Did Y'all hear Melanie Fiona's Mama on the Mama's Den? (We've got some clips for you, but if you want to hear the whole thing, go ahead and click this link) This might surprise you, but Charisse it 100% team Mama Donna! This might surprise some of you who have heard the episode and think it's the EXACT OPPOSITE of gentle parenting. However this might surprise you....Mama Donna IS a Gentle Parent. Okay, stay with us here. Charisse is going to explain everything and by the end of this episode you'll understand not only why she stands 10 toes down with Mama Donna, but why being firm with your children is an important part of being a gentle parent. We love answering your questions here! If you have a question you need Charisse to answer Fill out our form  or join the Parenting for the Culture Class (its FREE)and discuss every episode with Charisse every Friday after the episode drops!Don't forget to connect with Charisse @charissesimsIf you learned something today, make sure you tell another parent so they can get in on the info! Click that follow button and follow the podcast so you never miss a new episode. If you really want to help us out, rate and review (we all need that positive affirmation!) See you next week!========The award-winning 🖤Black Love Podcast Network🖤 is back with✨ BRAND NEW ✨episodes! Since its launch in 2021, the Black Love Podcast Network has been the premiere destination for thought-provoking conversations on topics ranging from parenting and relationships to male wellness and sisterhood. As always, our community is the cornerstone of our content and we continue to want to connect with you! Make sure you’re following us on Instagram @blacklove and you can send us an email at podcasts@blacklove.com.BLACK LOVE, INC. is the premier Black-owned & operated media company for celebrating 360 degrees of Black Love.  Connect with us:@blacklove on Instagram@blacklovedoc on Facebook@blacklovedoc on Twitter========Credits:Host: Charisse SimsSenior Producer: Krystal HillAssociate Producer: Mike BryantEditor: Krystal HillArt: Starline Hodge & Coi Mattison Executive Producers: Codie Elaine Oliver & Tommy OliverContent Distributor: Black Love Podcast Network