Case Study: Help, My Kid Is Aggressive at School

Case Study: Help, My Kid Is Aggressive at School

Author: Michelle Kenney, M. Ed January 28, 2025 Duration: 20:39

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, respond to them?


In this episode of the Peace and Parenting podcast, I help Melanie and Michael, a loving couple struggling with their four-year-old son's aggressive tendencies towards his schoolmate and younger brother. Melanie and Michael share their journey of grappling with their son's aggression, their attempts at various disciplinary methods, and their concerns about possibly overlooking ADHD traits. We explore the impact of shifting from traditional punitive measures to a more empathetic, connection-centered approach. Could making these slight yet significant changes help in calming their child’s aggression?


In This Episode:

  • Responding to aggressive behavior with connection
  • Avoiding positive reinforcement and rewards
  • Enhancing connection through affection and play
  • Managing sensitive children’s behavior
  • Reducing sibling rivalry with empathy


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You know the principles of gentle parenting and value attachment, but the day-to-day reality of raising kids can leave those ideals feeling just out of reach. If you’re exhausted by cycles of yelling, shame, and frustration, and you’re searching for a practical, grounded alternative that still provides clear boundaries, you’ve found a thoughtful space to explore. Peace and Parenting: How to Parent without Punishments is hosted by Michelle Kenney, M. Ed, who brings her perspective as a former teacher, counselor, certified parenting coach, and a mom of two teenagers. She also openly shares her own journey as a recovering yeller, making her guidance deeply empathetic and real. In this podcast, Michelle moves beyond theory to discuss the actual application of peaceful parenting. Conversations focus on dismantling the urge to punish and replacing it with connection-based strategies that actually work during tough moments. You’ll hear honest discussions about setting limits with respect, navigating emotional outbursts (both yours and your child’s), and fostering a home environment rooted in cooperation rather than control. Each episode aims to provide actionable insights that help you build a calmer, more respectful family dynamic, one conversation at a time. It’s a resource for anyone ready to parent in a way that feels better, honors the relationship, and genuinely moves away from punitive measures.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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