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Real World Peaceful Parenting

by Lisa Smith
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  • 302: You Want to Teach Your Kid a Lesson. But What Are They Actually Learning?

    October 21, 2026 · 25 min

    Your kid knows the rules. You've explained them approximately 4,000 times. So when they break them AGAIN, your first thought might be, What consequence will finally get through to this kid? But what if that's the wrong question? In this…

  • 301: When Your Kid Messes Up, Are You the Person They Will Call?

    October 14, 2026 · 21 min

    What if the most important thing you're building as a parent isn't a kid who always listens, follows the rules, or makes the right choices—but a relationship where your kid knows they can come to you when life gets hard? In this episode of…

  • 300: Kids Are People Too: The Story Behind The Peaceful Parent

    October 7, 2026 · 52 min

    We’re celebrating 300 episodes of Real World Peaceful Parenting with a very special conversation! This week, I’m handing the microphone to my dear friend of 30 years, Melissa Botello, for a candid, behind-the-scenes interview about my life…

  • 299: When Your Kid Has Big Feelings—But You Still Have to Go

    September 30, 2026 · 28 min

    What do you do when your kid is nervous, disappointed, angry, or melting down…and you genuinely have to leave right now? In this episode, I’m clearing up one of the biggest misconceptions about peaceful parenting: honoring your kid’s…

  • 298: You Know What to Do—So Why Can't You Do It?

    September 23, 2026 · 28 min

    You’ve read the books. You’ve listened to the podcasts. You know you’re supposed to regulate, connect before you correct, and respond instead of react. Then it’s 7:42 on Tuesday morning, your kid STILL doesn’t have their shoes on, and…

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  • 297: Why Your Kid Falls Apart After School

    September 16, 2026 · 17 min

    Your kid holds it together all day at school…and then completely loses it the second they get in the car. In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, I’m breaking down what’s really happening during those after-school meltdowns…

  • 296: Why “Just Put Your Phone Down” Doesn’t Work—and What Will

    September 9, 2026 · 26 min

    Your kid can’t put their phone down…and if we’re being honest, sometimes neither can we. In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa takes a fresh look at kids, smartphones, and screen-time limits. Instead of blaming kids for…

  • 295: Stop Labeling, Start Investigating: How to Really See Your Kid

    September 2, 2026 · 22 min

    “He’s lazy.” “She’s dramatic.” “He’s irresponsible.” “She’s just difficult.” Sometimes there is a real pattern underneath those thoughts—but there’s a huge difference between noticing something your kid struggles with and deciding that…

  • 294: What Are You Making It Mean? How Your Thoughts Shape Your Parenting

    August 26, 2026 · 27 min

    Your kid rolls their eyes, forgets their backpack, ignores your reminder, or responds with a teenage “fine”—and suddenly your brain has written an entire screenplay about what it means. They’re lazy. They don’t respect me. They’ll never be…

  • 293: Running on Empty? The Parenting Cost of Not Resting

    August 19, 2026 · 22 min

    Back-to-school season brings new schedules, new activities, new forms, and approximately 4,732 new things for parents to remember. But before you ask whether your kid is ready, Lisa wants you to ask a different question: Is your tank full…

  • 292: Open the Box: How Play Creates Connection with Hootenanny Games' Whitney Kimerling

    August 12, 2026 · 44 min

    What if one of the most powerful parenting tools wasn't another script, consequence, or strategy... but a simple board game? In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa sits down with Whitney Kimerling, founder of Hootenanny…

  • 291: Why Some of Your Kid’s Friendships Stick—and Others Fall Apart

    August 5, 2026 · 17 min

    Not all connection is created equal. Gossiping about someone who isn't in the room can create an instant “we’re in this together” feeling—but that kind of connection is fragile. And whether we realize it or not, our kids are watching how…

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About the show

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/