Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments

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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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 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 Interested in learning how to balance parenting and technology? Join my Plugged in Parenting seminar on April 29-30: https://peaceandparentingla.com/event-understanding-kids-technologyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy