Gentle Parenting with KJ from Big Life Journal #27

The Whole Parent Podcast

Episode Number: #27

Description: In this guest episode of the Whole Parent Podcast, Jon welcomes KJ from Big Life Journal. They discuss the transformative power of reparenting, the difference between gentle and conscious parenting, and the resources available to support parents on their journey. KJ shares her personal experiences transitioning from authoritarian parenting to gentle parenting, offers her top reparenting tip, and explores how journaling can help parents and children develop resilience and growth mindsets.

Timestamps:

• 00:00 - Introduction to KJ and Audio Disclaimer
• 02:34 - Conversation with KJ begins
• 03:12 - KJ's background and journey in reparenting
• 04:21 - Difference between gentle parenting and permissive parenting
• 06:15 - Importance of questioning authority and fostering safe challenges
• 09:09 - Explaining the difference between gentle and conscious parenting
• 14:48 - The necessity of effective and conscious parenting today
• 16:21 - The role of journaling in reparenting and parenting
• 19:26 - Discussion on the downloadables and free resources from Big Life Journal
• 23:33 - KJ's number one reparenting tip: Recognizing what’s happening in your body
• 30:22 - Conclusion and final thoughts on reparenting and gentle parenting

Key Takeaways:

1. Reparenting: A crucial step in becoming a better parent by understanding and addressing one’s own triggers and reactions.
2. Gentle vs. Conscious Parenting: Gentle parenting is what children experience, while conscious parenting involves the internal work parents do to improve their interactions with their children.
3. Journaling: An effective tool for parents and children to develop resilience, growth mindsets, and critical thinking skills.
4. Big Life Journal Resources: Offers journals and free printables to help children and parents on their growth journey.

Resources Mentioned:

• Big Life Journal: Website
• KJ’s Instagrams: @gentlehealingmom and @biglifejournal
• Free Printables and Sign up for the Big Life Journal Newsletter

What to listen to next?

• How to Stop Yelling at your Kids #001

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Chapters

1. Intro: KJ and Audio Disclaimer (00:00:00)

2. Conversation with KJ begins (00:02:34)

3. KJ's Background (00:03:12)

4. Gentle Parenting is NOT Permissive (00:04:21)

5. Importance of questioning authority and fostering safe challenges (00:06:17)

6. Gentle vs. Conscious Parenting (00:09:09)

7. Parenting Tools and Resources (00:16:27)

8. Free Parenting Resources and Reparenting (00:20:43)

9. Final Thoughts Podcast Engagement (00:30:37)