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In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith delves into the concept of holding space, a powerful parenting tool that fosters emotional safety, trust, and connection between parents and children. Lisa explains how holding space allows kids to process their emotions without judgment or dismissal, building their self-esteem and teaching them to trust...Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith dives into the transformative power of parental energy and how the thoughts we allow to “rent space” in our minds directly shape our interactions with our children. Discover how your thoughts create feelings, which in turn lead to actions, and learn practical strategies to shift...Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, we’re exploring the common but challenging experience of after-school meltdowns. My goal is to offer a fresh perspective on these emotional outbursts, and encourage parents to see them as a compliment to their safe and supportive parenting. I’ll share practical tips to help you navigate these tough...Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, we’re exploring the transformative concept of co-regulation and its vital role in creating a peaceful, connected family environment. I’m diving into the science and practical applications of co-regulation by sharing personal stories and client examples to illustrate how parents can use their calm presence to help their...Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, I’m getting into a hot topic that affects many of us as parents: conflict management. Joined by special guest and mother of two, Kris, we explore strategies for managing conflicts between ourselves and our children, as well as tools to help teach our kids how to handle...Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, I dive into a topic that affects many parents: catastrophizing. I’ll explain what catastrophizing is, how it impacts your parenting, and most importantly, how to overcome it. By learning to manage our thoughts and emotions, we can respond to our children with calmness and clarity instead of...Read More

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, I introduce a game-changing tool for parents: the simple phrase, “Tell me more.” As a seasoned parenting coach, I’ve seen firsthand how this powerful phrase can transform your interactions with your children, encouraging them to share their thoughts and feelings more openly. By using these three magic...Read More

Summer is here, and for many of you, that means travel planning. I know firsthand that vacationing with kids can feel like navigating a stormy sea. If you’re envisioning a trip filled with tantrums, exhaustion, and moments far from picture-perfect, you are not alone. Last summer, my son Malcolm and I embarked on a London...Read More

How often do you find yourself trying to reason with your kids or expecting them to follow instructions when they’re upset? Why does it never work, and in fact, usually seems to make the storming worse?  Connect THEN Redirect is a practice that entails acknowledging your kids’ feelings, showing them empathy, and validating their experiences....Read More

Have you ever thought or said to your kids, “You’re so disrespectful?” I’ll admit that this was my go-to script before I found peaceful parenting. Perhaps your parents demanded blind obedience, or you weren’t allowed to have an opinion or challenge authority as a child, and now you expect the same from your kids. The...Read More