Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments

In our society, there is a common belief that children who exhibit strong emotions, reactions, and aggressive behaviors are the ones who need to be punished and corrected. However, it's important to recognize that the child who is hitting, kicking, or biting is likely the one who is in pain and struggling, and until we can help them feel better and more connected, everyone around them is at risk of getting hurt.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Are you worried about your child's choice of friends or that new boy they’re spending so much time with? Today I want to provide you with some guidance on how to handle these situations. It's important to give your child space and support so they can come to their own realizations on how to handle this kind of worrying relationship.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today I tackle a big question from one of my Instagram followers about the bent that society has to label or diagnose young kids with bad behavior, they tend to want to put these kids in a box but the problem here is that this box has been created using artificial parameters around rewards, punishments and threats. Today I share my thoughts on what needs to change because we want our children to be more than just obedient soldiers, which is what society seems to be trying to shape them into.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As parents, we all know how tough it can be to deal with tantrums when we're trying to leave the house. It's important to connect with our children in the morning and set a positive tone for the day. In this episode, I will offer you some helpful suggestions for avoiding these challenges and handling difficult situations with understanding and compassion.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When we ask our kids to do something, like a household chore or lend a hand, it's important to approach it in a way that fosters cooperation rather than just demanding compliance. Nobody likes being forced to do something for someone else. Tune in today for some helpful tips on how to encourage cooperation from your kids.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In today's episode, I'll be answering a question from an Instagram follower who is seeking advice on how to help their 11-year-old child sleep without their presence. This is a common issue, so today I’ll share some helpful tips to assist in getting children of any age to sleep on their own. However, be prepared you may need to experience some big icky feelings.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I often discuss the importance of allowing children to experience and express their emotions, however, what should we do when our children have these emotional outbursts in public places, like a tantrum at the mall, in line at the supermarket, or even worse, in the middle of a flight? Today, I would like to share how I handle these situations, and spoiler alert… much of it involves releasing any concern about the opinions of others.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It can be challenging to decide on the best way to approach your child's grades because each child and situation is unique. However, I would like to share some ideas today on how to manage this situation in a way that prioritizes your relationship with your child and lessens the societal expectations that often come with “good grades”.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

As a fellow parent, I've gathered some quick and useful parenting tips over the years that can help you take a break or handle challenging situations more easily. These hacks are aimed at making your life as a parent a bit smoother. I hope you find them beneficial!Interested in Transcendental Mediation? Check out the link here: https://www.tm.org/Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Many people have contacted me requesting more episodes on teenagers, so I have invited teen whisperer Kirsten Cobabe to join me today. We will be discussing the significant change that occurs when our children transition from wanting to do things with us to desiring independence. Our conversation will include curfews and how, despite appearing more like adults, teenagers still get dysregulated and still have big feelings.Check out Kirsten on Instagram: @kirstencobabeEnjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy