Parenting without control might sound radical. Or maybe you love the idea but can’t picture it holding up when your kid needs a blood draw or can't turn off the iPad.

I'm diving into it this week with Vivek Patel of Meaningful Ideas, including how his Non-Coercive Collaborative Parenting (NCCP) approach applies when the parenting stakes feel high.

In this episode, you'll hear:

• Vivek's answer to the question, "“Do you just let your kid run into the street?”
• How to prepare your kid for a blood draw or medical test they’re dreading.
• The secret to screen-time without the struggles.
• Why “how do I get my kid to brush their teeth?” is the wrong question.
• The five-second self-compassion practice you can do in the middle of the dishes.
• Why Vivek tells parents to “go FECK yourself” (it’s kinder than it sounds).

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ABOUT VIVEK

Vivek Patel of Meaningful Ideas is the founder of Non-Coercive, Collaborative Parenting (NCCP). The ideas he shares have been used by thousands of families to create more harmony and connection in their homes.

He has written more than 500 parenting articles and created over 300 videos over the past 15 years of doing this work.

Vivek cares deeply about empowering parents to develop more harmonious relationships with their kids using a powerful approach based on Communication, Connection, and Collaboration.

He is also best friends with his 29 yr old.

👉 Website: www.Meaningfulideas.com

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