Chances are, you’ve heard of or seen someone demonstrating gentle parenting. The parenting approach is an offshoot of authoritative parenting — which, as far as we’re concerned, is the single-most effective parenting style — and is grounded in four central elements: respect, understanding, empathy, and boundaries. It’s based on research that shows strong and healthy bonds with their parents can improve a child’s long-term mental health and resilience, and is shown to be effective. There’s certainly a lot to love in the parenting approach. But it’s also not for the weak of heart, as it requires a lot of patience to do well. So, is it worth implementing? Here’s what to know. |
|
A Breathing Technique to Master
About to lose your cool? As trite as it sounds, taking a deep breath is an important way to signal to your body that while the threat may feel overwhelming, you’re actually safe. Psychotherapist Lesley Smith recommends a quick exercise called a 4-6-8 breath. First, breathe in for a count of four, hold your breath for a count of six, exhale for a count of eight, then repeat. “When you exhale longer than you inhale, it cues to your body that everything is calmer,” Smith says. Counting, she adds, can also distract you from what’s stressing you out.
Here are a few more ways to calm down when you’re about to lose it.
|
|
 |
|
Once Upon a Farm is the leading childhood nutrition company offering organic, cold-pressed Fruit and Veggie Blends, Dairy-Free Smoothies, Overnight Oats, Plant-Rich Meals, and more. From first bites to school snacks, their products are made with whole, farm-fresh ingredients and no added sugars, concentrates, or anything artificial. Plus they’re Clean Label Project certified and recipients of the Purity Award. Build a custom box today!
|
 |  | Starting at $39.48 - 12 pack | Starting at $39.48 - 12 pack | | |
 |  | Starting at $44.28 - 12 pack | Starting at $39.48 - 12 pack |
|
|
|
|
|
Bringing Up Something Sensitive? Stay Laser-Focused on a Potential Solution
When you’re listening to your partner vent, problem-solving is largely something you want to avoid unless they ask for your help. But when you’re bringing up a touchy subject, experts say it’s smart to be solution-oriented. Why? Because if you keep the discussion centered on whatever your partner is doing, they’ll likely feel backed into a corner. Come from a place of love, offer a few potential solutions — some of which should be collaborative — and move on from there.
|
|
|
|
You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely unsubscribe.
315 Park Ave. South, New York, NY 10010
Copyright 2022 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved. |
|
|
