In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith addresses the common challenges parents face when dealing with their children’s big emotions, especially anger. Building on last week's theme of diving below the surface, Lisa shares five practical scenarios that parents encounter daily, each illustrating how to respond with empathy and understanding. Lisa also provides actionable phrases to help parents get curious, not furious, enabling deeper connection and calmer communication with their children. This episode empowers parents with a toolkit for navigating tough emotional moments, guiding both parent and child toward a more peaceful relationship.

What You'll Learn:

• The Power of Connection Phrases – Learn specific phrases to help your child feel understood and calm in emotionally charged moments.

• “Pause and Probe” Technique – Discover how to pause, breathe, and explore what emotions might be under the surface of your child’s behavior.

• Real-Life Scenarios – Five common parenting challenges with step-by-step responses to foster empathy and avoid escalation.

• Understanding the “Iceberg of Behavior” – Why what’s visible (like anger) is often only a small part of what your child is experiencing emotionally.

• Building Emotional Intelligence Together – How practicing empathy and understanding fosters emotional growth for both you and your child.

• Practical Tools for Real-Life Parenting – Techniques for shifting from reaction to understanding, helping to create a calmer, more cooperative household.

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith explores a transformative approach to handling anger in parenting. Guided by Eckhart Tolle’s wisdom, “Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath,” Lisa explains how to look beyond the surface of your child’s outbursts to understand the vulnerable emotions hidden below. With real-life stories and actionable insights, Lisa shares how getting “curious, not furious” can create breakthroughs in connection and emotional growth for you and your child.

What You'll Learn:

• The "Curious, Not Furious" Approach – Learn how adopting this mindset can uncover your child’s true feelings behind their anger.

• The Iceberg Model of Anger – Discover why anger is only the tip of the iceberg and how diving deeper reveals vulnerable emotions.

• Practical Techniques for Emotional Connection – Explore actionable strategies to identify and validate your child’s emotions.

• Real-World Examples of Compassionate Parenting – Hear relatable stories of parents navigating anger to build stronger bonds.

• Self-Reflection Practices for Parents – Understand your own reactions to anger and what underlying emotions you might be shielding.

• Building Emotional Intelligence in Children – Help your child develop emotional resilience by teaching them to manage and communicate their feelings.

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith breaks down seven essential co-regulation techniques that every parent should know. By incorporating these strategies into your daily interactions, you can help your child manage their emotions, foster emotional intelligence, and create a stronger bond between you and your child. From empathy to shared breathing exercises, Lisa provides practical tools for navigating those challenging parenting moments with calm and connection.

What You'll Learn:

• What co-regulation is and why it's a powerful tool for helping children manage emotions.

• How to use empathy and active listening to create emotional connection and calm during tough moments.

• The power of shared breathing exercises to reduce stress for both parent and child and align emotional states.

• Why validating your child’s feelings without judgment is crucial for building trust and emotional openness.

• The importance of modeling self-regulation so your child learns how to handle emotions effectively by watching you.

• How holding space for your child’s emotions helps them feel seen and supported without needing to fix or change their feelings.