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.

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith shares how to be the calm anchor your kids need during the holiday season. Learn how your nervous system affects your children’s behavior and why your calm is the greatest gift you can give your family. Lisa explains practical strategies like the “Holiday Reset Ritual” and “Pause and Respond” to help you manage the unique challenges of the holidays—without yelling, threats, or stress.

What You'll Learn:

• Understanding Co-Regulation – Learn how your child borrows your calm nervous system to manage their emotions, especially during the holidays.

• Pause and Respond – Discover how taking a moment to breathe and reset helps you model emotional regulation for your kids.

• The Impact of Calm – Understand how your calm presence shapes your child’s brain for better emotional resilience.

• Handling Holiday Triggers – Identify common holiday stressors and how to track and manage your emotional responses effectively.

• Connection Before Correction – Discover why emotional connection with your child is the key to handling holiday meltdowns and sibling conflicts.

• Practical Tools for Calm – Use the “Holiday Anchor Breath” and other quick reset rituals to create a peaceful holiday experience for the whole family.