In Episode 3, Rythea and Cara are joined by Vivek Patel of @meaningfulideas to discuss the framework of non-coercive, collaborative parenting. Rythea tells the story of what led her to this parenting lifestyle and how Vivek’s support and body of work brought her to where she is now. Also in this episode:

What's wrong with coercion?
How does coercion relate to boundaries and limits with our kids?
Real life examples of the benefits of non-coercion from very young children, to grown up children
How values come into play in our parenting

This hour is a passionate and joyful share from three parents who are committed to a way of parenting that is often misunderstood, deemed impractical, and requires rigorous self-inquiry. Find Vivek on his website http://www.meaningfulideas.com and all socials:

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It’s important and essential to put our voices (Rythea and Cara) in a context. We are two white, cis-gender, straight, middle-class women living with financial and societal privilege. Because of this, our perspectives are limited and do not reflect the realities of all our listeners. This podcast will feature guests with expertise around conscious parenting who differ in gender, race, class, abilities, sexual orientation, and histories from us, to broaden the conversation and reflect the lives of as many people as possible. 25% of the proceeds of this podcast will go to creators of color who have been mentors and influences on our work and in our growth as parents. You can donate to this podcast by going to https://linktr.ee/yourkidsdontsuck

What’s Wrong with Coercion? Featuring Vivek Patel