Is gentle parenting working, or are we being too gentle? In this jam-packed deep dive episode of The Genuine Mom Club Podcast. We explore the parenting trend that’s taken over TikTok, Instagram, and modern mom life: gentle parenting.

We’ll break down what it really is, how it became so popular, and why so many parents wonder if it is helping or harming

✨ You’ll learn:

• What gentle parenting actually means (beyond social media highlights)
• The origins and psychology behind the trend
• Real benefits backed by research, like stronger emotional intelligence
• The potential downsides: Are we raising kids who can’t handle the real world?
• Powerful statistics from leading journals and experts
• How to course correct if you’ve leaned too far into gentle parenting
• Encouragement and real talk for every parent feeling the pressure

Whether you’re a gentle parenting advocate, skeptic, or somewhere in between, this episode will leave you feeling informed, empowered, and encouraged. Parenting is hard but we are doing this together. Tune in, mama. 💛

Check out thegenuinemom.com for resources for your motherhood journey.

Sources Mentioned in the Episode:

• Ockwell-Smith, Sarah. The Gentle Parenting Book. Little, Brown Book Group, 2016.
• Markham, Laura. Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How to Stop Yelling and Start Connecting. TarcherPerigee, 2012.
• Crandall, A., et al. (2020). "Parenting Styles and Emotional Outcomes in Children." Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry.
• American Academy of Pediatrics. (2023). "Discipline Strategies and Behavioral Outcomes in Early Childhood." AAP Policy Statement.