Did you know that your child’s brain isn’t physically capable of multitasking? If your son is reading a book on the couch, and you yell from the other room to tell him to put his shoes on, he likely won’t hear you. His brain does not have the executive functioning ability to multitask, and he...Read More

No amount of hard work can make your child perfect. Here at Real World Peaceful Parenting, we celebrate children, meet them where they are in their brain development, and encourage parents to co-regulate with their children. Hannah joins us today. She is a mother of 4 small children and a member of our Hive, and...Read More

Today’s podcast is part two of my Stop Punishing, Start Guiding Series. We want our children to be able to create decisions from a calm, regulated state. When you set limits, it helps your child feel supported and also encourages the development of an internal compass.  Having limits in place upfront allows you to act...Read More

Peaceful Parenting revolves around connection, not punishment. Punishment creates a power struggle that breaks trust and erodes relationships. Instead of promoting support, it emphasizes obedience. When we establish supportive systems, both we and our children can learn more effectively. When punishment is employed, the original lesson often gets lost, particularly with strong-willed children, as their...Read More

Research has shown that the more you resort to punishment, the less likely your child will want to cooperate. The only way we can encourage change in our children is by building trust. Without trust, your child feels wronged, which leads to lashing out and long-term behavioral patterns. Raising emotionally grounded adults is a journey;...Read More