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This gentle parenting thing turned out to be a pretty big deal, so much bigger than my sleep deprived brain could grapple with.
I eventually distilled down the "concept to mean allowing our little dictator to rule with an iron fist." There are, of course, nuances beyond simply complying with your toddler’s demands with the broad aim of allowing them to learn the consequences of their own actions while validating their feelings.