Peace and Parenting

Peace and Parenting

Hosted by: Michelle Kenney, M. Ed

Parenting through the lens of connection and cooperation.

Episodes

Kelly Tells us How Listening Partnerships are the Cornerstone to Connective Parenting

Season #2 Episode #66

Trying to parent without being resourced is impossible. We all need and deserve a place to have our feelings. Someone to listen can help us move through difficult moments and unravel childhood unmet needs and just...
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Parenting Beyond Perfection with Guest Kiersten

Season #2 Episode #65

“When we bring kids into this world, our hope is that in the future, there will be a more peaceful world for them.” Good behaviour from our children begins with us, their parents.  In this episode, Kiersten, a dear...
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The Case Against Mindfulness Jars and Cool-Down Corners

Season #2 Episode #64

At some point in your child’s life, they will experience things which may cause overwhelm, and we won't be able to prevent them from feeling these tough emotions. However, we can be the safe place for them to be when...
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Self-Healing and Conscious Motherhood with Jennifer Gardner

Season #2 Episode #63

There are tons of ways to cope with the inevitable challenges brought about by motherhood, and it doesn't always have to be something that involves alcohol. When you have a very demanding job and very demanding kids...
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Redefining Parenting: Cooperation, Not Control with Hannah and Kelty of Upbringing

Season #2 Episode #62

Resistance is just something that comes with parenting, be it telling our kids to turn off their phones or brush their teeth. But-- that doesn’t always have to be the case. We as parents can make the conscious choice...
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Welcome Dr. Vanessa La Pointe to Give Her Insight on Parenting with Connection

Season #2 Episode #61

Welcome Dr. Vanessa La Pointe! If you don't know who she is you must get to know her and her work. She has several books on parenting which have personally given me so much insight. She is a therapist who works with...
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Do Our Kids Manipulate Us?

Season #2 Episode #60

We're discussing manipulation and if our kids truly manipulate us? Take some time to journal on it using Michelle's journaling guide and join the discussion on our private Facebook Community Group.
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Success Story! Maisara Tells Us All About the Changes in Her Home and Her Quest for Peace

Season #2 Episode #59

Maisara joins us to talk about finding peace for her family and herself. Check out her blog at Deen Soul for more from her. 
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Intervening in Our Kid's Social Lives

Season #2 Episode #58

We are breaking down a parenting question about one mom's daughter and her social situations. We'll be talking about why intervening isn't always the best option and how to manage our children's feelings when tough...
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Success Story! Shauna, Homeschooling Mom of One, Tells Us Her Successes with Her Son and Herself

Season #2 Episode #57

Join us for our second episode in our success story series.  Shauna joins us to talk all about how she discovered she needed to make a shift in her parenting approach! 
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Welcome Katie from Thriving Littles, to Discuss Trauma

Season #2 Episode #56

Special guest, Katie Crosby, of @thrivinglittles, joins us to discuss trauma. We'll talk about the effects it has on our children's behavior, how to leave space for them to heal and how to be more emotionally...
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Success Story! Mother of 2 Sonya Tells Us Her Secrets to Making Peace and Parenting an Everyday Reality

Season #2 Episode #55

Introducing a new series of episodes we'll be sprinkling in: parent stories.  This week, mom of two, Sonya, joins us to talk about her experience working with her inner child to heal and come to parenting more...
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