{"podcast":{"title":"Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments","slug":"peace-and-parenting-how-to-parent-without-punishments-91372","podcast_index_feed_id":91372,"rss_url":"https://feeds.redcircle.com/7b705795-7e51-4417-aefb-94769f0af239","website_url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/peaceandparenting","image_url":"https://media.redcircle.com/images/2025/6/10/23/a8034d5c-5612-4367-9101-6f984c1e9dcd_5c508_final_peace_and_parenting_artwork_us35sm.jpg","author":"Michelle Kenney, M. Ed","episode_count":446,"summary":"Have you tried Gentle Parenting? Are you a fan of Attachment but just can’t put it all together? Are you sick of parenting with the ideas of yelling and shame and looking for something that feels better, is different, but still has a sense of boundaries and limits? Welcome to the Peace and Parenting Podcast with Michelle Kenney, M. Ed. Michelle is a former teacher, counselor, certified parenting coach, mom of two teens, recovering yeller, and perfectionist who parents without using punishments altogether. And guess what? It works! On this show, you’ll learn the how behind having kids who are completely UNPUNISHED but who are also successful, kind, loving, and know how to follow directions. Once a week, Michelle shares her insights and expertise on connective parenting through her interviews with experts and Q&A sessions with struggling parents. If you have exhausted all other options and don't know what to do next, this could be the parenting strategy you've been searching for.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-07T20:18:45.183912+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peace-and-parenting-how-to-parent-without-punishments-91372"},"episode":{"title":"Why Connected Parenting is for Every Child","slug":"why-connected-parenting-is-for-every-child","published_at":"2025-06-05T09:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peace-and-parenting-how-to-parent-without-punishments-91372/why-connected-parenting-is-for-every-child","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peace-and-parenting-how-to-parent-without-punishments-91372","url":"https://redcircle.com/shows/7b705795-7e51-4417-aefb-94769f0af239/episodes/8a9b013e-ad78-4f92-a73b-352a13a043a3","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/8a9b013e-ad78-4f92-a73b-352a13a043a3/stream.mp3","summary":"Are you sometimes wondering if this whole \"connected parenting\" thing can really work for your child, especially when you're facing those big emotions or defiant moments? Maybe you've heard people say, \"That’s nice, but my kid needs something different.\" I truly understand where you're coming from, and I’ve been there. In today's episode, I want to discuss why I’m passionate about connected parenting as a loving approach for all children, regardless of their temperament or challenges. We'll explore how prioritizing our relationship over specific behaviors makes a profound difference. Traditional methods like punishments and reward charts often miss the mark for any child, including those with ODD or ADHD, and can hinder their ability to learn and thrive by affecting brain development. No child benefits from shame or belittlement. Instead of focusing on control, we'll discuss how connection builds trust, enhances brain function by engaging the prefrontal cortex, and creates a calm, safe environment for our children. It’s not about quick fixes or changing strong-willed children, but about tempering deeper traits and achieving lasting improvements in cooperation and emotional regulation. This approach not only helps kids but also brings peace to us as parents. In This Episode, You'll Learn: 👉 Why connection benefits every single child. 👉 The truth about rewards and punishments. 👉 Boost your child's brain with connection. 👉 Support neurodivergent kids through your relationship. 👉 See challenging behaviors improve with empathy. 👉 Find more calm for your family. ======== 🔗 Interested in group or 1:1 Coaching? Book a Discovery Call today. 💌 Enjoy today’s episode? Please share it with a fellow parent or leave a rating and a review. 📖 Check out my book UNPUNISHED ! 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