discipline #parenting #Boundaries

The Gentle Parenting Of Ben Lerner’s ‘Transcription’

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://defector.com/the-gentle-parenting-of-ben-lerners-transcription

4-year-old's emotional intelligence is off the charts, and people are giving kudos to his mom

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/4-year-old-s-emotional-intelligence-is-off-the-charts-and-people-are-giving-kudos-to-his-mom-ex1

Her daughter said she doesn't want to be 'big' like her. She responded with perfect composure.

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/her-daughter-said-she-doesnt-want-to-be-big-like-her-ex1

Toddler cuts her own hair and mom's reaction is perfection

https://web.brid.gy/r/https://www.upworthy.com/toddler-cuts-own-hair-ex1

"To defuse the growing tantrum, which was drawing stares from employees and other moms, I caved. I bought the toy. Crisis averted. But I knew another was coming, if not that day or the next, then soon." —Kayla Huszar for Maclean's

https://macleans.ca/longforms/my-misadventures-in-gentle-parenting/

#Parenting #GentleParenting #Children

Your parenting style does more than set the rules. It shapes your child’s world 💛
The way you respond to emotions, set boundaries and guide choices leaves lasting marks on your child’s confidence, relationships and sense of self.
🧠 Read how different parenting styles influence development: https://zurl.co/y5bBt

#BabyYumYum #BYY #ParentingStyles #ChildDevelopment #ConsciousParenting #EmotionalHealth #ParentingSupport #GentleParenting #RealParenting #RaisingConfidentKids

ICYMI: Among common forms of discipline, only reasoning with a child is associated with positive behavioral outcomes, according to a new analysis by Kaitlin Paxton Ward & colleagues from the Univ. of Michigan & Univ. of Nevada

Read the findings from a study across 60 countries:
https://www.prb.org/articles/is-your-child-misbehaving-try-reasoning-with-them/

#Parenting #GentleParenting #Discipline #Children #ChildDevelopment #ChildPsychology #Health #Education @edutooters @pediatrics

Among common forms of discipline, only reasoning with a child is associated with positive behavioral outcomes, according to a new analysis by Kaitlin Paxton Ward & colleagues from the Univ. of Michigan & Univ. of Nevada

Read the findings from a study across 60 countries:

https://www.prb.org/articles/is-your-child-misbehaving-try-reasoning-with-them/

#Parenting #Children #ChildBehavior #ChildPsychology #Health #PublicHealth #Education #ChildDevelopment #GentleParenting #ConsciousParenting

TFIF 365-Day 33:

Take the time needed to heal old wounds BEFORE engaging in relationships with others

#tfif365 #thefutureisfree #gentleparenting #selfaware #fyp

https://youtu.be/inInO0Ew9YQ?si=KqT_CdJAGeWVfjp2

TFIF 365-Day 32: “Gentle Parenting” My Inner Child

#tfif365 #thefutureisfree #entrepreneur #gentleparenting #selfaware #fyp

https://youtu.be/NWCZQhBrL2A?si=8qW8APjnd79wVoTv

A @UM_PSC study of parental discipline behaviors across 60 countries finds that use of physical and psychological aggression is harmful for children’s development.

Among non-aggressive discipline methods, only reasoning with a child is associated with positive socio-emotional outcomes; giving a child something else to do appears to be neutral, and taking away a child’s privileges disadvantageous.

Details
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37903610

#Parenting #Children #Family #ConsciousParenting #GentleParenting

"Gentle parenting" is a popular approach in 2023, but what does it actually mean, and is it good for moms, dads and kids? Psychology professor Annie Pezalla is researching the subject and explains her findings so far for @TheConversationUS. She's still gathering data but in the meantime, says: "Our message to these parents is short and sweet: Go easy on yourselves. Also, go ahead and take that nap."

https://flip.it/QLYNjg

#Parenting #Lifestyle #GentleParenting #SocialScience

omg.

just calmly walked my dad through some Big Feelings he was feeling earlier today that led him to yell at his nurse.

he's now writing her a note of apology.

#GentleParenting #ParentalChild