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

Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | How to Keep Calm and Parent On During The Holidays
10
Nov

Ep #44: How to Keep Calm and Parent On During The Holidays

As a parent, I used to feel like I was doing it all wrong, and I was often filled with sadness, loneliness, guilt, and shame. I talk to parents every single day who tell me that they feel the same, so if this sounds familiar, you are not alone. But it’s never too late to...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | Respect and Parenting: Busting the Illusion
03
Nov

Ep #43: Respect and Parenting: Busting the Illusion

I used to think that my son was so disrespectful. I had an idea of how he should behave, and when he didn’t do what I wanted, I labeled him disrespectful. And I know that so many of my clients do the same. So if you feel your child doesn’t respect you, you’re not alone....
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | Big Feelings: 3 Steps to Hold Space for Yourself and Your Child
27
Oct

Ep #42: Big Feelings: 3 Steps to Hold Space for Yourself and Your Child

Feelings and parenting. When I talk about big, loud feelings, what comes up for you? For some of you, just the thought of talking about feelings is wildly uncomfortable, especially when it comes to parenting. Whether your kid wants a cookie and you’ve said no, or they are nervous about sports tryouts or apprehensive about...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | Is the Lego War Over? Real World Coaching Follow Up with Lyra
20
Oct

Ep #41: Is the Lego War Over? Real World Coaching Follow Up with Lyra

I love it when you get to the end of a romance novel, and there’s an epilogue: a short chapter where they tell you what happened to the couple after the story ends. Well, this week, I’ve got an epilogue of my own to share with you. In Episode 39, I gave you a front-row...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | I Want My Child to Be…
13
Oct

Ep #40: I Want My Child to Be…

We all want our kids to be a little more or a little less of something. It’s completely normal. So, I’m asking you to fill in the blank: “I want My Child to Be…” Now, when you have your answer, I want you to really consider whether you’re modeling the behavior that you want to...
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