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Apr 2023
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Peace and Parenting Trailer

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
About this episode

Hey fellow parents, I’m Michelle Kenney, a former yeller, recovering perfectionist, and a reformed control freak. For the last 20 years, I have been helping parents find more calm and peace at home. I do this by helping them move away from yelling, threats, and bribes and into more connection with their kids.

Every Tuesday & Thursday I release a new episode with practical tools, and evidence-based research to help parents navigate conflict, set boundaries and foster positive family dynamics. Find an episode topic that speaks to you and check it out, I would love to help you find more peace at home.



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