Before cooperation and connection come attending—the often-missed first step in peaceful parenting. In this episode, Lisa explains how attending (fully seeing your child without fixing or judging) can transform your connection, co-regulate your child’s nervous system, and build deep trust over time. Learn how to step back, truly see your child, and create the safe space they need to open up, cooperate, and feel valued.

What You'll Learn:

• Why attending is the gateway to connection and cooperation in your family.
• What attending actually is (and what it’s not).
• Practical, age-appropriate examples of how to attend without fixing, judging, or rushing.
• The neuroscience of how your calm, observing presence co-regulates your child’s nervous system.
• Common mistakes parents make when trying to “attend” and how to avoid them.
• A simple homework practice to begin attending today and build trust in your parent-child relationship.