Real World Peaceful Parenting

223: The Eye Roll, the Slammed Door, the 'I Hate You!'—Decoded


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Ever felt sucker-punched by your child’s behavior? Like their words or actions were aimed straight at your heart? You’re not alone—and you’re not failing. In this episode, I’ll walk you through what’s really going on beneath those big reactions (yes, even the slammed doors and the “I hate yous”). You’ll hear real stories from parents just like you and learn the powerful mindset shift that can turn conflict into connection.

Because your child isn’t giving you a hard time… they’re having a hard time. And when we know better, we can show up better.


What You'll Learn:

  • Why your child’s meltdowns, backtalk, and refusals aren’t about you
  • The critical shift that happens when you stop taking behavior personally
  • How to use connection—not correction—as your first response
  • Why “get curious, not furious” is a peaceful parent’s secret weapon
  • The importance of being the safe place—even when it’s hard
  • One simple but powerful mindset tool that changes everything in the heat of the moment
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Real World Peaceful ParentingBy Lisa Smith