In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith dives deep into the critical moments when a storming parent meets a storming child. Sharing relatable examples and practical strategies, Lisa shows you how to resist frustration, move past triggers, and get curious—not furious—when your child’s behavior challenges you. Discover the magic of "scuba diving" to uncover the feelings and needs beneath the surface, transforming moments of disconnection into opportunities for deeper understanding and connection.

What You'll Learn:

• Recognize Triggers and Respond Intentionally – Learn to take a deep breath, pause, and resist judgment when emotions run high.

• Get Curious, Not Furious – Replace reactive thoughts with curiosity to understand what’s really going on beneath the surface.

• Scuba Dive, Don’t Snorkel – Uncover the unmet feelings and needs that drive challenging behaviors like grunts, meltdowns, or withdrawal.

• Shift Perspective – Understand that big emotions often have nothing to do with you; they’re your child’s way of processing struggles.

• Play Detective – Ask powerful, connection-building questions like, “What’s going on?” to create space for your child to share.

• Transform Storming Moments – Learn how choosing connection over reaction fosters trust, cooperation, and deeper parent-child bonds.