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

Finding The College Fit That Feels Like Home—with Dr. Pamela Ellis
09
Apr

Ep #222: Finding The College Fit That Feels Like Home—with Dr. Pamela Ellis

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...
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Boundaries & Pushback: Why Resistance Is Your Child’s Job (And How to Stay Calm)
02
Apr

Ep #221: Boundaries & Pushback: Why Resistance Is Your Child’s Job (And How to Stay Calm)

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...
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Why Setting Limits Is So Hard (And How to Do It Anyway)
26
Mar

Ep #220: Why Setting Limits Is So Hard (And How to Do It Anyway)

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...
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After-School Meltdown 2.0: How to Keep Your Cool
19
Mar

Ep #219: After-School Meltdown 2.0: How to Keep Your Cool

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,...
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Mind Traps: How Your Thoughts Are Sabotaging Your Parenting (And How to Fix It)
12
Mar

Ep #218: Mind Traps: How Your Thoughts Are Sabotaging Your Parenting (And How to Fix It)

Have you ever thought, Why can’t my child just listen? or I must be failing as a parent? If so, you’re not alone—but here’s the truth: Your thoughts are shaping your parenting experience. In this episode, Lisa dives into how fear-based thinking keeps us stuck in frustration, how our kids absorb our energy, and how...
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