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I messed up ‘gentle parenting’, sorry - Ep 44
Episode 44 • 1st September 2025 • Anthony Thomas Podcast • Anthony Thomas
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In this episode of Anthony Thomas Podcast, I open up about a parenting mistake I made—and why I’m owning it. 🙏👨‍👧

I start by unpacking the difference between permissive parenting and gentle parenting (and how I got it wrong), then share what I’ve learned about apologizing—both to our kids and in life. From exploring different types of apologies to reflecting on how to model humility and growth as a parent, this episode is all about accountability.


Tune in for a candid conversation on learning, apologizing well, and becoming a more intentional dad.


00:00 - Intro

01:05 - What Permissive Parenting is

01:42 - Schooling Me on Gentle Parenting

04:30 - I'll Do Better!

05:10 - Different Types of Apologies

09:04 - Learning to Apologize

12:11 - Final Message: Sorry!

13:14 - Outro


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