Hi Reader,

Parenting trends come and go, and for us parent's today, the term that seems to be everywhere is "gentle."

And I'll admit, it got me too. I loved the idea of gentle parenting, but in practice, it's easier said than done.

Over the past 6ish years, I've read books, listened to podcasts, bought courses, and hired coaches to help me learn to parent in a way that felt authentic to me and different than I was raised.

And that has brought me to a place where I feel that I can be, the vast majority of the time, "gentle."

This week's episode of Weaning It further dives into this subject, but in the context of toddler nursing.

I provide you with an actual definition of gentle parenting from the woman who coined the term, concrete strategies to use with your breastfeeding toddler to help manage meltdowns and increase connection, and what to do when your child cries when you say "no" to the boob.

You can listen here now.

One of the most important things I've taken away from the gentle parenting philosophy is to be kind and gentle to ourselves as well, especially when we act in a way we regret with our kids.

Gentle parenting isn't about perfection; it's about emotional regulation... and how better to teach our kids that we still love them even when they have big feelings than to show them we love ourselves in our hardest moments too?

Things to Check Out This Week

{Live} The Gentle Toddler Weaning Seminar - Registration is now open! Have you been thinking about weaning, but have been afraid to commit? Or felt alone and like you have so many questions to be sure you're doing it in a loving way? Then the Gentle Toddler Weaning Seminar is for you! I only do this webinar twice a year, so now is the time to join if you are hoping to wean before Christmas. When: Wed. 4/17 @ 10am PT // 1pm ET No deadlines or weaning dates required! Click below for more details. Questions? Reply to this email or DM me on IG :) ​ Listen Now

{Podcast} New Episode Want to continue the conversation about gentle parenting in extended breastfeeding? Click below to listen now! And be sure to subscribe while you're there ;) ​ Listen Now

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And that sums up this week's newsletter!

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Happy Nursing,

Erin

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