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You Can Call Me, Karen

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Is Gentle Parenting Going To Save Our Kids?

March 08, 2025 • Karen, Steph, & Manni • Season 2 • Episode 16

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Welcome to the You Can Call Me Karen Podcast! In this episode, we discuss the challenges of navigating modern parenting trends while being constantly bombarded with advice from parenting "experts." One of the most popular trends today is gentle parenting, which emphasizes empathy, respect, and understanding. But is it too much for parents to maintain? Should parents just trust their instincts and follow what feels right for their families, rather than trying to keep up with every new trend? We explore the pros and cons of gentle parenting, the pressure of expert advice, and how to strike a balance between modern parenting styles and intuitive parenting. Join us as we delve into the challenges of staying grounded while raising children in today’s advice-heavy world.

As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.

Links to sources referenced in this episode:

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/gentle-parenting-style-hard-on-parents-rcna176917

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Lastly, please follow us on Instagram (@youcancallmekaren), TikTok (@YCCMKPod), and like/subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!