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Real World Peaceful Parenting

Lisa Smith

242 episodes

1 week ago

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...

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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...

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Episodes (20/242)

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...

5 days 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...

1 week 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...

2 weeks 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 weeks 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...

1 month 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...

1 month 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...

1 month ago

23 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

233: Chaos Happens — Your Calm is the Solution

What if staying calm — not child compliance — is the true measure of parenting success? In this powerful episode, Lisa Smith shares how your self-regulation is the greatest gift you can give your kids. Learn how your calm becomes their calm, how to build your regulation muscle, and how to pause and respond instead of react — even in life’s most chaotic moments. What You'll Learn: Why your calm is more impactful than your child’s perfect behavior.The science of co-regulation and how your nerv...

1 month ago

21 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

232: Boredom Isn't a Problem—It's a Gift

What if boredom wasn’t something to fix—but something to welcome? This week, Lisa unpacks one of the most freeing concepts in peaceful parenting: Boredom is not an emergency. Learn how to stop treating your child’s discomfort like a crisis and start supporting their creativity, confidence, and resilience instead. With real stories and actionable scripts, you’ll learn to step out of the entertainment role and into true connection. What You'll Learn: Why boredom isn’t something to fix—and how ...

2 months ago

21 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

231: Are You a "Don't" Parent? Flip Your Words for Better Behavior

In this week’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith shares a powerful shift that can transform the way your kids behave—and how they feel about themselves. Learn why the common “don’t do that” phrases aren’t working, what your child’s brain actually hears, and how a few simple language flips can build connection, cooperation, and confidence in your home. What You'll Learn: Why your child’s brain can’t process “don’t” the way you think it can.What mirror neurons are—and how th...

2 months ago

17 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

230: 10 Signs You're Ready for Parent Coaching

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith opens up about her own parenting journey—from overwhelmed and reactive to calm and connected. She walks through 10 honest and relatable signs that you may be ready for parent coaching support. With stories, insights, and grounded encouragement, this episode is an invitation to break free from the yelling/guilt/repeat cycle and step into peaceful parenting with confidence, tools, and community. If you’ve ever thought “There has to be...

2 months ago

19 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

229: Storming Child, Frozen Parent: What to Say When Your Mind Goes Blank

Ever find yourself face-to-face with a storming child—and your mind goes completely blank? You know you should stay calm, get curious, and connect… but in the heat of the moment, the only thing that comes out is “That’s it! I’ve had enough!” In this powerful episode, Lisa shares the exact questions you can use when you're too overwhelmed to think clearly. You’ll hear a beautiful success story from a Hive member who shifted from chaos to calm (in just a week!), and you’ll walk away with tools ...

2 months ago

24 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

228: Why “Calm Down” Doesn’t Work — And What to Say Instead

Have you ever told your child to “calm down” only to watch their meltdown intensify? In this episode, Lisa shares why the phrase “calm down” often backfires—and what your kids really need instead. Learn how to replace shutdown phrases with words that build connection, safety, and emotional intelligence. Plus, discover simple scripts you can use in everyday moments to support your child through big feelings—without yelling or dismissing. What You'll Learn: Why “calm down” shuts connection dow...

2 months ago

15 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

227: Beyond the Storm: What Your Child's Meltdowns Are Really Telling You

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Lisa is joined by Hive member and devoted mama Stephanie, who shares the powerful parenting insight that inspired this conversation: just because your child storms with you doesn’t only mean they feel safe—it could be a signal that something deeper is going on. Together, they explore how to shift from reacting to storming behavior to responding with curiosity, compassion, and clarity. Through stories, tools, and real-life reflections, this episode in...

3 months ago

32 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

226: The Yelling Guilt Loop—and How to Get Out of It

Do you ever feel like your kids won’t listen unless you yell? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this powerful episode, Lisa Smith breaks down what’s really going on when kids don’t listen and why yelling doesn’t work (even if it feels like the only option in the moment). She shares a better path—one rooted in connection, emotional regulation, and respectful communication. Plus, Lisa invites you to her free 3-day live challenge: Get Your Kids to Listen Without Yelling or Giving In. ...

3 months ago

10 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

225: 10 Reasons Traditional Discipline Fails Strong-Willed Kids

If you’ve tried grounding, timeouts, or taking things away—and your strong-willed child just seems to push back even harder—you’re not alone. In this game-changing episode, Lisa unpacks the real reasons traditional discipline doesn’t work with strong-willed kids and what you can do instead. You'll walk away with compassion, clarity, and the tools to connect deeply—even when the storm hits. What You'll Learn: 10 reasons why punishment-based strategies often backfire with strong-willed kidsThe...

3 months ago

17 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

224: Connection Over Control: A Single Mom's Peaceful Parenting Success Story

In today's episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith sits down with Jennifer, a long-time Hive member, to share her powerful transformation from chaotic parenting to building deep, lasting connections with her two boys. Jennifer opens up about the struggles of co-parenting, fear-driven decision-making, and the journey to embracing peaceful parenting. Her story serves as an inspiring reminder that even in the toughest moments, leading with love, empathy, and connection is what helps...

3 months ago

42 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

223: The Eye Roll, the Slammed Door, the 'I Hate You!'—Decoded

Ever felt sucker-punched by your child’s behavior? Like their words or actions were aimed straight at your heart? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this episode, I’ll walk you through what’s really going on beneath those big reactions (yes, even the slammed doors and the “I hate yous”). You’ll hear real stories from parents just like you and learn the powerful mindset shift that can turn conflict into connection. Because your child isn’t giving you a hard time… they’re having a hard...

4 months ago

13 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

222: Finding The College Fit That Feels Like Home—with Dr. Pamela Ellis

On today’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa welcomes college prep expert Dr. Pamela Ellis for a must-hear conversation for parents of tweens, teens, and college-bound students. With over 30 years of experience and $27 million in scholarships secured for families, Dr. Pamela shares her proven five-part framework to help you and your child find the right college fit—academically, emotionally, culturally, and financially. Tune in to learn how to save money, support your teen with i...

4 months ago

37 minutes

Real World Peaceful Parenting

221: Boundaries & Pushback: Why Resistance Is Your Child's Job (And How to Stay Calm)

On today’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith is back with part two of the Boundaries Workshop series. This time, we’re diving into what happens after you set and enforce a limit — the inevitable pushback from your child. Whether you’re raising a tiny negotiator, a master arguer, or a strong-willed soul who seems to challenge everything, this episode will help you reframe their resistance and respond with calm confidence. Spoiler: that pushback? It’s not a problem — it’s a s...

4 months ago

18 minutes