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Every parent has a different parenting style for their children. Everybody tries to do the best for their child. What works for one family may not work for another, and growing up with our parents’ shadows can present different challenges. Research suggests that gentle or positive parenting approaches can have a positive impact on a child’s mental and emotional well-being, …

Fear can be a wonderful deterrent, but when fear is used to enforce discipline, the outcome is usually dire. Discipline is not about punishment. It’s about teaching. And yet, the idea that children only listen when yelled at or that a slap will make them behave still quietly lingers in many households. It’s mostly passed down through generations, believed to …