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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 effective techniques you can improve connection, cooperation, and life with your children.
Available at https://gentlevillage.wordpress.com/2021/03/31/relationship-first-parenting/
Audio book coming soon!
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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
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https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/PC:60566
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
Breaker
https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Overcast.fm
https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
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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 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 not okay it is a part of the natural process of our kids development.
In this audio I give some ideas around how to relate to those moments when things are not okay.
I'd love to hear your thoughts on what I share.
What strategies do you use to keep calm, centered and focused when things are super challenging and stressful?
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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.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/
Vivek's articles and videos can be found on his social media
http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas
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http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas
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Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7M5za9t0BqhBF2wLgLjk4k
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/PC:60566
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
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https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
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https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
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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 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.com/
https://www.facebook.com/peacefulparentwhisperer
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
Join Sujai Johnston and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site
https://gentleparentsunite.com/membership
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/
Vivek's articles and videos can be found on his social media
http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas
https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas
http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas
We would love for you to subscribe and rate/review our Parenting Podcast.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/id1487676899?uo=4
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7M5za9t0BqhBF2wLgLjk4k
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw
Pandora
https://www.pandora.com/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/PC:60566
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
Breaker
https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Overcast.fm
https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Pocket Casts
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https://radiopublic.com/gentle-parents-unite-podcast-G19Ogj
RSS Feed
https://anchor.fm/s/105ce56c/podcast/rss
Note: the theme music is called Joyful by Marji Zintz: www.marjizintz.us
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 him about our favourite subject. We’re sure you’ll love and learn a lot from it.
Please follow Greg on his Social Media
https://www.facebook.com/gregsantucciOT/
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
Join Sujai Johnston and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site
https://gentleparentsunite.com/membership
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/
Vivek's articles and videos can be found on his social media
http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas
https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas
http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas
We would love for you to subscribe and rate/review our Parenting Podcast.
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https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/id1487676899?uo=4
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7M5za9t0BqhBF2wLgLjk4k
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
Breaker
https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Overcast.fm
https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Pocket Casts
Radio Public
https://radiopublic.com/gentle-parents-unite-podcast-G19Ogj
RSS Feed
https://anchor.fm/s/105ce56c/podcast/rss
Note: the theme music is called Joyful by Marji Zintz: www.marjizintz.us
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.
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
Join Sujai Johnston and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site
https://gentleparentsunite.com/membership
Our Facebook group Gentle Parents Unite
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/
Vivek's articles and videos can be found on his social media
http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas
https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas
http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas
We would love for you to subscribe and rate/review our Parenting Podcast.
Here are the links to different platforms
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/id1487676899?uo=4
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7M5za9t0BqhBF2wLgLjk4k
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
Breaker
https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Overcast.fm
https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Pocket Casts
Radio Public
https://radiopublic.com/gentle-parents-unite-podcast-G19Ogj
RSS Feed
https://anchor.fm/s/105ce56c/podcast/rss
Note: the theme music is called Joyful by Marji Zintz: www.marjizintz.us
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 our cultural roots. We also talk about anti-oppression work and how it relates to conscious parenting.
You can find Iris’ work at
https://www.facebook.com/untigering
https://www.instagram.com/untigering/
and you can pick up a copy of her book here
https://untigering.com/untigering-peaceful-parenting-for-the-deconstructing-tiger-parent/
https://www.amazon.com/Untigering-Peaceful-Parenting-Deconstructing-Parent-ebook/dp/B08QG3C9F3/
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
Join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site
https://gentleparentsunite.com/membership
Our Facebook group Gentle Parents Unite
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/
Vivek's articles and videos can be found on his social media
http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas
https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas
http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas
We would love for you to subscribe and rate/review our Parenting Podcast.
Here are the links to different platforms
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/id1487676899?uo=4
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7M5za9t0BqhBF2wLgLjk4k
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
Breaker
https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Overcast.fm
https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Pocket Casts
Radio Public
https://radiopublic.com/gentle-parents-unite-podcast-G19Ogj
RSS Feed
https://anchor.fm/s/105ce56c/podcast/rss
Note: the theme music is called Joyful by Marji Zintz: www.marjizintz.us
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 authority figures that have power and control over them. We want them to feel we are walking alongside them as friends and Wise Guides.
In this episode we look at ways to reframe the idea of limits and engage with our kids in a more collaborative spirit.
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
Join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site
https://gentleparentsunite.com/membership
Our Facebook group Gentle Parents Unite
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/
Vivek's articles and videos can be found on his social media
http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas
https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas
http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas
We would love for you to subscribe and rate/review our Parenting Podcast.
Here are the links to different platforms
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/id1487676899?uo=4
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7M5za9t0BqhBF2wLgLjk4k
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
Breaker
https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Overcast.fm
https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Pocket Casts
Radio Public
https://radiopublic.com/gentle-parents-unite-podcast-G19Ogj
RSS Feed
https://anchor.fm/s/105ce56c/podcast/rss
Note: the theme music is called Joyful by Marji Zintz: www.marjizintz.us
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/RaisingYoungEntrepreneurs
Her kid’s businesses are
https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/PlushPlaysoap
https://is.gd/MyBeyoutifulIdentityByVerity
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
Join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site
https://gentleparentsunite.com/membership
Our Facebook group Gentle Parents Unite
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/
Vivek's articles and videos can be found on his social media
http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas
https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas
http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas
We would love for you to subscribe and rate/review our Parenting Podcast.
Here are the links to different platforms
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/id1487676899?uo=4
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7M5za9t0BqhBF2wLgLjk4k
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
Breaker
https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Overcast.fm
https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Pocket Casts
Radio Public
https://radiopublic.com/gentle-parents-unite-podcast-G19Ogj
RSS Feed
https://anchor.fm/s/105ce56c/podcast/rss
Note: the theme music is called Joyful by Marji Zintz: www.marjizintz.us
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.
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
Join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site
https://gentleparentsunite.com/membership
Our Facebook group Gentle Parents Unite
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/
Vivek's articles and videos can be found on his social media
http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas
https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas
http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas
We would love for you to subscribe and rate/review our Parenting Podcast.
Here are the links to different platforms
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/id1487676899?uo=4
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7M5za9t0BqhBF2wLgLjk4k
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
Breaker
https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Overcast.fm
https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Pocket Casts
Radio Public
https://radiopublic.com/gentle-parents-unite-podcast-G19Ogj
RSS Feed
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 recorded one of our weekly meditations and are sharing it with you. First Vivek gives a talk on meditation and then leads us through one of the 15 meditations he’s created specifically for parenting.
This one is the “Progressive breathing self-love affirmation meditation.”
Don’t listen to the meditation while driving! The intro should be okay, but stop when the meditation starts.
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As always thanks for listening and we hope the info contained here helps you on your parenting path.
Join Sujai and Vivek on our Parenting Support Membership site
https://gentleparentsunite.com/membership
Our Facebook group Gentle Parents Unite
https://www.facebook.com/groups/gentleparentsunite/
We would love for you to subscribe and rate/review our Parenting Podcast.
Here are the links to different platforms
Apple
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gentle-parents-unite-podcast/id1487676899?uo=4
Spotify
https://open.spotify.com/show/7M5za9t0BqhBF2wLgLjk4k
https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy8xMDVjZTU2Yy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw==
Stitcher
https://www.stitcher.com/s?fid=482306&refid=stpr
Anchor.fm
https://anchor.fm/gpubecominggentle
Breaker
https://www.breaker.audio/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Overcast.fm
https://overcast.fm/itunes1487676899/gentle-parents-unite-podcast
Pocket Casts
Radio Public
https://radiopublic.com/gentle-parents-unite-podcast-G19Ogj
RSS Feed
https://anchor.fm/s/105ce56c/podcast/rss
Vivek's articles and videos can be found on his social media
http://www.facebook.com/meaningfulideas
https://www.youtube.com/meaningfulideas
http://www.instagram.com/meaningfulideas
Note: the theme music is called Joyful by Marji Zintz: www.marjizintz.us
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