200: Understanding The Hidden Pain Behind Your Kid's Anger

In this episode of Real World Peaceful Parenting, Lisa Smith explores a transformative approach to handling anger in parenting. Guided by Eckhart Tolle’s wisdom, “Where there is anger, there is always pain underneath,” Lisa explains how to look beyond the surface of your child’s outbursts to understand the vulnerable emotions hidden below. With real-life stories and actionable insights, Lisa shares how getting “curious, not furious” can create breakthroughs in connection and emotional growth for you and your child.

What You'll Learn:

• The "Curious, Not Furious" Approach – Learn how adopting this mindset can uncover your child’s true feelings behind their anger.

• The Iceberg Model of Anger – Discover why anger is only the tip of the iceberg and how diving deeper reveals vulnerable emotions.

• Practical Techniques for Emotional Connection – Explore actionable strategies to identify and validate your child’s emotions.

• Real-World Examples of Compassionate Parenting – Hear relatable stories of parents navigating anger to build stronger bonds.

• Self-Reflection Practices for Parents – Understand your own reactions to anger and what underlying emotions you might be shielding.

• Building Emotional Intelligence in Children – Help your child develop emotional resilience by teaching them to manage and communicate their feelings.