Are You A Permissive Parent?

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A woman and two young children explore autumn leaves in a forest.

Saying yes to avoid meltdowns? You might be stuck in permissive parenting – cycling between giving in and then exploding when you can’t take it anymore. Discover practical strategies to set loving limits without sacrificing connection.

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244: Gentle parenting doesn’t have to mean permissive parenting

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A parent lying down and happily interacting with a young child with curly hair.

Is gentle parenting just permissive parenting in disguise? This episode reveals how you can honor both your needs and your child’s needs equally. Discover why traditional tools like logical consequences often backfire, and learn practical language that transforms power struggles into cooperation. Parent effectively by understanding the needs behind behaviors rather than just trying to control them.