
THURSDAY, May 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) -- There’s a lot of buzz about "gentle parenting" right now, but what exactly is this style of child-rearing?Here, the creator of the concept breaks down gentle parenting, including what it is, the mindset that underpins it, some gentle parenting examples and what gentle parenting discipline looks like.What is gentle parenting?Psychologist and parenting expert Sarah Ockwell-Smith is credited with introducing the idea of gentle parenting to the world. “Gentle parenting is rooted in deep respect for children,†she told HealthDay. “It focuses on building connection, having empathy for what children are feeling and mindful discipline, with a focus on teaching and guiding, and setting up age-appropriate boundaries and limits. In short, I...