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The team worked with 129 mother-child pairs (children aged three and four) during a tough puzzle challenge, tracking their stress levels.
Children with gentle parents learned to calm themselves and needed less help over time.
But those exposed to harsher methods struggled to relax and stayed dependent on their parents for emotional support.

Professor of Psychology Erika Lunkenheimer explained that gentle, consistent parenting helps children feel safe and balanced emotionally.
Even small actions, like pausing for a deep breath, can make a big difference in helping children manage stress as they grow.