In this deeply personal episode, Lisa Smith explores the powerful role of genuinely liking your kids—not just loving them. Many parents struggle with frustration, disconnection, or resentment, especially during challenging phases. Lisa shares stories from her own life and her coaching clients to reveal how small, intentional shifts in perception and communication can rebuild connection,...Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith sits down with Hive members Neil and Kari to tackle a challenge almost every parent faces: what happens when both parents get triggered at the same time. Through candid storytelling and live coaching, Lisa demonstrates how one calm, regulated parent can transform an entire family...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More

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...Read More