OPPOSING VIEWS: Gentle Parenting vs Traditional Parenting with Dr. Laura Markham (Peaceful) and mother of 10 Abbie Halberstadt (Biblical)
The Ellen Fisher PodcastShow Notes
Today, we delve into the heart of parenting exploring two diverse parenting philosophies amidst what can be a contentious and emotional topic. With so much confusion on the best way to raise our children well, I brought together two passionate and expert voices in the parenting sphere to help clear the mud.
Dr. Laura Markham is a clinical psychologist, mother, and advocate for Peaceful Parenting who inspires parents with practical information to choose connection and coaching over punishment and control. Abbie from “M is for Mama,” is a wife, mother of ten, and Bible-believing Christian, with 10 years of experience teaching high school Spanish, English, and ESL, who encourages parents to embrace the challenge of biblical motherhood and raise their children with love and wisdom.
Together, we'll explore the nuances, challenges, and joys of parenting through differing lenses, aiming to find common ground and understanding of one another.
Check out their books:
Dr. Laura Markham: “Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids” and “Peaceful Parent Happy Siblings.”
Abbie Halberstadt: “M is for Mama” and “Hard is not the same thing as Bad”
WHERE TO FIND ABBIE
Website:https://misformama.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/m.is.for.mama/
WHERE TO FIND LAURA
Website: https://www.peacefulparenthappykids.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peacefulparenthappykids/
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