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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

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13:05

Simple Daily Connection Hacks for Everyday Scenarios

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2024/11/28

What if the everyday moments with your kids held the secret to building a stronger bond? Imagine transforming those challenging instances of whining, fighting, or acting out into opportunities for deeper connection and understanding. Today, I’ll share with you some subtle yet powerful ways to enhance connection with your children without adding extra tasks to your already busy day. Connection doesn't always require special time set aside or grand gestures; it's about how we engage with our

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18:22

Case Study: Should You Let Your Teen Take Risks in...

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2024/11/26

What happens when a teen’s risk-taking behavior leads to serious injuries? Balancing safety and freedom is a challenge many parents face, especially when dealing with sports-loving teenagers. Today, I sit down with Kelli, a mother from Utah, who navigates this tricky landscape after her son suffered a string of concussions. How do you keep your kids safe while respecting their need for independence?Together, we explore the power of empathy, the nuances of setting boundaries without triggering

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13:12

Effective Strategies to Use During Power Struggles...

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2024/11/21

What happens when you choose not to engage in a fight with your child? Can you handle a power struggle with your child without losing your temper? We all want to navigate those heated moments with grace, empathy, and understanding, even when your child is completely offline.In this episode, I discuss the multifaceted approach to maintaining a harmonious parent-child relationship, even amidst conflicts. We'll explore how stepping back, listening actively, and regulating our own emotions can turn

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16:10

Case Study: How to Solve Sibling Rivalry Without...

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2024/11/19

Are your children constantly fighting and you’re at your wits' end on how to handle it? What if the key to resolving sibling rivalry doesn’t lie in punishments but in fostering deeper connections? Join me today as I welcome Sandra, a mother from Egypt who seeks advice on improving her two daughters' tumultuous relationship.In this episode, we dive into Sandra’s experience as a mom of two constantly quarreling daughters. Through a heartfelt conversation, we uncover the challenges of

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14:38

10 Ways to Stay Calm When Parenting Feels Impossible

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2024/11/14

Are you feeling at the end of your rope, wondering how to keep calm when everything around you is chaotic? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’ll give you some practical strategies for those moments when staying calm seems impossible. From the importance of recognizing when a situation is truly an emergency to the value of walking away momentarily to gather your thoughts, these TEN tips are rooted in empathy and real-life scenarios.In This Episode:Assessing if situations are true

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18:12

Case Study: How One Family Transformed Chaos Into...

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2024/11/12

How can playing more and disciplining less lead to a happier household? Today, you'll hear Ashlena's remarkable journey to connected parenting as she shares how her family transitioned from turmoil to tranquility.In this heartfelt episode, Ashlena, a dedicated member of our community, opens up about her challenging yet rewarding transformation. She dives into the hurdles she faced with her adopted daughter, Devin, and how traditional parenting techniques were failing them both. When stress

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11:40

Are Stricter Boundaries Making Your Child Rebel?

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2024/11/07

Do boundaries and limits really matter in parenting? Have you ever wondered if the secret to a more harmonious parenting journey lies in how we set and manage boundaries with our children? Today, I tackle the often confounding topic of boundaries. I’ll unravel misconceptions about boundaries and explain that they aren't about controlling our children but rather about providing a safe space for them to release their emotions. Many parents struggle because they believe stricter boundaries equate

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20:47

Case Study: When Should You Apologize to Your Child?

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2024/11/05

What happens when empathizing with your child seems to backfire? Should we apologize when they have big feelings? Is it possible that our efforts to validate their feelings might actually increase their frustration? Today, I'm joined by Nandini, a passionate mom to a 7-year-old daughter. Nandini shares her experiences and parenting dilemmas, sparking an enlightening conversation about the delicate balance of validation, empathy, and responsibility. We explore why children might react negatively

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13:44

How to Respond When Our Kids Are Defiant

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2024/10/31

Are you fighting an uphill battle with your child's “defiance”? What if defiance wasn’t something to squash but an invitation to connect? Today, I’m turning the traditional parenting playbook on its head and exploring how to respond compassionately to our kids when they push back.Often, when our kids push back, we instinctively react with frustration, viewing their refusal as disrespectful or unkind. However, what if small changes in our approach could lead to significant improvements? Instead

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21:16

Case Study: Is Perfectionism Killing Your Parenting Joy?

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2024/10/29

What if the journey to better parenting starts with accepting our imperfections? In this week's episode, I have a heartfelt conversation with one of my listeners as we explore the emotional process of reparenting ourselves while we raise our children.Pavlina, a dedicated mother striving to balance her own healing process wants to be more present for her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter. She faces the challenge of overcoming avoidance parenting, a tendency rooted in her upbringing, and aims to

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12:12

Encouraging Our Kids to Stand Up for Themselves

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2024/10/24

Episode Description:Are you torn between teaching your child to stand up for themselves and maintaining respect? It’s a struggle many of us face, but what if we allowed our kids the space to practice—even if they don’t get it right the first time?Today on Peace and Parenting I dive head first into a topic many parents wrestle with: Can we truly let our children stand up for themselves if we always require them to be respectful? Parenting is messy, and kids need space to make mistakes as they learn

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22:06

Case Study: How to Handle Co-parenting After Divorce

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2024/10/22

What happens when the family you imagined doesn’t turn out the way you planned? How do you navigate single parenting while ensuring your children thrive in both homes? Today is a heartfelt episode where I sit down with Beth, a fellow single mom, to discuss the challenges and triumphs of raising kids post-divorce, co-parenting, and creating a nurturing environment without letting conflict define the journey.As a mother of two teens and someone who’s experienced the highs and lows of divorce, I share

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15:51

Is Your Strong-Willed Child Struggling with...

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2024/10/17

Is your child acting out, biting, or hitting their sibling despite your best efforts? What if the problem isn’t defiance but disconnection? Today I talk about a family I worked with recently who struggled to raise a strong-willed child. They had tried everything: timeouts, punishments, and rewards, but nothing worked to stop the aggression.As I dive into this family's journey, I explain why punitive measures often backfire and how shifting focus toward connection can create the change we’re all

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19:29

Case Study: How Unschooling Helps Create Independent...

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2024/10/15

Are you tired of the traditional school system stifling your child’s natural curiosity? Have you ever wondered what it would be like to trust your child to lead their own learning journey?Today, I am joined by Leah McDermott, a homeschooling expert and advocate for unschooling. Leah shares her personal journey, starting as a rigid, homeschooled child and how she transitioned into a more flexible, child-led approach to education. We discuss the emotional and practical challenges of unschooling,

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14:17

Why Restricting Social Media Could Be More Dangerous...

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2024/10/10

Are you worried about your child’s safety on social media? It's easy to jump to the idea of banning electronics, parties, or risky behaviors altogether, but do restrictions really protect them? Today i open up a can of worms as I tackle the tough topic of social media and explore a different approach to keeping our kids safe. In This Episode:Should you restrict social media completely?Why strong connections reduce risky behaviorHandling tricky situations like parties and curfewsBalancing

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17:05

Case Study: How to Respond When Your Child Withdraws

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2024/10/08

How do you handle it when your child withdraws in tough moments? We've all been there, right? We want our kids to open up about their feelings, but we’re faced with silence or resistance. This can leave us feeling helpless and unsure of how to connect with them when they seem to shut down emotionally.Today, I talk with a listener named Stevie, who shares her struggles with her 9-year-old daughter’s reluctance to express her emotions, especially after witnessing conflict at home. I share with her

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14:54

What My Daughter Really Thinks About My Parenting

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2024/10/03

Have you ever worried that being "too soft" might set your kids up for failure in the harsh realities of life? Or maybe you’ve heard that using connection instead of consequences will spoil your children. Today is a special episode for me because I sit down with my oldest daughter Esme, who’s just about to leave for college, to reflect on our 18-year parenting journey. Together, we debunk the myths surrounding connective parenting and explore how it has shaped her into a self-assured,

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27:15

Case Study: Struggling with Boundaries? This Should Help

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2024/10/01

Ever feel like you’re stuck between what you know is best and what your instincts tell you to do in the heat of the moment? You’re not alone! Today I am tackling a battle many parents face, choosing connection over consequences when setting limits for our kids.Today, I talk with podcast listener Cecilia, a mom of three, as we discuss the struggles many of us face when balancing connective parenting with the pressures to revert to punishments. We talk about everything from the challenges of setting

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12:58

The #1 Factor for Raising Successful Children

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2024/09/26

Are You Taking Care of Yourself as a Parent? We all want our kids to thrive, but what if the key to their success lies in our own happiness? In this episode, I dive into the research from the University of Ohio that explores the profound impact a mother’s happiness has on her child’s success. This study found that a mother’s well-being is the most crucial factor for a child’s development, more important than anything else. But what does that really mean for us as parents?In This Episode:The

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23:54

Case Study: How to Stop Fixing Your Child's Feelings

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2024/09/24

What if we didn't need to fix our children's feelings? Imagine if the key to a peaceful household lies not in solving every problem but in simply being present. Today, we explore the transformative power of witnessing our children's emotions.In today's case study, I chat with Shweta, a mother to two children, about the struggle of managing her nine-year-old daughter’s anxiety. Shweta shares the weight of feeling responsible for her child's emotional well-being and the pressure

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