In this special holiday episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith revisits one of the most impactful episodes: the 10 things she knows for sure about peaceful parenting. These tried-and-true truths serve as a compass for navigating the challenges of parenting with connection, empathy, and regulation—especially during the busy holiday season. Whether you’re new to peaceful parenting or looking for a fresh perspective, this episode offers transformative insights to help you create meaningful connections and joyful memories with your kids.

What You'll Learn:

• You Are Not Alone – Embrace the understanding that parenting challenges are shared, and support is always available.

• Progress, Not Perfection – Learn why striving for improvement rather than perfection leads to more impactful parenting.

• Connection Before Cooperation – Discover how creating a sense of being seen, heard, and valued fosters lasting cooperation.

• Mistakes as Process Problems – Shift your mindset to view mistakes as opportunities to refine processes, not reflections of character.

• Conflict as Growth – Recognize that conflict signals opportunities for learning and deeper connections.

• Scuba Dive into Feelings – Master the art of diving beneath surface behaviors to address the unmet feelings and needs that drive them.

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith revisits one of the most transformative topics for parents: understanding why kids struggle to listen. Using Malcolm Gladwell’s 10,000-Hour Rule, Lisa explains how kids are still building the skill of listening and offers tools to shift your parenting perspective. By replacing frustration with connection and understanding, you can create a more peaceful and joyful environment, especially during the holiday season.

What You'll Learn:

• The Listening Learning Curve – Discover why listening is a skill your child is still developing and how to reframe your expectations.

• The 10,000-Hour Rule for Parenting – Learn how to apply the principle of deliberate practice to your child’s growth and development.

• Shift Your Perspective – Gain insights on how to approach your child’s struggles with empathy and patience.

• Building Connection – Understand the power of modeling calm, connection, and understanding to guide your child’s emotional growth.

• Practical Tools for Parenting – Learn how to stay consistent with requests while fostering an environment of trust and growth.

• Holiday Support Opportunities – Get details on Lisa’s free live coaching sessions to help navigate holiday parenting challenges.

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith shares the transformative power of self-regulation, especially during the holiday season. Using relatable stories and practical steps, Lisa teaches how to manage stress, model emotional intelligence, and create a calm, connected holiday atmosphere. Learn how every pause and deep breath is a lesson your kids will carry for life.

What You'll Learn:

• Why Self-Regulation Matters – Understand how your ability to manage stress shapes your child’s emotional intelligence and creates lasting holiday memories.

• Recognizing Triggers – Learn how to identify physical and emotional cues that signal stress and frustration before they escalate.

• The Pause Button – Discover how pausing and taking four deep breaths can reset your nervous system and prevent reactive parenting.

• Connection Before Correction – Explore how validating emotions and connecting with your child leads to better problem-solving and less holiday conflict.

• Practical Holiday Tools – Implement the “Trigger Tracker” and “Pause Practice” exercises to build your self-regulation muscle during busy times.

• Parenting as a Model – Recognize that your calm responses are teaching your children how to handle their own big feelings, now and for the future.