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Bringing Up Britain: Series 15: Is Gentle Parenting Right For Me?

Is Gentle Parenting Right For Me?

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The gentle approach to parenting explained

Anjula Mutanda helps one parent explore Gentle Parenting

A growing group of parents are embracing the 'gentle' approach, where you calmly explain to your child the consequences of their behaviour and help them understand what they have done wrong, rather than making them sit on the 'naughty step' or raise your voice. Advocates say its about respecting your child as much as you would respect an adult.

Many see it as a change in parenting that is much needed for today’s world. So what is it exactly? How does it work in practice? And should this form of parenting be shaping the next generation of kids? Anjula Mutanda meets a mum of two boys under 4 who wants to find out more from a set of experts.

Our experts: 
Dr Mona Delahooke is a paediatric psychologist and the author of 'Brain-Body Parenting'.
Sarah Ockwell-Smith has written 13 parenting books, including 'The Gentle Parenting Book'.
Dr Kristyn Sommer is a child developmental expert who conducts research on children's early cognitive, social and emotional development. 

Producer: Sarah Shebbeare

Bringing Up Britain: Series 15

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