In this episode, Lisa clears up one of the biggest misconceptions about peaceful parenting: that being kind means being a pushover. She shares the powerful “redwood tree” metaphor for holding firm, loving boundaries, walks through real-life examples from toddler to teen, and offers five key permissions every peaceful parent needs to confidently lead their family. If you’ve stopped yelling but feel like your kids are walking all over you, this conversation will help you reclaim your peaceful authority without sacrificing connection.
What You'll Learn:
- Why peaceful parenting is not permissive parenting, and why strong limits are essential for your child’s sense of safety.
- The “redwood tree” framework for being rooted in your values, steady in your limits, and flexible with your child’s big feelings.
- How to validate your child’s emotions and still hold the boundary: the “both-and” language that changes everything.
- Why your child does not have to like or agree with your rules (and how their pushback is often a test of safety, not your failure).
- How to stop over-explaining and getting pulled into endless “why” battles while staying respectful and clear.
- Permission to adjust boundaries that are not working, step into calm leadership, and model the regulated, confident authority your kids are craving.
