If you’ve tried grounding, timeouts, or taking things away—and your strong-willed child just seems to push back even harder—you’re not alone. In this game-changing episode, Lisa unpacks the real reasons traditional discipline doesn’t work with strong-willed kids and what you can do instead. You’ll walk away with compassion, clarity, and the tools to connect deeply—even...Read More

In today’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith sits down with Jennifer, a long-time Hive member, to share her powerful transformation from chaotic parenting to building deep, lasting connections with her two boys. Jennifer opens up about the struggles of co-parenting, fear-driven decision-making, and the journey to embracing peaceful parenting. Her story serves...Read More

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