On the Doorframes is a podcast created by Courtney and John Critz out of a desire to see lasting peace and purpose written on the posts of your home. Greeting you when you enter and when you exit, when you lie down and rise up. Parenting doesn’t have to be a maze of terror but can instead be a journey of coming home to all you and your family were created to be.
In this episode, John and Courtney delve into the complexities of educational choices and the pressures parents face. They reflect on their own homeschooling experiences and discuss the importance of tailoring education to each child's unique strengths and needs. With a focus on fostering curiosity and a strong sense of identity, they explore how to navigate the comparison game and the societal pressures that come with education. Join them as they share insights and strategies for making educational decisions that truly benefit your child's growth and development. Check out our website for more resources and information about our workshops: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
In this episode, John and Courtney celebrate a significant family milestone—their oldest child turning twenty—and reflect on the evolution of their parenting journey. They share their family tradition of expressing appreciation and love, highlighting how these moments reinforce family bonds and set a foundation for future relationships. The discussion delves into the importance of being role models within the family, emphasizing that influence starts at home and expands outward. This episode is a heartfelt exploration of growing with your children, learning together, and the profound impact of nurturing respectful and loving relationships within the family. Check out our website for more resources and information about our workshops: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
In this episode, John and Courtney wrap up their discussion on discipline, focusing on the deeper purpose behind guiding children. They emphasize the transformative approach of parenting not as a way to enforce behavior but as a means to nurture the true potential within each child. By sharing their personal experiences and challenges, they illustrate how discipline is less about control and more about companionship and growth, allowing children to flourish into their best selves. This conversation invites listeners to rethink discipline as a supportive journey shared between parent and child. Check out our website for more resources and information on our live workshops: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
In this episode, Courtney and John dive into the heart of parenting, exploring the crucial difference between enforcing behavior and nurturing a child's inner values. They discuss the importance of understanding and connecting with children on a deeper level, encouraging open and honest conversations that go beyond mere rule-following. This episode challenges listeners to look beyond superficial obedience to foster genuine understanding and lifelong principles in their children. Check out our website for more resources and information on our live workshops: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
In this episode, Courtney and John discuss redefining discipline, moving away from establishing dominance to fostering trust and understanding. They emphasize the importance of modeling submission to authority through love rather than fear, focusing on long-term trust rather than immediate obedience. Check out our website where you can join us live for an online workshop: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
In this episode, John and Courtney discuss the importance of setting boundaries while maintaining warmth and understanding. They emphasize the significance of guiding children through love and discipline, avoiding extremes, and the critical role of time in nurturing relationships. Check out our website where you can join us live for an online workshop: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
In this episode, John and Courtney talk about intentionally fostering strong friendships between siblings, rather than accepting sibling rivalry as the norm. They discuss creating an environment that allows these bonds to develop naturally through unstructured time together, starting from a young age. Check out our website where you can join us live for an online workshop: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
In this episode, John and Courtney encourage creating a family environment where siblings don't need to compete or tear each other down, but can develop compassion, understanding and the ability to encourage one another's unique strengths. Check out our website where you can join us live for an online workshop: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
Welcome to On the Doorframes episode twelve! John and Courtney discuss how to make a shift in how you think about sibling conflict. Dive deeper with us on this topic by joining us for an online workshop. Check out our website for details: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
Welcome to On the Doorframes episode ten! John and Courtney discuss a new way to look at sibling relationships! Dive deeper with us on this topic by joining us for an online workshop. Check out our website for details: https://www.onthedoorframes.com/
Welcome to On the Doorframes episode ten! John and Courtney discuss the us vs. them shift!
Welcome to On the Doorframes episode nine! John and Courtney discuss the follow my lead shift!
Welcome to On the Doorframes episode eight! John and Courtney discuss the parenting pride shift!
Welcome to On the Doorframes episode seven! John and Courtney discuss a new way to look at parenting!
Welcome to On the Doorframes episode five! John and Courtney discuss anger in parenting Part 2!
Welcome to On the Doorframes episode five! John and Courtney discuss anger in parenting. Is there anger in your house? is anger bad? Is it our responsibility to make anger go away? Or do we need to learn how to manage it? Visit us at onthedoorframes.com for more resources
Welcome to On the Doorframes episode four! John and Courtney discuss sibling relationships. Teaching children how to talk and interact with one anther in a loving way. Visit us at onthedoorframes.com for more resources
On the Doorframes | Creating Space | Episode 003 Welcome to On the Doorframes episode three! John and Courtney discuss how to develop a discipline of creating rest. How do we evaluate a life that gives us room to breathe? Think? Create? Visit us at onthedoorframes.com for more resources
On the Doorframes | Life Happens in the Interruptions | Episode 002 Welcome to On the Doorframes episode two! John and Courtney discuss how kids communicate and how to communicate with them. Visit us at onthedoorframes.com for more resources
On the Doorframes | What's Your Parenting Endgame? | Episode 001 Welcome to On the Doorframes episode one! John and Courtney discuss the parenting endgame. What is the point of parenting? Is it just to get them ready to be 18? Go to college? What is the real purpose of parenting? Visit us at onthedoorframes.com for more resources
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