Last week, we had an amazing episode with Corinne Crabtree all about parenting for a positive body image. This week, I’m joined by a wonderful guest who is currently in the middle of this work, changing her own paradigms when it comes to body neutrality and parenting her kids through the same experience. Hannah is...Read More

Do you have an opinion about your child’s body being too big or too small? Or do you have negative thoughts about your own body? As you’ll hear this week, the way we think about and speak about our own body impacts the way our children think and speak about theirs. So, how can we...Read More

This week, Hannah, a longtime Hive Member, is *mic-drop* interviewing me! We are turning the tables to discuss all things Hive, my parent coaching community. For those of you who are new here: Hello! My name is Lisa Smith, I am the master-certified parent coach behind the Real World Peaceful Parenting Podcast and The Hive...Read More

The days are long, and the time is short. This saying is on my mind a lot lately, especially as my son, Malcolm, heads off to his first year of college. It’s hard to remember this when things feel overwhelming, and we’re trying to power through a million things on our to-do list. But parenting...Read More

As parents, we are bound to feel angry at times. This week, we talk about real-world moments of anger with my guest, Dina. By looking deeply at our experiences, we can learn to set ourselves up for success next time. Dina is a champion of The Hive; she has been a member for 2 years...Read More

Are you worried about your child finding success? Let me stop you right there. Raising kids to be good, perfect, or successful will not set them up for a healthy, independent life. This week, I talk about “successful kids” with one of my favorite leaders in the parenting landscape: Kiva Schuler. Kiva is the founder...Read More

Sleepless nights can bring out the worst in our parenting. Scientifically, we all know how important sleep is for overall health, and this is especially true for our children. In my conversation this week with Brandon Reed, we talk about self-soothing techniques, what wakes babies at night, and the importance of sleep hygiene. When Brandon’s...Read More

Anger is always accompanied by another emotion. Both reactive anger and “sunshine thinking” are methods of suppressing the emotions that lie underneath. By taking the time to understand our own experience, we are able to regulate ourselves for our children when they are in need. This week, I share part two of my two-part series:...Read More