Montana Brown, a popular figure from ITV’s Love Island, recently shared a humorous parenting moment involving her 2-year-old son Jude. The reality TV star, who also has a one-year-old daughter named Miley with her fiancé Mark O’Connor, often candidly discusses her parenting experiences online.
In a TikTok video posted on January 15, Montana revealed her attempt at implementing a parenting tip from a bestselling book called “Hunt, Gather, Parent: What Ancient Cultures Can Teach Us about the Lost Art of Raising Happy, Helpful Little Humans.” She mentioned her desire to proactively seek advice before her son turns three, acknowledging the challenges of dealing with toddlers’ strong-willed nature often likened to that of teenagers.
Inspired by the book, Montana decided to try out a parenting strategy when coaxing Jude out of the bath, a task he typically dislikes. Referring to a technique described in the book as “the look” – a non-verbal cue to convey authority without conflict – Montana demonstrated a gesture involving a specific expression and body language.
Surprisingly, Jude responded positively to her subtle signal, promptly complying with her unspoken request to exit the bath. Montana was amazed by the effectiveness of this approach and shared her newfound parenting wisdom with her followers, encouraging them to try it as well.
Following Montana’s example, several parents tried using “the look” with their own children, reporting successful outcomes in managing challenging behaviors. The shared experiences highlighted the power of non-verbal communication in parenting and its potential to foster cooperation without confrontation.