About this episode
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: Reparenting : A crucial step in becoming a better parent by understanding and addressing one’s own triggers and reactions. 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. Journaling : An effective tool for parents and children to develop resilience, growth mindsets, and critical thinking skills. 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 Calls to Action: Subscribe : Subscribe to the Whole Parent Podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Ra Send us a text Support the show Links to help you and me: To support the Podcast, Subscribe on Substack Get Jon’s Top Five Emotional Regulation Games Get Jon’s Book Punishment-Free Parenting Preorder Jon’s Children’s Book Set My Feelings Free Follow Whole Parent on Instagram , Tiktok, Facebook , Youtube