Think gentle parenting is all about being soft and saying “yes” to everything? Think again!In this eye-opening episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Rinie Gupta sits down with Divvya Kaur Gill, a certified positive parenting coach and founder of Positive Parenting Hub, to uncover the real essence of gentle parenting. Spoiler: It’s not about raising spoiled kids or being a “soft” parent—it’s about setting boundaries with respect, fostering deep connections, and raising confident, responsible children without resorting to shouting, hitting, or punishment.What You’ll Learn:- The 7 C’s of Gentle Parenting: Connection, Communication, Control, Containment (Boundaries), Championing, Confidence, and Consistency- Why fear-based parenting backfires (and how to break the cycle)- How to set firm boundaries without becoming a doormat- The difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting- Strategies to handle undermining caregivers like grandparents- The power of family meetings for building strong relationships- Why your child is always more important than the broken glass (literally!)This episode is packed with real-life examples, practical tools, and heartfelt reflections for every parent who wants to raise emotionally healthy, resilient kids.Follow us on Instagram:Modern Indian Parent Podcast - https://www.instagram.com/modernindianparent/ Guest (Divvya Kaur, Positive Parenting Coach) - https://www.instagram.com/divvya.kauur.gill/ Rinie Gupta (Co-host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant) - https://www.instagram.com/riniegupta/

Chapters:

00:00 Precap02:15 Divvya’s Parenting Journey

05:10 Why “I Said So” Fails

06:29 The Damage of Fear-Based Parenting

11:29 Building Trust with Your Child

14:40 Gentle Parenting: What It Is (and Isn’t)

22:22 Boundaries Without Being a Doormat

29:13 Family Meetings That Work

34:25 Gentle vs. Permissive Parenting

37:09 Handling Undermining Caregivers

42:13 Final Thoughts on Parenting with Love

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