Real World Peaceful Parenting

204: The Calmest Gift: How To Be Your Child's Anchor This Holiday Season


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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.

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