Real World Peaceful Parenting
264 episodes - English - Latest episode: 27 days ago - ★★★★★ - 206 ratingsAre you tired of yelling at your kids? Do you sometimes feel like they don’t listen or respect you? Do you feel like the worst parent EVER? You’re not alone, there is hope!
Join Lisa Smith -- Mom, Master Certified Parent Coach, Author and Speaker -- as she helps turn frustrated parents -- who regularly default to yelling, threatening and punishing -- into peaceful leaders within their households. As a former dominant parent, she has found the path to Peaceful Parenting and is dedicated to helping other parents find their way too!
But be warned, this is not a “foo-foo” podcast that’s going to tell you to let your kids do whatever they want without any rules or limitations. Each week Lisa will share the exact methods and step-by-step strategies she used to transform from an angry, controlling mom who was constantly upset with her son and husband, into a calm, confident, and connected leader in her home.
To connect with Lisa visit https://thepeacefulparent.com/
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Episodes
Ep #82: An Invitation to Move Your Family from Chaos to Cooperation
August 03, 2022 07:00 - 11 minutes - 9.83 MBWhat is the biggest parenting challenge in your household right now? What is the biggest obstacle you are facing that you need help with? We all have parenting struggles, and whatever that looks like for you, you are not alone. But if you are looking to make a change in your parenting and move further down the peaceful parenting path, listen in. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/82
Ep #81: What To Do When Your Kid’s Big Storm Hits
July 27, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBListen in this week to discover what to do when your child is storming. I’m offering what to avoid doing when you’re in the eye of the storm, the keys to building connection and cooperation with your kids at any age, and a laundry list of actionable tools you can use whenever a storm comes rolling in. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/81
81. What To Do When Your Kid’s Big Storm Hits
July 27, 2022 07:00 - 18 minutes - 14.9 MBListen in this week to discover what to do when your child is storming. I’m offering what to avoid doing when you’re in the eye of the storm, the keys to building connection and cooperation with your kids at any age, and a laundry list of actionable tools you can use whenever a storm comes rolling in. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/81
Ep #80: Breaking the Cycle and Becoming a Peaceful Parent: A Real-World Success Story with Samantha
July 20, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBListen in this week for a real, open, and authentic conversation with The Hive member Samantha about what moving down the Real World Peaceful Parenting path could look like for you. Hear how Samantha is healing and reparenting herself alongside her son and how doing so is helping her break the cycle of dominant parenting and be fully present with her son. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/80
80. Breaking the Cycle and Becoming a Peaceful Parent: A Real-World Success Story with Samantha
July 20, 2022 07:00 - 36 minutes - 29.5 MBListen in this week for a real, open, and authentic conversation with The Hive member Samantha about what moving down the Real World Peaceful Parenting path could look like for you. Hear how Samantha is healing and reparenting herself alongside her son and how doing so is helping her break the cycle of dominant parenting and be fully present with her son. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/80
79. How to Stay Calm When Your Child is Storming
July 13, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBListen in this week as I’m sharing some common thoughts we have when our children storm, and some of the reasons you have those thoughts. I’m giving you a tool you can use the next time your child storms so you don’t end up storming alongside them, and showing you how to use it to train your brain to remain calm when your child is storming. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/79
Ep #79: How to Stay Calm When Your Child is Storming
July 13, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBListen in this week as I’m sharing some common thoughts we have when our children storm, and some of the reasons you have those thoughts. I’m giving you a tool you can use the next time your child storms so you don’t end up storming alongside them, and showing you how to use it to train your brain to remain calm when your child is storming. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/79
78. Why Do My Kids Ignore Me? Here’s What’s REALLY Happening…
July 06, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 24.2 MBHow many times have you told your kids to do something, they’ve ignored you, and you become frustrated and yell at them as a result? This week, Hive member Hannah and I are helping you wrap your brain around the reason your kids seem to not listen to you, sharing examples of how this has shown up in our own lives, and giving you a different way to look at and think about yelling at your kids as a result. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/78
Ep #78: Why Do My Kids Ignore Me? Here’s What’s REALLY Happening…
July 06, 2022 07:00 - 29 minutes - 24.2 MBHow many times have you told your kids to do something, they’ve ignored you, and you become frustrated and yell at them as a result? This week, Hive member Hannah and I are helping you wrap your brain around the reason your kids seem to not listen to you, sharing examples of how this has shown up in our own lives, and giving you a different way to look at and think about yelling at your kids as a result. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/78
Ep #77: Less Fixing, More Understanding
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.9 MBWhen our kids are storming, stressed, or having big emotions, we often go into automatic fix-it mode. In this episode, discover the reasons your child is storming and how you are actually causing more harm than good when you try to stop and fix them. I’m inspiring you to stop being a storm fixer and sharing four things you can do the next time your child is storming. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/77
77. Less Fixing, More Understanding
June 29, 2022 07:00 - 21 minutes - 17.9 MBWhen our kids are storming, stressed, or having big emotions, we often go into automatic fix-it mode. In this episode, discover the reasons your child is storming and how you are actually causing more harm than good when you try to stop and fix them. I’m inspiring you to stop being a storm fixer and sharing four things you can do the next time your child is storming. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/77
76. Progress, Not Perfection: A Real-World Success Story with Francene and Kiran
June 22, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 26.9 MBTune in this week and hear how Francene and her son Kiran worked together to create more connection and cooperation in their relationship and what success looks like for them. Kiran shares the biggest disconnect he used to experience with his parents, how this has changed since his mom joined The Hive, and why real-world success is about progress, not perfection. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/76
Ep #76: Progress, Not Perfection: A Real-World Success Story with Francene and Kiran
June 22, 2022 07:00 - 32 minutes - 26.9 MBTune in this week and hear how Francene and her son Kiran worked together to create more connection and cooperation in their relationship and what success looks like for them. Kiran shares the biggest disconnect he used to experience with his parents, how this has changed since his mom joined The Hive, and why real-world success is about progress, not perfection. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/76
75. Turning the Tables: My Journey into Peaceful Parenting
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBTune in this week as I share all of the things that I personally found useful in becoming a truly peaceful parent. I’m giving you an insight into my past life as a dominant parent, the setbacks we all experience on this journey, and I’m giving you the tools and the mindset that helped me keep going in pursuit of an authentic relationship with my family. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/75
Ep #75: Turning the Tables: My Journey into Peaceful Parenting
June 15, 2022 07:00 - 35 minutes - 28.7 MBTune in this week as I share all of the things that I personally found useful in becoming a truly peaceful parent. I’m giving you an insight into my past life as a dominant parent, the setbacks we all experience on this journey, and I’m giving you the tools and the mindset that helped me keep going in pursuit of an authentic relationship with my family. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/75
Ep #74: It’s a Process Problem, Not a Character Problem
June 08, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, I’m diving deeper into process problems and giving you some action items to help you approach your parenting as a process problem instead of a character problem. We are all people with process problems who are trying to work it out, so I’m showing you how to stop viewing yourself as having a character problem, and how modeling this will have endless benefits for your kids. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/74
74. It’s a Process Problem, Not a Character Problem
June 08, 2022 07:00 - 17 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, I’m diving deeper into process problems and giving you some action items to help you approach your parenting as a process problem instead of a character problem. We are all people with process problems who are trying to work it out, so I’m showing you how to stop viewing yourself as having a character problem, and how modeling this will have endless benefits for your kids. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/74
Ep #73: Empathize, Not Internalize
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 10.9 MBI’m showing you how to practice showing up for your kids and staying present in each moment, without invalidating their experiences. Discover what active listening is, how it can benefit your connection with your children, and how to empathize, not internalize. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/73
73. Empathize, Not Internalize
June 01, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 10.9 MBI’m showing you how to practice showing up for your kids and staying present in each moment, without invalidating their experiences. Discover what active listening is, how it can benefit your connection with your children, and how to empathize, not internalize. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/73
Ep #72: Calm the Chaos, Create Connection: A Real-World Success Story with Hannah
May 25, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week, learn the difference between a process problem and a character problem and why all process problems are fixable. Hear where Hannah started in terms of her parenting and the changes she has made to get to where she is today, and why YOU could be a success story, just like Hannah. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/72
72. Calm the Chaos, Create Connection: A Real-World Success Story with Hannah
May 25, 2022 07:00 - 38 minutes - 31.4 MBThis week, learn the difference between a process problem and a character problem and why all process problems are fixable. Hear where Hannah started in terms of her parenting and the changes she has made to get to where she is today, and why YOU could be a success story, just like Hannah. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/72
Ep #71: Small Changes, Big Impact: A Real-World Success Story with Tricia
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBTune in for Tricia’s incredible parenting transformation, how far she’s come and how she’s doing things differently on the path to peaceful parenting. Hear how Tricia has changed the way she approaches things when her son is storming, and how she stopped storming alongside him and taking his behavior personally. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/71
71. Small Changes, Big Impact: A Real-World Success Story with Tricia
May 18, 2022 07:00 - 13 minutes - 11.4 MBTune in for Tricia’s incredible parenting transformation, how far she’s come and how she’s doing things differently on the path to peaceful parenting. Hear how Tricia has changed the way she approaches things when her son is storming, and how she stopped storming alongside him and taking his behavior personally. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/71
70. A New Way to Look at Respect and Parenting
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MBHear how compliant children become compliant adults, the problem with this, and the lesson your child is learning when you teach them to be compliant. I’m challenging you to consider how you could be a peaceful parent without making your children compliant and how to stop sacrificing connection, trust, and honesty in favor of compliance. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/70
Ep #70: A New Way to Look at Respect and Parenting
May 11, 2022 07:00 - 24 minutes - 19.7 MBHear how compliant children become compliant adults, the problem with this, and the lesson your child is learning when you teach them to be compliant. I’m challenging you to consider how you could be a peaceful parent without making your children compliant and how to stop sacrificing connection, trust, and honesty in favor of compliance. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/70
69. How to Stop Rescuing Your Kids from Their Big Emotions
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBFind out why we want to rescue our children from their uncomfortable emotions and why doing so is unintentionally invalidating their feelings and creating disconnection. I’m sharing four steps you can use when you feel yourself going into rescue, fix, or solve mode, and showing you how to create more trust and connection with your kids. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/69
Ep #69: How to Stop Rescuing Your Kids from Their Big Emotions
May 04, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.1 MBFind out why we want to rescue our children from their uncomfortable emotions and why doing so is unintentionally invalidating their feelings and creating disconnection. I’m sharing four steps you can use when you feel yourself going into rescue, fix, or solve mode, and showing you how to create more trust and connection with your kids. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/69
68. A Different Way to Look at Unconditional Love
April 27, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBHave you ever snapped at your kid, yelled, or gotten really mad at them, without understanding why? In this episode, I’m discussing the concept of the ‘shadow side’ and explaining why we all have one and how to deal with your child’s. Discover the importance of showing your kids unconditional love, even when they show you their shadow sides. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/68
Ep #68: A Different Way to Look at Unconditional Love
April 27, 2022 07:00 - 30 minutes - 24.6 MBHave you ever snapped at your kid, yelled, or gotten really mad at them, without understanding why? In this episode, I’m discussing the concept of the ‘shadow side’ and explaining why we all have one and how to deal with your child’s. Discover the importance of showing your kids unconditional love, even when they show you their shadow sides. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/68
Ep #67: Bridging the Gap Between Parenting Styles: Real World Coaching with Tricia
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, hear how Tricia is struggling to find a middle ground with her husband when it comes to the messaging they’re giving to their children. I coach Tricia through some tools to help her and her co-parent bridge the gap between their differing parenting styles, and we walk through some examples of how to peacefully set limits with your children. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/67
67. Bridging the Gap Between Parenting Styles: Real World Coaching with Tricia
April 20, 2022 07:00 - 39 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode, hear how Tricia is struggling to find a middle ground with her husband when it comes to the messaging they’re giving to their children. I coach Tricia through some tools to help her and her co-parent bridge the gap between their differing parenting styles, and we walk through some examples of how to peacefully set limits with your children. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/67
Ep #66: An Invitation to Calm the Chaos in Your Co-parenting
April 13, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBAre you on a completely different page than your co-parent and feel like you are doing all the work and getting very little support from them? You are not alone, and I've got you covered. Learn about my completely FREE 3-day Keep Calm and Co-Parent On Challenge so you can move forward as a peaceful co-parent. Get full show notes and sign up for the challenge here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/66
66. An Invitation to Calm the Chaos in Your Co-parenting
April 13, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.3 MBAre you on a completely different page than your co-parent and feel like you are doing all the work and getting very little support from them? You are not alone, and I've got you covered. Learn about my completely FREE 3-day Keep Calm and Co-Parent On Challenge so you can move forward as a peaceful co-parent. Get full show notes and sign up for the challenge here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/66
65. Are You an “And” or an “Or” Parent?
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBLearn how to transition from being an and/or parent and feel the benefits of synchronicity. I’m sharing what synchronistic thinking is, some examples of synchronistic thoughts, and showing you how to use them to create connection in your parenting. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/65
Ep #65: Are You an “And” or an “Or” Parent?
April 06, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 12.6 MBLearn how to transition from being an and/or parent and feel the benefits of synchronicity. I’m sharing what synchronistic thinking is, some examples of synchronistic thoughts, and showing you how to use them to create connection in your parenting. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/65
Ep #64: Getting Back on Track: Real World Coaching with Kate
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week, I coach Kate on why what she thinks is permissive parenting isn’t necessarily the case and some important components to understand your child’s storming. Hear how Kate and I work through getting her son, “Mr 4”, back on track and how to parent in a way that causes your child to storm less often. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/64
64. Getting Back on Track: Real World Coaching with Kate
March 30, 2022 07:00 - 26 minutes - 21.3 MBThis week, I coach Kate on why what she thinks is permissive parenting isn’t necessarily the case and some important components to understand your child’s storming. Hear how Kate and I work through getting her son, “Mr 4”, back on track and how to parent in a way that causes your child to storm less often. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/64
Ep #63: Help! My Partner is Lazy
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat would you say if I told you that you can dislike something your partner is doing, while still having empathy for them at the same time? I’m showing you why the thought “my partner is lazy” and the subsequent feelings that come up aren’t serving you, and how to be at peace in your relationship when the other person isn’t doing what you want them to do. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/63
63. Help! My Partner is Lazy
March 23, 2022 07:00 - 22 minutes - 18.3 MBWhat would you say if I told you that you can dislike something your partner is doing, while still having empathy for them at the same time? I’m showing you why the thought “my partner is lazy” and the subsequent feelings that come up aren’t serving you, and how to be at peace in your relationship when the other person isn’t doing what you want them to do. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/63
Ep #62: Am I Spoiling My Kid?
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, I’m sharing the definition of being spoiled and showing you why you cannot spoil your child by devoting too much love, time, and attention to their needs. Hear the many benefits of kids who grow up with connection, and how to ignore other people’s advice. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/62
62. Am I Spoiling My Kid?
March 16, 2022 07:00 - 15 minutes - 13.2 MBIn this episode, I’m sharing the definition of being spoiled and showing you why you cannot spoil your child by devoting too much love, time, and attention to their needs. Hear the many benefits of kids who grow up with connection, and how to ignore other people’s advice. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/62
61. Healing Your Childhood Wounds
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15.2 MBLearn how your childhood wounds get in the way of showing up and being fully present in your current parenting and why it’s never too late to heal, learn, grow, and be the parent you’ve always wanted to be. This work isn’t easy, but it’s work worth doing, so if you are tired of slipping into old patterns, this episode is for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/61
Ep #61: Healing Your Childhood Wounds
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 18 minutes - 15.2 MBLearn how your childhood wounds get in the way of showing up and being fully present in your current parenting and why it’s never too late to heal, learn, grow, and be the parent you’ve always wanted to be. This work isn’t easy, but it’s work worth doing, so if you are tired of slipping into old patterns, this episode is for you. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/61
Ep #60: The Importance of Family Values
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, I’m sharing the benefits of understanding your family values and how they can have a positive impact on you, your parenting, and your kids. I’m sharing my own family values and 3 reasons I believe every family would benefit from taking the time to map out theirs. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/60
60. The Importance of Family Values
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 21 minutes - 17.6 MBIn this episode, I’m sharing the benefits of understanding your family values and how they can have a positive impact on you, your parenting, and your kids. I’m sharing my own family values and 3 reasons I believe every family would benefit from taking the time to map out theirs. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/60
Ep #59: How to Deal with The Parenting Police
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 10.6 MBI’m showing you how to stop allowing your fear of what the parenting police will think about your behavior to influence the way you parent your kids. I’m teaching you to ignore people who judge you and your parenting and learn to realize that when your children act up, they are having a hard time, not giving you one. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/59
59. How to Deal with The Parenting Police
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 12 minutes - 10.6 MBI’m showing you how to stop allowing your fear of what the parenting police will think about your behavior to influence the way you parent your kids. I’m teaching you to ignore people who judge you and your parenting and learn to realize that when your children act up, they are having a hard time, not giving you one. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/59
58. Become a Better Parent in 2022: Real-World Success Stories
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MBJoin me this week as I share some real-world peaceful parenting success stories and show you how to apply these tools in your life with your kids at any stage and any age. Hear some real examples of parents who learned how to keep calm and regulated instead of storming, and what’s possible for you and your family. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/58
Ep #58: Become a Better Parent in 2022: Real-World Success Stories
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 16 minutes - 13.5 MBJoin me this week as I share some real-world peaceful parenting success stories and show you how to apply these tools in your life with your kids at any stage and any age. Hear some real examples of parents who learned how to keep calm and regulated instead of storming, and what’s possible for you and your family. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/58
57. When a Storming Parent Meets a Storming Child
February 09, 2022 08:00 - 11 minutes - 9.39 MBI’m sharing what to do when you find yourself judging your child’s behavior and some steps to help you stop yourself from getting triggered and taking it personally. I’m teaching you to get curious, not furious, and how doing so will help you move past the triggers and create more connection with your child. Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/57