“Gentle Parenting is for Gentle Kids”

Gentle Parenting is for Gentle Kids… Or Is It? Recently, a viral TikTok trend has been making the rounds, showing parents sarcastically demonstrating “gentle parenting” by passively asking their child to listen, being ignored, and then snapping—yelling or cursing to get the child’s attention. The underlying message? “Gentle parenting is for gentle kids”—and if yourContinue reading ““Gentle Parenting is for Gentle Kids””

The Quiet Collapse of Early Education: Why Staffing Shortages Matter

Preschools across the country are facing a severe staffing shortage that threatens the quality and availability of early childhood education. This problem predates the COVID-19 pandemic and has worsened in its aftermath, leaving many classrooms understaffed or even closed. The consequences extend beyond teachers – children lose critical early learning opportunities, and parents struggle toContinue reading “The Quiet Collapse of Early Education: Why Staffing Shortages Matter”