220: Why Setting Limits Is So Hard (And How to Do It Anyway)

Real World Peaceful Parenting - A podcast by Lisa Smith - Wednesdays

On today’s episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith breaks down one of the biggest challenges parents face—setting and enforcing limits with kindness and firmness. Many parents set limits but struggle to hold them when faced with meltdowns, pushback, or guilt. Lisa dives into why enforcing limits is tough, why it actually makes kids feel more secure, and how to do it without feeling mean. Plus, she shares practical strategies and mindset shifts to help you stay consistent, even wh...