Since becoming a mother in 2015, Gentle Teaching has always been something that comes to mind when trying to navigate difficult situations at home, like tantrums or sibling arguments. I have found that the most effective ways to deal with my children involve eye contact, gentle touch, a calm voice, and making my kids feel as though I can be a safe space for them to feel their emotions.

This, in my experience, has proven to be the most effective approach at having my children work through their emotions in a positive way. As someone who has personally struggled with anxieties and depression, I can say from personal experience that I am far more likely to respond positively in a situation in which I feel safe, loving, and loved. I think this is true for most people! So, implementing Gentle Teaching into my home life is not just a practice I try and implement now and again, but more of a way of being.