It works.

I'll start by saying that I do not degrade parents who use the traditional method. If it works for you its ok that its not what works for me. The tough part in my situation is that I am a passionate attachment parent while my other half is set on traditional ways. We very rarely agree. We we don't we talk it through and come to a compromise. I titled this post "It Works" because I have the gentle discipline work with my own children.

I am a firm believer that a child should be allowed to be the kid that he is. Let them learn from natural consequences rather than imposing your own. Work with them, so that they will work with you. My other half and I conflict on this matter a lot. Never in front of the children because its just not intended for that, but he believes in time outs and punishments while I don't. 

People think I'm soft and that my children walk all over me, but truth is that I just don't expect my children to behave like adults in a world they are just getting to know. I have my days when I have yelled or become so frustrated and overwhelmed that I have walked away. However, for the most part when I speak calmly to my 2 year old he tends to stop and is willing to hear me out. While if he is yelled no at or told you're going to get timeout he throws a tantrum. 

The following link compares both sides: http://www.attachmentparenting.org/principles/disc.php