Kate Middleton, 38, joined the Royal Family in 2011 when she married Prince William in Westminster Abbey. Since the wedding, the couple have had three children together, Prince George who is seven, Princess Charlotte who is five and the youngest of the three, Prince Louis who is just two years old. A panting expert has shared how Kate’s parenting is different from other royal mothers.
Traditional royal parenting techniques can be seen in The Duchess’ parenting, but she has also added new rules to the way she manages the royal children.
Mariyah Hafesji, Parenting Expert at Kiddies Kingdom said: “Kate’s parenting technique sets her aside from other royal mothers. This is clear through her affectionate and hands on approach when at royal engagements or events.”
Traditionally, affection with children in public isn’t often seen but Kate and William will regularly hold their childrens hands or pick them up.
The children will also attend events and engagements with their parents.
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Maria Teresa Turrion Borrallo, who was trained at one of the most prestigious colleges in the UK, is often seen helping out with the children.
The expert continued: “Kate recognises that a balance is to be struck between comforting her children and giving them space to stand on their own two feet. This is a way of teaching resilience and independence from a young age, characteristics that are important to both Kate and William.
“Even though she’s busy launching a mental health campaign and fulfilling other charitable work, she makes a conscious effort to be involved in her children’s lives and it’s apparent that they’re always her priority.”
Research shows that encouragement to learn in the early years of life can help children to perform better throughout their school years.
Kate will also attend many events about early years education, speaking to mothers from all backgrounds and listening to their issues.
The parenting expert went on: “Despite Kate coming from a privileged background, it is important to her and William to give their children as much of a ‘normal life’ as possible.
“They refrain from overindulging them and are keen to involve them in charity and community work from a young age, instilling the importance of giving back.”
It was recently revealed that when the children misbehave, the couple have a ‘chat sofa’ in their home where they can discuss the issues rather than punish them.
Mariyah explains that this is a successful technique in teaching children what they have done wrong.
She said: “Kate’s calm and relaxed nature reflects into her parenting style. Educating children on what they have done wrong as opposed to punishing them is a technique that is proven to be successful over time as children have a better understanding of what is expected of them.”
The Duchess can also be seen disciplining the children in public on numerous occasions, something which she is not afraid to do.
When she tells them off or speaks to the royal children, she will also be seen kneeling down to make sure she is on the same level as them.
The parenting expert says that this shows the children that she is equal to them.
She went on: She comes to her children’s level so to not tower over them, proving she is an equal and not to be feared. This is a trait that has been unheard of with previous royal parents, which shows she is parenting by her own style and is moving away from royal traditions.”