{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#26 Parenting With Boundaries AND Warmth (You don't have to choose)","description":"You don\u2019t need to choose between being a loving parent and a firm one. So many parents leave gentle parenting behind\u2026 only to swing too far into coldness, constant correction, exhaustion, and guilt. You start holding boundaries, but suddenly you feel harsh, disconnected, or emotionally distant from your child. In this episode, I break down how to bring warmth back into your parenting \u2014 without becoming permissive, anxious, or emotionally overinvolved. We\u2019ll talk about: \u2022 Why warmth is a skill (not just a personality trait) \u2022 The simple behaviors that instantly make children feel loved \u2022 Why so many exhausted parents default to efficiency instead of connection \u2022 The difference between secure attachment and obsession with \u201cconnection\u201d \u2022 How to create closeness without long bedtimes, endless special time, or burnout \u2022 The parenting balance children actually need: warmth + structure And most importantly: You probably haven\u2019t lost connection with your child. You just need to stop parenting from fear. If this resonates, share it with another parent who\u2019s trying to find that balance too. And if you want deeper, unfiltered parenting guidance from me every week, subscribe to the Ask Avital newsletter at HiFam.com\/newsletter \u2014 where I answer real parenting dilemmas with honest, practical advice. If you'd like your parenting question to be answered, you can send it to hello@hifam.com. ","author_name":"Hi, Fam!","author_url":"https:\/\/www.hifam.com","html":"