Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments

For many parents, the first six to twelve months of their baby’s life are probably one of the most stressful thanks to sleep deprivation. The emotional and physical toll of listening to your baby cry isn’t easy, but it’s important to realize that it’s just as stressful for them as their body and brain try to adjust to life outside of the womb. For this week’s episode, I’ve invited Rachel, a pediatric sleep specialist, to share with us her experience and realizations with sleep training her baby, and how it isn’t as easy as tucking them into bed and calling it a night. So listen in on this episode as Rachel shares her experience, and I offer ways to help ease this adjustment period!   Episode Highlights: The Cry It Out Method and the psyche behind it Rachel’s experience with sleep training her baby The effects of The Cry it Out Method on a baby’s cognitive development  Applying Connective Parenting Methods and empathy to sleep training   Connect with Rachel: Website | Hey Sleepy Baby Instagram | @heysleepybaby Courses & Guides | Hey Sleepy Baby   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. To sign up for my One-on-One Private Parenting Sessions, click here to start now and change your parenting reality! -- Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes. Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here. 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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 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

Change is a choice. Sometimes it may be a difficult one and requires a lot of effort. It’s also not something that can always happen in a snap, but rather takes the form of a continuous series of choices we consciously make. These choices become the path my guest takes to be better and do better as a parent. Joining me for this week’s episode is Rivkie, a mother of seven. It’s not easy to raise that many kids but as an ex-yeller, she made the choice to become a more empathetic and connected parent to her kids. She’ll share with us her personal journey, the solid steps she’s made to improve, and her words of encouragement and advice for fellow parents. Don’t forget to tune into this episode! A part of parenthood is we’re not always going to get it right, but with enough love, we can strive to make things better.   Episode Highlights: Rivkie’s journey reforming and healing as a parent The positive changes which were seen in herself and in her kids Sibling rivalry as a personal challenge and how she tackles it Her advice for parents getting started on connective parenting   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. To sign up for my One-on-One Private Parenting Sessions, click here to start now and change your parenting reality! -- Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes. Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here. 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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 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

When we believe our children are being difficult, we tend to use yelling to make them listen to us. But yelling can only go so far before it starts to form cracks in the relationship with our kids and leave them with emotional scars that might never go away. At some point, we need to ask ourselves: Is my child’s obedience worth losing their love and respect? In this solo episode, I share my experience of being a parent who used to yell and how I continue to overcome that urge with hopes that I can encourage other parents to do the same. Remember, the road of parenthood is not paved with fear, but with love.    Episode Highlights: How yelling played a role in my life How yelling can jeopardize our relationship with our children  Using connection and empathy as a replacement for yelling  My advice on how to calm down and process your emotions The long-term effects yelling has on our children   Looking for ways to parent without yelling or threatening? Do you want to start using connection to better handle and guide your kids? I know I’ve definitely been there. Through my years of learning and experience, I’ve started to reach out and help other parents overcome their parenting challenges with a much calmer and empathetic approach. You can check out my mini-course called How to Stop Yelling right here! -- Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes. Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here. 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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 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

Traditionally, children are meant to obey their parents without question and any sign of defiance is met with punishment. We believe that our child’s behavior is a reflection of us as parents and that opens us up to judgment from others. No one wants to be labeled as a “bad parent” but just because something is accepted as the norm doesn’t always mean it’s automatically right either. Chitra Peña, a member of the Peace and Parenting community, sits down with me to share her story and experiences in moving towards a more conscious parenting method and its results-- including her relationship with her children and her confidence in herself as a parent. Additionally, we’ll also dive into the effects of conventional parenting on the emotional well-being of both the parents and children.  Don’t forget to tune into this episode so we can help you forge a healthier relationship with your family!   Episode Highlights: Chitra’s journey towards conscious parenting How she processed her thoughts and feelings when her child experienced hurt  Deviating from conventional parenting and how she dealt with the judgment Parenthood is not meant to be a hierarchy  The emotional cost of conventional parenting on your child and yourself   Connect with Chitra Website | Taarimaa Instagram | Chitra Peña   Thanks to Hand in Hand Parenting, I managed to create a major shift in my parenting that allowed me to create a better connection with my daughters. That's why I've become an affiliate partner of Hand in Hand Parenting. Purchasing their products using my affiliate link gives you the tools to learn the essence of parenting while also directly supporting this podcast at no extra cost to you. -- Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes. Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here. 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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts   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

Parents try to prop themselves up as these invincible figures who aren’t affected by sadness or fear, but that couldn’t be further from the truth. They have their own fair share of anxieties and trauma; and when all of that just builds up, it starts to leak into other aspects of their lives. When that happens, it’s good to have someone who's willing to empathize and listen. For this episode, I’ve invited two members of the Peace and Parenting community, Cassie and Lindsay. They have been listening partners for over a year and they will share with us how opening up to another person and learning to listen has aided them in becoming better parents and partners. Join us for this episode as we discuss the importance of connection and how we can lend each other a listening ear.   Episode Highlights: What are listening partnerships  Cassie and Lindsay’s experience being each other’s listening partner How listening partnerships can improve our relationships Deeper introspection allows us to heal Advice for listening partnerships   Interested in finding a listening partner? Join the Peaceful Parenting Private Community Facebook Group Join the Hand in Hand Parenting Community Facebook Group   Do you have siblings who fight incessantly? Don’t worry because I’ve been there too. Join me in my live workshop where I’ll teach you everything I've learned and give you all the connection pieces to help foster a more loving and peaceful relationship between your children. Sign up for my Siblings, Not Rivals live workshop here and make a better home for everyone! -- Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes. Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here. 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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 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

Parenthood is a challenge enough in itself, but when you throw in becoming a stepparent; it can become a whole new ballpark. The desire to form a genuine bond with their stepchild while also trying not to overstep their boundaries is a balancing act that our guest is familiar with. Joining me for this episode is Nikki, a stepmom of 10 years, to share with us her experiences and how she managed to navigate what she considered as uncharted territory. For any struggling or upcoming stepparents, be sure to tune into this episode!   Episode Highlights: Nikki’s marriage and becoming a stepmom Her relationship with her stepson Balancing between two sets of parents How she made her stepson feel loved and cared for at home Advice for current and upcoming stepparents    Do you have siblings who fight incessantly? Don’t worry because I’ve been there too. Join me in my live workshop where I’ll teach you everything I've learned and give you all the connection pieces to help foster a more loving and peaceful relationship between your children. Sign up for my Siblings, Not Rivals live workshop at a discounted price here and make a better home for everyone! -- Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes. Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here. 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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 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

Parenting shouldn’t be synonymous with control, but for my guest, Iris Chen, this was her reality while growing up in an Asian-American household. Our childhood experiences can shape what kind of parents we’ll become to our kids; but as their parents, it is our role to guide and care for them while also respecting their own autonomy. This is the realization that Iris came to when she saw her tiger parenting was driving her son away from her. Iris is the author of the book, Untigering, where she shares her experience of being a tiger parent and her journey of pulling away from cultural norms for a more empathetic and respectful approach to parenting while also redefining what it means to be a successful parent.  Don’t forget to listen to this episode to help develop a more peaceful and healthier relationship with your kids!   Episode Highlights: Iris’ childhood growing up in an Asian-American household How her tiger parenting affected her relationship with her eldest Accountability and learning to let go of controlling habits It’s never too late to change How projection warps how we perceive our child’s behavior   Connect with Iris: Website | Untigering Facebook | Untigering Instagram | Untigering Purchase her book on Amazon or Barnes & Noble   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. To sign up for my One-on-One Private Parenting Sessions, click here to start now and change your parenting reality! -- Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes. Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here. 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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 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

The initial transition to connective parenting isn’t exactly a straight line, and it can take years for us as parents to unlearn everything that was imposed on us when we were younger. But, it doesn’t mean it’s impossible. For this episode, I’ve invited long time member, Emilie, to share with us her success story with connective parenting. Being a mother of two, she knew she needed to do her homework to prepare her elder son for a new baby sibling. Thanks to connective parenting, she’s definitely on the road to building a strong relationship with her two kids.   Episode Highlights: Her initial problems with her older son The sudden shift in her relationship with her son Emilie’s experience with my connective parenting programs Working on our relationship with our kids now, so we save ourselves when they turn into teenagers   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. To sign up for my One-on-One Private Parenting Sessions, click here to start now and change your parenting reality!   --   Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes.   Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here.   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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 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 going to be many times while raising our kids that they come to us with their problems, and we as parents might feel the need to immediately jump in as Mama Bear and tell them exactly what they need to do. But what if that isn’t what they really need? In this episode, I’m joined by Blimie from Unconditional Parenting to open up a conversation about why and how we can be reflective listeners for our kids-- allowing them to come to their own realizations and courses of action. Be sure to listen in on this conversation that can definitely help you all out!   Episode Highlights:   Controlling ourselves from giving our advice Why being empathetic and listening is important Sometimes we need to take the brunt of their feelings How they eventually learn to solve their own problems   Looking for ways to parent without yelling or threatening? Do you want to start using connection to better handle and guide your kids? I know I’ve definitely been there. Through my years of learning and experience, I’ve started to reach out and help other parents overcome their parenting challenges with a much calmer and empathetic approach.   You can check out my mini-course called How to Stop Yelling right here!   --   Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes.   Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here.   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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 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

When dealing with sibling rivalry, it’s important we validate all sibling feelings. If we choose sides it can jeopardize our connection.  In this episode, I’ve invited April, a long-time listener to the podcast who has worked hard and long on her parenting. She’ll be walking us through the sharing issues between her two girls, while Michelle helps her unravel this common sibling struggle.  If you’re feeling the same way, be sure to listen to this episode and let it serve as your guide to building a loving relationship between your kids!   Episode Highlights: The root cause of jealousy and sharing issues between siblings It’s more than just about winning Instilling empathy in our kids Modeling  Advice for raising toddlers   Click here to check out my episode with Dr. Laura Markham where we talk about raising siblings without rivalry!   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.   To sign up for my One-on-One Private Parenting Sessions, click here to start now and change your parenting reality!   --   Enjoy today’s episode? Please share this episode with a friend and subscribe to the show to get notified on the latest episodes.   Support this podcast through my partnership with Hand in Hand Parenting. Find useful parenting material and the Booklets I discuss in the show? Click Here.   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 Instagram @peaceandparenting Facebook @peaceandparentingla Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Podcasts 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