Peace and Parenting
Peace and Parenting
Michelle Kenney, M. Ed
Find out how to come to parenting through the lens of connection as a way to navigate and unravel sticky parenting situations. Michelle is a mother of two girls, as well as a former teacher and counselor turned Certified Parenting Instructor. After years of consequences, bribes, and star charts, she finally reshaped the relationship she shares with her daughters and credits peaceful parenting for changing her life.Michelle considers herself a recovering yeller, perfectionist, and control freak who has found a more calm and connected way to parent.
The Morning Meltdown
As parents, we all know how tough it can be to deal with tantrums when we're trying to leave the house. It's important to connect with our children in the morning and set a positive tone for the day. In this episode, I will offer you some helpful suggestions for avoiding these challenges and handling difficult situations with understanding and compassion.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 20, 2023
12 min
The Difference Between Cooperation and Compliance
When we ask our kids to do something, like a household chore or lend a hand, it's important to approach it in a way that fosters cooperation rather than just demanding compliance. Nobody likes being forced to do something for someone else. Tune in today for some helpful tips on how to encourage cooperation from your kids.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 15, 2023
13 min
How to Get My Child to Sleep on Their Own
In today's episode, I'll be answering a question from an Instagram follower who is seeking advice on how to help their 11-year-old child sleep without their presence. This is a common issue, so today I’ll share some helpful tips to assist in getting children of any age to sleep on their own. However, be prepared you may need to experience some big icky feelings.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 13, 2023
11 min
Navigating Big Feelings In Public
I often discuss the importance of allowing children to experience and express their emotions, however, what should we do when our children have these emotional outbursts in public places, like a tantrum at the mall, in line at the supermarket, or even worse, in the middle of a flight? Today, I would like to share how I handle these situations, and spoiler alert… much of it involves releasing any concern about the opinions of others.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 8, 2023
13 min
What to Do if My Child Doesn’t Do Well in School
It can be challenging to decide on the best way to approach your child's grades because each child and situation is unique. However, I would like to share some ideas today on how to manage this situation in a way that prioritizes your relationship with your child and lessens the societal expectations that often come with “good grades”.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 6, 2023
13 min
Parenting Hacks to Make Life Easier
As a fellow parent, I've gathered some quick and useful parenting tips over the years that can help you take a break or handle challenging situations more easily. These hacks are aimed at making your life as a parent a bit smoother. I hope you find them beneficial!Interested in Transcendental Mediation? Check out the link here: https://www.tm.org/Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Jun 1, 2023
14 min
Connection With Teenagers (with Kirsten Cobabe)
Many people have contacted me requesting more episodes on teenagers, so I have invited teen whisperer Kirsten Cobabe to join me today. We will be discussing the significant change that occurs when our children transition from wanting to do things with us to desiring independence. Our conversation will include curfews and how, despite appearing more like adults, teenagers still get dysregulated and still have big feelings.Check out Kirsten on Instagram: @kirstencobabeEnjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 30, 2023
24 min
How I Use Connection With Chores
Let's face it, chores can be a real drag for everyone, even you! So don’t expect your kids to jump at the chance to do them whenever you ask. What we’re hoping for really, is just less protesting. In this episode, I’ll give you some tips about dealing with chores and share with you my story of how I used connection consistently, and sure enough over time got the results I was after.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 25, 2023
14 min
What Do You Do When the Principal Calls
Episode Description:Have you received a call from the principal asking you to come into the school because your child has been involved in some sort of incident? If so it may have brought up feelings of concern and shame because we think it's a reflection on us. Today I want to give you some helpful tips on how to handle this situation with calmness and connection both with your child and with the teachers.Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 23, 2023
11 min
How Do You Know if Connected Parenting Is Working
If you're worried that connected parenting will never work, or that you might be stuck in these intense emotions forever, don't lose hope. Today, I would like to share with you a few small things to take notice of that can provide you with encouragement that your efforts are paying off. Just keep at it, and things will improve!Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.Buy my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupApple PodcastsSpotifyAmazon MusicBuy my new book UNPUNISHED: https://www.unpunishedbook.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/peace-and-parenting/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
May 18, 2023
14 min
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