35. Parenting WITHOUT Punishment ft. Divvya Kaur

Think gentle parenting is all about being soft and saying “yes” to everything? Think again!

In this eye-opening episode of The Modern Indian Parent Podcast, host Rinie Gupta sits down with Divvya Kaur Gill, a certified positive parenting coach and founder of Positive Parenting Hub, to uncover the real essence of gentle parenting.

Spoiler: It’s not about raising spoiled kids or being a “soft” parent—it’s about setting boundaries with respect, fostering deep connections, and raising confident, responsible children without resorting to shouting, hitting, or punishment.

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🎯 What You’ll Learn

✅ The 7 C’s of Gentle Parenting: Connection, Communication, Control, Containment (Boundaries), Championing, Confidence, and Consistency
✅ Why fear-based parenting backfires (and how to break the cycle)
✅ How to set firm boundaries without becoming a doormat
✅ The difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting
✅ Strategies to handle undermining caregivers like grandparents
✅ The power of family meetings for building strong relationships
✅ Why your child is always more important than the broken glass (literally!)

This episode is packed with real-life examples, practical tools, and heartfelt reflections for every parent who wants to raise emotionally healthy, resilient kids.

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Rinie Gupta (Co-Host, Pediatric Sleep Consultant)

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Sanchita Daswani (Co-Host, Pediatric Nutritionist)

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🤝 Connect With The Guest

Divvya Kaur Gill (Positive Parenting Coach, Founder - Positive Parenting Hub)

https://www.instagram.com/divvya.kauur.gill/

📌 Episode Chapters

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00:00 Precap
02:15 Divvya’s Parenting Journey
05:10 Why “I Said So” Fails
06:29 The Damage of Fear-Based Parenting
11:29 Building Trust with Your Child
14:40 Gentle Parenting: What It Is (and Isn’t)
22:22 Boundaries Without Being a Doormat
29:13 Family Meetings That Work
34:25 Gentle vs. Permissive Parenting
37:09 Handling Undermining Caregivers
42:13 Final Thoughts on Parenting with Love

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