Modern Day Villains: The Gentle Parenting Police

Parenting isn’t one-size-fits-all, but sometimes it feels like the “Gentle Parenting Police” missed that memo. In this episode, we unpack the pressure to be calm, perfect, and endlessly patient—when in reality, sometimes you just need to raise your voice, hand over the iPad, or bribe with snacks. We’ll break down what gentle parenting really is, how social media has twisted it, and why you shouldn’t let online critics steal your joy as a parent.