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by Amanda Rogaly, Founder of BabyYumYum Parenting Portal November 10, 2026

written by Amanda Rogaly, Founder of BabyYumYum Parenting Portal November 10, 2026

Is gentle parenting becoming too gentle? The approach has encouraged parents to listen more carefully, respond with greater empathy and reconsider some of the harsher discipline methods of previous generations. However, somewhere between validating every emotion and avoiding unnecessary conflict, boundaries can become blurred. Amanda Rogaly considers whether we've misunderstood what gentle parenting was supposed to achieve and why children can be treated with respect without being allowed to dictate the terms.

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Amanda Rogaly, Founder of BabyYumYum Parenting Portal

Amanda Rogaly is the CEO and Founder of BabyYumYum.com, South Africa’s most trusted and fastest-growing parenting platform. What began as a personal blog during her early days of motherhood has grown into a leading multidimensional digital hub supporting parents across every stage of the parenting journey. Driven by a passion for honest storytelling, expert-led content and meaningful community building, Amanda has positioned BabyYumYum as a go-to destination for reliable parenting advice, tools, and resources. Under her leadership, the platform bridges the gap between parents, medical professionals and brands, creating a space that is informative, inclusive and deeply supportive. Amanda is recognised as a leading voice in the parenting and digital media space, continuously innovating to empower modern families with confidence and clarity.

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