About this episode
What if parenting didn’t have to be a battle of wills? And wouldn't it be nice to welcome your child's "no!" instead of it igniting a power struggle?! I feel you.Today on the Emotionally Intelligent Parenting Podcast, I sit down with Vivek Patel, founder of Meaningful Ideas, to explore what some call a radical yet deeply effective approach—Noncoercive Collaborative Parenting.Vivek shares why kids resist us more when they trust us less - and how the common fallback to coercion damages that trust.But instead of simply telling us what not to do, Vivek offers clear, practical steps for building a relationship where cooperation flows naturally.We dive into:? The "Model, Guide, Friend" framework and how it can transform your parenting.? Why hearing “no” from our kids feels so triggering and how to embrace it as a gift.? How to teach kids to set boundaries and resist peer pressure, without controlling them.? Debunking the myth that noncoercive parenting raises “soft snowflakes” or kids who walk all over us.? Inspiring through values—and the importance of knowing and living your own.Vivek also shares his personal journey of raising his now-28-year-old daughter this way—despite being raised in a home filled with control and coercion. His insights are powerful, practical, and guaranteed to shift the way you think about guiding your child.? One of Vivek’s most powerful reminders:“When your child says no, say: ‘Thank you so much for telling your truth.’” Mindblowing?! Yup. Have you ever tried it? Probably not. Radical, powerful - TRY IT.If you’re ready to move beyond power struggles and create a parenting approach built on trust, connection, and collaboration—this episode is for you.? Tune in now and discover how to guide your child while respecting their voice.Find out more about Vivek’s work here:W: meaningfulideas.comIG: @meaningfulideasFB: facebook.com/meaningfulideasYT: youtube.com/c/meaningfulideas???Hi, I'm Stephanie Pinto. I'm an Emotional Intelligence best-selling author, award-winning coach and international speaker. I'm also a paediatric anxiety therapist (and previous speech language pathologist!) and I love helping people use emotional intelligence to become calmer, more connected and live happier lives. ? Want me to speakto the staff your school/preschool, team or organisation on EmotionalIntelligence? Email us and we'll make it happen! If this resonates with you, I'd love to hear from you. Email usat hello@stephaniepinto.com and send me your thoughts, feedback or questions! ?Join over 130,000 people in my online community! ??www.facebook.com/groups/letsraiseemotionallyintelligentkids ? Head to
