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Lisa Smith
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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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