205: Pause, Breathe, Respond: Your Holiday Parenting Superpower

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith
shares the transformative power of self-regulation, especially
during the holiday season. Using relatable stories and practical
steps, Lisa teaches how to manage stress, model emotional
intelligence, and create a calm, connected holiday atmosphere.
Learn how every pause and deep breath is a lesson your kids will
carry for life.



What You'll Learn:




Why Self-Regulation Matters – Understand how your ability to
manage stress shapes your child’s emotional intelligence and
creates lasting holiday memories.




Recognizing Triggers – Learn how to identify physical and
emotional cues that signal stress and frustration before they
escalate.




The Pause Button – Discover how pausing and taking four deep
breaths can reset your nervous system and prevent reactive
parenting.




Connection Before Correction – Explore how validating
emotions and connecting with your child leads to better
problem-solving and less holiday conflict.




Practical Holiday Tools – Implement the “Trigger Tracker” and
“Pause Practice” exercises to build your self-regulation
muscle during busy times.




Parenting as a Model – Recognize that your calm responses are
teaching your children how to handle their own big feelings,
now and for the future.