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Real World Peaceful Parenting

Lisa Smith

255 episodes

5 days ago

In this episode, Lisa clears up one of the biggest misconceptions about peaceful parenting: that being kind means being a pushover. She shares the powerful “redwood tree” metaphor for holding firm, loving boundaries, walks through real-life examples from toddler to teen, and offers five key permissions every peaceful parent needs to confidently lead their family. If you’ve stopped yelling but feel like your kids are walking all over you, this conversation will help you reclaim your peaceful a...

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In this episode, Lisa clears up one of the biggest misconceptions about peaceful parenting: that being kind means being a pushover. She shares the powerful “redwood tree” metaphor for holding firm, loving boundaries, walks through real-life examples from toddler to teen, and offers five key permissions every peaceful parent needs to confidently lead their family. If you’ve stopped yelling but feel like your kids are walking all over you, this conversation will help you reclaim your peaceful a...

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Episodes (20/255)

Real World Peaceful Parenting

253: When Peaceful Parenting Feels Like Being a Pushover

In this episode, Lisa clears up one of the biggest misconceptions about peaceful parenting: that being kind means being a pushover. She shares the powerful “redwood tree” metaphor for holding firm, loving boundaries, walks through real-life examples from toddler to teen, and offers five key permissions every peaceful parent needs to confidently lead their family. If you’ve stopped yelling but feel like your kids are walking all over you, this conversation will help you reclaim your peaceful a...

5 days ago

33 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

252: Beyond the Scoreboard: Raising Leaders Through Sports

Parent coach Lisa Smith welcomes Jason Holzer, co-founder of 4D Leaders, for a practical conversation on using sports as a training ground for life. They unpack how to build identity beyond wins and losses, why effort and emotional regulation matter more than trophies, and how parents and coaches can collaborate without eroding trust. You’ll hear concrete ways to handle post-game emotions, navigate playing-time conversations, and support your child’s confidence and autonomy. Whether your kid ...

1 week ago

32 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

251: Screen Time Boundaries That Stick

Screen-time fights aren’t really about screens—they’re about leadership. In this episode, Lisa breaks down why device limits feel so hard (hello, underdeveloped prefrontal cortex and dopamine loops), how we accidentally train kids to ignore us, and what to do instead. You’ll learn a simple, repeatable framework to set clear limits, hold them without overexplaining, and stay regulated while your child has big feelings. If you can lead calmly around screens, you can lead calmly around anything....

2 weeks ago

26 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

250: Why You Stay Calm at Work But Lose It Over a Breakfast Dish (And How to Fix It)

Ever wonder why you can stay calm leading a team at work… but lose your cool when your 7-year-old won’t put her dish in the dishwasher? In this thought-provoking and heart-opening episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith sits down with Shawna Samuel, host of The Mental Offload, to explore the powerful parallels between leadership in the workplace and leadership at home. Together, they unpack why your child’s developing brain reacts differently than your colleagues’, why “getting c...

3 weeks ago

58 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

249: Discipline Without Damage Part 2

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith answers the most common questions parents have before her Discipline Without Damage class. Whether you’re struggling with a teenager, a strong-willed child, or a child with ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivities, Lisa explains how calm, consistent, and empathetic parenting can transform power struggles into cooperation. She shares practical strategies, live coaching tips, and mindset shifts that will help you break the yelling cycle...

1 month ago

15 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

248: Discipline Without Damage Part 1

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith dives into a powerful approach to discipline that doesn’t involve yelling, threatening, or damaging your relationship with your kids. She shares how she broke free from the cycle of punishment and guilt with her own son, and reveals a game-changing method for setting clear, calm limits that actually work. This episode will give you the roadmap for disciplining your kids in a way that builds respect, trust, and connection, even durin...

1 month ago

18 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

247: From Disconnection to Joy: How to Genuinely Enjoy Your Children

In this deeply personal episode, Lisa Smith explores the powerful role of genuinely liking your kids—not just loving them. Many parents struggle with frustration, disconnection, or resentment, especially during challenging phases. Lisa shares stories from her own life and her coaching clients to reveal how small, intentional shifts in perception and communication can rebuild connection, foster joy, and create a foundation of true closeness with your children. Learn how to see your kids as the...

1 month ago

17 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

246: When Two Storming Parents Collide: How to Break the Cycle

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith sits down with Hive members Neil and Kari to tackle a challenge almost every parent faces: what happens when both parents get triggered at the same time. Through candid storytelling and live coaching, Lisa demonstrates how one calm, regulated parent can transform an entire family dynamic—even in the middle of chaos. From bedtime battles to sibling meltdowns, this episode gives parents actionable strategies for staying grounded, comm...

1 month ago

51 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

245: Why You Get Triggered: Understanding the Psychology Behind BIG Parenting Reactions - Part 2

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith dives into the real-life stories of parents navigating the tricky psychological triggers that hijack our best intentions. Identity, social standing, and loss—these three triggers can turn any ordinary parenting moment into a heated, reactive spiral. Lisa and her Hive community guests share candid experiences of snapping, struggling with morning chaos, sibling fights, and managing judgment from others. More importantly, they reveal h...

2 months ago

48 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

244: Why You Get Triggered: Understanding the Psychology Behind BIG Parenting Reactions - Part 1

Ever lost it with your kid and wondered, what just happened? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. In this episode, Lisa Smith dives deep into the three psychological triggers that hijack every parent: identity, social standing, and fear of loss. She breaks down why our reactions are often more about our own wounds than our child’s behavior—and how awareness can help us respond with calm, connection, and confidence. Whether you have a toddler, a strong-willed 8-year-old, or a moody teenager...

2 months ago

21 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

243: Your Blueprint for a Peaceful School Year (Even with a Strong-Willed Kid)

In this episode, Lisa Smith shares an important parenting secret: September is your superpower. The habits you create now, in the first few weeks of school, will shape the entire year. Lisa explains how to avoid the exhausting patterns of morning meltdowns, homework battles, and after-school attitude by changing your approach to parenting from control to connection. Learn the simple, powerful tools that can turn chaos into calm and make this school year your best yet. Lisa also introduces a f...

2 months ago

20 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

242: Are You ‘Doing Parenting Wrong’? The One Shift That Changes Everything

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith discusses a simple yet powerful shift in parenting philosophy: moving from seeing parenting as a static role (a noun) to experiencing it as a dynamic relationship (a verb). Lisa shares a transformative moment that changed her perspective on parenting and how addressing your own triggers can drastically improve your connection with your kids. Through this episode, Lisa explores the importance of self-regulation, understanding your ow...

2 months ago

20 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

241: Raising Kids Who Trust Their Bodies: The Power of Hunger Cues

In this episode, Lisa Smith and guest Jane Pilger dive into the profound connection between peaceful parenting and how we approach food with our kids. Lisa shares her personal journey of healing her own relationship with hunger and how she created a different experience for her son Malcolm. The conversation explores the importance of teaching children to trust their internal hunger and fullness cues, the impact of childhood food messaging, and how parents can break generational cycles of food...

2 months ago

34 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

240: How to Stay Calm When Your Kid Is Melting Down (And So Are You)

What happens when your child is melting down… and your nervous system decides to join them? In this powerful episode, Lisa shares real-life stories, neuroscience-backed insights, and go-to tools for calming yourself when your child’s behavior sets off alarm bells inside you. You’ll walk away with practical techniques to regulate in the moment, repair after a blow-up, and parent from a place of connection—even on the hardest days. What You'll Learn: Why your nervous system gets activated when...

3 months ago

23 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

239: The Secret To Handling Your Kid's Meltdown

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa dives deep into the science behind your child’s behavior, helping you understand how their nervous system impacts their reactions. When your child experiences a meltdown or refuses to cooperate, it's not defiance—they’re in a state of stress or overwhelm. By learning to co-regulate and recognizing the signals from your child’s nervous system, you can respond with empathy and connection, ultimately fostering trust, emotional safety, and co...

3 months ago

13 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

238: The Secret Sauce to Getting YOUR Kids to Cooperate

In this episode, Lisa dives deep into the neuroscience behind how validation helps children feel truly seen and understood, ultimately leading to better cooperation and mental health. Lisa shares a personal story from her journey with her son, Malcolm, to illustrate the transformative power of validation, and why connection, not correction, is the true secret to building a healthy relationship with your child. Tune in to learn how to apply validation in your own parenting journey and create l...

3 months ago

28 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

237: Why YOU Are Your Child's Most Powerful Mental Health Tool

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa shares the surprising truth every parent needs to hear: your relationship with your child is the single most powerful protective factor for their mental health. Backed by decades of research and Lisa’s real-life stories, this episode will help you understand what connection really looks like—especially when life gets messy. You don’t need to be perfect. You just need to be present, responsive, and committed to repair. Lisa walks you throu...

3 months ago

20 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

236: The Day I Realized I'd Broken the Cycle

In this heartfelt episode, Lisa shares a personal moment with her almost 21-year-old son, Malcolm, that proves peaceful parenting isn't about luck—it's about legacy. She unpacks how choosing connection over control, repair over shame, and regulation over reactivity transforms not just our kids’ behavior, but their entire lives—and ours. This episode is your invitation to believe it’s never too late to build a relationship rooted in trust, not fear, no matter where you’re starting. What You'l...

4 months ago

24 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

235: The Hidden Reason You Keep Focusing on What’s Wrong With Your Child

What story are you telling yourself about your child? In this transformative episode, Lisa explores the power of confirmation bias—how your thoughts about your child shape the way you see (and miss) their behavior. She shares how you can shift out of the “difficult child” narrative and start catching your kids being amazing, even in everyday moments. Through personal stories, neuroscience insights, and practical tools, Lisa helps you adjust your lens and rewire your brain to focus on your chi...

4 months ago

21 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

234: The One Thing Your Child Craves More Than Your Love (And How to Give It to Them)

Before cooperation and connection come attending—the often-missed first step in peaceful parenting. In this episode, Lisa explains how attending (fully seeing your child without fixing or judging) can transform your connection, co-regulate your child’s nervous system, and build deep trust over time. Learn how to step back, truly see your child, and create the safe space they need to open up, cooperate, and feel valued. What You'll Learn: Why attending is the gateway to connection and coopera...

4 months ago

23 minutes