Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments

Latest Episodes:

Miscarriage Jan 09, 2020

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We’re discussing miscarriage stories with Dr. Jessica Zucker; she is a psychologist specializing in women’s reproductive and maternal mental health. We go in depth into our experiences in hopes to open the conversation up to you. Follow @ihadamiscarriage, check out Dr. Zucker's website and her shop for more and join in the discussion in our Facebook group. Thanks for listening, we appreciate you so much!

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Detriggering Jan 02, 2020

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Starting 2020 off talking all about triggers and how to work through them. Listen in as we discuss where they come from and why parenting can bring up the worst of them. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!! Happy New Year!

Sharing Dec 24, 2019

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We wanted to release a quick episode on sharing right before the holidays to guide when/if sticky situations come up. We're discussing why we don't force sharing on our kids and what we do instead. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and check out our patreon, we'd love your support! Happy Holidays!!

Special Time for Extended Family Dec 19, 2019

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With the holidays approaching, our kids will need us and connection more than ever. What better way to help give it to them than to teach extended family to help out with special times throughout the holiday events?? Michelle wrote an article on how she did it years ago, linked here, and we're discussing in depth in this episode. Here is her connection plan and special time guide to share with family to also help with explaining. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe!

Healing Yourself into 2020 Dec 12, 2019

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Ready for 2020? We're talking all the ways we'll be working on ourselves and our own healing so we can come to parenting more peacefully. Listen and then join us in the discussion on our Facebook community group . Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe and check out our Patreon to support us!

Separation Anxiety Dec 05, 2019

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Leaving our kids in the care of others can be hard on both them and us. We've put together ways we have worked through different situations in attempt to say goodbye peacefully. Hand in Hand Parenting is offering their online class for a 50% discount for a limited time just for our listeners! Click this link "Say Goodbye to Separation Anxiety" and enter HALFOFF19 to join today. And check out Michelle's blog on teaching special time to family members here. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and support us on our patreon!!

New Sibling Nov 21, 2019

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We're talking about our difficulties as we transitioned from one child to two, the mistakes we made which fueled both sibling rivalry and shame. Listen as we help other parents acknowledge the hardships while offering connective ways to help our oldest feel as if their little nest isn’t being destroyed. Here's the link to Michelle's sibling rivalry protocol and connection plan to guide you through the adjustment wherever you are along the journey. Don't forget to rate, review and subscribe! And sign up for Michelle's upcoming book club on Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents.

Marital Conflict, Separation and Divorce Nov 14, 2019

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We're talking marital conflict, separation and divorce with our first guest, the wonderful, Homa Alamdari. If you've ever struggled in this area, please listen in as we explore how much harder coming to parenting can be when there is conflict between the adults in the family. Don't forget to rate, subscribe and review. And click here for Michelle's connection plan to keep you connected through anything.

Apologies Nov 07, 2019

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"Go say sorry," "tell your brother you're sorry for taking his toy," "apologize for hitting your friend," how often are you using these common statements? In this episode, we're discussing why we don't force apologies of any kind. Learn how to guide your children into natural apologies and genuine remorse for their actions. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and please visit our patreon page to support us! Michelle's yelling workshop goes live this Saturday, she has prepared so much great content, sign up here! If you want more, join our facebook community group and all Michelle's free guides: play, siblings, special time, connection, and empathy.

Helicopterism Nov 01, 2019

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There's a very fine line when it comes to helping our kids through things and doing everything for them. Letting them explore and learn on their own can have so many benefits. We're discussing all things helicopter-y and how to let go so our kids can find their own path and build confidence and resilience along the way. If you haven't checked out the special time guide, make sure to do that and also these journal prompts from Michelle for our own self exploration. Michelle's no yelling workshop will be Nov. 9th, 10-12 pm, don't miss it!! Rate, review, subscribe and check out our patreon to support us and get exclusive extras!