In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith dives into the complexities of reactive anger in children. Joined by Hive member Dina, Lisa coaches her through the challenges of helping her 9-year-old daughter navigate intense outbursts of frustration and anger. Learn how to go beneath the surface of anger to uncover and address the deeper emotions at play. This episode is packed with actionable insights for fostering emotional resilience and empathy, ensuring your child feels seen, heard, and supported in moments of emotional turbulence.

What You'll Learn:

• The underlying emotions behind reactive anger and how to help your child recognize them.

• How to hold space for your child’s emotions, allowing them to feel safe expressing their frustration and disappointment.

• Practical steps for moving beyond reactive anger, guiding your child to articulate their deeper feelings.

• Why empathy and validation are powerful tools in building emotional intelligence and resilience in children.

• How everyday disappointments can trigger larger emotional storms and how to guide your child through these moments.

• The importance of helping children tolerate life’s frustrations without turning to anger, leading to long-term emotional growth.

In this special episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith hands over the reins to Hive member Neil, who interviews her with real-life parenting questions. Covering everything from handling money conversations with kids to how peaceful parenting principles apply to pets, this "Ask Me Anything" episode offers deep insights and practical advice for parents looking to transform their relationships with their children. Whether you’re a Hive member or a first-time listener, this episode is packed with valuable lessons that can help you become a more peaceful, present, and connected parent.

What You'll Learn:

• How to handle big decisions like whether to have another child using a process that reduces anxiety and stress.

• The key differences between peaceful, dominant, and permissive parenting and why setting rules helps kids feel safe and secure.

• How to apply peaceful parenting techniques to pets, ensuring consistency in how you show up as a leader.

• The importance of healing your own childhood wounds and how it affects the way you parent.

• How peaceful parenting impacts all relationships, not just the one with your kids, but with your partner, colleagues, and friends too.

• Lisa’s personal influences and top book recommendations, from Victor Frankel to Byron Katie, that shape her coaching style and philosophy.

In this part two of The Magic of Holding Space, Lisa Smith dives deeper into the transformative power of holding space for your children's big emotions. She provides a step-by-step guide to help parents create a supportive, non-judgmental environment where kids feel safe to express their feelings without fear of judgment or dismissal. Lisa shares eight actionable steps to help parents build connection, foster emotional intelligence, and encourage resilience in their kids, all while maintaining boundaries and staying calm in the heat of the moment.

What You'll Learn:

• The 8 essential steps to holding space for your kids, including listening attentively and providing nonjudgmental support.

• How to stay calm and present during your child’s emotional storms without rushing to fix their problems.

• The importance of accepting all emotions and allowing your child to express big, messy feelings safely.

• Real-life examples of parents successfully applying these steps to foster emotional resilience in their kids.

• How holding space builds trust, strengthens relationships, and teaches kids emotional regulation.

• Practical self-care techniques to stay grounded and calm while navigating your child’s emotional outbursts.