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

On today’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith is back with part two of the Boundaries Workshop series. This time, we’re diving into what happens after you set and enforce a limit — the inevitable pushback from your child. Whether you’re raising a tiny negotiator, a master arguer, or a strong-willed soul who...Read More

On today’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith breaks down one of the biggest challenges parents face—setting and enforcing limits with kindness and firmness. Many parents set limits but struggle to hold them when faced with meltdowns, pushback, or guilt. Lisa dives into why enforcing limits is tough, why it actually makes kids...Read More

Have you ever thought, Why can’t my child just listen? or I must be failing as a parent? If so, you’re not alone—but here’s the truth: Your thoughts are shaping your parenting experience. In this episode, Lisa dives into how fear-based thinking keeps us stuck in frustration, how our kids absorb our energy, and how...Read More

Do you ever feel like one bad parenting moment wipes out all your good ones? Like every time you lose your cool, you’re failing your kids? You’re not alone. In this episode, Lisa Smith dives into the truth about peaceful parenting—it’s not about being perfect, it’s about being real. She breaks down why yelling doesn’t...Read More

Have you ever caught your child lying, sneaking treats, or getting defensive over a simple question? You’re not alone! In this episode, Lisa dives into why kids become defensive, how their nervous system reacts to perceived threats, and what parents can do to break the cycle of power struggles. Instead of creating distance with frustration...Read More

Do you find yourself saying “no” all day long? Before Lisa discovered peaceful parenting, she was caught in the same cycle—until she came across one simple question that changed everything: Is it dangerous, or just inconvenient? In this episode, Lisa shares real-life examples of how shifting from automatic “no’s” to thoughtful responses can help you...Read More