Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments

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A Little Pep Talk May 11, 2023

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Today I want to give those who have started on this journey of connected parenting some much-needed encouragement. We can often get stuck in the muck what with all the refusals, fighting, poor choices, and big feelings. But bad moments don’t mean you are not progressing, and every day you need to look for those beautiful moments too. Listen in as I give you some indicators that you’re on the right track.

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Parenting With a Partner May 09, 2023

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Today I want to help parents trying to implement connected parenting with their partners. I’ll talk about the challenges of using different parenting styles and how to avoid shaming your partner. I also have some great tips for getting your partner on board if they haven’t already started the connected parenting journey yet. Because what kids need the most is a consistent and supportive parenting approach.

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Showing Unconditional Love May 04, 2023

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If I asked any parent if they love their kid unconditionally they are more than likely going to say yes, but how do we show our kids this? Because it's a very different feeling coming from the child's side of things. We can tell them this over and over with our words but kids make this assessment based on how we act and more importantly react to them. Today I want to help you with some thoughts about showing our kids unconditional love.

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How to Use Play in Parenting May 02, 2023

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Today I want to explore how play can be a powerful tool to shift the mood of your family, salvage challenging interactions, and ultimately build connection with your kids. I’ll share with you the importance of timing and give you some practical tips for incorporating play into your parenting toolkit.

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Are You the Default Parent Apr 27, 2023

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Have you at any time thought to yourself what is wrong with my parenting? Why are my kids so good with other people but with me, they throw tantrums, yell, scream, and disobey? It’s not because you’re doing something wrong it’s because you’re doing something right. You are likely their default parent which means you’re their only safe place to go when they need to unload their big feelings, but of course, this can become overwhelming. Today I give you some great advice to help you if you find yourself as the default parent.

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I Don’t Discipline My Kids, Here’s What I Do Instead Apr 25, 2023

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When I say discipline, most of us immediately go to a vision of punishing our kids when they do something wrong, like confiscating something or time outs. For some, it can even mean physical punishments like spanking. That’s because we have a very traditional sense of the word discipline.

I don’t use any of these traditional forms of discipline on my kids, that's because they are watching every move I make and will inevitably do the same when I’m not around. We have to give our kids credit for knowing what’s right and wrong and instead, try to model the behavior which we want them to embody.

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Peace and Parenting Trailer Apr 20, 2023

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Hey fellow parents, I’m Michelle Kenney, a former yeller, recovering perfectionist, and a reformed control freak. For the last 20 years, I have been helping parents find more calm and peace at home. I do this by helping them move away from yelling, threats, and bribes and into more connection with their kids.

Every Tuesday & Thursday I release a new episode with practical tools, and evidence-based research to help parents navigate conflict, set boundaries and foster positive family dynamics. Find an episode topic that speaks to you and check it out, I would love to help you find more peace at home.

Breaking Free From Fear-Based Parenting Apr 20, 2023

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Today I want to talk about parenting from fear. As parents, we all want to protect our children from experiencing the hardships and pain we went through as children. However, in doing so, are we unintentionally hindering their growth and development? By examining where we are fearful in our parenting, we can recognize areas where we may need to let go and trust our children to make their own mistakes and learn from them.

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Harsh Parenting Affects All Relationships Apr 18, 2023

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Society has set us up that a harsh word or a harsh tone is how we fix bad behavior. But if one child is receiving harshness because their behavior is difficult and hard to manage, we have to be mindful that everyone is watching and it is going to affect all of the relationships in the house.

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