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The latest insights and ponderings on issues facing modern parents and tips for finding peace.

Your Blueprint for a Peaceful School Year (Even with a Strong-Willed Kid)
03
Sep

Ep #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...
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Are You ‘Doing Parenting Wrong’? The One Shift That Changes Everything
27
Aug

Ep #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...
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Raising Kids Who Trust Their Bodies: The Power of Hunger Cues
20
Aug

Ep #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...
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How to Stay Calm When Your Kid Is Melting Down (And So Are You)
13
Aug

Ep #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...
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The Secret To Handling Your Kid’s Meltdown
06
Aug

Ep #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...
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