Peace and Parenting

I have had parents suggest that connective parenting can be construed as distracting or manipulative, I think there are times when this could be true, so today I want to share with you how you can avoid this and make coming in with connection and play a way to better the relationship before trying to better the behavior.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

As parents, we often think that we need to step in between sibling arguments and rescue the child who is the victim of this aggressive behavior from their sibling, Today on the show I want to talk about using connection and empathy instead of shame and how this shift in how I handled these situations with my kids eventually helped them to think more clearly and even work things out without me.   Check out my Siblings, not Rivals course here... https://courses.peaceandparentingla.com/workshop   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

We might think that it's our role as parents to modify and correct the behavior of our kids, and we often do that by using rewards and punishments. But this is an archaic principle developed from lab tests with rats. Today Michelle talks about how being a parent is more about relationship management, and changing our own behavior and self-regulation is the key to influencing our kid's behavior.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music  

If you've been listening to Peace and Parenting for a while you'll have heard Michelle talk about “Special Time”. Today she unpacks the benefit it has for both your kids and you, and some of the rules and pitfalls around creating these special moments of connection with your kids. And if you have teens there are some great tips in here for how to do this with those more reluctant ages.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

As parents, we naturally resort to correction, yelling, punishments, and even shame when our kids make mistakes. But these actions often convey that our love for them depends on their behavior. Listen in today as Michelle helps you understand how to show your kids unconditional love when moments get tough.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space and prices increase on Feb 10, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music  

Michelle shares the story behind Peace And Parenting and how a moment in the family pool lead to her discovering connected parenting. She threw away the star charts, rewards, and punishments and began connecting with her kids and it changed her life and the relationship she has with her kids.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space and prices increase on Feb 10, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Having trouble with your kids fighting during playtime? In today's episode, Michelle answers questions from one of her followers and gives us all tips for dealing with that one child who has gone offline and how she uses special time and roughhousing to get them back online again.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music  

Being a parent is hard. There are so many responsibilities, errands, extracurricular activities, pick-ups, drop-offs, and bills to pay, not to mention your other relationships to maintain. Today Michelle gives you a reason to underparent, to sit on the couch and watch a movie or have that second bowl of dessert. It's actually a necessary part of becoming a connected parent.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Sometimes it seems as if one or more of our kids doesn't have feelings, or is okay with anything. As if they are so easy in nature that nothing bothers them. Maybe that is true to some degree. Perhaps they are more easygoing personalities, but what if those feelings are there and just need a place to come out and space to be seen and heard?   Having trouble sleeping? I have been using both the Sleep Ez Natural Support capsules and the Aromatherapy Lavender Spray from Botanic Choice to help me relax and let go of the day. Botanic Choice is a trusted brand supplying a wide range of vitamins and supplements. Head over to https://www.botanicchoice.com/ and use code MICHELLE15 to get an exclusive 15% off anything sitewide.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Strong-willed kids are often sensitive, like my sweet Esme. These kids will make parenting using conventional ideas very challenging. Good for them to push back against the ideas of control and manipulation. Their internal workings tell them these tactics are attacks on their psyche. The problem is they come out fighting and then the circle of behavior begins with little hope of getting it to stop except through connection. Let's dive in and see just exactly how we can help these lovely beings.   Having trouble sleeping? I have been using both the Sleep Ez Natural Support capsules and the Aromatherapy Lavender Spray from Botanic Choice to help me relax and let go of the day. Botanic Choice is a trusted brand supplying a wide range of vitamins and supplements. Head over to https://www.botanicchoice.com/ and use code MICHELLE15 to get an exclusive 15% off anything sitewide.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

The feelings our children display can be difficult for us to endure. However, when we do with calm, we show them we are safe and able to be their container. As life moves on we are cementing this idea. When things are hard where will they come? But only if we can illustrate we are actually safe.   Having trouble sleeping? I have been using both the Sleep Ez Natural Support capsules and the Aromatherapy Lavender Spray from Botanic Choice to help me relax and let go of the day. Botanic Choice is a trusted brand supplying a wide range of vitamins and supplements. Head over to https://www.botanicchoice.com/ and use code MICHELLE15 to get an exclusive 15% off anything sitewide.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Often we say our child is upset when they “don't get their own way” but is it that simple and are they “allowed to have feelings around disappointment? Aren't we upset when things don't go our own way? Isn't it true we feel disappointed or defeated? Just because they are little doesn't mean they aren't “allowed” to have those feelings too.   Having trouble sleeping? I have been using both the Sleep Ez Natural Support capsules and the Aromatherapy Lavender Spray from Botanic Choice to help me relax and let go of the day. Botanic Choice is a trusted brand supplying a wide range of vitamins and supplements. Head over to https://www.botanicchoice.com/ and use code MICHELLE15 to get an exclusive 15% off anything sitewide.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Connective parenting is for all kids because it draws from the ideas of unconditional love and relationship instead of rewards and punishments. All children and all people thrive with connection and do not do well with punishment, belittlement, or harshness. Who wants to be treated in these ways and what does this type of treatment do to a child's brain? Find out all the answers in this week's podcast.   Having trouble sleeping? I have been using both the Sleep Ez Natural Support capsules and the Aromatherapy Lavender Spray from Botanic Choice to help me relax and let go of the day. Botanic Choice is a trusted brand supplying a wide range of vitamins and supplements. Head over to https://www.botanicchoice.com/ and use code MICHELLE15 to get an exclusive 15% off anything sitewide.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music  

Do we actually believe we aren't good enough parents because we weren't good enough kids?  Were our mistakes punished and pointed out in order to make us feel bad and do we feel bad now when we mess up, chastise ourselves and hold ourselves to unattainable standards like the ones our parents held us to? I believe this could be a big part of the parent shaming cycle that never ends but continues outside of our childhood. Let's reframe this idea.   Having trouble sleeping? I have been using both the Sleep Ez Natural Support capsules and the Aromatherapy Lavender Spray from Botanic Choice to help me relax and let go of the day. Botanic Choice is a trusted brand supplying a wide range of vitamins and supplements. Head over to https://www.botanicchoice.com/ and use code MICHELLE15 to get an exclusive 15% off anything sitewide.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

The brain functions well with connection and is at ease when they feel good about the people that are around. Especially children and babies. The limbic system looks to connect with other limbic systems in order to feel safe. Our children are constantly looking to make connections in order to establish a deep connection with a caretaker to ensure they are taken care of. They are provided shelter, sustenance, and protection. Maintaining connections for children is vital to their existence. Listen to this week's episode as Michelle more deeply explains.   Having trouble sleeping? I have been using both the Sleep Ez Natural Support capsules and the Aromatherapy Lavender Spray from Botanic Choice to help me relax and let go of the day.  Botanic Choice is a trusted brand supplying a wide range of vitamins and supplements. Head over to https://www.botanicchoice.com/ and use code MICHELLE15 to get an exclusive 15% off anything sitewide.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

This realization of being a bully didn't come to Michelle early on in parenting, but as she reflects she now sees her behavior as a young mom resembled that of bullying. The yelling, threats, bribes, and shame aren't something any child should have to live with, and really no person. Do we want to show up in our loving relationships in this way or would we rather come to them with love and understanding? It can be hard when society and often our own families are telling us otherwise.   Having trouble sleeping? I have been using both the Sleep Ez Natural Support capsules and the Aromatherapy Lavender Spray from Botanic Choice to help me relax and let go of the day.  Botanic Choice are a trusted brand supplying a wide range of vitamins and supplements. Head over to https://www.botanicchoice.com/ and use code MICHELLE15 to get an exclusive 15% off anything sitewide.   I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month, you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

There are some things that we can keep top of mind when we are thinking about being a connected parent. Michelle gives you a short list to help outline just what it means to be a connected parent and how we can reframe our thoughts and minds to stay on our path of coming with unconditional love and guidance as opposed to being the judge and jury.   Active Threads is a female-run company with two moms at the helm. I love supporting working moms like myself when I can, so as a gift to my listeners, Active Threads are extending 15% off everything on their site. Head to https://activethreads.com/ and use the promo code PEACE15 at checkout.   I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month, you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

There is much anxiety around being a parent. So much so that it can be paralyzing or have us believing we are “messing” up our kids or otherwise ruining them. There's a place to give ourselves grace and to also recognize where some of those anxieties stem from Join Michelle and the Lovely Sheryl Paul from @wisdomofanxiety as she shares her deep wisdom around parenting and anxiety.   Connect with Sheryl on Instagram @wisdomofanxiety or on her website https://conscious-transitions.com/   I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month, you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Are we wired to fix things with our kids and perhaps with our partners as well? Does this place us in a position to miss the feelings which might be mulling around and go straight to this idea that we cannot allow our loved ones to suffer, as it might be too difficult for us? Dr. Tracy D collaborates on a joint podcast where she and Michelle discuss how these ideas show up both in our partnerships and our parenting.   Active Threads is a female-run company with two moms at the helm. I love supporting working moms like myself when I can, so as a gift to my listeners, Active Threads are extending 15% off everything on their site. Head to https://activethreads.com/ and use the promo code PEACE15 at checkout.   I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month, you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

I had a client ask for a daily reset and so here it is. Ten things to think about that can help you reframe your day as you begin to parent, or perhaps before you pick them up or as you are embarking on a long vacation, or just whenever.    I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month, you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Let's be honest parenting is really hard and sometimes impossible. This week I keep it real with you and tell you all the things that have me stumped. It doesn't mean I love my kids less, but it does mean that I struggle just like you, and to be honest there are days I want to run away. There are days I wish they were grown and there are days when it is more challenging than I ever imagined.   I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month, you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

There's much discussion about regulation. How do I get my child to self-regulate? How do I get them to learn about their emotions and learn emotional regulation? Can I teach it to them and what is the best way? Many folks want to explain and teach breathing techniques and ways to name their feelings. But co-regulation is where it's really at. Co-regulation is where kids really internalize the idea of maintaining their cool.   I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month, you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Understanding Big Emotions Online Course: https://courses.peaceandparentingla.com/UBE   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Respect is something society tells us our children "need" to have for us. Kids are expected to respect their elders and "be" respectful. Much of the respect I see is respect that is forced and not the kind that is earned. My children need to earn my respect and me theirs. We live in a reciprocal relationship that is based on mutual respect. Isn't that what we want in our other loving relationships? Why would this one be any different?   Active Threads is a female-run company with two moms at the helm. I love supporting working moms like myself when I can, so as a gift to my listeners, Active Threads are extending 15% off everything on their site. Head to https://activethreads.com/ and use the promo code PEACE15 at checkout.   My gift to you this holiday season is 20% off all my on-demand programs plus my monthly membership. This includes How to Stop Yelling, Siblings, Not Rivals, Understanding Big Emotions, and A Guide to Cooperation. To learn more about these programs click here and use code PEACE20 to get the discount. Hurry, deal ends at midnight on Saturday December 3rd.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.    Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.    Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Yep, I said it, and I believe it. Punishment is revenge in a very real way. We don't punish children for any other reason except we want them to “pay” for what they did. It's not our fault, as our parents did the same thing. If we look at our own childhood we can remember what it felt like and how punitive and unkind it came across. Is this what we want for our kids?   My gift to you this holiday season is 20% off all my on-demand programs plus my monthly membership. This includes How to Stop Yelling, Siblings, Not Rivals, Understanding Big Emotions, and A Guide to Cooperation. To learn more about these programs click here and use code PEACE20 to get the discount. Hurry, deal ends at midnight on Monday November 29th.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.    Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.    Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

How do we teach our children gratitude? Is it through direct instruction or lessons on being grateful? Do we point out all the things in their lives that they should be grateful for, or make them regurgitate things they are grateful for at the Thanksgiving Table? What is being grateful anyway and how do we show our children we are grateful for them? Have a listen and maybe gain a different perspective.   My gift to you this holiday season is 20% off all my on-demand programs plus my monthly membership. This includes How to Stop Yelling, Siblings, Not Rivals, Understanding Big Emotions, and A Guide to Cooperation. To learn more about these programs click here and use code PEACE20 to get the discount. Hurry, deal ends at midnight on Monday November 29th.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.    Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.    Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

I'm sorry might not be enough! It may not convey the real message that we both want to express when we feel remorse and we want our children to also express when they feel true remorse. Let me help you cultivate a more dynamic and heartfelt apology that feels better and is undoubtedly more helpful.   My gift to you this holiday season is 20% off all my on-demand programs plus my monthly membership. This includes How to Stop Yelling, Siblings, Not Rivals, Understanding Big Emotions, and A Guide to Cooperation. To learn more about these programs click here and use code PEACE20 to get the discount. Hurry, deal ends at midnight on Monday November 29th.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Many sweet parents ask me if it's too late for them and their children. If they have damaged the relationship so much that it is irreparable. Let me reassure you today that it is not! Life is messy and full of mistakes and that is what makes it all a human experience.   I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

The fight, flight, or freeze response is to keep us safe. Our bodies and mind go into overdrive. But what if that overdrive is activated time and again? Are there physical and emotional implications? What can we do to keep ourselves and our children calm instead of igniting a fear response both in them and in us?   Want to make yelling a thing of the past? Are you tired of apologizing for becoming upset and losing your cool? You can come to parenting with more love and connection by learning my three-pronged approach to yelling in this online workshop which is only $19.99. This on-demand course is yours to keep in perpetuity. Click here and begin your journey to a home free from yelling.   I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Bedtime, bathtime, and homework become very sticky places at times between us and our children. We often struggle here where maybe we don't need to. Isn't the goal to have self-sufficient kids who know how to take care of themselves? But how will they learn when they feel hungry, tired, or dirty if we are constantly micromanaging these chores?   I'm answering live parenting questions every week for the members of my Instagram subscription community plus we have a private chat and exclusive videos. It's only $4.99 a month you can join on my Instagram page and become more connected to your kids. IG: @peaceandparenting   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or an online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast at no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn: @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Is it too late? This is a question parents ask often about changing the way in which they parent. Am I too late? Can I make a difference with an older child and what can I do to cultivate a relationship with an adult kid? I answer these questions and touch on the idea of manners as I talk with my lovely guest Jennifer, a mother of three kids.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Divorce can be quite difficult for us and our children. Coming up with a plan is essential to keeping the divorce focused on the kids and not our conflict. Lesa Koski joins me as a mediator and attorney who gives us some ways to help ease tensions between us and our soon-to-be exes.    I was recently a guest on Lesa's podcast Doing Divorce Different, check out the episode here.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

When we place emphasis on succeeding in sports or activities are we doing our child a disservice? Isn't the point of sports and extracurricular activities to have fun and enjoy? What about school? Aren't we there really to learn, to socialize? When the pressures become too great they can have a negative impact on our children.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Cooperation is the number one complaint I hear from parents. What do we do if they do not do as I ask? How do I get the to say yes and what do I do when they say no? We use connection, but how. Listen in as I give you some pointers and if you want to you can take my course Guide to Cooperation to learn all the tools of connection along with the ins and outs of cooperation and hearing they ever coveted yes!   Here's another episode I did about transitioning out of the house with kids... https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/peace-and-parenting/id1476331236?i=1000469595375   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Sometimes when our kids struggle we blame ourselves and hold ourselves accountable. We believe it's our fault especially when there are big ugly feelings. Can we instead be present and grounded in those feelings and bear witness to help them come through and help them know those big ugly feelings are totally normal? This builds grit and emotional regulation.    Today's episode is sponsored by Tosi Snacks. Tosi was founded by a mother-daughter duo who wanted to make satisfying, plant-based, and gluten-free snacks with organic, real-food ingredients. Perfect for breakfast when you're running out the door, need to fight off mid-day hanger, or just want a legit better-for-you snack. Their Snacks don't melt and are great on the go, so grab a Tosi and feed your daily adventures! They are certified women-owned and are planting trees in Central America for every order received!   Check them out here https://tosi.com and use code PEACE20 for a special discount.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review. -- Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Gentle parenting or conscious parenting if done right does not create children who are “snowflakes”. What is a snowflake anyway and how can we both come to our kids with kindness and avoid creating adults who cannot withstand upsetting and hard moments in life? Could our overparenting be hindering us, and what about underparenting? Goodness, there's too much to discuss.    Today's episode is sponsored by Tosi Snacks. Tosi was founded by a mother-daughter duo who wanted to make satisfying, plant-based, and gluten-free snacks with organic, real-food ingredients. Perfect for breakfast when you're running out the door, need to fight off mid-day hanger, or just want a legit better-for-you snack. Their Snacks don't melt and are great on the go, so grab a Tosi and feed your daily adventures! They are certified women-owned and are planting trees in Central America for every order received!   Check them out here https://tosi.com and use code PEACE20 for a special discount.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

When our child misbehaves the first thing to do is to make it stop and our next thought is to correct, scold or punish. Why? Because this is precisely what our parents would do and what society tells us will “work” to get the behavior to cease. Let me offer you a reframe and a different thought which could totally transform your home. No more punishments necessary.    Today's episode is sponsored by Tosi Snacks. Tosi was founded by a mother-daughter duo who wanted to make satisfying, plant-based, and gluten-free snacks with organic, real-food ingredients. Perfect for breakfast when you're running out the door, need to fight off mid-day hanger, or just want a legit better-for-you snack. Their Snacks don't melt and are great on the go, so grab a Tosi and feed your daily adventures! They are certified women-owned and are planting trees in Central America for every order received!   Check them out here https://tosi.com and use code PEACE20 for a special discount.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Connective/conscious and gentle parenting is often perceived as permissive. Many people believe children will grow up unruly and unable to identify right from wrong and lack the skills to overcome upsetting moments. Listen in as I discuss why none do this is true.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Is our more amiable child really easy going or could there be reasons that they are easygoing? Are they affected by the interactions they witness, is their temperament different than those kids who are fighting to be heard and understood and how can we insure they have a voice later in life and aren't people pleasers? Listen in and get a new perspective.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

They ran across the street and didn't even look, they almost did it on purpose. Now what? I want to come to them with connection but how? The 16-year-old goes to the party and drinks, they don't listen to me now what? Listen in and find out the answer to this important question. We can both come to them with connection and keep them safe.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

What are the first signs of yelling or becoming dysregulated and what can we do to help keep ourselves calm in those hard moments? What is behind the urge to yell, and what techniques can we use as the first defense against yelling? Is our own well-being directly linked to how well we parent and is COVID still lurking in our psyche? Listen in as I discuss these issues with my lovely guest Katie a mom of three girls.    Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

We overly stress about the trauma we might be causing our children. We often believe every misstep and slip up will “ruin” our kids. I hear this often from my clients and on Social Media. But the trauma we went through as children is not the same as what our kids are experiencing with us. Let me put your mind at ease in this podcast episode.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Even I have a difficult time figuring out what the heck everyone is talking about. It's not just punishments anymore. Now we have logical consequences and natural consequences and regular consequences? Do I have that right, they are all different? I am finding it more and more confusing. I attempt to make a distinction in this episode. Let me know what you think. Leave us a rating and tell us your thoughts on this episode.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Want to learn to be the supportive neutral party when your siblings are having a rough time? Take my course

Even if we are doing away with punishments we can still have a critical attitude when it comes to our children. Those criticisms and judgments might stick deeper than all of the positive things we are experiencing with our kids each day. Our mind processes positive and negative things differently. Unfortunately, the negative things become our focus. When they do, can they get stuck in our inner speak? How can we help our kids gain positive inner speak?   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you. -- Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.  Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

What does scarcity have to do with parenting? Are there moments in our parenting where we are creating more desire where we don't necessarily need to be? Do things that feel scarce end up being more sought after just because they are scarce? How can we make things a bit easier for ourselves in order to unwind this tight string?   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Enjoy today's episode? Please share it with a friend or leave a rating and a review.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.    Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.    Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music

Rushing and being late can stress our parenting and our kids, not to mention us. What works when we are late and how can we mitigate the stress and angst we are experiencing and also place on our kids in moments which are difficult? Have a listen and see what you think. Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through some icky places in my own past. If you want to try, download my FREE guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling.    Enjoy today's episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified of the latest episodes.   Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.    Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music  

Coming alongside my own children when they were having huge feelings was never easy, but it got so over time. I learned to be supportive during the upheaval and it ultimately helped everyone including myself. In my course: Understanding Big Emotions, I teach you how to do the same. Click here to take this online, on-demand, hour-long course.    Leave us a rating and tell us your thoughts on this episode.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you.   Working on our own inner hurts and childhood triggers can unravel many of our parenting issues. I do this with journaling and it has helped me work through so icky places in my own past. If you want to try download my Free guide: Healing Ourselves Through Journaling. -- Connected parenting can move behaviors and help keep homes calm and manageable. But how do we do it? What is the method and how can we apply “connection” to our everyday experiences with our children? Click here to download my FREE guide and get the key components of connective parenting. Enjoy today's episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified of the latest episodes. Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify

We all want our children to be empathic, but how do we teach it, and is it teachable or do we leave it up to nature? I am solo this week answering a question from my podcast editor and his wife. I think we all have this question…how do we make sure our children care about other people? Listen in as I give some ideas that might be helpful to you too.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you. -- Connected parenting can move behaviors and help keep homes calm and manageable. But how do we do it? What is the method and how can we apply “connection” to our everyday experiences with our children? Click here to download my FREE guide and get the key components of connective parenting. Enjoy today's episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified of the latest episodes. Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify

If you don't know Mr. Chazz you should! He is a preschool teacher turned parenting expert with some helpful and incredible insights into raising kids consciously. Have a listen and get his unique perspective and thoughtful responses around helping kids with tough behaviors.  Connect with Mr. Chazz on Instagram @mrchazz   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you. -- Connected parenting can move behaviors and help keep homes calm and manageable. But how do we do it? What is the method and how can we apply “connection” to our everyday experiences with our children? Click here to download my FREE guide and get the key components of connective parenting. Enjoy today's episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified of the latest episodes. Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more Click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify

Julian Sarafian is a young attorney who has the pedigree we all wish for our children or should we? Julian succumbed to many of the pressures society places on children to do more and be better. To the detriment of his mental health and happiness. Michelle and he discuss his journey and help us reframe what success really is in 2022.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you. -- Connected parenting can move behaviors and help keep homes calm and manageable. But how do we do it? What is the method and how can we apply “connection” to our everyday experiences with our children? Click here to download my FREE guide and get the key components of connective parenting. Enjoy today's episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified of the latest episodes. Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more Click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify

We are expected to parent perfectly, have well-behaved kids, take care of the house and everything else. This is so unrealistic and unattainable. Gabrielle and I keep it real, say it like it is, and are honest about the fact that we mess up, parenting is hard and some days it's fine to say you don't want to do it or Special Time! Let's be honest, 20 minutes of Lego can be excruciating.   Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you. -- Are you ready to change your family dynamic through connective parenting? Work with me one on one and together we'll hone in on the sources of discontent and chaos, and find solutions that are specific to your family's needs. It doesn't matter if you are married or single if you parent alone or you want to do this with your parenting partner. Click here to check out all my courses and resources on offer. Enjoy today's episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified of the latest episodes. Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more Click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify

Sarah, a mom of two girls, wants to help her oldest with control and needs to direct her baby sister. We also discuss issues around getting dressed and ways to implement the “good” kinds of choice and control. Join me with mama Sarah and dive into the principles of connection and the effectiveness of Special Time.    Working with individuals and couples is my most favorite work. We dive deeply into the ideas of connection and unravel the struggles of each individual family I work with. It's a transformational paradigm shift each and every time. I have seen families undergo huge changes that forever impact their relationships. My One on One programs have limited space, so if you're interested click here to find out more. I look forward to working with you. -- Are you ready to change your family dynamic through connective parenting? Work with me one on one and together we'll hone in on the sources of discontent and chaos, and find solutions that are specific to your family's needs. It doesn't matter if you are married or single if you parent alone or you want to do this with your parenting partner. Click here to check out all my courses and resources on offer. Enjoy today's episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified of the latest episodes. Are you a coach, or online course creator? Have an email list you communicate with often? Do you have a website? Kajabi can be your home for all of these and so much more Click here and explore all Kajabi has to offer while supporting the Peace and Parenting Podcast with no extra cost to you.  Follow Peace and Parenting: YouTube: Peace and Parenting Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla LinkedIn @Michelle Kenney M.Ed Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Apple Podcasts Spotify