192: The Magic of Holding Space: Transforming Your Child's Emotional World (Part 1)

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith
delves into the concept of holding space, a powerful parenting
tool that fosters emotional safety, trust, and connection between
parents and children. Lisa explains how holding space allows kids
to process their emotions without judgment or dismissal, building
their self-esteem and teaching them to trust their feelings. With
personal stories, practical tips, and insight into why holding
space is essential, this episode equips parents with actionable
tools to create a supportive emotional environment for their
children.



What You'll Learn:




What it means to "hold space" for your child and why it’s
essential for emotional development.




How holding space builds trust and strengthens the
parent-child relationship.




Practical techniques for staying calm and present during your
child’s big emotions.




How to label feelings and encourage emotional intelligence in
your kids.




The impact of breaking generational cycles of dismissing or
fixing emotions, creating a new path for your family.




Why it’s okay to get it wrong and how progress, not
perfection, is the goal in learning to hold space.