

Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments
Michelle Kenney, M. Ed
Are you sick of parenting with the ideas of yelling and shame and looking for something that feels better, is different, but still has a sense of boundaries and limits?Welcome to Peace and Parenting! Michelle is a former teacher, counselor, certified parenting coach, mom of two teens, recovering yeller, and perfectionist who parents without using punishments altogether. And guess what? It works! On this show, you’ll learn the how behind having kids who are entirely UNPUNISHED but who are also successful, kind, loving, and know how to follow directions. Twice a week, Michelle shares her insights and expertise on connective parenting through solo episodes and interviews with experts and other struggling parents. If you have exhausted all other options and don't know what to do next, this could be the parenting strategy you've been searching for.
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May 25, 2023 • 14min
How I Use Connection With Chores
Let's face it, chores can be a real drag for everyone, even you! So don’t expect your kids to jump at the chance to do them whenever you ask. What we’re hoping for really, is just less protesting. In this episode, I’ll give you some tips about dealing with chores and share with you my story of how I used connection consistently, and sure enough over time got the results I was after.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

May 23, 2023 • 11min
What Do You Do When the Principal Calls
Episode Description:Have you received a call from the principal asking you to come into the school because your child has been involved in some sort of incident? If so it may have brought up feelings of concern and shame because we think it's a reflection on us. Today I want to give you some helpful tips on how to handle this situation with calmness and connection both with your child and with the teachers.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

May 18, 2023 • 15min
How Do You Know if Connected Parenting Is Working
If you're worried that connected parenting will never work, or that you might be stuck in these intense emotions forever, don't lose hope. Today, I would like to share with you a few small things to take notice of that can provide you with encouragement that your efforts are paying off. Just keep at it, and things will improve!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

May 16, 2023 • 10min
Unpunished: Redefining Parenting Through Connection
Today I want to read to you another excerpt from my new book Unpunished, it’s from the chapter entitled Redefining Parenting Through Connection and I share with you what happened when I shifted away from a desire to control to a desire for relationship with my 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

May 11, 2023 • 13min
A Little Pep Talk
Today I want to give those who have started on this journey of connected parenting some much-needed encouragement. We can often get stuck in the muck what with all the refusals, fighting, poor choices, and big feelings. But bad moments don’t mean you are not progressing, and every day you need to look for those beautiful moments too. Listen in as I give you some indicators that you’re on the right track.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.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

May 9, 2023 • 18min
Parenting With a Partner
Today I want to help parents trying to implement connected parenting with their partners. I’ll talk about the challenges of using different parenting styles and how to avoid shaming your partner. I also have some great tips for getting your partner on board if they haven’t already started the connected parenting journey yet. Because what kids need the most is a consistent and supportive parenting approach.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.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

May 4, 2023 • 11min
Showing Unconditional Love
If I asked any parent if they love their kid unconditionally they are more than likely going to say yes, but how do we show our kids this? Because it's a very different feeling coming from the child's side of things. We can tell them this over and over with our words but kids make this assessment based on how we act and more importantly react to them. Today I want to help you with some thoughts about showing our kids unconditional love.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.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

May 2, 2023 • 12min
How to Use Play in Parenting
Today I want to explore how play can be a powerful tool to shift the mood of your family, salvage challenging interactions, and ultimately build connection with your kids. I’ll share with you the importance of timing and give you some practical tips for incorporating play into your parenting toolkit.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.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

Apr 27, 2023 • 14min
Are You the Default Parent
Have you at any time thought to yourself what is wrong with my parenting? Why are my kids so good with other people but with me, they throw tantrums, yell, scream, and disobey? It’s not because you’re doing something wrong it’s because you’re doing something right. You are likely their default parent which means you’re their only safe place to go when they need to unload their big feelings, but of course, this can become overwhelming. Today I give you some great advice to help you if you find yourself as the default parent.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.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

Apr 25, 2023 • 14min
I Don’t Discipline My Kids, Here’s What I Do Instead
When I say discipline, most of us immediately go to a vision of punishing our kids when they do something wrong, like confiscating something or time outs. For some, it can even mean physical punishments like spanking. That’s because we have a very traditional sense of the word discipline.I don’t use any of these traditional forms of discipline on my kids, that's because they are watching every move I make and will inevitably do the same when I’m not around. We have to give our kids credit for knowing what’s right and wrong and instead, try to model the behavior which we want them to embody.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.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


