Building Wise Families

#007 - “Just do it like I told you!” Sound familiar? How do we help our strong-willed kids learn responsibility AND get out of the constant power struggles? We are excited to release today's episode, part 2 of our interview with Kirk Martin, where we ask him our questions about strong-willed kids. Make sure you check out last week's episode for part 1!LinksSend Kirk an Email at kirk@celebratecalm.comCalm Parenting PodcastCelebrateCalm.comWhat to Do Now?Subscribe to the Building Wise Families podcast and leave a review to help others find us more easily!

#006 - Have you ever said to yourself, “Why does this child have to be so difficult?!” In today's episode, we are sharing part 1 of an interview about strong-willed kids with Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast. He shares his no-nonsense approach to discipline and practical tips on how to control yourself while also giving your strong-willed child ownership of their choices.LinksCalm Parenting PodcastCelebrateCalm.comWhat to Do Now?Subscribe to the podcast to make sure you don't miss Part 2 of our interview with Kirk!

#005 - Heather MacFadyen, Author of Don't Mom Alone  joins Alan & Corrie to talk about the importance of community for parents and how to overcome isolating ideas with connecting truths.Episode Notes[3:53] - How our own beliefs about parenting influence our desire for community[5:41] - Common barriers to community[12:09] - Does the Bible talk about community?[20:06] - Modeling community for our kids[21:13] - Community for introverts[27:01] - Willing to be uncomfortable for the sake of community[29:50] - The futility of bubble-wrapping our kids[31:55] - How do we find families we like to be around?[35:32] - The value of mentors for our childrenLinksClick here to order Don't Mom Alone!What to Do Now?Subscribe to the podcast and leave a 5-star review to let others know where to find us!

#004 - Peggy Osborne of You Are My Treasure joins Alan & Corrie to talk about how to help our kids identify and know what to do with their emotions (when we usually just tell them what not to do..."STOP SLAMMING THE DOOR!") Episode Notes[1:39] - Why are we talking about emotions?[5:23] - What does the Bible say about our emotions?[8:40] - The Big 5 emotions[12:45] - Are we missing a part of Deuteronomy 6:31?[14:10] - If you wouldn't...I wouldn't have to yell![15:13] - Teach what TO do instead of what NOT to do[16:36] - Jasmine's story[23:17] - Safety in the moment[26:26] - Coaching outside the moment[28:17] - What to do when you are feeling...[32:03] - HOW to teach these skills?[46:32] - Help for emotionally illiterate parentsLinksClick here to visit the You Are My Treasure websiteVisit the You Are My Treasure Shop to purchase your ROCK cards and don't forget to send Peggy an email to let her know we sent you!What to Do Now?Visit the Treasured Facebook group to connect with Peggy!

#003 - Lydia Rex of Connected Families joins Alan & Corrie to share about how parents can trust in God's grace when they struggle and communicate that same grace to their struggling children. Episode Notes[1:42] - Lydia's Story[17:50] - An example of strong connection even in misbehavior[29:24] - God is with us in difficult parenting situations[37:38] - Are challenges a gift from God?[40:30] - How Occupational Therapy can help[41:44] - Over-active threat detector[42:43] - Signs of sensory issues[49:53] - When to go see an Occupational Therapist[52:35] - What to expect when coaching with LydiaLinksClick here for the Connected Families Sensory Activity ListInterested in Parent Coaching with Lydia? Visit the Connected Families Coaching Page to sign up!What to Do Now?Sign up for the Discipline that Connects Online Course now! Click "Register Today" and use the coupon code BWF20 at checkout to receive 20% off.

#002 - Katie Wetsell of Parent With Hope joins Alan & Corrie to help us understand why our children experience anxiety and how to help them without becoming anxious parents.  Episode Notes[1:16] - Katie's story of learning about anxiety and OCD in two different sons[9:07] - Professional help is great, but what do PARENTS do about their child's anxiety?[11:06] - How does anxiety show up in your child (control, negativity, aggression, etc.)?[15:30] - 3 signs your child might have anxiety beyond normal levels and may need professional help[18:35] - How is OCD different than anxiety?[24:22] - How can parents navigate anxiety in their children with wisdom?[25:36] - Two typical parenting responses to anxiety[28:42] - Empathizing AND Coaching your child through anxiety[29:45] - Validating feelings without validating a false reality[31:30] - Externalizing your child's anxiety[35:07] - The importance of moving beyond empathy to coach your child[37:57] - Role Play: Separation AnxietyLinksClick here to see Katie's Resources page.What to Do Now?Click the Subscribe button to make sure you don't miss out on our upcoming interviews! 

#001 - Chad Hayenga of Connected Families joins Alan & Corrie to walk through what it means to discipline our children using a four-step framework: Foundation, Connection, Coaching, & Correction.Episode Notes[1:15] - What is discipline?[3:53] - Chad's Story[9:50] - Our typical response in a behavior challenge[24:13] - What is the Connected Families Framework?[29:25] - Role-play (using the Framework)[47:29] - The Discipline That Connects Online CourseLinksClick here to see an overview of the Connected Families FrameworkInterested in Parent Coaching? Visit our Coaching Page to get started!What to Do Now?Sign up for the Discipline that Connects Online Course now! Click "Register Today" and use the coupon code BWF20 at checkout to receive 20% off.

#000 - Welcome to the Building Wise Families Podcast! Alan & Corrie, hosts of the Building Wise Families Podcast, are parents in the thick of raising young children, and they love doing research and finding answers to parenting questions. The Bible says in Proverbs 24:3-4, "By wisdom a house is built and by understanding it is established. By knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches."  Their goal is to build their house with God's wisdom by finding wise mentors, experts, and other parents who can help them answer their many questions, and they want to bring you along with them! Subscribe to the Building Wise Families Podcast to join them in building your wise family!