Parenting advice is everywhere—from books to podcasts to well-meaning relatives—but how do we know what actually works for our own kids? I've tried gentle parenting techniques and strict routines, and sometimes the opposite of what experts suggest feels right in the moment. Last week, my daughter refused to eat dinner, and I chose to let it go rather than enforce a rule, and I'm still second-guessing that decision. Do you think relying on our instincts over professional guidance leads to better outcomes, or are we just rationalizing our own mistakes?