180 episodes

Are 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/

Real World Peaceful Parenting Lisa Smith

    • Kids & Family

Are 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/

    Stop Losing Your Cool: How to Tame Your Triggers as a Parent

    Stop Losing Your Cool: How to Tame Your Triggers as a Parent

    As parents, we become experts in our child’s triggers, but what about our own? The reality is that our triggers can often ignite our children's, which can lead to the both of us storming alongside each other.
     
    If you’re often left wondering what to do when you sense a storm brewing, join me this week to discover how to turn down the parental pressure cooker and build a more peaceful, connected family life. We’ll explore the importance of recognizing the conditions that make you most likely to lose your cool and practical steps to stay regulated in the moment.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/178

    • 20 min
    177. The Self-Regulation Tool All Parents Need: Connect Then Redirect

    177. The Self-Regulation Tool All Parents Need: Connect Then Redirect

    Offering your child connection, empathy, compassion, and understanding while they’re upset isn’t an innate trait we’re born with. It’s a learned skill. That’s why, on this episode, you’ll learn one of the most essential tools in self-regulation: I call it "connect then redirect."
     
    Tune in to learn the importance of emotionally connecting with your child before redirecting them with logic and reasoning. You’ll hear why this is an essential aspect of modeling self-regulation for your children, what’s required of you to stay calm and composed when your child is storming, and six ideas for bringing emotional maturity into your parenting. 
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/177

    • 18 min
    176. Want Calm Kids? Co-Regulation is the Answer

    176. Want Calm Kids? Co-Regulation is the Answer

    Practicing self-regulation is challenging, even for the most self-aware adults, but it’s what will ultimately enable you to offer co-regulation to your children. Co-regulation is the underbelly of peaceful parenting and the greatest gift you can offer your kids, and in this episode,  you’ll learn why.
     
    Discover the importance of co-regulation in your journey toward peaceful parenting. I’m showing you what it means to pause and respond in the face of challenging behaviors, why offering co-regulation is one of your most important jobs as a parent and a five-step process for cultivating calmness in the midst of chaos.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/176

    • 20 min
    Resentment: The Secret Poison in Relationships

    Resentment: The Secret Poison in Relationships

    Resentment is a complex mix of emotions and it can poison our minds and relationships when left unchecked. As a parent, it can be difficult to know what to do with it when you see it show up. This week, I'm exploring how to let go of resentment, and how we can model the power of releasing grudges and embracing inner peace for our kids.
     
    Listen in to learn my four-step process for releasing resentment. To help you better understand the complexities of resentment and its impact, I’m sharing two real-life scenarios of how resentment can show up, and how you can begin modeling harmony and peace instead.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/175

    • 19 min
    Become the Parent Your Child Wants to Turn To

    Become the Parent Your Child Wants to Turn To

    Trust is the cornerstone of a strong parent-child bond, but it doesn't just naturally happen. One amazing way you can lay the groundwork for lifelong trust is by cultivating compassion, but how do you go about doing it?
     
    If you want your kids to turn to you during times of mistakes, stress, crisis, and disappointment, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to build a foundation of trust now by showing your child compassion and being a safe place for their big, uncomfortable emotions.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/174

    • 14 min
    How to End the Cycle of Yelling at Your Kids

    How to End the Cycle of Yelling at Your Kids

    In a world filled with hectic schedules and constant demands, you’re not alone if you experience the temptation to yell at your kids. You don’t want to, but yelling, threatening, and increasing punishments feels like the only way to get them to comply. The good news is I have three simple steps that will help you break the cycle of yelling, and I’m sharing them with you today.
     
    If you’re ready to say goodbye to yelling and hello to a more peaceful parenting journey, listen in this week. I’m showing you why yelling never works, how to create a partnership with your children, rather than resorting to commanding and controlling them, and the three steps that will help you stop yelling at your kids for good.
     
    Get full show notes and more information here: https://thepeacefulparent.com/173

    • 17 min

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