SUMMARY- Join Carly and Vivek as they discuss micro meditations and how practice can support your ability to stay calm when you're in the thick of it. Vivek shares why self-compassion is so important, and the power of curiosity in supporting your children throughout their lives. There's a few mentions of safe sleep and bed-sharing, if you'd like more information, here's a helpful article- https://www.littlesparklers.org/safer-sleep You can find Vivek on his page, Meaningful Ideas or by following Gentle Parents Unite on Facebook or on their website. Full episode transcript available here: https://www.littlesparklers.org/vivek-patel-part2/ To get access to exclusive content and conversation to get even more out of the show Join us on Patreon today for just A$4.99/ month. Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast. “The Beyond Sleep Training Podcast (Podcast) is hosted by Little Sparklers (us, we or our).    The primary purpose of this Podcast is to educate and inform. It does not constitute professional advice or services.   We invite guests on the Podcast from time to time (Guests). In listening to this Podcast you acknowledge and agree that the views expressed in this podcast are:   information only and do not constitute professional advice from us or our Guests;personal to us and our Guests and do not necessarily reflect any other agency, organisation, employer or company and may not be verified for accuracy; andgeneral in nature and do not refer to any unique situation. If you take action on the basis of any Podcast episode, you should obtain professional advice – whether legal, financial, accounting, medical or otherwise – before proceeding.  This Podcast is available for private, non-commercial use only. Advertising which is incorporated into, placed in association with or targeted toward the content of this Podcast without our express approval is forbidden. You may not edit, modify, or redistribute this Podcast.   We assume no liability for any activities in connection with this Podcast or for use of this Podcast in connection with any other website, third party streaming service, computer or playing device. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-beyond-sleep-training-podcast. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.