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Real World Peaceful ParentingAuthor: Lisa Smith
Are you tired of yelling at your kids? Do you sometimes feel like they dont listen or respect you? Do you feel like the worst parent EVER? Youre not alone, there is hope!Join Lisa Smith -- Mom, Master Certified Parent Coach, Author and Speaker -- as she helps turn frustrated parents -- who regularly default to yelling, threatening and punishing -- into peaceful leaders within their households. As a former dominant parent, she has found the path to Peaceful Parenting and is dedicated to helping other parents find their way too! But be warned, this is not a foo-foo podcast thats going to tell you to let your kids do whatever they want without any rules or limitations. Each week Lisa will share the exact methods and step-by-step strategies she used to transform from an angry, controlling mom who was constantly upset with her son and husband, into a calm, confident, and connected leader in her home.To connect with Lisa visit https://thepeacefulparent.com/ Language: en Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting, Relationships, Society & Culture Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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268: Why You Still Feel Like a Bad Parent (Even Though You’re Growing)
Episode 268
Wednesday, 25 February, 2026
Have you ever thought, “I should be better at this by now”?In this powerful episode, Lisa introduces the transformative concept of The Gap and The Gain, a mindset shift that can completely change how you see yourself — and your child.Most parents measure themselves against an impossible ideal and constantly feel behind. That’s living in the gap. And when you parent from the gap, shame and frustration take over, shutting down the exact part of your brain that helps you grow.But when you shift to measuring from the gain — looking at how far you’ve come instead of how far you have to go — everything changes.This episode will help you step out of shame, regulate your nervous system, and start seeing real evidence of growth in both you and your child.What You'll Learn:The difference between living in “the gap” versus “the gain” — and why most parents unknowingly live in the gapHow measuring yourself against an ideal shuts down your brain’s ability to growWhy shame and frustration activate your threat system and keep you stuckHow shifting to the gain calms your nervous system and brings your higher brain back onlineHow to reflect progress back to your child in a way that builds confidence and emotional resilienceA simple daily practice you can use this week to help your whole family start living in the gain
