Real World Peaceful Parenting

305: You've Asked, I've Answered: How to Hold Limits Without Power Struggles

You've set the rule. Your kid knows the rule. But the minute you say no, the negotiating begins. And 15 exhausting minutes later, you're giving in just to make

304: Your Kid Broke the Rules. Now What? A Guide to Meaningful Consequences

Your kid breaks the rules. Now what? Ground them? Take something away? Give another lecture that goes in one ear and out the other? In this episode of Real World Peacefu

303: Yelling Works. And That's the Problem

You've asked nicely. You've repeated yourself three times. You've tried staying calm. And then you finally yell… and suddenly your kid listens. So yelling

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

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

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

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 wh

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

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, Me

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

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 bigg

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

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

297: Why Your Kid Falls Apart After School

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

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

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 kid

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

“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 be

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

290: Can Your Kid Tell You the Truth About You?

Your kid’s voice matters — but do they feel safe using it with you?  In this episode, Lisa explores what it really means to raise a kid who knows their voice matters. Sh

289: The 90 Seconds Between You and the Parent You Want to Be

Last week, Lisa explored why so many parents rush to fix their kids' emotions—and how that instinct often comes from our own discomfort with difficult feelings. This

288: Stop Trying to Make Your Kid Feel Better

As parents, it's almost instinctive to jump in and make our kids' pain disappear. Whether they're struggling with disappointment, rejection, anxiety, or he

287: Your Face Is Speaking: The Parenting Habit That Builds Lifelong Connection

What does your face say when your kid walks into the room? It may sound like a small thing, but your facial expression sends one of the most powerful messages your kid r

286: The Real Reason You Keep Losing Your Cool With Your Kids

Why does your kid forgetting homework, lying about something small, or refusing to hand over a device feel like a five-alarm emergency? In this powerful episode, Lisa ex