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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

On today’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith breaks down one of the biggest challenges parents face—setting and enforcing limits with kindness and firmness. Many parents set limits but struggle to hold them when faced with meltdowns, pushback, or guilt. Lisa dives into why enforcing limits is tough, why it actually makes kids...Read More

Ever find yourself losing it after your child’s after-school meltdown? You’re not alone. These emotional explosions aren’t just about what happened today—kids are often unloading all the pressure they’ve been holding in. In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith shares why these meltdowns happen, how to keep your cool when they do,...Read More