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New year, new me, as they like to say! 🥳 First, I want to extend a warm welcome to all the new subscribers and express my gratitude for joining us this year. Next, I'd like to thank all our subscribers who have been with us since last year. I truly appreciate your support and for spreading the word to your friends and family about us.

So my New Year's resolution is kinda easy… it's to make the best newsletter content for you and grow it 😎. However, concerning gentle parenting, my aim is to be a consistent example of what GentleParents should embody. Whether it's a child or an adult observing me, I strive to model the best behaviors. Especially because I'm a big believer in treating others how your inner child wants to be treated.

We all have New Year's resolutions. Shout out to all the people dedicated to improving their physical health by hitting the gym. Sadly, I won't join you this year... I like cheesecake and sleeping in too much! 😅 However, have you considered making a resolution for a parenting style change, not just a physical one?

Today, we'll discuss the #1 thing to add to your New Year’s resolution list to earn your kids' respect. But before we delve into this conversation, take a moment to show some love to our beloved sponsor with a quick ad.

Here’s a hint for the resolution fix 🤫: It's the same resolution I mentioned earlier. Yes, I invite you to join me in treating others as your inner child wants to be treated, especially when it comes to your children. While many people strive for significant self-improvement, I challenge you to do this for your kids, setting an example for everyone around you.

In many articles, the definitions of gentle parenting start with empathy and respect. Let’s center our attention on respect. I frequently hear the question: 'How do I earn respect from my child?' But you already possess the experience to guide you toward an answer. Simply consider: How would my inner child want to be treated?

I emphasize 'your inner child' instead of 'yourself' because life can hit us hard sometimes. Causing us to build a tough shell and say, 'Oh, I want someone to show me tough love' or 'I'm okay with someone yelling at me.' But beneath that hard shell of yours, you still protect your inner child.

Imagine a world where, when you were younger, people didn’t belittle you just because you were a child. Think about when you made a mistake. Even though you were in the wrong, did you want someone to hear you out first, or did you simply want someone to label you as dumb or stupid, making you feel like a nuisance?  However, before I reveal the solution to put an end to this generational trauma…

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