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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 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.

Kids & Family Education How To Parenting
Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
17 minutes
Episodes
432
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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System Restraint Collapse: The Hidden Cause of Your Child’s After-School Meltdowns

System Restraint Collapse: The Hidden Cause of Your Child’s After-School Meltdowns

Have you ever wondered why your child seems to hold it together all day but falls apart the moment they get home? Today, we explore the concept of system restraint collapse and how understanding this…

00:20:02  |   Thu 06 Feb 2025
Case Study: How Becoming a Parenting Coach Transformed My Relationship with My Kids

Case Study: How Becoming a Parenting Coach Transformed My Relationship with My Kids

What transformative journey led this mom from sleepless nights with her newborn to becoming a parenting coach? Today, I chat with our brand new Peace and Parenting coach, Cammie, about her path from …

00:15:11  |   Tue 04 Feb 2025
The Secret to Making Discipline Fun

The Secret to Making Discipline Fun

Imagine replacing threats, bribes, and punishments with laughter, games, and fun interactions. Today, I share with you the transformative power of play in fostering a deeper connection with our child…

00:13:39  |   Thu 30 Jan 2025
Case Study: Help, My Kid Is Aggressive at School

Case Study: Help, My Kid Is Aggressive at School

What hidden struggles are fueling your child's aggression? Have you ever wondered why your child might be acting out aggressively? What if the answer lies not in the child but in how we, as parents, …

00:20:39  |   Tue 28 Jan 2025
How to Show Unconditional Love—Even in the Tough Times

How to Show Unconditional Love—Even in the Tough Times

How do you show unconditional love in challenging moments? Are your children feeling truly loved, especially during their toughest times?


Today, I share the profound difference between loving your chi…

00:16:34  |   Thu 23 Jan 2025
Case Study: How Do I Stop Yelling at My Kids?

Case Study: How Do I Stop Yelling at My Kids?

Does your child's behavior trigger unexpected reactions in you? Join me as I sit down with Taylor, a mom navigating the intense emotions that parenting can invoke.

In this heartfelt episode, Taylor op…

00:18:29  |   Tue 21 Jan 2025
Four Parenting Lessons I Wish I Learned Sooner

Four Parenting Lessons I Wish I Learned Sooner

Have you found yourself at a loss, struggling with punishments, rewards, and teachable moments that just don’t seem to work? In today’s episode, we explore the profound shifts we can make to foster d…

00:22:32  |   Thu 16 Jan 2025
Parenting Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Anxious Teen: Insights from a Teen Anxiety Coach

Parenting Mistakes You Might Be Making with Your Anxious Teen: Insights from a Teen Anxiety Coach

What if your teen's 'rude' behavior is actually a cry for help? Could anxiety be hiding behind their tough exterior? In today's episode, we dive deep into the world of teen anxiety with my special gu…

00:18:14  |   Tue 14 Jan 2025
Why Strong-Willed Kids Say No… and How to Turn It Into a Yes

Why Strong-Willed Kids Say No… and How to Turn It Into a Yes

What if your child’s defiance wasn’t defiance at all but a powerful sense of self? Parenting strong-willed kids can feel like a battle, but what if the secret lies in less demand and more connection?…

00:16:02  |   Thu 09 Jan 2025
Case Study: How We React to Tantrums [Re-Release]

Case Study: How We React to Tantrums [Re-Release]

Today, I speak with Danielle, one of my students in the Connected Parent Mastermind group. We discussed the significance of connection and how providing our children with emotional support during int…

00:18:26  |   Tue 07 Jan 2025
How Letting Go of Control Can Improve Your Child’s Behavior

How Letting Go of Control Can Improve Your Child’s Behavior

What happens when the desire for order and control in our lives clashes with the free-spirited nature of our children? Today, I delve into the challenges of overcoming control freak tendencies in par…

00:21:28  |   Thu 02 Jan 2025
Case Study: How Do You Stop Aggressive Behavior Without Punishments?

Case Study: How Do You Stop Aggressive Behavior Without Punishments?

Is your child a sweet, sensitive kid who hits others? Could your child's aggressive behaviors be a sign of unmet needs? Today, I discuss the complex world of childhood aggression as we explore this t…

00:25:18  |   Tue 31 Dec 2024
Are Your Relatives Ruining Your Parenting Efforts?

Are Your Relatives Ruining Your Parenting Efforts?

What should you do when Grandma threatens to punish your kids during family gatherings? How can we balance the need for extended family connections with our desire to parent consciously? In today’s e…

00:13:54  |   Thu 26 Dec 2024
Case Study: How Empathy Revolutionized My Approach to Parenting Teenagers

Case Study: How Empathy Revolutionized My Approach to Parenting Teenagers

What makes empathy a powerful tool in setting limits with your kids? What if letting go of control could transform family dynamics? In today's conversation with Raley, a mother of three teens, she sh…

00:18:36  |   Tue 24 Dec 2024
10 Ways to Connect With Your Teen [Re-Release]

10 Ways to Connect With Your Teen [Re-Release]

Having a teen is as hard as having a newborn! All the firsts and all the angst, let’s face it, the stakes are really high, and we parents worry tremendously about our children, and the teen years can…

00:22:44  |   Thu 19 Dec 2024
Case Study: How Do I Get My Strong-Willed Toddler to Cooperate

Case Study: How Do I Get My Strong-Willed Toddler to Cooperate

Is Your Toddler Testing Your Limits? Here’s How to Turn No into Cooperation.


Have you ever resorted to reverse psychology just to get your strong-willed toddler to brush their teeth? What if there wer…

00:18:38  |   Tue 17 Dec 2024
7 Ways to Win the Electronics Battle Without Punishment

7 Ways to Win the Electronics Battle Without Punishment

Is your approach to restricting electronics actually fostering sneaky behavior in your child? What if instead of wrestling over electronics, we focused on fostering genuine moments of togetherness? I…

00:12:19  |   Thu 12 Dec 2024
Case Study: How to Go from Controlling to Empathy-Based Discipline [Re-Release]

Case Study: How to Go from Controlling to Empathy-Based Discipline [Re-Release]

Are you caught in the cycle of correction and control in your parenting journey? Today, I am joined by Nadia, a parent who bravely shares her journey from a place of control to discovering the impact…

00:19:48  |   Tue 10 Dec 2024
Why Letting Go of Control Could Be the Best Parenting Move You Make

Why Letting Go of Control Could Be the Best Parenting Move You Make

Can we truly control our children, or are we simply deluding ourselves? Imagine a world where we don't force our kids to do things, but instead, they genuinely want to cooperate because of the loving…

00:13:43  |   Thu 05 Dec 2024
Case Study: My Son Has Behavioral Issues [Re-Release]

Case Study: My Son Has Behavioral Issues [Re-Release]

Araminta was struggling with her child's behavioral issues when she discovered Peace and Parenting, which proved to be a lifesaver for her. After signing up for personal coaching the most important l…

00:17:40  |   Tue 03 Dec 2024
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