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 where you ...
Dec 07, 2022•1 hr 7 min
“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. &...
Apr 22, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 7Ep. 7
“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 members! https...
Mar 14, 2022•37 min•Season 7Ep. 6
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 site https://gentleparentsunite.com/membership https://www.fa...
Jan 14, 2022•31 min•Season 7Ep. 5
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 listen to ...
Oct 20, 2021•32 min•Season 7Ep. 4
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 your pods ...
Sep 28, 2021•34 min•Season 7Ep. 3
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 wherever you l...
Sep 20, 2021•44 min•Season 7Ep. 2
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 to loo...
Sep 17, 2021•45 min•Season 7Ep. 1
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 site https://gentleparentsunite.c...
Jun 30, 2021•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 9
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 to hear...
May 17, 2021•37 min•Season 6Ep. 8
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 https://gentlevillage.wordpress.com/2021/03/3...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 6Ep. 6
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 they're no...
Mar 20, 2021•37 min
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 at https://www.peacefulparentwhisperer...
Mar 10, 2021•1 hr 3 min•Season 6Ep. 5
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 with hi...
Feb 28, 2021•59 min•Season 6Ep. 4
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 parenting pat...
Jan 19, 2021•1 hr 35 min•Season 6Ep. 3
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 honouring o...
Jan 12, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Season 6Ep. 2
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 autho...
Jan 08, 2021•1 hr 31 min•Season 6Ep. 1
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/Rais...
Dec 31, 2020•1 hr 9 min•Season 5Ep. 8
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 contained he...
Dec 05, 2020•28 min
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 record...
Nov 28, 2020•55 min•Season 5Ep. 7
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 you listen t...
Oct 27, 2020•55 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Vivek 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 in a way that is empowering and ...
Oct 12, 2020•58 min•Season 5Ep. 5
"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 story. when...
Oct 05, 2020•1 hr 6 min•Season 5Ep. 4
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 even more to...
Sep 07, 2020•45 min
How 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 ---------------------- 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. Join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site https://gentleparentsunite.podia.com/membership Our Facebook group Gentle Parents Unite https://www.fac...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 37 min•Season 5Ep. 2
Helping 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. Join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site https://gentleparentsunite.podia.com/membership Our Facebook group Gentle P...
Aug 11, 2020•52 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Gentle 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...
Jul 30, 2020•1 hr 26 min•Season 4Ep. 12
Gentle 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. ------------------------ Join us on our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/GentleParentsUnite Our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/ Vivek's articles and videos ca...
Jul 14, 2020•1 hr 7 min•Season 4Ep. 10
Gentle 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. Sh...
Jul 07, 2020•59 min•Season 4Ep. 9
Gentle 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. Join us on our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/GentleParentsUnite Our Facebook group https://www.facebook.com/...
Jun 27, 2020•57 min•Season 4Ep. 7
