Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments

Written by: Michelle Kenney M. Ed
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  • 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 Peace and Parenting! 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 entirely UNPUNISHED but who are also successful, kind, loving, and know how to follow directions.


    Twice a week, Michelle shares her insights and expertise on connective parenting through solo episodes and interviews with experts and other 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.
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Episodes
  • Why Your To-Do List Is Hurting Your Parenting

    Why Your To-Do List Is Hurting Your Parenting
    Feb 20 2025

    Do you ever feel like there’s just not enough time for connection? Between work, household tasks, and never-ending to-do lists, it’s easy to let quality time with our kids slip to the bottom of our priorities. But what if I told you that focusing on connection first actually makes everything else run smoother?


    Today, I’m exploring a mindset shift that can transform parenting, prioritizing connection over productivity. We live in a world that glorifies busyness, but at what cost? I explore why deep, meaningful relationships with our kids should come first and how that shift leads to more cooperation, smoother days, and stronger bonds. Listen in for five ways to ensure connection is an integral part of your parenting.


    In This Episode

    • Why busyness isn’t the same as success
    • The power of prioritizing connection first
    • How natural consequences teach better than punishments
    • Why homework shouldn’t take priority over relationships
    • The long-term benefits of focusing on connection


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    🔗 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!


    Follow Peace and Parenting:

    YouTube: @peaceandparentingla

    Instagram: @peaceandparenting

    Facebook: @peaceandparentingla

    Peace and Parenting Facebook Group



    Join my Connected Parent Mastermind and become the parent you want to be: https://peaceandparentingla.com/connected-parent Did you miss the Organic Cooperation Event? Check out the replays here: https://peaceandparentingla.com/cooperation-event-replay-signup

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    13 mins
  • Case Study: What If Your Teen Doesn’t Want Connection?

    Case Study: What If Your Teen Doesn’t Want Connection?
    Feb 18 2025

    What if your teen rejected every attempt at connection? You’ve ditched punishments and bribes, but now your child is pushing back harder than ever. Is it even working? Today, I sit down with Tova, a mother of four, who’s navigating the tricky transition from traditional parenting to connection-based parenting, especially with her resistant teens.


    Tova has seen beautiful changes in her younger twins since implementing connective parenting, but her older teen daughters aren’t responding the same way. We dive deep into why trust takes time, what “progress” really looks like, and how to stay the course when your teen meets your efforts with eye rolls and rejection. I share my personal experiences raising teens, offering strategies that shift the dynamic. If you've ever felt stuck wondering whether connection is really working, this episode is for you.


    In This Episode

    • Why teens resist connection at first
    • Signs that your approach is working
    • How to stay patient through rejection
    • Using humor to defuse power struggles
    • The problem with punishments and bribes
    • Building true cooperation in your home


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    🔗 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!


    Follow Peace and Parenting:

    YouTube: @peaceandparentingla

    Instagram: @peaceandparenting

    Facebook: @peaceandparentingla

    Peace and Parenting Facebook Group



    Join my Connected Parent Mastermind and become the parent you want to be: https://peaceandparentingla.com/connected-parent Did you miss the Organic Cooperation Event? Check out the replays here: https://peaceandparentingla.com/cooperation-event-replay-signup

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    21 mins
  • Why Connective Parenting Feels Like It's Failing (and How to Make It Work)

    Why Connective Parenting Feels Like It's Failing (and How to Make It Work)
    Feb 13 2025

    Ever feel like connection-based parenting just isn’t working? You try play, empathy, and special time, but your child still melts down, refuses to listen, or lashes out. Does that mean connective parenting has failed? Today, I break down the biggest misconceptions about connective parenting, including why it’s often confused with permissiveness, why quick fixes don’t work, and why consistency matters more than perfection.


    If you've ever wondered why punishments seem to “work” faster or felt frustrated that your efforts aren’t yielding immediate results, this episode will help you reframe your expectations and find the patience to stick with it. Parenting is a long game, and while the process can be messy, the relationships we build through connection are worth it.


    In This Episode

    • Why quick fixes don’t create lasting change
    • The difference between connection and permissiveness
    • How punishments create short-term compliance, not true cooperation
    • Why using all the tools consistently is key
    • The long-term benefits of choosing connection
    • A real-life story of connection turning conflict into cooperation


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    🔗 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!


    Follow Peace and Parenting:

    YouTube: @peaceandparentingla

    Instagram: @peaceandparenting

    Facebook: @peaceandparentingla

    Peace and Parenting Facebook Group



    Join my Connected Parent Mastermind and become the parent you want to be: https://peaceandparentingla.com/connected-parent Did you miss the Organic Cooperation Event? Check out the replays here: https://peaceandparentingla.com/cooperation-event-replay-signup

    Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

    Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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    19 mins

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