Kate Middleton’s parenting encourages George, Charlotte and Louis to be ‘independent’

Kate Middleton, 39, joined the Royal Family in 2011 when she married Prince William, 38. The couple tied the knot in Westminster Abbey and have since had three royal children. An expert has shared an insight into what their parenting techniques are like.

The Cambridges split their time between their Norfolk home, Anmer Hall, and their official residence in Kensington Palace.

While the children’s lives are understandably kept private, they will often appear with their parents on special occasions or for certain events.

Throughout the pandemic, they have been seen less, with their last outing as a family in December.

Speaking to Express.co.uk, Early Years Expert and Parenting Coach Sophie Pickles provided an insight into Kate’s parenting techniques.

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The expert added that the couple’s techniques are more towards the modern style of parenting.

This includes the royals showing affection towards their children in public, something that was once frowned upon.

Sophie added: “It is clear that Kate prescribes to the modern ‘gentle parenting’ movement. 

“This modern parenting style encourages parents to value their children’s opinions, encourages them to follow children’s wants and interests and talk openly about thoughts and feelings. 

“She takes a great interest in early childhood education and development and wants to ensure that her children are raised in the way she believes is best. 

“The royal sibset know they can come to Kate and William with any problem and this is something that the royal parenting duo are keen to encourage. 

“Stepping away from tradition and hiring only one nanny – rather than the usual two or three – will have been a conscious decision by Kate and William to ensure that they play an active parenting role in their children’s development.”

When the family are in public, Kate will often be seen kneeling down when she is speaking to them.

What does this mean?

The expert went on: “Kate knows that the most effective form of communication between parent and child involves making the child feel listened to, valued and respected. 

“This is why we often see her bending down to address the children at eye-level, whether they are in public or not. 

“Lowering yourself to your children’s level not only makes them feel respected but it is more likely that effective communication will pass between both parent and child.”

source: express.co.uk