Positive parenting is all about making child-rearing choices that reflect your beliefs and values as a parent, your child’s age and stage of development, and his or her temperament. It means taking an approach that is sensitive to children’s individual needs and addressing the typical challenges that arise in early childhood with empathy and respect.
Parenting comes with mistakes and missteps. What makes a parent great is recognizing when things haven’t gone right and responding with love to repair the relationship. That’s positive parenting in action.
Gentle parenting does not mean allowing a child to do whatever they want. It is approaching challenging behaviors in a gentle, steady way that doesn’t fuel further distress.
Bring attention to what babies and their families need to thrive.
