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The exact methods and step-by-step strategies Lisa used to transform from an angry, controlling mom into a calm, confident, and connected leader in her home.

Breaking Patterns, Building Futures: Being the Parent Your Kids Need

Ep #210: Breaking Patterns, Building Futures: Being the Parent Your Kids Need

In this heartfelt episode, Lisa Smith shares a transformative parenting moment that reshaped her approach forever. Reflecting on how children absorb and mirror our actions, Lisa reveals the profound influence parents have as their children’s first teachers. With personal anecdotes and actionable insights, she guides listeners on how to model empathy, resilience, and emotional intelligence....
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Start 2025 Strong: The Oxygen Mask Principle for Calm, Connected Parenting

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

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

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

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

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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The Calmest Gift: How to Be Your Child’s Anchor This Holiday Season

Ep #204: The Calmest Gift: How To Be Your Child’s Anchor This Holiday Season

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith shares how to be the calm anchor your kids need during the holiday season. Learn how your nervous system affects your children’s behavior and why your calm is the greatest gift you can give your family. Lisa explains practical strategies like the “Holiday Reset Ritual”...
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From Fear to Cheer: Transform Your Holiday Parenting

Ep #203: From Fear to Cheer: Transform Your Holiday Parenting

Warning: today I’m going to present an idea that you may not want your kids to hear, so I recommend listening to this when you’re away from your children.  The holiday season is upon us, and there are so many things about this season that I love; cozying up by the fire, watching football games,...
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Why Family Values Are the Ultimate Parenting Tool

Ep #202: Why Family Values Are the Ultimate Parenting Tool

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith delves into the transformative power of defining family values. Through relatable examples and personal stories, Lisa shares why family values are essential for creating a unified approach to parenting and fostering a sense of purpose and connection in your home. Discover how establishing clear, actionable...
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Get Curious, Not Furious: Understanding Your Child’s Anger

Ep #201: Get Curious, Not Furious: Understanding Your Child’s Anger

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith addresses the common challenges parents face when dealing with their children’s big emotions, especially anger. Building on last week’s theme of diving below the surface, Lisa shares five practical scenarios that parents encounter daily, each illustrating how to respond with empathy and understanding. Lisa also...
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Understanding The Hidden Pain Behind Your Kid’s Anger

Ep #200: Understanding The Hidden Pain Behind Your Kid’s Anger

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith explores a transformative approach to handling anger in parenting. Guided by Eckhart Tolle’s wisdom, “Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath,” Lisa explains how to look beyond the surface of your child’s outbursts to understand the vulnerable emotions hidden below. With real-life stories...
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The ABC’s of Co-Regulation

Ep #199: The ABC’s of Co-Regulation

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith breaks down seven essential co-regulation techniques that every parent should know. By incorporating these strategies into your daily interactions, you can help your child manage their emotions, foster emotional intelligence, and create a stronger bond between you and your child. From empathy to shared breathing...
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