Best Gentle Parents Unite Podcasts (2024)

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Brain Science and Stories, with special Guest – Author Sarah Moore - S08E01 1:06:39

2y ago1:06:39

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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…

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“Setting Collaborative Limits” and “Supporting kids through Bullying” - S07E07 1:11:17

2+ y ago1:11:17

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“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…

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“Dismantling Back-Talk” and “Don’t tell your kids to Do Their Best” - S07E06 37:08

2+ y ago37:08

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“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 Paren…

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Recovering after Yelling – The Power of Self-Compassion S07E05 30:57

3y ago30:57

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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 …

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It's Never Too Late to Heal - Parenting Without Wrongness - S07E04 31:45

3y ago31:45

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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 mistak…

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Impact vs Intent & Talking to your Inner Child – S07E03 34:04

3y ago34:04

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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 lea…

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Relationship is the Root of Manners - S07E02 43:48

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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 t…

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Don’t let your kid run into the street and get hit by a car – The Gentle Parenting Way S07E01 45:08

3y ago45:08

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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 …

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POWER STRUGGLES! – What causes then and How to Avoid them s06e09 1:00:07

3+ y ago1:00:07

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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 …

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Narcissism, poor communication patterns and parenting – s06e08 36:51

3+ y ago36:51

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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 patte…

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Relationship First Parenting – An interview with Author Melody Schmitke S06E06 1:06:05

3+ y ago1:06:05

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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…

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Being OK with things not being OK – Season 6 bonus episode 37:21

3+ y ago37:21

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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 di…

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Non Violent Communication and Parenting with Marji Zintz S06E05 1:02:52

3+ y ago1:02:52

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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 …

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No Punishment, No Rewards - In Conversation with Greg Santucci OT - S06E04 59:19

3+ y ago59:19

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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 i…

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Preventing Power Struggles and Dealing with Bullying - S06E03 1:34:48

4y ago1:34:48

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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 …

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Untigering – an interview with Author and Parenting educator Iris Chen 1:07:11

4y ago1:07:11

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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 …

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How to set limits with your kids... DON'T! - Another controversial podcast with Sujai and Vivek 1:31:14

4y ago1:31:14

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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.…

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Your child is an entrepreneur - S05E08 Conversation with Britta Ofori-Kuragu, 1:09:23

4y ago1:09:23

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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 entre…

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Taking Kid’s Ideas Seriously - S05 Special Episode 27:49

4y ago27:49

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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 V…

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Meditation for the Busy Parent - S05E07 Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel 55:01

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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 momen…

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What does Social Justice have to do with Parenting? - S05E06 Gentle Parents Unite Podcast with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel 54:39

4y ago54:39

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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 pare…

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Vivek cries in this episode! - Talking about Praise - S05E05 57:40

4y ago57:40

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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…

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"If Then, When Then" How we manipulate our kids and how to stop! - S05E04 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel 1:06:10

4y ago1:06:10

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"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 …

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Dealing with Defensiveness - S05E03 Gentle Parents Unite Pod with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel 45:17

4y ago45:17

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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 respon…

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How can I stop yelling? - A convo with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel - S05E02 1:37:08

4y ago1:37:08

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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 …

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Helping Kids Build Resilience - A convo with Sujai Johnston and Vivek Patel - S05E01 51:34

4+ y ago51:34

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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 t…

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Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E12 - A Conversation with Eric Greene of 1Awesome Dad 1:25:47

4+ y ago1:25:47

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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 socia…

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Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E10 - Setting Boundaries and Impact vs Intent 1:07:19

4+ y ago1:07:19

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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 Pa…

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Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E09 - Interview with Leslie Arreola-Hillenbrand 59:23

4+ y ago59:23

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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 …

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Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E07 - The importance of a self-affirmation practice & working with stress and anger 56:37

4+ y ago56:37

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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 an…

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Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E06 - Interview with Salina Robinson 1:21:51

4+ y ago1:21:51

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Gentle 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 …

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Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E04 - Interview with Kirsty Lee of Gentle Parenting Memes 1:17:00

4+ y ago1:17:00

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Gentle 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 episo…

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Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E03 - The Benefits and Problems with Praise, Reconnecting with kids after we yell 1:18:46

4+ y ago1:18:46

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Gentle 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 Summar…

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Gentle Parents Unite Podcast S04E02 - The Importance of Relationship- Interrupted Empathy, Autonomy, Apology 1:17:09

4+ y ago1:17:09

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Gentle 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…

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GPU Podcast S04E01 - What is Gentle Parenting - Why we don't use consequences 54:50

4+ y ago54:50

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GPU 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…

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Season 3, Bonus Episode #2: Excerpts from Parent coaching calls 46:32

4+ y ago46:32

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Season 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! For…

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Season 3, Bonus Episode #1: Parenting Meditation: Where do my thoughts come from? 1:08:12

4+ y ago1:08:12

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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 th…

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Season 03, Episode 12: Children and Consent 51:19

4+ y ago51:19

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Season 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 encourag…

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Stopping a Fight at a Youth Conference - Season 03, Episode 11: Working with Teens, 1:38:49

4+ y ago1:38:49

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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). …

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Season 3, Episode 10: Interview with Bridgett Miller, Author of the new book "What Young Children Need You to Know" 1:09:20

4+ y ago1:09:20

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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, …

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Season 3, Episode 9: Letting go of control 51:56

4+ y ago51:56

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In 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. Check out our online store at Bonfire --- Send in a voi…

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Season 3, Episode 8: Gentle Parenting and Diversity 1:20:00

4+ y ago1:20:00

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In 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: Gend…

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Season 3, Episode 7: Reflections on Food, Screens, Connection & Trust 48:05

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In 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 perfo…

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Season 3, Episode 6: Reflections on Our Journey to Becoming Gentle 53:38

4+ y ago53:38

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In 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! Note: the …

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Season 3, Episode 5: Feelings, The Gift of "No," Pivoting 1:35:45

4+ y ago1:35:45

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Join 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!! Let us know what you think! Join our Patreon…

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Season 3, Episode 3: Resilience, Safety, Music & More! 1:15:48

5y ago1:15:48

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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 w…

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Season 3, Episode 1: Gentle Parents Unite Podcast Season Opener 47:58

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Summary: 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…

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Bonus! A sneak-peak from Season 1: Empathy, Stories & YES! 15:51

5y ago15:51

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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 cau…

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Bonus Q&A Pod 1:14:27

5y ago1:14:27

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Summary: 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 chil…

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Season 2 Episode 13 - "Parenting Meditation on Self-Love" 37:55

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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 encourag…

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