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What if boredom wasn’t something to fix—but something to welcome? This week, Lisa unpacks one of the most freeing concepts in peaceful parenting: Boredom is not an emergency. Learn how to stop treating your child’s discomfort like a crisis and start supporting their creativity, confidence, and resilience instead. With real stories and actionable scripts, you’ll...Read More

In this week’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith shares a powerful shift that can transform the way your kids behave—and how they feel about themselves. Learn why the common “don’t do that” phrases aren’t working, what your child’s brain actually hears, and how a few simple language flips can build connection, cooperation,...Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith opens up about her own parenting journey—from overwhelmed and reactive to calm and connected. She walks through 10 honest and relatable signs that you may be ready for parent coaching support. With stories, insights, and grounded encouragement, this episode is an invitation to break free...Read More

 Ever find yourself face-to-face with a storming child—and your mind goes completely blank? You know you should stay calm, get curious, and connect… but in the heat of the moment, the only thing that comes out is “That’s it! I’ve had enough!” In this powerful episode, Lisa shares the exact questions you can use when...Read More

Have you ever told your child to “calm down” only to watch their meltdown intensify? In this episode, Lisa shares why the phrase “calm down” often backfires—and what your kids really need instead. Learn how to replace shutdown phrases with words that build connection, safety, and emotional intelligence. Plus, discover simple scripts you can use...Read More

In this heartfelt and eye-opening episode, Lisa is joined by Hive member and devoted mama Stephanie, who shares the powerful parenting insight that inspired this conversation: just because your child storms with you doesn’t only mean they feel safe—it could be a signal that something deeper is going on. Together, they explore how to shift...Read More

Do you ever feel like your kids won’t listen unless you yell? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this powerful episode, Lisa Smith breaks down what’s really going on when kids don’t listen and why yelling doesn’t work (even if it feels like the only option in the moment). She shares a better path—one...Read More

If you’ve tried grounding, timeouts, or taking things away—and your strong-willed child just seems to push back even harder—you’re not alone. In this game-changing episode, Lisa unpacks the real reasons traditional discipline doesn’t work with strong-willed kids and what you can do instead. You’ll walk away with compassion, clarity, and the tools to connect deeply—even...Read More

In today’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith sits down with Jennifer, a long-time Hive member, to share her powerful transformation from chaotic parenting to building deep, lasting connections with her two boys. Jennifer opens up about the struggles of co-parenting, fear-driven decision-making, and the journey to embracing peaceful parenting. Her story serves...Read More

Ever felt sucker-punched by your child’s behavior? Like their words or actions were aimed straight at your heart? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this episode, I’ll walk you through what’s really going on beneath those big reactions (yes, even the slammed doors and the “I hate yous”). You’ll hear real stories from parents...Read More