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Sep 2023
18m 36s

A Mother-Daughter Heart-to-Heart

MICHELLE KENNEY, M. ED
About this episode

Get ready for a heartwarming first on the Peace in Parenting podcast! joining me today is my amazing daughter, Esme, in a candid conversation about our parenting journey.


Esme, now 18 and entering her senior year, shares her unique perspective on growing up with connected parenting. We discuss our evolution as a family, sibling dynamics, and how trust and open communication have shaped her teenage years.


This episode is filled with love, laughter, and life lessons. Join us for a very special glimpse into the power of a close parent-child relationship.


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