{"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 'Good Enough' Parenting Is Exactly What Your Kids Need","slug":"why-good-enough-parenting-is-exactly-what-your-kids-need","published_at":"2025-05-29T09:05:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/peace-and-parenting-how-to-parent-without-punishments-91372/why-good-enough-parenting-is-exactly-what-your-kids-need","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/f13dc99a-22f4-4819-bb24-5c354ea59975","audio_url":"https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/pscrb.fm/rss/p/audio3.redcircle.com/episodes/f13dc99a-22f4-4819-bb24-5c354ea59975/stream.mp3","summary":"Okay, friend, let's discuss the pressure of being the \"perfect\" parent. If you've felt overwhelmed by a toddler’s grocery store meltdown or a teen defying you, this episode is for you. I've been in the trenches, thinking perfect parenting meant perfectly behaved children and would validate me. Today, I’ll share my journey with perfectionism in parenting, revealing how it harmed my relationship with my kids. My desperation for them to \"behave\" led to threats, bribes, and yelling, making me feel like a failure. The incredible thing I discovered is that our children need connected parents, not perfect ones. In this episode, we'll explore how shifting focus from controlling behavior to nurturing relationships can transform everything. Letting go of perfection opens us to a more peaceful, joyful, and connected way of parenting. If you're ready to embrace imperfection and strengthen bonds with your children, this episode might just be the breakthrough you've been searching for. In This Episode, You'll Discover: 👉 Perfection is unattainable, and not your goal 👉 Connection is your true parenting goal 👉 Perfectionism can breed perfectionist kids 👉 \"Good enough\" parenting is enough 👉 Relationships take precedence over behavior 👉 My journey from control to connection ======== 📖 If my story resonates with you, you can find more about my journey in my book, Unpunished . 🔗 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. Follow Peace and Parenting : YouTube: @peaceandparentingla Instagram: @peaceandparenting Facebook: @peaceandparentingla Peace and Parenting Facebook Group Feeling called to bring this work to other parents? Our Coaching Certification Program trains you to d…","meta_description":"Okay, friend, let's discuss the pressure of being the \"perfect\" parent. 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