Real World Peaceful Parenting

218: Mind Traps: How Your Thoughts Are Sabotaging Your Parenting (And How to Fix It)


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Have you ever thought, Why can’t my child just listen? or I must be failing as a parent? If so, you’re not alone—but here’s the truth: Your thoughts are shaping your parenting experience. In this episode, Lisa dives into how fear-based thinking keeps us stuck in frustration, how our kids absorb our energy, and how to reframe negative thoughts into ones that serve both you and your child. Learn how to shift from reacting to responding, creating more calm, connection, and cooperation in your home.


What You'll Learn:

  • How negative thoughts shape your emotions, actions, and parenting patterns.
  • Why your brain is wired for negativity—and how to rewire it for more constructive thinking.
  • The ‘What Else Might Be True?’ technique to shift your mindset in difficult moments.
  • How your child picks up on your internal fears and reacts accordingly.
  • The three-step process to notice, reframe, and replace negative parenting thoughts.
  • Simple, real-world exercises to help you shift your parenting mindset—starting today.
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Real World Peaceful ParentingBy Lisa Smith