They didn't want to be dictated to; they just wanted trusted, gentle advice from people who had been there before. (babymilkaction.org)
Share information, give gentle advice and guidance, show your willingness to help if someone has questions. (diaryofafirstchild.com)
This is no glossy high brow publication, its written as if the writers were hanging over the fence, passing on gentle advice to a friendly neighbour. (treehugger.com)