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

Why Your Kid Overreacts (And What They Actually Need)
08
Apr

Ep #274: Why Your Kid Overreacts (And What They Actually Need)

Ever feel like your kid completely overreacts to the smallest things? The wrong cup. A “no.” A sock seam. And you’re left thinking… what is going on? In this episode, Lisa introduces a powerful concept that will completely change how you see your kid’s behavior: the tolerance tank. Your kid isn’t being manipulative or dramatic—they’re...
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Why Your Kid’s Behavior Feels Like an Emergency (And How to Stay Calm)
01
Apr

Ep #273: Why Your Kid’s Behavior Feels Like an Emergency (And How to Stay Calm)

Ever feel like your kid’s behavior instantly sends you into panic mode? In this episode, Lisa breaks down why even small moments with your kids can feel like a full-blown emergency in your body—and how your brain is actually wired to do exactly that. But here’s the shift: most of the time, it’s not an...
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From Chaos to Calm — One Mom’s Co-Regulation Transformation
25
Mar

Ep #272: From Chaos to Calm — One Mom’s Co-Regulation Transformation

What does peaceful parenting actually look like in real life… on hard days, with a strong-willed child, in the middle of meltdowns? In this powerful episode, Lisa sits down with a longtime Hive member, Dina, to share what transformation really looks like over time. This is not about quick fixes or perfect parenting. It’s about...
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What Emotional Regulation Is NOT (And Why It Matters)
18
Mar

Ep #271: What Emotional Regulation Is NOT (And Why It Matters)

Many parents understand the idea of emotional regulation in theory. But in real life, when your child melts down in Target or your teen slams their bedroom door, everything you thought you knew can disappear in the moment. In this episode, Lisa breaks down the four biggest myths about emotional regulation that trip parents up...
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Your Kid’s Meltdown Isn’t What You Think It Is
11
Mar

Ep #270: Your Kid’s Meltdown Isn’t What You Think It Is

When your kid melts down over the wrong cup, weird socks, or turning off the TV, it’s easy to think they’re being dramatic, manipulative, or difficult. But what if big feelings aren’t bad behavior at all? In this episode, Lisa explains the neuroscience behind meltdowns, why your kid’s “upstairs brain” goes offline during big emotions,...
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