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Gentle Parents Unite PodcastBrain Science and Stories, with special Guest – Author Sarah Moore - S08E01Brain Science and Stories, with special Guest – Author Sarah Moore - S08E01
We kick off season 8 of the Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with a special guest, one of my favourite people in the conscious parenting world Sarah Moore of Dandelion Seeds Positive Parenting.
Sarah is a wealth of knowledge, wisdom, and heart. We discuss her new book "Peaceful Discipline: Story Teaching, Brain Science & Better Behavior". This conversation is full of helpful information and lots of joy.
Here's where you can get her wonderful book https://a.co/d/bJSt8tU
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2022-12-071h 06
Gentle Parents Unite Podcast“Setting Collaborative Limits” and “Supporting kids through Bullying” - S07E07“Setting Collaborative Limits” and “Supporting kids through Bullying” - S07E07
Here’s the latest episode of the Gentle Parents Unite podcast with @Sujai Johnston and @Vivek Patel
In this episode Vivek talks about how to set collaborative limits in a way that increases trust and connection. Sujai talks about how to support kids through bullying with empathy and compassion.
As always thanks for listening. We hope these pods help you on your parenting path. Please subscribe and share this around.
2022-04-231h 11Gentle Parents Unite Podcast“Dismantling Back-Talk” and “Don’t tell your kids to Do Their Best” - S07E06“Dismantling Back-Talk” and “Don’t tell your kids to Do Their Best” - S07E06
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2022-03-1537 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastRecovering after Yelling – The Power of Self-Compassion S07E05Recovering after Yelling – The Power of Self-Compassion S07E05
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2022-01-1430 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastIt's Never Too Late to Heal - Parenting Without Wrongness - S07E04It's Never Too Late to Heal - Parenting Without Wrongness - S07E04
In this episode Sujai encourages us that it's never too late to change our parenting and it's never too late to heal. It might be challenging, but you can do it.
Then Vivek talks about parenting with No Wrongness. No Wrongness is seeing our kids as always learning, not making mistakes. Seeing ourselves that way too!
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2021-10-2031 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastImpact vs Intent & Talking to your Inner Child – S07E03Impact vs Intent & Talking to your Inner Child – S07E03
In this week’s episode Sujai talks about being aware of our impact, even when we have a good intention. Both with our kids and in adult relationships.
Then Vivek shares how he talks to his inner child and offers ideas on how you can become a more loving support for YOURSELF. This of course leaks out to your kids.
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2021-09-2834 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastRelationship is the Root of Manners - S07E02Relationship is the Root of Manners - S07E02
This week Sujai and Vivek discuss a very common question, “How do I teach my kid manners?” Making kids say “please and thank you” only reinforces a habit.
Real manners are about caring for the relationship with the other person. Instead of focusing on the behaviour, let’s think about how can we inspire the feelings that give rise to this respect?
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2021-09-2043 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastDon’t let your kid run into the street and get hit by a car – The Gentle Parenting Way S07E01Don’t let your kid run into the street and get hit by a car – The Gentle Parenting Way S07E01
Sujai and Vivek talk about how do we guide our kids without using consequences, punishment and rewards? In the Gentle Parenting philosophy we choose not to force our kids to do things against their will. Yet we still guide them, support them and help them learn about life.
In this weeks episode we discuss just that, including a real life example of how Vivek helped a rambunctious 6 year old learn to look both ways when...
2021-09-1745 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastPOWER STRUGGLES! – What causes then and How to Avoid them s06e09POWER STRUGGLES! – What causes then and How to Avoid them s06e09
Vivek just finished offering teaching a workshop on power struggles so we decided to go into depth about the topic on today’s podcast
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2021-06-301h 00Gentle Parents Unite PodcastNarcissism, poor communication patterns and parenting – s06e08Narcissism, poor communication patterns and parenting – s06e08
In this episode Sujai discusses how the label of narcissist is applied incorrectly to many situations. In fact many times it is a situation of poor communication patterns and trauma responses. Vivek talks about how we can parent in a way that we create more empowered communication patterns.
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
If you’d like to hear more of these talks, participate in the coaching calls and more...
2021-05-1836 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastRelationship First Parenting – An interview with Author Melody Schmitke S06E06Relationship First Parenting – An interview with Author Melody Schmitke
We loved talking with Melody about her new book. Here’s the description: Want more cooperation from your kids? Want to stop yelling and threatening to gain compliance? Want a better relationship? Want a create a lifelong relationship?
This book is for you!!
Through three simple effective techniques you can improve connection, cooperation, and life with your children.
Available at https://gentlevillage.wordpress.com/2021/03/31/relationship-first-parenting/
Audio book coming soon!
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2021-04-191h 06Gentle Parents Unite PodcastBeing OK with things not being OK – Season 6 bonus episodeBeing OK with things not being OK – Season 6 bonus episode
Sujai and Vivek host a group coaching call each week in our membership space. This is the talk Vivek gave at this week’s coaching call.
Parenting is super challenging. There are always going to be ups and downs. Our kids will often do things that stress us out, frustrate us and make life difficult for us.
This is when it's important for us to be centered and come from a place of deep understanding. Even when things appear like they're not okay it i...
2021-03-2037 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastNon Violent Communication and Parenting with Marji Zintz S06E05Non Violent Communication and Parenting with Marji Zintz S06E05
Marji Zintz is the Peaceful Parent Whisperer. She is as wise as she is loving. She was also our co-host on the Gentle Parents Unite podcast for seasons 1-4. We are so happy to have her back for this special episode.
Marji shares the basics of Non Violent Communication (NVC) and how we can use it to create more connection and harmony with our kids and in all our relationships.
You can find Marji at
https://www.peacefulparentwhisperer.com/
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2021-03-101h 02Gentle Parents Unite PodcastNo Punishment, No Rewards - In Conversation with Greg Santucci OT - S06E04No Punishment, No Rewards - In Conversation with Greg Santucci OT - S06E04
In this special episode we talk with the wise and compassionate Greg Santucci, Occupational Therapist. Greg is at the leading edge of working with children from a brain science based perspective. He advocates for a non-coercive, relationship based approach that honours the individuality and humanity of each child.
Our conversation is full of heart, humour and profound ideas. It was a pleasure spending time talking with him about our favourite subject. We’re sure you’ll love and learn a lot from...
2021-02-2859 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastPreventing Power Struggles and Dealing with Bullying - S06E03Preventing Power Struggles and Dealing with Bullying - S06E03
In today's episode we discuss how to avoid power struggles with our kids. They are damaging and lead to disconnection, resistance and rebellion. In the end we lose the ability to connect deeply with our kids. We also talk about bullying some of the causes that lead to it. As well as how to help our kids through it.
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2021-01-191h 34Gentle Parents Unite PodcastUntigering – an interview with Author and Parenting educator Iris ChenUntigering – an interview with Author and Parenting educator Iris Chen
S06E02 – Iris Chen is a deconstructing Tiger Mom who is all about peaceful parenting, intersectional unschooling, and anti-oppression work. Her new book “Untigering: Peaceful Parenting for the Deconstructing Tiger Parent” is a brilliant and moving work. One that will change the lives of everyone who reads it.
Sujai and Vivek have an in depth discussion with Iris about rewiring our parenting from the old ways while honouring our cultural roots. We also talk about anti-oppression work and how it relates to conscious parenting.
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2021-01-121h 07Gentle Parents Unite PodcastHow to set limits with your kids... DON'T! - Another controversial podcast with Sujai and VivekHow to set limits with your kids... DON'T! - Another controversial podcast with Sujai and Vivek
S06E01 - The idea of "Loving Limits" is quite prevalent in the gentle parenting world these days. This is when we say no to our kids about something and they complain, cry, scream and or beg, and we hold firm to the limit while validating their feelings.
Gentle Parenting is operating from a whole different mindset. It is not traditional parenting done gently. We don't want our kids to feel us as authority figures that have power and...
2021-01-081h 31Gentle Parents Unite PodcastYour child is an entrepreneur - S05E08 Conversation with Britta Ofori-Kuragu,Your child is an entrepreneur - S05E08 Conversation with Britta Ofori-Kuragu,
In this episode of the Gentle Parents Unite Podcast Sujai and Vivek have a laughter and wisdom filled conversation with Britta Ofori-Kuragu , Purposeful Parenting Paradigm Coach, Raising 2 ‘Youngerpreneurs’. Britta shares her story of how she empowers her children’s entrepreneurial spirit and financial literacy.
Her book ‘Raising Young Entrepreneurs: The Purposeful Parenting Paradigm’ is available at
https://is.gd/RaisingYoungEntrepreneurs
Her kid’s businesses are
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PlushPlaysoap
https://is.gd/MyBeyoutifulI...
2020-12-311h 09Gentle Parents Unite PodcastTaking Kid’s Ideas Seriously - S05 Special EpisodeTaking Kid’s Ideas Seriously - S05 Special Episode Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel
In this episode Vivek talks about the importance of taking kids ideas seriously. In doing this we are helping them feel deeply valued. He shares the philosophy as well as practical tips on how to do this. At least three times a week Vivek and Sujai go live in the group and share ideas like this.
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
2020-12-0527 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastMeditation for the Busy Parent - S05E07 Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek PatelMeditation for the Busy Parent - S05E07 Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel
We host a weekly PARENTING MEDITATION in our membership group. Meditation is a wonderful way for us to learn about our thoughts and become more familiar with our body mind connection. This has a profound effect on our day-to-day, moment to moment experience with our children.
Life can be really stressful and meditation can help ease that stress. In this special edition podcast we have recorded one of our weekly meditations and are sharing it with you. Fi...
2020-11-2855 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastWhat does Social Justice have to do with Parenting? - S05E06 Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek PatelWhat does Social Justice have to do with Parenting? - S05E06 Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel
This week we go deep into talking about social justice and oppression and how that relates to gentle parenting.
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Have a listen and let us know what you think. We would love it if you would share this around, and leave us a review w...
2020-10-2754 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastVivek cries in this episode! - Talking about Praise - S05E05Vivek in this episode! - Talking about Praise - S05E05 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel
Today we talk about praise. So often in Gentle Parenting work we talk about the damage of using priase and rewards to try and get our kids to obey us.
It's important, however not to give up on praise altogether. We can use celebration, validation and positive observations to uplift our children.
Sujai and Vivek go into detail about how to use praise...
2020-10-1257 minGentle Parents Unite Podcast"If Then, When Then" How we manipulate our kids and how to stop! - S05E04 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel"If Then, When Then" How we manipulate our kids and how to stop! - S05E04 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel
When we manipulate our kids consciously or unconsciously, they end up having to defend themselves against us. How many teenagers do you know that react defensively to their parents? They're not being rude, they are protecting themselves.
we start the pattern early when we tell kids if then when then.
if you brush your teeth, then we'll have...
2020-10-051h 06Gentle Parents Unite PodcastDealing with Defensiveness - S05E03 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek PatelDealing with Defensiveness - S05E03 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel
Definsiveness is a relationship killer. Whether it's with our kids or with other adults, defensiveness pushes people away and makes effective communication impossible.
Sujai and Vivek go into detail about how to recognize and manage our defensive responses so we can be better communicators and better parents.
If you find yourself saying "I don't get defensive" this podcast likely applies even more to you :)
2020-09-0745 min
Gentle Parents Unite PodcastHow can I stop yelling? - A convo with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel - S05E02How can I stop yelling? Managing the struggles of transitioning to gentle parenting and the deep healing required to engage in it - A convo with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel - S05E02
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Gentle Parents Unite PodcastHelping Kids Build Resilience - A convo with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel - S05E01Helping Kids Build Resilience - A convo with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel - S05E01
Join Sujai and Vivek as they discuss how to inspire resilience in our children. It's a multi-layered approach that takes into account the whole being.
Have a listen and let us know what you think. We would love it if you'd leave us a review wherever you listen to this podcast.
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2020-08-1151 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E12 - A Conversation with Eric Greene of 1Awesome DadGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E12 - A Conversation with Eric Greene of 1Awesome Dad
Eric is a powerful child's rights activist as well as a parent coach and educator. He devotes himself to spreading the message of Peaceful Parenting. He helps parents all over the world find ways to work more harmoniously with their kids.
You can find Eric's social media at:
https://www.instagram.com/1awesomedad
https://www.facebook.com/1AwesomeDad
https://www.facebook.com/groups/PeacefulParentingCommunity
http://www.1...
2020-07-311h 25Gentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E11a - A Conversation with Rythea LeeGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E11 - A Conversation with Rythea Lee
Rythea Lee is a trauma therapist, professional dancer, multidisciplinary performance artist and creator of the web series "Advice From a Loving Bitch". It's a humorous look at how we can combat our self-hating messages.
Rythea is also a dedicated non-coercive, gentle parent. She has been working tirelessly for years to transform her mindset and relationship with her child. This conversation between Sujai, Vivek and Rythea is engaging and profound.
You can find Rythea at:
Instagram
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2020-07-211h 08Gentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E10 - Setting Boundaries and Impact vs IntentGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E10 - Setting Boundaries and Impact vs Intent
In today's episode Vivek goes into detail about how to think about setting boundaries from a Non-Coercive, Collaborative mindset (NCCM).
Sujai then explores the difference between intent and impact when interacting with our kids.
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2020-07-141h 07Gentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E09 - Interview with Leslie Arreola-HillenbrandGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E09 - Interview with Leslie Arreola-Hillenbrand
In this interview we go deep into the connection between anti-oppression work and conscious parenting. Leslie brings her wealth of experience and wisdom to the conversation.
Leslie, Sujai and Vivek are all parent educators and social-jutice activists so this discussion was facinating to engage in.
Leslie Arreola-Hillenbrand is a first generation non-Black Chicana mother to three biracial children ages 8, 2, and 1.
She founded the Latinx Parenting organization and movement in...
2020-07-0759 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E08 - Interview with Willow Q. PetriGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E08 - Interview with Willow Q. Petri
In this week's episode we interview Parent Educator, Child's rights activist and deep thinker, Willow Q. Petri.
We discuss Non-Coercive parenting and treating kids as equals. We also discuss neuro-diversity and parenting.
Thank you for tuning in. We love sharing parenting concepts to help folks create deeper relationships with their kids. Please follow to listen every week and share to spread the love <3
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2020-07-041h 14Gentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E07 - The importance of a self-affirmation practice & working with stress and angerGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E07 - The importance of a self-affirmation practice & working with stress and anger
In this episode Sujai and Vivek discuss the importance of a self-affirmation practice. Speaking kindness and compassion to ourselves helps us create a supportive inner world.
We also talk about how to notice the signs of stress and anger and what to do when they arise.
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2020-06-2856 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E06 - Interview with Salina RobinsonGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E06 - Interview with Salina Robinson @journeytogentle
In today's episode we interview Salina Robinson. Salina is an admin on our Facebook page Gentle Parents Unite where we have over 55k members. She has also been working intensely on her own parenting with Sujai and I in our patreon for the past year or so. She has delved deep into the Gentle Parenting philosphy.
She shares with us her understanding, her challenges and her journey. She also discusses life as a Black mother of 2 Black b...
2020-06-161h 21Gentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E05 - Interview with Vivek's daughter!Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E05 - Interview with Vivek's daughter!For more personalized and intimate parenting support and to listen to the podcasts 2 weeks early and ad-free, considering joining the Gentle Parents Unite: Becoming Gentle Patreon group! https://www.patreon.com/GentleParentsUniteIn this very special episode our guest is my brilliant, beautiful, wise and powerful daughter Veets.She is 23 years old and has been brought up from the very beginning with the gentle parenting philosophy. she's never been punished, given a consequence...
2020-06-091h 37Gentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E04 - Interview with Kirsty Lee of Gentle Parenting MemesGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E04 - Interview with Kirsty Lee of Gentle Parenting Memes
For more personalized and intimate parenting support and to listen to the podcasts 2 weeks early and ad-free, considering joining the Gentle Parents Unite: Becoming Gentle Patreon group! https://www.patreon.com/GentleParentsUnite
Summary: In this special episode Sujai and Vivek have the pleasure of speaking with our good friend and wise colleague, Kirsty Lee of Gentle Parenting Memes. Kirsty talks about how she came to Gentle Parenting. She shares different ideas on how to...
2020-06-021h 17Gentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E03 - The Benefits and Problems with Praise, Reconnecting with kids after we yellGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E03 - The Benefits and Problems with Praise, Reconnecting with kids after we yell
For more personalized and intimate parenting support and to listen to the podcasts 2 weeks early and ad-free, considering joining the Gentle Parents Unite: Becoming Gentle Patreon group! https://www.patreon.com/GentleParentsUnite
Summary: in this episode Sujai and Vivek discuss the ways that praise can uplift our children or create a dependency on approval.
We also give a detailed explanation of how to reconnect with our kids when w...
2020-05-271h 18Gentle Parents Unite PodcastGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E02 - The Importance of Relationship- Interrupted Empathy, Autonomy, ApologyGentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E02 - The Importance of Relationship- Interrupted Empathy, Autonomy, Apology
Summary: Sujai and Vivek discuss the benefits of focusing on our person to person relationship with our children. Often we get caught up in the tasks of daily life. Keeping them fed, clothed, schooled, clean and safe. We can forget that what we're doing is creating relational patterns that will last a lifetime.
We also discuss how to deepen our practice of Empathy, Autonomy and Apology and how we interrupt these things. I call it "Empathy But... Autonomy But... and...
2020-05-191h 17Gentle Parents Unite PodcastGPU Podcast S04E01 - What is Gentle Parenting - Why we don't use consequencesGPU Podcast S04E01 - What is Gentle Parenting - Why we don't use consequences
Summary: In this episode we discuss the essence of the Gentle Parenting philosophy. We also dig deep into why imposed consequences are ineffective and even harmful when working with our children to learn about life.
We hope you enjoy the conversation, and we encourage you to join in by posting your thoughts and questions and comments!
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2020-05-1254 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Bonus Episode #2: Excerpts from Parent coaching callsSeason 3, Bonus Episode #2: Excerpts from Parent coaching calls
In our Patreon parent support space (hosted by Sujai Johnson and Vivek Patel) we lead weekly group coaching calls. At the start of the call we share some Gentle Parenting concepts and ideas. This podcast is a compilation of a few of these talks.
Season 4 Episode 1 starts next week!
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2020-05-0546 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Bonus Episode #1: Parenting Meditation: Where do my thoughts come from?Season 3, Bonus Episode #1: Parenting Meditation: Where do my thoughts come from?
In our Patreon parent support space (hosted by Sujai Johnson and Vivek Patel) we lead a weekly guided meditation for parents. Today's episode is a recording of a recent meditation called "Where do my thoughts come from?" It is based on the process of looking at our thoughts and asking them 2 questions:
"Where do you come from?"
"What message do you have for me?"
We start with a guided relaxation and then move into our thought exploration.
I love...
2020-04-281h 08Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 03, Episode 12: Children and ConsentSeason 03, Episode 12: Children and Consent
Summary: This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji discuss how to teach consent to children, how to model it in our interactions as well as why and how to respect their consent and autonomy. This is often a touchy subject for parents and a good one to dig into.
We hope you enjoy the conversation, and we encourage you to join in by posting your thoughts and questions and comments!
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2020-04-2151 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastStopping a Fight at a Youth Conference - Season 03, Episode 11: Working with Teens,Stopping a Fight at a Youth Conference - Season 03, Episode 11: Working with Teens,
Summary: This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji have an in depth conversation. Vivek shares a deeply personal story about a powerful experience he had with some teens while volunteering at a youth conference a couple months ago (before all the covid isolation started).
Sujai offers great insight on manners, a different way to look at them and how to inspire them.
Finally, Marji talks about Autonomy, long-term goals and Cooperation
We hope you enjoy the conversation, and we enc...
2020-04-151h 38Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Episode 10: Interview with Bridgett Miller, Author of the new book "What Young Children Need You to Know"In this week's episode we interview the wonderful, loving and wise Bridgett Miller. She is the author of the new book "What Young Children Need You to Know: How to see them so you know what to do for them". I've read the book and it blew me away. As I said in the testimonial I wrote for the beginning of the book "If there was a manual for parents, this would be it".
From Bridgett's website:
"Bridgett believes that joyful parenting is a journey of both the head and the heart and her emphasis...
2020-04-061h 09Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Episode 9: Letting go of controlIn this episode, Vivek and Sujai go into depth about letting go of controlling our kids and creating a collaborative relationship with them.
It's not an easy transition and yet the benefits are profound.
Let us know what you think!
Links for this episode:
Gentle Parents Unite: Becoming Gentle.
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2020-03-3051 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Episode 8: Gentle Parenting and DiversityIn this episode, Vivek, Sujai, and Marji speak with Joshua Jernigan and Shannon DelVecchio, two members of the Gentle Parents Unite Facebook group admin team. In this conversation, we talk about gentle parenting and such issues as LGBTQIA families, transracial adoption, and gender diversity.
Let us know what you think!
Links from this episode: Gender Education Network on the web and Gender Education Network on Facebook
Note: the theme music is called “Joyful” and was written and performed by Marji, whose music site is www.marjizintz.us. The podcast is produced and edited by Marj...
2020-03-161h 20Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Episode 7: Reflections on Food, Screens, Connection & TrustIn this episode, Vivek, Sujai and Marji converse about helping kids regulate around contentious issues, like the consumption of junk foods and screen time while maintaining connection & trust.
Let us know what you think!
Links for this episode: Gentle Parents Unite: Becoming Gentle.
Note: the theme music is called “Joyful” and was written and performed by Marji, whose music site is www.marjizintz.us. The podcast is produced and edited by Marji as well.)
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2020-03-0948 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Episode 6: Reflections on Our Journey to Becoming GentleIn this episode, Vivek, Sujai and Marji reflect on experiences from their own respective childhoods that led them to gentle, peaceful, connected parenting. Part therapy session, part conversation, all joy! Transforming that wounded child inside us to be our own powerful advocate is what this work is all about!
Let us know what you think!
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2020-03-0253 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Episode 5: Feelings, The Gift of "No," PivotingJoin us as we take an in-depth look at Feelings (presented by Sujai), The Gift of "No" (presented by Vivek), and Pivoting (presented by Marji). More practical info that parents on the path can access to implement some very helpful tools that will lead to greater connection and a more satisfying journey!!
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2020-02-241h 35Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Episode 4: A conversation with Veets, a now-adult, always gently parented childIt's here!!!! Clear your schedule, grab a cuppa something, and get ready to enjoy what may be our favorite episode of the Gentle Parents Unite podcast so far!Veets Patel (@savitac__) is the 22-year-old (at the time of the recording) daughter of Vivek (you know Vivek as one of the co-hosts of this very podcast, the brilliant brain behind the media outlet Meaningful Ideas, a member of the admin team at Gentle Parents Unite, and a founding member of Gentle Parents Unite: Becoming Gentle).We asked you, our members, what you would want to know...
2020-02-171h 46Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Episode 3: Resilience, Safety, Music & More!Join Sujai, Vivek & Marji for this week's pod-conversation, in which we talk about resilience, keeping little kids safe, trusting one's gut, falling in and out of love and back in love with music, balancing intuition with values & principles (the masterpiece that Vivek just nonchalantly threw out there), self-compassion, reflections on connection with aging parents, experiences with piano lessons. Here's a wonderful quote that came from our Vivek: "Punishing kids teaches them to not take responsibility for their actions."
You're going to want to make sure you listen to this entire episode! And, there's some special music in thi...
2020-02-101h 15Gentle Parents Unite PodcastS3 E2 Vivek's Conversation with Rythea LeeRythea and Vivek have been friends for a few years. Just over a year ago, they started working together very intensely on shifting her parenting away from all coercion. Vivek traveled to Rythea's home and lived with her family for a week doing intense personal coaching. The week ended with a public parenting workshop.
You can learn more about Rythea and the powerful work she does on her website, rythea.com.
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2020-02-031h 06Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 3, Episode 1: Gentle Parents Unite Podcast Season OpenerSummary: We're baa-aack! The holidays are behind us and we're gratefully back to recording our Gentle parents Unite podcast. In this season opener, we discuss a bit about what's in store for the coming season and reflect on the previous two seasons as well as the work we do here in the Patreon group and the large Gentle Parents Unite group. Join us as we get grounded and focused!
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2020-01-2747 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastBonus! A sneak-peak from Season 1: Empathy, Stories & YES!Season three is JUST around the corner, and while we're waiting we thought we'd take a look back to season 1 and share some excerpts from that first collection. These snippets come from the very first episode in which Vivek discusses empathy, Sujai discusses the power of "yes," and Marji explores the stories that we harbor in our heads that can cause friction and unhappiness.
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2020-01-1415 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastBonus Q&A PodSummary: You have questions? We have answers! Enjoy this replay from our first season in which we answer three questions that have come in.
The first question concerns the practicalities of how one pivots from their own intense feelings (and subsequent reactions) when a child is pushing buttons to the recommended curiosity about what needs the child might be attempting to communicate through their button-pushing behavior.
Then, address the second question concerning the practicalities of using a collaborative approach with little people. (Our question-asker, a very practical person, used teeth-brushing as a “straw man” for her gre...
2020-01-061h 14Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2 Episode 13 - "Parenting Meditation on Self-Love"This is the last episode of season 2. In this special episode we are sharing a self-love meditation we created for parents. In our patreon parenting support group we offer twice weekly meditations. We are sharing our latest one with you in the hopes that it will help bring more peace into your life.
We hope you enjoy the meditation, and we encourage you to join in by posting your thoughts and questions and comments!
For a whole lot more support and to listen to the podcasts ad-free, considering joining the Gentle Parents Unite: Becoming Gentle Patreon group! (Note: the theme m...
2019-12-3137 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2 Bonus Episode: “Who are these people?”Summary: It’s about time we told you who we are! How did three kids grow up to become passionate advocates for gentle, respectful, compassionate, and effective parenting? And, how did they come together? By popular request, here, then, is a bonus installment from our popular Gentle Parents Unite Podcast!
Sujai appropriately gets us started (yet another thing she is great at!) after the first break at about 3:00, sharing the story of her amazing journey. Then, at about 13:00 or so, Sujai gives us the origin story of Gentle Parents Unite, which is really fascinating!
Then, at a...
2019-12-231h 40Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2 Episode 11 - "All About Consequences"Sujai, Vivek, and Marji take an in-depth look at consequences (the natural and the unnatural kind) and how consequences can affect our closest relationships.
We hope you enjoy the conversation, and we encourage you to join in by posting your thoughts and questions and comments!
For a whole lot more support and to listen to the podcasts ad-free, considering joining the Gentle Parents Unite: Becoming Gentle Patreon group!
(Note: the theme music is called “Joyful” and was written and performed by Marji, whose music site is www.marjizintz.us. The podcast is produced and ed...
2019-12-161h 24Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2, Episode 10: “A Conversation with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe”Season 2, Episode 10: “A Conversation with Dr. Vanessa Lapointe”
Summary: This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji welcome noted author, parenting expert, and registered psychologist, Dr. Vanessa Lapointe. “Dr. V” shares her experiences and brilliant philosophy, which you can learn more about by visiting her site and/or following her at dr.vanessalapointe on Instagram, where she is very active.
Her two books are Discipline with Damage, published by LifeTree Media (January 12, 2016) and Parenting Right from the Start: Laying a Healthy Foundation in the Baby and Toddler Years, published by LifeTree Media (October 8, 2019). They're available wherever books are sold an...
2019-12-091h 23Gentle Parents Unite PodcastS2 E9 "Empathy Is Patience, Relationships, Older Kid Issues"Summary: This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji have a lively conversation, kicking it off at about 6:19 when Vivek shares a deeply personal story about living empathy in his closest relationships.
Then, at about 33:43, Sujai offers great insight on relationship fractures, how they happen, and what folks can do about them.
Finally, at about 46:48, Marji recalls a conversation she had had some time ago with a parent who was convinced that grounding a child and revoking privileges is sometimes what you just gotta do when older kids just won’t listen. (Sujai has quite a bit of...
2019-12-021h 24Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2, Episode 8: “A Conversation with Lelia Schott of Synergy Gentle Parenting Resources”Summary: This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji enjoy a conversation with Lelia Schott, Becoming Gentle’s newest addition to the team! Enjoy this sweet conversation with a wise and compassionate parent coach and educator!
You can learn more about Lelia’s work at www.leliaschott.com and you can visit and like her page at www.facebook.com/synergygentleparenting/.
We hope you enjoy the conversation, and we encourage you to join in by posting your thoughts and questions and comments!
(Note: the theme music is called “Joyful” and was written and performed by Marji, who...
2019-11-251h 03Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2, Episode 7: “Teethbrushing, Managing Anxiety, and Handling Criticism & Unwelcome Advice”Summary: This week, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji enjoy a conversation with each other, discussing brushing teeth (starting at about 5:22), strategies for managing our own anxiety when that rears its head (starting at about 25:30), and some tried-and-true ways of handling unwelcome advice and criticism (starting at about 57:37).
We hope you enjoy the conversation, and we encourage you to join in by posting your thoughts and questions and comments!
(Note: the theme music is called “Joyful” and was written and performed by Marji, whose music site is www.marjizintz.us. The podcast is produced and edited by Marji a...
2019-11-181h 16Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2, Episode 6: “Healing While Dealing, Micro-Self-Observation, and ‘Life Is Like…’”Summary: This week, in Episode 6 of our podcast series, we have a presentation-format episode for you.
At 4:05, Sujai starts us off with her wise thoughts about Healing While Dealing with adversity and trauma. It’s a challenging topic about a challenging human experience, and Sujai, Vivek and Marji get granular about how a person can heal from trauma even while living through challenging circumstances.
At 42:30, Vivek continues in his micro series. We’ve heard about micro-meditation, micro-self-compassion, and now we get to hear about Micro-Self-Observation. Vivek is, as always, wise, humble, relatable, and engaging. And, there’...
2019-11-121h 37Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2, Episode 5: “A Conversation with Shivani Patel”Summary: In our Becoming Gentle Conversations series, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji are delighted to have an in-depth discussion with special guest and mom-to-the-pod Shivani Patel, who is not only one of the kindest people and not only one of the most powerfully effective people having an impact in the world, but is also Vivek’s mother. We were excited to talk with Shivani, who is also on the admin team at GPU, about the work she does in the prison system. Her six-week workshop is the most requested workshop by the inmates and also by the staff of the pri...
2019-10-221h 53Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2, Episode 4: “A Conversational Conversation about Stealing/Lying and Unhurried Children”Summary: In this week’s episode, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji enjoy a loose conversation about things they noticed over the course of the past week. These three friends have much wisdom to share about lying and allowing kids the time and space they need to make sense of themselves and their world. As always, these friends learn from and enjoy each other!
(Note: the theme music is called “Joyful” and was written and performed by Marji, whose music site is www.marjizintz.us. The podcast is produced and edited by Marji as well.)
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2019-10-1553 minGentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2, Episode 3: “A Conversation about Hurtful Words and Behaviors, Micro-Compassion, and Unconditioning Our Conditioning”Summary: In this week’s episode, Marji starts us off at 3:13 with some theoretical and practical ways of looking at and responding to children’s hurtful words and behaviors.
Vivek next (at about 48:18) discusses something he’s been developing, namely micro-self-compassion. And, at about 1:01:49 (61:49), he takes us through a lovely exercise!
Sujai then takes a lovely look starting at about 1:21:47 (81:47) at undoing some of the conditioning that runs our lives and our thoughts and our reactions and the way we see and interact with the world and our kids and each other.
It’s cool the...
2019-10-081h 42Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2, Episode 2: “A Conversation with Eric D. Greene, a/k/a 1Awesome Dad”Summary: Welcome to the second episode of Season 2 and the first of our guest interview conversations! In this episode, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji speak first about some wonderful work that Vivek has been doing (starting about 3:07). Our conversation with Eric starts at about 15:51. (Note: Between about 21:00 and 23:23, Eric discusses the loss of a child. If you are sensitive to that subject, consider fast-forwarding when you get to the 21-minute mark.) Also, know that there is one unbeeped expletive. We had quite a lively conversation!!
To learn more about Vivek’s work, visit his website Meaningful Ideas. (www.meani...
2019-10-011h 18Gentle Parents Unite PodcastSeason 2, Episode 1: “A Conversation About Failure, Stories, and Phobias”Summary: Welcome to the first episode of Season 2! In this episode, Sujai, Vivek, and Marji will follow a slightly different format. They’ll discuss three topics (those familiar and ubiquitous feelings of failure, how to deal with our own stories that often defeat us and wreck the day, and supporting kids through their phobias journey), and instead of three distinct presentations, they will weave the topics into a conversation between three friends and colleagues. Let us know what you think and if you have any questions at all!
(Note: the theme music is called “Joyful” and was written...
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