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DATE: June 29, 2026 at 05:01AM
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NEW YORK TIMES PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGISTS FEEDTITLE: Did American-Style ‘Gentle Parenting’ Spoil French Children?
URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/magazine/american-parenting-french-children.html
As positive parenting takes over France, one psychologist’s call for a return to discipline has set off a furious debate.
URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/magazine/american-parenting-french-children.html
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DATE: June 29, 2026 at 05:01AM
SOURCE:
NEW YORK TIMES PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOLOGISTS FEEDTITLE: Did American-Style ‘Gentle Parenting’ Spoil French Children?
URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/magazine/american-parenting-french-children.html
As positive parenting takes over France, one psychologist’s call for a return to discipline has set off a furious debate.
URL: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/29/magazine/american-parenting-french-children.html
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Creative Ways to Help Shy Children Express Themselves
Does your little one hold back, even when they have so much to say? 🌿
Shy children often have the richest inner worlds — they just need a different way to let it out.https://www.brightpathprints.com/blog/creative-expression-shy-children
#shychildren #gentleparenting #raisingreaders #kidsactivities #quietkids #creativeplay #childrensbooks #picturebooks #introvertedkids #emotionalintelligence #consciousparenting #toddlermom #screenfreekids #natureparenting #BrightPathPrints
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Her daughter said she doesn’t want to be ‘big’ like her. She responded with perfect composure.
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Her daughter said she doesn’t want to be ‘big’ like her. She responded with perfect composure.
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4-year-old’s emotional intelligence is off the charts, and people are giving kudos to his mom
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4-year-old’s emotional intelligence is off the charts, and people are giving kudos to his mom
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💛 A child feeling safe has more to do with the small everyday moments most adults overlook 😢.
The way you respond, listen and show up as a parent can shape your child for life.
Read more via the link in bio! Read more here: https://zurl.co/3aMGp
#BabyYumYum #BYY #ParentingTips #GentleParenting #EmotionalSafety #ParentingSA #MomLife #DadLife #PositiveParenting #ChildDevelopment
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Does your little one call out after lights-out every single night? 😔 You're not alone — fear of the dark is one of the most common (and exhausting) parts of early childhood.
The good news? It's actually a sign their imagination is growing. 🌙https://brightpathprints.com/blog/child-afraid-of-the-dark
#childrensbooks #bedtimereading #gentleparenting #toddlermom #kidsbooks #bedtimeroutine #fearofthedark #picturebooks #momlife #consciousparenting #sleepytime #bedtimestories #parentingtips #emotionalintelligence #kidslit
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The Name It to Tame It Feeling Tool
When your child is upset, help them name the feeling out loud. 'Are you feeling mad, sad, scared, or something else?' Naming it often makes the big emotion feel smaller and more manageable.
Browse all Penny Bloom books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Bloom/author/B0DYZDM2G9
#EmotionalIntelligence #GentleParenting #CalmKids #BrightPathPrints
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Does Your Child Blame Everyone Else? Here's How to Help 🐒
My latest blog post breaks down 6 calm, practical approaches that actually work — from asking "what happened?" instead of "why did you do that?" to making sorry feel brave instead of shameful. 🌿
#GentleParenting #BigFeelings #ParentingTips #ToddlerLife #RaisingKindKids #EmotionalIntelligence #PositiveParenting #SayingSorry #MomLife #ParentingToddlers #KidsAndFeelings #ParentingHacks #BrightPathPrints
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Every Flower Blooms in Its Own Time
Some flowers bloom early, some late — but all are beautiful when their time comes. A gentle reminder to trust your child's pace, and your own too.
Browse all Penny Bloom books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Bloom/author/B0DYZDM2G9
#GrowthMindset #NatureLessons #GentleParenting #BrightPathPrints
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Boys aren’t born violent.
Many simply learn what they see.Here’s how parents can raise emotionally healthy boys and break the cycle:https://zurl.co/IMmz7
#BabyYumYum #BYY #ParentingTips #RaisingBoys #GentleParenting #HealthyFamilies #ParentingSA
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Add Water or Go Outside
It is the oldest trick in the book because it works. Water play or fresh air resets a dysregulated nervous system almost instantly. Rain doesn't ruin the day; it just changes the activity.Browse all Penny Bloom books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Bloom/author/B0DYZDM2G9
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The Grocery Store: A Brain Amusement Park 🛒🧠
Ever wonder why a simple trip for milk ends in a meltdown? From three feet off the ground, a grocery store is a 70-decibel sensory assault with over 50,000 products demanding attention. In fact, a child's brain is processing 1,500 eye movements per minute in Aisle 3!
Browse all Penny Bloom books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Bloom/author/B0DYZDM2G9
#ParentingHacks #GentleParenting #MindfulParenting #ChildDevelopment #ToddlerLife #ScreenFreeKids
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💚 Why Letting Your Child Be Bored Outside Is Actually a Superpower 🌲
No screens. No planned activities. Just time outside with nothing to do.
This simple shift can spark creativity, problem-solving, and calm like nothing else.
Full gentle activity + parenting tip in this week’s newsletter 👇
→ brightpathprints.substack.com
#GentleParenting #NatureParenting #ScreenFreeKids #ScreenFreeActivities #CalmParenting #OutdoorPlay #BoredomIsGood #NaturePlay #PositiveParenting #BrightPathMoments
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Tired of playing referee between your kids? 😩💛
One simple rule could be the game-changer your home needs.
Founder and CEO of BabyYumYum, Amanda Rogaly, shares powerful insight to help calm sibling chaos.Read more here: https://zurl.co/6a0cV
#BabyYumYum #BYY #SiblingRivalry #ParentingSA #MomLifeSA #GentleParenting #ParentingTips #FamilyLife
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A Crack in the Pavement is an Ecosystem
Lower the bar. You don't need a national park to be an explorer. A crack in the pavement is an entire ecosystem to a 4-year-old. Take the pressure off yourself.Browse all Penny Bloom books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Bloom/author/B0DYZDM2G9
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3-Minute Whisper Game That Calms Kids Instantly 🌲
Whisper one silly or kind thing to your child instead of raising your voice. It works like magic for bedtime or meltdowns.
Browse all Penny Bloom books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Bloom/author/B0DYZDM2G9
#GentleParenting #ScreenFreeKids #CalmBedtime #BrightPathPrints
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Patience truly is a parent’s superpower. 💛🗣️⌛
#BabyYumYum #BYY #ParentingQuotes #ParentingJourney #EverydayParenting #RealParenting #GentleParenting #ParentingLife
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The 10-Minute Nature Reset
The constant negotiation over screen time is exhausting. We finally swapped the tablet for a simple 10-minute outdoor reset, and the mood shift was instant. You don't need a massive hike, just a little fresh air.
Browse all Penny Bloom books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Penny-Bloom/author/B0DYZDM2G9#ScreenFreeKids #GentleParenting #OutdoorPlay #ParentingHacks
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The Gentle Parenting Of Ben Lerner’s ‘Transcription’
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://defector.com/the-gentle-parenting-of-ben-lerners-transcription
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The Gentle Parenting Of Ben Lerner’s ‘Transcription’
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://defector.com/the-gentle-parenting-of-ben-lerners-transcription
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Ready to break the cycle and feel good about parenting again? 💛✨
This 7-day gentle parenting challenge might be the reset every parent needs, simple, realistic and truly transformative.Read more here:https://zurl.co/OEuwo
#BabyYumYum #BYY #GentleParenting #ParentingSA #MomLifeSA #PositiveParenting #RealParenting #ParentingTips
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Guidance works best when it’s rooted in care and understanding. 💛🌿
#BabyYumYum #BYY #GentleParenting #ParentingWisdom #ParentingJourney #EverydayParenting #RealParenting
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Creating a calm, supportive home begins with awareness and intention. 🏡💛✨
#BabyYumYum #BYY #MindfulParenting #ParentingJourney #EverydayParenting #ParentingWisdom #GentleParenting
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Tantrums often look like failure.
But what if they actually mean:
“I know what I want — even though someone said no.”
That ability to want something strongly is part of healthy development.
A powerful reframe from Good Inside.
https://www.tiktok.com/@emberhartco/video/7617105708252695830
#TantrumsExplained #KidsFeelings #GentleParenting #ParentingReframe #RaisingResilientKids #Emberhart #EmotionalIntelligence -
Parenting and personal growth can go hand in hand. Embrace both journeys. 🌱💛
#BabyYumYum #BYY #ParentingJourney #PersonalGrowth #EverydayParenting #RealParenting #GentleParenting
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When parents stay calm and balanced, children learn to manage their own emotions too. 💛🧡
#BabyYumYum #BYY #ParentingWisdom #GentleParenting #ParentingJourney #EverydayParenting #RealParenting
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4-year-old's emotional intelligence is off the charts, and people are giving kudos to his mom
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Her daughter said she doesn't want to be 'big' like her. She responded with perfect composure.
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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
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"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/
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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
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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
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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
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TFIF 365-Day 33:
Take the time needed to heal old wounds BEFORE engaging in relationships with others
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TFIF 365-Day 32: “Gentle Parenting” My Inner Child
#tfif365 #thefutureisfree #entrepreneur #gentleparenting #selfaware #fyp
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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
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"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."
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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.
