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....
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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....
247: From Disconnection to Joy: How to Genuinely Enjoy Your Children
Real World Peaceful Parenting
17 minutes
1 month ago
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...
Real World Peaceful Parenting
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....
