Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments

Michelle Kenney, M. Ed
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Feb 22, 2024 • 15min

System Restraint Collapse: It’s Why Your Child Comes Home a Different Person

The podcast explores the signs of system restraint collapse in children after school, offering practical strategies for parents to support them. It discusses the challenges children face in the public school system, including emotional turmoil, social dynamics, and behavioral impact at home. The host emphasizes the importance of empathy, understanding, and connection with children to navigate difficult situations effectively.
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Feb 20, 2024 • 15min

Trust the Process: It Gets Worse Before It Gets Better

Exploring the journey of connective parenting, acknowledging initial struggles before positive outcomes. Transitioning from control-based to connective parenting, emphasizing patience. Building strong parent-child relationships, allowing children to express themselves. Navigating emotional journey with different age groups, validating children's feelings. Upholding connection through children's emotions and tantrums, promoting support and commitment.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 16min

Do You Have a Listening Partner Yet?

Do you ever feel like you're on an emotional rollercoaster as a parent? It's normal to feel this way, but finding ways to keep your emotional balance is important. Today on Peace and Parenting, I discuss the importance of a listening partner. This means having someone you can talk to and share your feelings with when you're feeling overwhelmed.But listening partnerships are not just about venting. They're about finding ways to improve our emotional well-being and build a healthier relationship with our children. Whether we're dealing with life's challenges or simply trying to find inner peace amidst chaos, these partnerships can make a huge difference for every parent out there.🔗 Join our private Facebook group to find a listening partner today 🔗 Check out my new Connected Parent Mastermind designed for parents who want to strengthen their connection with their children, experience more love, and reduce frustration.🔗 Interested in our 1:1 Coaching? Book a Discovery Call with one of our team now💌 Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.📖 Check out my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 13, 2024 • 15min

8 Phrases You Shouldn’t Say to an Upset Child

Explore the impact of words on a child's emotional well-being during distress. Uncover phrases that hinder rather than help, like 'use your words' and 'calm down'. Learn the importance of listening, validating emotions, and providing a supportive environment for children to grow.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 20min

7 Things Connected Parents DON’T Do

The podcast discusses avoiding rushing to children's rescue, not dismissing their emotions, and fostering resilience through mistakes. It also explores the effects of praise on children's behavior and encourages age-appropriate risks for growth. Balancing risk and independence in parenting is highlighted, emphasizing the importance of trust and fostering independence.
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Feb 6, 2024 • 13min

Preparing Our Children for the Real World

Have you ever wondered if our loving and nurturing parenting style prepares our kids for the harsh realities of the real world? Well, let's dive into this important discussion today as I explore a fascinating question from a concerned dad: How does our parenting method equip our children to face a world that might not be as gentle as our homes?From the very first moments of life, our children start understanding the real world – from a hospital delivery room to preschool dramas and adolescent struggles. Our goal isn't to mirror the harshness of the outside world in our relationships with our children but rather to create a loving and sacred space where they feel safe to share their ups and downs. Join me as I unravel a key strategy for building resilience: empathy. Discover how providing a safe haven at home, where feelings are validated and understood, helps our children navigate life's challenges.🔗 Join my new Connected Parent Mastermind designed for parents who want to strengthen their connection with their children, experience more love, and reduce frustration.🔗 Interested in our 1:1 Coaching? Book a Discovery Call with one of our team now💌 Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.📖 Check out my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Feb 1, 2024 • 15min

Break Free from Rewards and Punishments

Explore the shift from rewards and punishments to building genuine connections with children. Learn about the importance of long-term parenting goals and the power of empathy and positive reinforcement in fostering cooperation and support in parenting.
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Jan 30, 2024 • 15min

How to Raise Resilient Kids

Exploring the impact of shame on parenting and raising resilient kids, the podcast challenges traditional methods by discussing internal shame, guilt, and the cycle of punishment. It advocates for creating nurturing environments and supporting children through mistakes to promote independence and resilience.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 15min

You Can Trust Your Kids, Here’s Why

Hey there, amazing parents! Ever wondered if you could truly trust your child's moral compass, especially when they seem to make those tiny, questionable decisions? Today we're diving into a profound exploration of why trusting our little ones is the key to unlocking a beautiful parent-child relationship.Many believe that children are too young to understand the difference between right and wrong. However, did you know that by the age of two, they have already learned a significant amount about morality from observing us? And here's the catch - what if the key to nurturing good behavior in our children isn't constant correction, but rather unwavering trust? If you've ever doubted your child's inherent goodness, this episode is an invitation to see them in the best possible light. Trust your child, and they will trust you in return.🔗 Interested in our 1:1 Coaching? Book a Discovery Call with one of our team now💌 Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review.📖 Check out my book UNPUNISHED!Follow Peace and Parenting:Instagram: @peaceandparentingFacebook: @peaceandparentinglaPeace and Parenting Facebook GroupInterested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Jan 23, 2024 • 14min

The Power of Being the Safe Parent

Explore the beauty of raising authentic children who make mistakes and express their true feelings. Learn about the delicate balance between connection and consequences, and the magic of secure relationships that allow for growth. Join the heartfelt journey of parenting beyond perfection, embracing the messy reality of raising resilient souls.

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