“Do you have any favorite gentle parenting books?”
I am afraid I am not a big fan of gentle parenting. Mostly, because from a theoretical point of view, it is not clear what parents understand by ‘gentle parenting’ and moreover, it is not clear if it is really a distinct parenting style. Furthermore, there are no studies, and I mean no studies, that have examined whether gentle parenting is good or bad for children. Also, because I think it sets unrealistic expectations for parents. I wrote an article a while ago, explaining why I am not a big fan. You can read it here. I would love to know your thoughts.
So, no books on gentle parenting but there are two books on parenting that I really recommend:
Good Enough: A Framework for Modern Parents by Dr Tara Porter
The 5 Principles of Parenting by Dr Aliza Pressman
Both these books talk about parenting from an evidence-based perspective as well as a realistic perspective, because theory is one thing, but real life is quite different! I hope you like them.
You may also find these articles useful:
Parenting Styles: What Are They and Why Do They Matter?
The Importance of Parenting: How Much Do Parents Really Matter?
I wish you all the very best.
Love,
Ana Dr Ana Aznar
