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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.

Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | You Are Not Alone: Keep Calm and Parent On During The Holidays

Ep #46: You Are Not Alone: Keep Calm and Parent On During The Holidays

Raising a strong-willed kid can be exhausting, and at times, painful and frustrating. You love your kids so much, but there are occasions where things feel really out of control, and it affects your marriage or co-parenting relationship. The struggle is very real. If you’re anything like I used to be, you see other families...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | What is Parent Coaching? A Conversation with Kiva Schuler from the Jai Institute for Parenting

Ep #45: What is Parent Coaching? A Conversation with Kiva Schuler from the Jai Institute for Parenting

When I think about the massive transformation I’ve had through parent coaching, it makes me truly emotional. I reached a point where nothing I did was working and I knew there had to be another way. There was a special person that changed my life for the better in so many ways, and I am...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | How to Keep Calm and Parent On During The Holidays

Ep #44: How to Keep Calm and Parent On During The Holidays

As a parent, I used to feel like I was doing it all wrong, and I was often filled with sadness, loneliness, guilt, and shame. I talk to parents every single day who tell me that they feel the same, so if this sounds familiar, you are not alone. But it’s never too late to...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | Respect and Parenting: Busting the Illusion

Ep #43: Respect and Parenting: Busting the Illusion

I used to think that my son was so disrespectful. I had an idea of how he should behave, and when he didn’t do what I wanted, I labeled him disrespectful. And I know that so many of my clients do the same. So if you feel your child doesn’t respect you, you’re not alone....
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | Big Feelings: 3 Steps to Hold Space for Yourself and Your Child

Ep #42: Big Feelings: 3 Steps to Hold Space for Yourself and Your Child

Feelings and parenting. When I talk about big, loud feelings, what comes up for you? For some of you, just the thought of talking about feelings is wildly uncomfortable, especially when it comes to parenting. Whether your kid wants a cookie and you’ve said no, or they are nervous about sports tryouts or apprehensive about...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | Is the Lego War Over? Real World Coaching Follow Up with Lyra

Ep #41: Is the Lego War Over? Real World Coaching Follow Up with Lyra

I love it when you get to the end of a romance novel, and there’s an epilogue: a short chapter where they tell you what happened to the couple after the story ends. Well, this week, I’ve got an epilogue of my own to share with you. In Episode 39, I gave you a front-row...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | I Want My Child to Be…

Ep #40: I Want My Child to Be…

We all want our kids to be a little more or a little less of something. It’s completely normal. So, I’m asking you to fill in the blank: “I want My Child to Be…” Now, when you have your answer, I want you to really consider whether you’re modeling the behavior that you want to...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | The Lego War: Real World Coaching with Lyra

Ep #39: The Lego War: Real World Coaching with Lyra

You are in for a real treat this week because I’m taking things to a whole new level. I’m bringing you a Real World Peaceful Parenting coaching session, with the wonderful Lyra. Lyra is a member of The Hive and a mom of three adorable little boys. But Lyra needs some coaching on a topic...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | The After-School Meltdown Is Real

Ep #38: The After-School Meltdown Is Real

Do you ever wonder why your kid or kids are so well-behaved at school or daycare, but then once they get in the car and see you, all hell breaks loose? You might think they are being difficult, disrespectful, or even a brat, and it can be so difficult to not take this behavior personally....
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | A Look at What’s Possible: Peaceful Parenting Success

Ep #37: A Look at What’s Possible: Peaceful Parenting Success

I have such an inspiring episode for you this week, as I’m sharing success stories from parents who, just like you, are on the path to peaceful parenting. These are parents who found me, have listened to the podcast, and have been working on connecting with their kids and increasing the cooperation in their families....
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | Grandparenting Strong-Willed Kids: An Interview with Gail Sundell

Ep #36: Grandparenting Strong-Willed Kids: An Interview with Gail Sundell

September 12th is Grandparents’ Day here in the U.S. and what better way to celebrate and honor grandparents worldwide than to have a grandparent on the show this week?! Today’s guest is a wonderful grandparent to three strong-willed kids and joins me to share her experience of supporting both her daughter and grandchildren when they...
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Real World Peaceful Parenting with Lisa Smith | Whaaatteeeverrrrrr!

Ep #35: Whaaatteeeverrrrrr!

What is one thing your kids say or do that drives you absolutely bananas? Is it the eye roll? The sass? A particular word or phrase? For me, it was when my son would tell me ‘whatever!’ When my son told me ‘whatever!’ I would be filled with anger, frustration and felt like he didn’t respect...
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