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.