“I see that you’re frustrated. Can you use your words to tell me—” *toddler launches yogurt at the wall*
We tried. We really tried.
Gentle parenting sounds beautiful in the Instagram infographics. Calm voice. Eye-level conversations. Validating emotions. Then your kid discovers the word “no” and deploys it 400 times a day with the energy of a courtroom lawyer.
Owen isn’t at toddler stage yet, but I’ve seen the previews. The arm flail when you take away the remote. The back-arch when the car seat appears. I know what’s coming.
Has gentle parenting ever completely failed you? Tell me everything.