Parent coach Lisa Smith welcomes Jason Holzer, co-founder of 4D Leaders, for a practical conversation on using sports as a training ground for life. They unpack how to build identity beyond wins and losses, why effort and emotional regulation matter more than trophies, and how parents and coaches can collaborate without eroding trust. You’ll hear...Read More

Screen-time fights aren’t really about screens—they’re about leadership. In this episode, Lisa breaks down why device limits feel so hard (hello, underdeveloped prefrontal cortex and dopamine loops), how we accidentally train kids to ignore us, and what to do instead. You’ll learn a simple, repeatable framework to set clear limits, hold them without overexplaining, and...Read More

Ever wonder why you can stay calm leading a team at work… but lose your cool when your 7-year-old won’t put her dish in the dishwasher? In this thought-provoking and heart-opening episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith sits down with Shawna Samuel, host of The Mental Offload, to explore the powerful parallels between...Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith answers the most common questions parents have before her Discipline Without Damage class. Whether you’re struggling with a teenager, a strong-willed child, or a child with ADHD, autism, or sensory sensitivities, Lisa explains how calm, consistent, and empathetic parenting can transform power struggles into cooperation....Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith dives into a powerful approach to discipline that doesn’t involve yelling, threatening, or damaging your relationship with your kids. She shares how she broke free from the cycle of punishment and guilt with her own son, and reveals a game-changing method for setting clear, calm...Read More