I regret not practicing gentle parenting with my oldest kids. I'm making up for lost time now.

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The author (not pictured) said she mostly stuck to "old-school" parenting techniques as a new mother.

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My 3 kids all need very different parenting styles from me. Being fair doesn't mean being the same.

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The author said she learned that her three children each require unique parenting approaches to help them thrive.

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My parents are boomers and always encouraged me to feel my feelings. All my friends wanted to hang out at my house.

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The author's parents are boomers, and they gave her unconditional support.

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I'm taking a hands-off approach to my son's schooling. I don't want him to fail, but he needs to be independent.

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Ashley Archambault (not pictured) is taking a hands-off approach to her son's schooling this year.

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My daughter still couldn't tie her shoes at 9 years old. I'm to blame because I only teach her things when she's interested.

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The author has a unique parenting style.

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I had my first baby in Switzerland and the second after moving home to Chicago. Giving birth in the US left much to be desired.

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Chantal Panozzo had her first baby in Switzerland and the second after moving back to the US.

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Growing up, my parents didn't discipline me. Now, I'm doing authoritative parenting — and it's working.

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Beth Rush and her siblings were not disciplined while growing up, and she decided to try an authoritative parenting style.

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I grew up in Norway and live in Bali. I'm learning to blend Asian and Western parenting styles when raising my kids.

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Simen Platou with his wife Jen and their two kids.

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I used to judge my daughter for not folding the laundry. Then I realized there was a heartwarming reason why.

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Margery Berger (not pictured) used to judge her daughter for how she cleaned.

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