Today marks the 2nd year of my absolute favorite Facebook group, and the beginning of this whole project, Gentle Parenting of WNY. I continue to be so amazed and proud of the community in this group! After having my daughter over 3 years ago, I began searching for a parenting group that not only fit […]
Archives for December 2016
Using the Potty…and other things my 3-year-old knows how to do but won’t.
I can’t tell you how often I’ve heard parents say, “But he KNOWS how to do this. He just won’t.” I’ve even begun to think this same thought for a whole slew of things my daughter knows how to do… going to the potty cleaning up toys washing hands brushing teeth how to touch the […]
Gift Ideas for the Whole Family :)
Yesterday I watched a video on Facebook of a news channel that went live trying out one of those new Hatchimals. Apparently, this is the hot toy this year. These little guys come encased in a shell, and you have to care for it till it’s ready to hatch, then care for it after it […]
Respect vs. Indulgence
I’ve had to be firmer with my three year old recently. I despise it when I snap and yell, and that happens when she’s acting a bit out of sorts, like doing something harmful after I’ve already told her to stop and why, or when we’re trying to get ready to go somewhere and she […]
The Santa Secret
This came across my feed, and I thought it was really sweet (it brought tears to my eyes). I prettied it up a little! If anyone is aware of the source, let me know!
The #1 Thing To Do To Be a Gentle Parent
There’s a whole list of things to remember, to do, to be, in order to feel like you can call yourself a Gentle Parent. That list can include things like being respectful, apologizing when you’ve made mistakes, recognizing what sets you off, and learning ways to handle certain challenging situations. I even give three things […]