Bec I consider myself a gentle parent and I think you and I parent very similarly I always thought AP referred to co-sleeping/extended bfeeding/sling wearing... looks like I have lots to learn LOL!

I do what I do with regards to routines and strictness because I believe it to be better for my children in the long term. But like you I always encourage discussion, and we have rules in our house that apply to all. So for example if Paris has a certain boundary then that boundary applies to me too (unless its something like alcohol, or another boundary that specifically relates to a child.)

*hugs*
Cailin