Brain 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...

“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...

“Dismantling Back-Talk” and “Don’t tell your kids to Do Their Best” - S07E06 ---------------------- As always thanks for listening to the Gentle Parents Unite Pod. 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, join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site https://gentleparentsunite.com You can also join our Gentle Parenting Facebook group. We’re almost at 100k...

Recovering after Yelling – The Power of Self-Compassion S07E05 ---------------------- If you enjoyed this ep, please share it around and leave us a review wherever you listen to your pods 3 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, join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership...

It'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! ---------------------- If you enjoyed this ep, please share it around and leave us a review wherever you...

Impact 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. ---------------------- If you enjoyed this ep, please share it around and leave us a review wherever you listen to...

Relationship 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? ---------------------- If you enjoyed this ep, please share it around and leave us a review...

Don’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...

POWER 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 ---------------------- 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, join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership...

Narcissism, 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. ---------------------- As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path. If you’d like...

Relationship 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...

Being 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...

Non 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...

No 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...

Preventing 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. ---------------------- As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your...

Untigering – 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...

How 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...

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...

Taking 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. ---------------------- As always thanks for listening and we hope the info...

Meditation 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...

What 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. ---------------------- As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.  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 wherever...

Vivek breaks down and cries 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...

"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 time for a...

Dealing 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...