Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments

Special guest, Katie Crosby, of @thrivinglittles, joins us to discuss trauma. We'll talk about the effects it has on our children's behavior, how to leave space for them to heal and how to be more emotionally available to them while holding that space, while also healing ourselves. You can also find Katie on Facebook at Thriving Littles and us on our community page at Peace and Parenting and on Patreon!  Interested 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

Introducing a new series of episodes we'll be sprinkling in: parent stories.  This week, mom of two, Sonya, joins us to talk about her experience working with her inner child to heal and come to parenting more connected.  She took a class from Michelle and used  journaling to find more peace in her family life.Use Michelle's journaling guide to get you started. Listen to her story and join our private Facebook community group to connect with even more parents! Interested 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

The use of spanking has decreased greatly in the United States and yet it is still used by 1 in 6 parents.  We're talking about our research and thoughts on what this physical punishment does physically and emotionally to our children. Join the discussion on our Facebook community group and support us on Patreon! Interested 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

Traveling seems like such a reprieve from our everyday life but traveling with kids is not the carefree adventures we are used to.  We'll try to make sense of what's hard during travel and what to really expect and why.  Don't forget to join our private Facebook community group and check out our Patreon for extras!  Interested 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

Amanda Zunck, of Find the Light Podcast, joins us to discuss how to keep our kids safe in a world in which child pornography (child sexual abuse material), pedophilia and trafficking is a multi billion dollar industry. She teaches us how to arm ourselves and our children with the knowledge and skills we need for protection. Check out this book for some extra help in starting a discussion with your kids: Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and please reach out to us if you want to learn more.  Interested 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

Independent play and having a vivid imagination opens up so many doors for our children.  We want to see their ability to play by themselves and create a whole world for themselves while we get our adult stuff done or even sit down and feel some independence ourselves. We go in depth into how to facilitate the development of both and what works and doesn't work for us. Check our Instagram page for a journaling guide around play and join our Facebook Community Group for more discussion.    This episode is sponsored by Qeepsake.co. Click the link to start creating a personalized book full of memories that will last a lifetime and earn a $20 book voucher!!      Interested 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

Reasoning and explaining can often feel like a need for us. In our adult minds we believe if we explain why things are a certain way, our child will relinquish their upset feelings. Yet just the opposite is true. Listen in as we give the 411 on why reasoning can be considered a punishment in itself. Don't forget to check out our Patreon for all new freebies from Michelle!  This episode is sponsored by Qeepsake.co. Click the link to start creating a personalized book full of memories that will last a lifetime and earn a $20 book voucher!!    Interested 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

This episode is sponsored by Qeepsake.co. Click the link to start creating a personalized book full of memories that will last a lifetime and earn a $20 book voucher!!    We're back for Season Two!! We're kicking off with an episode all on getting back to school. This can be difficult for parents and children alike but even more difficult with all the changes this year. While we all navigate the "new normal," and try to find our peace within this tumultuous time, we discuss what’s become obvious over the last year and how to start this year with as much ease as possible. We referenced a couple books that may be helpful for kids as we transition back, find them here: How Full Is Your Bucket? and Alexander. Don't forget to join our Facebook community group and check out our Patreon to support us and gain exclusive content!    Interested 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

Glitch in the last episode, this should be the full.  Please message us if it does not work either. Thank you!!  Interested 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

We, as parents, want to help our children overcome their fears and reason them away with simple messages like, "there are no monsters in the closet," "just jump in the water, you'll be fine," or "there's no such thing as the boogie man."  But does this really help them overcome the fear itself?  Or do they just shove it down to appease us?  We are talking about why we sit through all the fears that come up in childhood and how to facilitate a safe space for them to process and eventually come to terms with their fears.  Learn how to get more connected and cooperative kids with Michelle's Guide to Cooperation Course!  Interested 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