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

Start 2025 Strong: The Oxygen Mask Principle for Calm, Connected Parenting
08
Jan

Ep #209: Start 2025 Strong: The Oxygen Mask Principle for Calm, Connected Parenting

In this special episode, Lisa Smith welcomes the new year by reflecting on the incredible progress made by parents in the Real World Peaceful Parenting community. Lisa shares inspiring stories of transformation, practical tips to stay regulated, and the powerful “Oxygen Mask Principle” that shifts how you parent – one small step at a time....
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When a Storming Parent Meets a Storming Child: Choose Connection Over Chaos
01
Jan

Ep #208: When a Storming Parent Meets a Storming Child: Choose Connection Over Chaos

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith dives deep into the critical moments when a storming parent meets a storming child. Sharing relatable examples and practical strategies, Lisa shows you how to resist frustration, move past triggers, and get curious—not furious—when your child’s behavior challenges you. Discover the magic of “scuba diving”...
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10 Truths to Transform Your Parenting: Your Peaceful Parenting Compass
25
Dec

Ep #207: 10 Truths to Transform Your Parenting: Your Peaceful Parenting Compass

In this special holiday episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith revisits one of the most impactful episodes: the 10 things she knows for sure about peaceful parenting. These tried-and-true truths serve as a compass for navigating the challenges of parenting with connection, empathy, and regulation—especially during the busy holiday season. Whether you’re new...
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Why Kids Don’t Listen (Yet): A Peaceful Parenting Approach
18
Dec

Ep #206: Why Kids Don’t Listen (Yet): A Peaceful Parenting Approach

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith revisits one of the most transformative topics for parents: understanding why kids struggle to listen. Using Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000-Hour Rule, Lisa explains how kids are still building the skill of listening and offers tools to shift your parenting perspective. By replacing frustration with connection and...
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Pause, Breathe, Respond: Your Holiday Parenting Superpower
11
Dec

Ep #205: Pause, Breathe, Respond: Your Holiday Parenting Superpower

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith shares the transformative power of self-regulation, especially during the holiday season. Using relatable stories and practical steps, Lisa teaches how to manage stress, model emotional intelligence, and create a calm, connected holiday atmosphere. Learn how every pause and deep breath is a lesson your kids...
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