Helping parents move away from punishments and into limits with empathy.

I'm Michelle

I'm a former "yeller", recovering perfectionist, and reformed control freak.

I help parents find more calm and peace at home in this modern, demanding and hectic world.

I help parents cultivate self regulation by showing them how to move away from yelling and threats and into more connection.

My Shift to Connected Parenting

I've been parenting this way for 13 years, but things didn’t start out so 'connected'. I used threats and bribes and I yelled (a lot). But when things seemed out of control with my daughters, I decided that a change needed to happen. Luckily, I found Connected Parenting, and since then, I haven't used a threat or bribe since... well, almost haven’t!

Since then, I've dedicated my life’s work to helping others find new ways to “be” parents, new ways to respond to hard moments, and to promote connection and let go of control-based parenting.

I've been working with children and families who are going through the same for almost three decades (and been a mom myself for 19 years). I've helped hundreds of parents transform the ways in which they view parenting and children, and taught them how to make actual sustainable changes at home.

Do you want to build a deeper connection with your child through empathy and understanding—without punishments or bribes?

Here's how our programs can help

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Peace and Parenting Community

Join our Community of like-minded parents who are in the same journey as you. Get access to our members-only weekly support calls, and get feedback and support from Michelle and our Coaches

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One-on-One Coaching

*with one of our Peace and Parenting Coaches

Get private and tailored support from one of our Coaches for 90 days, on your own schedule.

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One-on-One Coaching

with Michelle

Get exclusive private and tailored support from me for 90 days, on your own schedule.

What Other Parents Are Saying

The Peace and Parenting Podcast

Listen to other parents find guidance, compassion, and practical tools to build deeper connections with their kids.

Hosted by me, Michelle Kenney, we explore the challenges and joys of parenting through the lens of connection over control—helping you navigate tantrums, power struggles, and big emotions with empathy and confidence.

Each episode offers heartfelt conversations, expert insights, and real-life stories to support you in creating a more peaceful, cooperative home.

Tune in and listen on your favorite podcast platform!

UNPUNISHED

How to let go of punishements and find your parenting peace

Unpunished is a heartfelt guide to breaking free from traditional discipline and embracing a new way of parenting rooted in connection, empathy, and understanding.

In this transformative book, I share my personal journey and the powerful tools that helped me replace punishments and control with trust and cooperation.

Filled with real stories, practical strategies, and gentle wisdom, Unpunished shows you how to raise emotionally resilient children while healing your own patterns along the way.

Want to know how we can help?

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