“Gentle Parenting for Peaceful Babies and Children”

“Gentle Parenting for Peaceful Babies and Children” is a parent support group
for families of babies and young children, and those expecting babies.  Our
group is meant to be inclusive and respectful of all families' choices.  You are
welcome in this group if you are experienced in gentle parenting or just
exploring the philosophy.    

Gentle Parenting is a philosophy that emphasizes listening and responding to your
child(ren)’s needs.  Gentle Parenting encourages breastfeeding on cue, co-
sleeping, baby wearing or frequent holding, gentle discipline and responding
promptly to your child’s cries to the extent that this works for the child and
parents. It is understood that all families are different and what works for one
may not work for another. The important thing is to “listen” to your child and do
what works best for him/her and the entire family.

Like Attachment Parenting, Gentle Parenting is centered on “building and
maintaining an empathic, cooperative relationship with our children rather than a
power-over relationship with them.” In addition, the Gentle Parenting group is
supportive of other natural parenting practices such as: natural childbirth,
breastfeeding, extended breastfeeding, cloth diapering, healthy diet, and
informed choices about health care, etc.

For Gentle Parenting for Peaceful Babies and Children meeting information,
please contact Brandy Lance (303-402-9068 or email brannygirl44@yahoo.com )

We also sponsor the online Colorado Gentle Parenting Support Group (http:
//groups.yahoo.com/group/coloradogentleparenting ).  You are welcome to join
this group even if you are not in Colorado or one of our clients.