Gentle Parenting
The way we parent our children has a lifelong impact on more than their physical well-being, but also on their emotional and psychological health throughout life. evidently, Gentle parenting is a scientifically proven method for raising confident, well-rounded children with sound social and emotional skills. Empathy, respect, understanding, and boundaries are the four main components of this parenting style.
While those around us may offer beliefs as varied as flavours of ice cream, reading evidence-based information about parenting can assist us to develop informed opinions. This section of our website includes a broad range of articles on supporting gentle and informed parenting philosophies.
Articles include Attachment Parenting With a New Baby – What it Really Looks Like, ‘Good’ children – At what price? The secret cost of shame, Co-sleeping, is it part of bonding?, Co-sleeping, is it part of bonding?, Emotional Wellbeing of Mums and more. I addition, we have book reviews including The 9 classic Australian baby books all new parents need to read, 7 of Australia’s newest and best baby books for new parents.
At Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond, we support parenting philosophies that raise children with kindness and respect. Do you have a story about gentle parenting that you would like to share? We are always looking for new content for this page and nothing supports parents more than the words of someone who has been there (or is there). If you have a gentle parenting story to share or would like to suggest a topic that you’d like to read more about, please email Pregnancy Birth and Beyond.
Do you have an article about gentle parenting that you wanted to share with other mothers or parents? Let’s help other parents with their journey to take care of their babies in the best possible way they can. If you’d like to include an article or story, email PBB.
Gentle Parenting Articles
When a baby makes three
Most couples can anticipate the birth of a first child with joy. After, they then make the transition from being a couple into a family, but there are some who find this a difficult and complex step to negotiate. The preparation for a baby’s arrival is not just about buying the equipment babies now seem to need, but also a period for a couple to think about the transformation which will affect their lives. Today the expectant father will
How you too can have time to smell the roses
By Margaret Saunders Some years ago when I lived in inner city Melbourne, my friend Rob visited from New Zealand. Rob also had travelled around the world and had, had a very eventful life. So after a few days when he commented that I had a country lifestyle whilst living in the city, I began to wonder what it was that I did. He also commented along the lines that we didn’t rush about, that everything hummed around our
Well Baby – Learning to Read Your Babies Cue’s
If only babies could tell us how they are feeling. While from birth babies seek to communicate with us, at least for their first year or so your baby will be dependent upon you to observe cues of both physical and emotional wellness. This responsibility can seem daunting, especially if this is your first baby. However, there are a number of cues that can assist you to develop a sense of knowing about your child’s health and wellbeing, which
Thoughts on Mothering: The First Two Years
Birth - 3 months No one can tell you what it’s like to be a mum for the first time until it happens to you. Life as you know it has changed forever. Every woman finds new motherhood different. Motherhood can be rewarding, exciting, exhausting and overwhelming. You will most likely spend lots of time baby gazing. My number one tip is to seek help when you need it – don’t try to be a supermum. Your baby is
The Co-Sleeping Debate and the Benefits of Infant-Parent Proximity
Amongst all of the excitement and anticipation of having a baby, there are many decisions to make. One of the more important ones is where am I going to get my baby to sleep? Many parents and parents-to-be love the idea of having their baby sleep close to them but have some fears around bed-sharing. So, what some of the benefits of close infant-parent proximity? What are some of the dangers that can be associated with bed-sharing? We also