👩‍👦"Gentle Parenting 4/Parents Who Weren’t Gentle Parented"

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I got bad news…i’m feeling under the weather 🤧 It’s getting cold, and at least once a year, I get sick during this time of the year. What's worse is that this is the second time that I've been sick in these past two months, and winter doesn't end for a couple more months 😳. So, I'm currently in bed recovering, letting my body heal while I write this. I'll let you know how I'm doing tomorrow!

While we're on the subject of healing, I've noticed that many people associate gentle parenting solely with how to treat their children. Yet, what about the parents who never experienced gentle parenting themselves? What about those who didn't receive empathy or respect as children? It's heartening to witness parents taking steps to provide the empathy they lacked as children to their own kids. However, have they also taken the time to rest, recover, and heal from their own childhood trauma?

It can be incredibly challenging for various reasons. Perhaps you don't feel heard, had a tough day at work, or aren't feeling respected, among other things. One aspect that prompts me to reflect on all of this is when I find myself making comparisons.

It's so simple when you're with a child who isn't listening, and you begin to contemplate what would have transpired if you had behaved similarly as a child. The potential for being spanked, told you're ungrateful or a bad kid, missing out on something, or facing trouble and feeling unheard may come to mind.

As these thoughts flood in, I become entangled in my own trauma and past frustrations, and you know the saying:

While I engage in these comparisons, I realize that I'm only robbing myself of the opportunity to foster a stronger relationship with the child through empathy, respect, and open dialogue. Ceasing the comparisons allows us to break free from the rules we no longer have to live by. It's time to provide your inner child with the love and patience you always needed so you can embark on a proper recovery.

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