@LiveYourValues absolutely!

@LiveYourValues also I read in the book “Connection Parenting” about how it’s hard to silence those “tapes” that play in our heads from our own childhoods. Sometimes I find myself saying the same things my parents said without even thinking.

@Reina We kind of take methods from all over the place to be honest, but we try to take a more gentle and positive approach to parenting by focusing on connecting with our kids, keeping our own emotions and mental health in check, and helping them learn to deal with their own emotions

I try not to live my life strictly by a book (because I'm a 4 and I'm a unique human dammit), but I do like the books "Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids" and "Connection Parenting."

@Megra3 I love that! As a fellow 4, I can relate. Thank you so much for the book recommendations!!