Gentle parenting can be too feelings-based and FAFO parenting can feel too harsh. That's why parents are turning to calm authority parenting when raising kids.

March 19, 2026 The Latest Parenting Trend Has Entered The Chat: What is Calm Authority? Gentle parenting can be too feelings-based and FAFO parenting can feel too harsh. That's why parents are turning to calm authority parenting when raising kids. READ MORE Mom Surprises Her 9-Year-Old With Epic March Madness Bracket on Dining Room Wall READ MORE A View From Their Hospital Room Inspired These Twins' Distinctive Southern Names READ MORE FAFO Vs. Gentle Parenting: What to Know About the Trends READ MORE Rebecca Gayheart and Her 2 Kids Make First Public Appearance Since Eric Dane's Death READ MORE The Picture Day Outfit That Could Only Happen to a Middle Child Goes Viral READ MORE Mom Has a Baby. 10 Months Later, She Has Twins. Meet Her 'Irish Triplets' READ MORE Send us Feedback Follow us on Facebook More TODAY Newsletters Copyright © 2026 TODAY | 30 Rockefeller Plaza, New York, NY 10112 View in Browser | Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe | Privacy