"20 Phrases Every Gentle Parent Needs to Know"

The words we use shape who our children become 💚But what do you actually SAY in the hard moments?Here are gentle parenting phrases for ages 1–5 — with simpler words for younger toddlers AND fuller phrases for older children, so you always know exactly what to say.Save this and come back to it whenever you need it 🙏Which phrase do you already use? Drop it in the comments 👇

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