Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments
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Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments
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 yel...
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Case Study: The Secret to Connecting With Your Neurodivergent Child [Fan Favorite]
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Case Study: What To Do When "Special Time" Backfires [Fan Favorite]
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Why Connected Parenting is for Every Child
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Case Study: Dealing with an "Authoritative Personality" in a Nine-Year-Old
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Why 'Good Enough' Parenting Is Exactly What Your Kids Need
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 def...
The Neuroscience of Motherhood and Connection with Kate Kripke
Do you find yourself constantly striving for perfection in your parenting? Does the idea of not having all the answers or losing control fill you with...
The #1 Thing Kids Need From You (Especially When They Mess Up)
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Are Schools Failing Your Child? Maybe Homeschooling Is the Solution
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Handling Power Struggles Without Losing Connection
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Case Study: Why Am I Triggered by My Kid’s Homework?
Do you ever find yourself saying things to your child that you instantly regret? Do you worry that your own upbringing is negatively influencing your...
Raising Confident Kids Without Forcing Them Out of Their Shell
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Parenting with Menopause Doesn't Have to Be Miserable! Learn How to Feel Great
You survived sleepless nights with a newborn, but what about sleepless nights with menopause? Is there an end in sight? I'm taking a short but importa...
Stop Thinking Your Child Is Too Sensitive: Why Tears Don't Mean Fragile
Tired of feeling like you always have to "fix" your child's negative emotions? Do you find yourself rushing to make them happy, even when they're expr...
Case Study: The Secret to Co-Parenting Peace (Even With a Difficult Ex)
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Modeling Healthy Electronic Habits for Our Kids
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Case Study: Navigating Picky Eating and Family Dinners with Connection
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Electronics and Kids – Finding the Balance Without the Drama
Are electronics truly the enemy of modern parenting, or can they coexist peacefully in our lives? With electronics being an undeniable part of our dai...
Case Study: Teaching Kids to Resolve Conflict Themselves
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Stop Doing This and Your Kids Will Actually Get Along
Are you tired of constant sibling squabbles turning your home into a battleground? Do you dream of a more peaceful, connected family life? I know how...
Case Study: Finding Alternatives to Yelling
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Are You Over-Functioning and Holding Your Child Back?
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Case Study: I Don’t Know What to Say During Sibling Arguments
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Co-Regulation Strategies for Emotional Outbursts
Are you tired of power struggles and tantrums turning your home into a battleground? Do you long for a more peaceful and connected relationship with y...
Case Study: Why "Leave Me Alone" Really Means "Help Me"
Ever feel lost in how to respond when your child gets aggressive during tantrums? You're not alone, and it's definitely a tough spot to be in. This we...
Transform Your Parenting by Ditching the Lectures
Are you tired of feeling like you're always lecturing your kids, but it just doesn't seem to make a difference? Do you find yourself caught in a cycle...
Case Study: How to End Middle-of-the-Night Wake-Ups
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Why 'Talking Nicely' Isn't Gentle/Connected Parenting
Are helicopter and bulldozer parenting mistakenly being labeled as gentle parenting by some? Today I uncover the myths around connective parenting and...
Case Study: Why Punishment Makes Sibling Aggression Worse
How can parents navigate the chaos when sibling rivalry turns into a hair-pulling standoff? What if sibling rivalry wasn't just a battle between your...
5 Powerful Phrases to Boost Your Child's Self-Esteem
The secret to boosting your child's self-esteem is not about constant praise but in how you truly see and trust them. In today’s episode, I explore th...
Case Study: How Can I Help My Toddler Who Struggles to Go to Bed?
Is bedtime drama with your toddler an indicator of a deeper connection issue? What if the path to peaceful and restful nights for your child begins wi...
How Rewards Teach Kids to Follow Rules for the Wrong Reasons
Are rewards just another form of punishment in disguise? Ever thought that the key to nurturing genuine cooperation in your child lies beyond the prom...
Case Study: How Do I Get My Strong-Willed Child to Shower Without Losing My Cool
What happens when kids have the freedom to decide their own hygiene? Today on Peace and Parenting, I'm joined by Ana, a loving mom to two and a strong...
Why Your To-Do List Is Hurting Your Parenting
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Case Study: What If Your Teen Doesn’t Want Connection?
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...
Why Connective Parenting Feels Like It's Failing (and How to Make It Work)
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Case Study: Lessons from Our First Certification Cohort
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