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AOC turned the Cornell 7 case into a political weapon a month before the midterm elections, and Jillian says outloud what ever parent is thinking. Then we breaks down the Trump midterms numbers and asks the question Republicans are afraid of: will the Iran war cost Trump Congress and if so how quickly could the West fall?IN THIS EPISODE:The Cornell Allegations & The Culture War: Why politicians are using a 20-year-old's nightmare to divide men and women—and what it actually reveals about parenting, accountability, and the breakdown of modern youth culture.The Reality of the 2026 Midterms: The real voter math. Why the MAGA base isn't the entire story, the danger of getting black-pilled, and the brutal truth about what's on the line.Trump's Actual Record vs. State Sabotage: From plummeting crime and manufacturing reshoring to border security, we look at the hard data—and how blue state policies are quietly blocking federal wins.Global Moves That Matter: Marco Rubio lays out the devestation of deindustrialization and the existential threat for American sovereigntyDoes Trump Regret Iran? Victor Davis Hanson Weighs In: Trump insists he has no regrets because a nuclear-armed Iran would use its weapons; Victor Davis Hanson agrees, arguing the operation has brought Iran's regime to the brink without ground troops, putting the U.S. "one country away from flipping the entire Middle East"."Adultism" in Schools: Teachers being told that setting boundaries for your kids is "tyrannical". Yes, it's real—and it's in the curriculum SKIMS: Shop SKIMS Cotton, and all of my favorite pieces, at https://skims.com/jillianBranch Basics: Get 15% off Branch Basics with the code KEEPINGITREAL at branchbasics.com/KEEPINGITREAL #branchbasicspodAngel Studios: Go to https://angel.com/JILLIAN to become a Guild member and start watching today

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Sr. Tracey Dugas, FSP from the Daughters of St. Paul fell in love with a man a year before making her final vows. She shares her story on Trending with Timmerie Episode Guide Lindsay Clancy's attorney says she didn't kill her children – mortal sin and what makes you culpable (3:22) Shamed for our style preferences? The bare nail trend and controversy (19:38) What if two choices are both good? — Discerning God’s will without perfect certainty (27:22) Fear and decision paralysis (41:53) Resources mentioned: Lindsay Clancy's attorney says she didn't kill her children https://www.lifenews.com/2026/09/29/lindsay-clancy-attorney-now-claims-she-didnt-kill-the-children/?cmid=ddcdb2b2-e106-4506-9a99-26d4e3a09e87 When Did Bare Nails Become a Status Symbol? https://www.nytimes.com/2026/06/28/style/natural-nails-bare-manicure-trend.html?unlocked_article_code=1.ulA.nZMm.pckZc5lk5sAj&smid=url-share Daughters of St. Paul https://daughtersofstpaul.com/ Sr. Tracey Dugas, Vocation Story https://daughtersofstpaul.com/videos/sister-tracey-dugas-vocation-story/ Daughters of St. Paul Formation & Discernment https://daughtersofstpaul.com/formation/ Parent on a Budget https://relevantradio.com/2024/04/parents-on-a-budget/

David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and, from the Daily Mail, Jack Gaughan to discuss the latest developments around Manchester City's charges verdict and the complex emotions that are being felt at the moment. Parent and regular podcast guest Richard Burns also speaks to us about how he broached the topic of the verdict with his six-year-old son. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And why not gift a Patreon subscription to a friend or family member? More details: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast/gift Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The postpartum identity shift nobody prepares you for, especially as the default parent ||⇢ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/eCGz7VYJ1M0Today, Monica closes out the juicy postpartum glow-up series with the inner work side of it, starting with how she found herself again after having Tripp. She gets into what's keeping you feeling lost, what happens in your body when you resist the identity shift instead of surrendering to it, why she refuses to be a slave to her routines, and how becoming a mum made her an even better version of herself. Also in the episode:

What if the people telling you AI is going to end the world are the same people selling you the AI that could end the world - and they are doing both at the same time? Erica has been lying awake reading the headlines, thinking about her eight-year-old sleeping down the hall. And today she is naming names, bringing receipts, and taking explicit positions on the AI fear machine, what happens when women are not in the rooms where this technology gets built, and exactly what she thinks we owe the next generation right now.ABOUT THIS EPISODEThis is the spiciest solo episode Erica has ever recorded, and she knew it when she sat down at her kitchen counter to make it. She covers the extinction statement signed by the CEOs of OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic - and the fact that they went back to the office and raced each other to build faster. She covers the $140 million super PAC with AI industry money pouring into midterms. She covers NVIDIA, China, and the contradiction at the center of the 'we can't let China win' argument. She covers the Grok image scandal - 4.4 million generated images in nine days, 41% sexualized images of women - and what it tells us about who is not in the product meetings. And she covers the stat that stops her cold: women are 57% of the workers in jobs most likely to be disrupted by AI, and 13% of the C-suite leaders at AI companies. Then she gives you three moves to make this week.INSIDE THE EPISODEShould I Actually Be Concerned About AI? Erica holds both: the AI nerd who sees what this technology can do, and the mom who wants to throw every device in the lake. She sorts the real risks from the manufactured ones and calls out the people making money off of our fear.Who Benefits When We're Scared? When the CEOs selling the product tell you it could end the world, ask one question: who benefits? Fear makes you feel small and leaves it to the tech geniuses. Fear makes them look like the only ones smart enough to save us from the very thing they are selling. That is a damn good business model.The $140 Million Super PAC. Leading the Future has reportedly raised $140 million for the midterms. Its mission: electing people who want AI rules light and one national standard that overrides tougher state laws. Donors include Andreessen Horowitz and the president of OpenAI. The industry warns about extinction. The industry's money builds a nine-figure war chest to keep the rules light.NVIDIA, China, and the Contradiction. For years the rallying cry was that we cannot let China win the AI race - so we have to move fast and keep the rules light. Then the administration said NVIDIA could sell its most powerful chips to Chinese companies, including ByteDance and Tencent, as long as the US gets a 25% cut. The first shipments landed in China this summer.Grok and What Happens When Women Aren't in the Room. xAI rolled out an image editing feature and people immediately used it to digitally undress women and girls from photos found online. In nine days: 4.4 million images generated, 41% sexualized images of women. Any woman in that product meeting could have told them that was coming. Any mom could have told them that.57% Disrupted, 13% in the Room. Women are 57% of the workers in jobs most likely to be disrupted by generative AI. Women hold 13% of C-suite AI roles at AI companies. At the rate we are going, it will take 90 years to reach equal representation in leadership. A girl born today may never see that in her lifetime.Three Moves You Can Make This Week. Start using AI and let people see you use it. Parent it loudly - have the talk with your kids, use it together, tell them what happened with Grok. Follow the money and use your voice - midterms are coming, AI money is pouring into races, opensecrets.org makes it easy. If there is no woman on your company's AI council, get yourself into that room. ERICA'S RESOURCES & LINKSStart small with me inside HER Jumpstart:https://her-collective.mn.co/plans/1985289?bundle_token=60b2c61d62213cdbd16d437cdc0e4204&utm_source=manual

Sometimes on the path of infertility, we may be faced with the illness or death of a parent. Today on the podcast, Lisa Martinez of Little with Great Love joins Jillian and Ann to talk about this difficult season of life. They'll discuss:The connections that can be made between the experiences of infertility and caring for a parentGrief and emotions that may surface when stepping into a caregiver roleThe unexpected but healing fruits of caregivingIt is our honor to walk with you!Links:Little With Great Love WebsiteBlog Post: One Less Place At The TableBlog Post: Enduring Infertility In A Season of Grief

Alexa Walker is a maternal mental health therapist and speaker who helps people break survival mode cycles using curiosity and compassion. Grounded in trauma and nervous system education, her work helps parents understand not just what's happening with their children, but what's happening within themselves during the moments that feel the hardest. By exploring the beliefs, experiences, and expectations we bring into parenting, Alexa helps parents build greater awareness, self-compassion, and connection with themselves and their children.On this episode of Smart Parents Successful Students, you will hear:How your hardest seasons can help shape your purposeHow to reframe shame, guilt, and fear so they don't control youWhy your child's behavior doesn't define whether you had a successful parenting dayWhy moms don't have to navigate the challenges of motherhood aloneYou can find Dynamis Learning on all the social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Helen can be reached at info@dynamislearningacademy.com. You can reach Alexa Walker at alexa@counselingreimagined.com. Her website is https://www.counselingreimagined.com. Her social media channels are www.linkedin.com/in/alexagwalker and Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alexagallowaywalker. If today's conversation resonated with you and you're finding yourself curious about some of the stories, you can reach out to schedule a free 15-minute consultation call for therapy at her website.  To schedule a free consultation to discuss your child's needs, including advocacy resources, and/or to obtain a tutor for your child, contact Helen Panos at 770-282-9931 or email her at the email address above.

Aujourd'hui, Didier Giraud, éleveur de bovins, Fatima Aït Bounoua, prof de français, et Charles Consigny, avocat, débattent de l'actualité autour d'Alain Marschall et Olivier Truchot.

What if the people telling you AI is going to end the world are the same people selling you the AI that could end the world - and they are doing both at the same time? Erica has been lying awake reading the headlines, thinking about her eight-year-old sleeping down the hall. And today she is naming names, bringing receipts, and taking explicit positions on the AI fear machine, what happens when women are not in the rooms where this technology gets built, and exactly what she thinks we owe the next generation right now.ABOUT THIS EPISODEThis is the spiciest solo episode Erica has ever recorded, and she knew it when she sat down at her kitchen counter to make it. She covers the extinction statement signed by the CEOs of OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic - and the fact that they went back to the office and raced each other to build faster. She covers the $140 million super PAC with AI industry money pouring into midterms. She covers NVIDIA, China, and the contradiction at the center of the 'we can't let China win' argument. She covers the Grok image scandal - 4.4 million generated images in nine days, 41% sexualized images of women - and what it tells us about who is not in the product meetings. And she covers the stat that stops her cold: women are 57% of the workers in jobs most likely to be disrupted by AI, and 13% of the C-suite leaders at AI companies. Then she gives you three moves to make this week.INSIDE THE EPISODEShould I Actually Be Concerned About AI? Erica holds both: the AI nerd who sees what this technology can do, and the mom who wants to throw every device in the lake. She sorts the real risks from the manufactured ones and calls out the people making money off of our fear.Who Benefits When We're Scared? When the CEOs selling the product tell you it could end the world, ask one question: who benefits? Fear makes you feel small and leaves it to the tech geniuses. Fear makes them look like the only ones smart enough to save us from the very thing they are selling. That is a damn good business model.The $140 Million Super PAC. Leading the Future has reportedly raised $140 million for the midterms. Its mission: electing people who want AI rules light and one national standard that overrides tougher state laws. Donors include Andreessen Horowitz and the president of OpenAI. The industry warns about extinction. The industry's money builds a nine-figure war chest to keep the rules light.NVIDIA, China, and the Contradiction. For years the rallying cry was that we cannot let China win the AI race - so we have to move fast and keep the rules light. Then the administration said NVIDIA could sell its most powerful chips to Chinese companies, including ByteDance and Tencent, as long as the US gets a 25% cut. The first shipments landed in China this summer.Grok and What Happens When Women Aren't in the Room. xAI rolled out an image editing feature and people immediately used it to digitally undress women and girls from photos found online. In nine days: 4.4 million images generated, 41% sexualized images of women. Any woman in that product meeting could have told them that was coming. Any mom could have told them that.57% Disrupted, 13% in the Room. Women are 57% of the workers in jobs most likely to be disrupted by generative AI. Women hold 13% of C-suite AI roles at AI companies. At the rate we are going, it will take 90 years to reach equal representation in leadership. A girl born today may never see that in her lifetime.Three Moves You Can Make This Week. Start using AI and let people see you use it. Parent it loudly - have the talk with your kids, use it together, tell them what happened with Grok. Follow the money and use your voice - midterms are coming, AI money is pouring into races, opensecrets.org makes it easy. If there is no woman on your company's AI council, get yourself into that room. ERICA'S RESOURCES & LINKSStart small with me inside HER Jumpstart:https://her-collective.mn.co/plans/1985289?bundle_token=60b2c61d62213cdbd16d437cdc0e4204&utm_source=manual

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Tara welcomes Canadian author Aga Maksimowska, whose latest novel, Becalming, Dundurn Press (2026), is a coming-of-age story about premature sexual development and the fall of Communism in Poland. Her stories and essays have been published in Brick, The New Quarterly, Humber Literary Review, White Wall Review, The Globe and Mail, Today's Parent, and longlisted for the CBC Short Story Prize. https://www.dundurn.com/books_/t22117/a9781459756038-becalming "Gosia, a high school chemistry teacher, travels to her native Poland to visit her estranged father. Back in Canada, meanwhile, her father-in-law — who has been more of a dad to her than her own — is dying of cancer. Away from her routine, Gosia questions everything in her life, including her long-term boyfriend, Peter. She feels stuck in the terrifying time of early adulthood, in her first grown-up job while managing student debt, monogamy, and existential dread. Is this really it, she wonders? Gosia's time in Poland gives her the chance to examine her life, and she finds herself pulled homeward to Canada, where she faces the fact that Peter's father — like her own — is far from perfect. Can she love despite betrayal? Can she find hope in her fiery, complex love for Peter? Is there something more to this life that she didn't even realize she had? Becalming tells the story of two people realizing that happily ever after is not something to be but something to continue to explore, through adversity and outrage, tragedy and inspiration, and love." https://maksimowska.ca/ https://www.instagram.com/agamaksimowska/ Recommended titles: Summerland by Helen Humphreys The Unravelling of Ou by Hollay Ghadery A Little Annihilation by Anna Janko  

Research psychologist Dr. Rachel Kowert comes back to the podcast for a fascinating and updated conversation about kids and gaming, and why so much of what parents hear about video games doesn't necessarily line up with what the research actually tells us. In our conversation, we dig into Rachel's new white paper, Raising Good Gamers, and unpack the research around violent video games, gaming disorder, mental health, and the social, emotional, and skill-building benefits gaming can offer. Rachel also shares her SPACE framework, a practical approach for helping parents move beyond fear and toward curiosity, connection, and collaborative boundaries around their kids' gaming lives. ​ About Rachel Kowert, Ph.D Rachel Kowert, Ph.D is a research psychologist, award winning author, and globally recognized leader in facilitating policy development for more than 15 years through data-driven research focused on mental health and trust and safety in digital games. She has spoken about her work to thousands of people across the globe, including the United States Congress, United Nations, and Department of Homeland Security. Dr. Kowert is the founder of Psychgeist, a multimedia content production studio for the intersection of science and games, which includes Psychgeist YouTube channel (200+ videos), Most Recent Save podcast, and The Psychgeist of Pop Culture and Games book series' published by Play Story Press. She currently serves as the Research Director for Games for Change and is a Visiting Researcher at the University of Cambridge. Things you'll learn from this episode  How the conversation around kids, screens, and video games is evolving as research challenges common fears and assumptions Why violent video games aren't directly linked to real-world violence and what “gaming disorder” actually means How increased gaming can sometimes signal underlying mental health challenges or serve as an important coping strategy Why gaming can support friendships, connection, confidence, competency, and executive function skills How the SPACE framework helps parents stay engaged and curious about their child's gaming world Why collaborative, flexible boundaries can support healthier gaming habits while preserving connection and trust   Resources mentioned Dr. Rachel Kowert's website Raising Good Gamers website Games for Change Games for Change on Instagram Games for Change on Facebook Entertainment Software Association (ESA) The Truth About Video Games and Your Child's Physical, Social, and Psychological Well-Being with Dr. Rachel Kowert (Tilt Parenting podcast) A Parent's Guide to Video Games: The Essential Guide to Understanding How Video Games Impact Your Child's Physical, Social, and Psychological Well-Being by Dr. Rachel Kowert Purplicious Cow on CurseForge   Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to https://heypolo.com/tilt or use code TILT and get 70% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Candace almost didn't make it to this recording because she got completely sucked into a 9/11 documentary. So naturally, we start by talking about why so many of us millennials are still fascinated by 9/11 and can lose hours watching documentaries about it.Then we get into something that might feel a little too familiar if you're married with kids: keeping score. The “I did bedtime last night, so you should do it tonight” conversations. The mental tally of who got a break, who's been up with the kids, and who's done more around the house.We talk about how easy it is to fall into that tit-for-tat mentality when you're both exhausted. And let's be real, tit does not always equal tat, if you know what we mean.

This episode has nothing to do with graduating from school! Join AMBrewster to learn what we need to do to graduate from the former seasons of growth.Truth.Love.Parent. is a podcast of Truth.Love.Family., an Evermind Ministry.Action Steps Purchase “Quit: how to stop family strife for good.” https://amzn.to/40haxLz Support our 501(c)(3) by becoming a TLP Friend! https://www.truthloveparent.com/donate.html Download the Evermind App. https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683 Use the promo code EVERMIND at MyPillow.com. https://www.mypillow.com/evermind  Discover the following episodes by clicking the titles or navigating to the episode in your app: Your Family Needs to Go to Church https://www.truthloveparent.com/your-family-needs-to-go-to-church-series.html  The Spiritual Warfare in Your Home https://www.truthloveparent.com/spiritual-warfare-in-your-home.html  Click here for Today's episode notes, resources, and transcript: https://www.truthloveparent.com/taking-back-the-family-blog/tlp-651-graduation-dayDownload the Evermind App! https://evermind.passion.io/checkout/102683Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TruthLoveParent/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/truth.love.parent/Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/TruthLoveParentFollow AMBrewster on Facebook: https://fb.me/TheAMBrewsterFollow AMBrewster on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrewsterhome/Follow AMBrewster on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AMBrewsterPin us on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/TruthLoveParent/Subscribe to us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTHV-6sMt4p2KVSeLD-DbcwClick here for more of our social media accounts: https://www.truthloveparent.com/presskit.htmlNeed some help? Write to us at Counselor@TruthLoveParent.com.

Do you ever sit down to play with your child and, five minutes later, find yourself thinking about the washing, dinner or everything else you could be doing? Zoe does too.In this special episode, created in partnership with Melissa & Doug, Zoe talks to Dr Martha Deiros Collado, a clinical psychologist specialising in parenting and child development, about why play can feel difficult for adults, especially when we're used to being busy and productive. Dr Martha explains how play helps children process their day and connect with us, and shares simple ways to make it more enjoyable for parents too.You don't need to invent elaborate games or become your child's entertainer. Sometimes five or ten minutes together, following their lead, is enough. And if you're hoping to encourage independent play, Dr Martha has a wonderfully simple idea you can try before they even come home from school.

New here? Start with our Start Here playlist, five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. You validate your kid's feelings. You explain the reasoning behind every rule. And your kid still melts down anyway. Child development specialist and author Dr. Siggie Cohen joins JoAnn to explain the missing piece: why kids speak the language of emotion while parents default to logic, and exactly what to say when bedtime, screens, or "get ready" turns into a nightly fight. In this episode, you'll learn: Why explaining the "why" behind a boundary doesn't get your kid to comply The real reason "how many times do I have to tell you" backfires every time How to validate your kid's feelings without caving to what they want The exact language to use during transitions like bedtime and screen time Why staying calm and confident, not permissive, is what actually helps your kid through a meltdown Resources mentioned in this episode: You Are the Parent by Dr. Siggie Cohen The Happy Mom Reset (free class) Ready to feel calmer and more confident in your parenting? Join us for the free Happy Mom Reset class. Protect your loved ones without spying on them. Go to https://heypolo.com/ngm or use code NGM and get 70% off your first year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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We lay out how NorthStar Academy builds a real, relationship-driven community inside an online school, with clear pathways for students to feel known and supported. We also share what's changing for the 26–27 school year as we strengthen parent engagement, global connection, and spiritual life. • creating belonging through student-to-student and parent-to-parent connections • multiple ways students plug in, from discipleship groups to speed-friending gatherings • strengthening international representation and time-zone awareness across student leadership • expanding Parent Connect calls and resources for many different family needs • encouraging parents to prompt participation and stay informed on school opportunities • emphasizing prayer, personal support, and a holistic ministry approach beyond coursework

Does your student freeze up when asked to write, discuss, or explain what they've learned? The 5 Common Topics are simple, powerful classical teaching tools that help students quickly recognize what they already know, make connections across subjects, and get further than they ever thought possible! Lisa and Gina Steffy from NTH explain how the 5 Common Topics work and how to use them in your homeschool, from kindergarten through high school. 

What Love Requires: A Parent's Journey Supporting a Transgender Child  What does love require when your child's journey challenges your expectations, fears, and instincts as a parent? In this episode of the Parenting Well Podcast, Dr. Shelly Mahon talks with Cat Lindsey, mother of a transgender daughter, and Cristian Solano-Córdova of Motus Theater about What Love Requires: Stories from Parents of Transgender and Nonbinary Adults. Cat shares her deeply personal journey, from witnessing her daughter's joy and self-expression, to navigating dysphoria and gender-affirming care, and learning what she needed to let go of as a parent. Cristian explains why Motus Theater uses first-person storytelling to create empathy and connection. At the heart of their conversation is a powerful reminder: “This is not about you. It's about your child.” In This Podcast We Talk About: Cat's family journey and her daughter's joy, creativity, and self-expression What dysphoria looked like during her daughter's high school years Navigating gender-affirming care and hormone therapy Advocating for your child while also working through your own fears and emotions The expectations parents may have for their child's future and what it can mean to let those expectations go The experience of seeing a child's joy and confidence return The importance of allowing young people to express themselves fully Learning when to step back and trust your child The importance of finding support for the entire family The differences between coming out today and coming out a decade ago Why parents' voices and personal stories matter How writing and performing a personal monologue can help others see the world through someone else's eyes The power of authentic storytelling to create connection and empathy Resources: Motus Theater Motus Theater creates original performances designed to facilitate dialogue on critical issues through autobiographical storytelling and community engagement. Visit Motus Theater What Love Requires Learn more about What Love Requires: Stories from Parents of Transgender and Nonbinary Adults, including the stories and performances that make up the project. Learn more about What Love Requires See What Love Requires in Lafayette Motus Theater & the Parent Engagement Network present What Love Requires Saturday, November 14, 2026 6:30 to 8:30 PM The Collective Community Arts Center Lafayette, Colorado For more information and event details: Motus Theater Events Cat Lindsey's Monologue, "Joy to the World" Cat's monologue tells the story of a mother celebrating her transgender daughter's innate joy, musical brilliance, and fearless self-expression. She also reflects on how that joy diminished during high school as her daughter experienced dysphoria, and what Cat learned after witnessing her daughter's joy return following gender-affirming care. Cat's story offers an honest look at parenting, advocacy, regret, growth, and the process of learning to see your child's experience through their eyes. Meet Our Guests Cat Lindsey Cat Lindsey is a Colorado native and former professional actor who has spent the last couple of decades working in the nonprofit sector. She now works in the renewable energy industry, a transition she jokes will last “at least until I get replaced by AI.” Cat is the mother of a transgender daughter, and her personal story is featured in Motus Theater's What Love Requires through her monologue, “Joy to the World.” Cristian Solano-Córdova Cristian Solano-Córdova (he/they) is the Director of Communications, Outreach, and Development for Motus Theater, a Colorado-based nonprofit that uses autobiographical storytelling to foster dialogue, build empathy, and inspire social change. Originally from Chihuahua, Mexico, Cristian is a Denver-based DACA recipient who has spent more than a decade working at the intersection of immigrant rights, criminal legal reform, and LGBTQIA+ advocacy. He helped bring What Love Requires from concept to stage. Parenting Well Takeaway Our children are not here to fulfill the future we imagined for them. Parenting sometimes means confronting our own fears, expectations, disappointments, and desire to protect, then asking a more important question: What does my child need from me right now? Cat's story reminds us that supporting our children doesn't require us to have every answer. It requires us to listen, stay curious, be honest with ourselves, seek support, and make room for our children to become fully themselves. And sometimes, love requires letting go.

Hi Parents! Have you ever looked at your teen and thought, "They know exactly what they need to do... so why can't they just do it?" Whether it's starting homework, sending a difficult text, studying for a test, or finally tackling something they've been avoiding, many anxious teens aren't lacking motivation - they're facing an invisible emotional barrier that makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming. In today's episode, I'm joined by Brendan Mahan, ADHD coach, educator, author of Overcoming the Wall of Awful™, and host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. Brendan introduces us to the concept of the Wall of Awful™ - a powerful framework for understanding why past emotional experiences, fear of failure, overwhelm, and anxiety can make it incredibly difficult for teens to take action, even when they genuinely want to. We explore why procrastination and avoidance are rarely about laziness or a lack of willpower, how emotional barriers quietly build over time, and practical ways parents can respond with curiosity instead of pressure. We also discuss parental burnout, the importance of supporting your teen without taking over, and why understanding what's happening beneath the behaviour can completely change the way you respond. If your teen often procrastinates, shuts down when things feel difficult, or seems overwhelmed by tasks they know they're capable of doing, this conversation offers a compassionate framework for understanding what's happening and practical ways to help them move forward. NEW: My 6-week parent program, The Parent's Anxiety Toolkit™, is now open! If you're raising an anxious teen and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or exhausted by the constant worry, this program will help you feel more calm, confident, and equipped with practical tools that actually work. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram  

Every email you send lands at somebody's kitchen table.This week: what parents are actually worried about underneath the questions they ask, how much of the conversation is really about money, and why more communication often makes families feel less steady rather than more.Influencer guest: Lauren Watson, founder of Watson College Consulting in the Boston area ... the one in the room with the anxious parents.Practitioner guest: Shana Kinane, Senior Assistant Director of National Recruitment at Indiana University Bloomington, regionally based in Chicago.Join us for the most productive lunch meeting you'll take all week.Sponsors: · College Board Strategic Advisory Services strategicadvisory@collegeboard.org · Caylor Solutions, caylor-solutions.com · Square One Consulting, squareoneky.com

EMT and Black Rock-Riverside football parent Breona 'Smiley' McCarter shares her story with saving the life of 11-year-old Marcus, who went into cardiac arrest during a game at Riverside Park on Saturday full 202 Tue, 29 Sep 2026 22:00:00 +0000 BidQa7kjyLd8scr5KGCdZ0ZJWIww3O1b buffalo,news,wben,aed,cpr,riverside park,little league football WBEN Extras buffalo,news,wben,aed,cpr,riverside park,little league football EMT and Black Rock-Riverside football parent Breona 'Smiley' McCarter shares her story with saving the life of 11-year-old Marcus, who went into cardiac arrest during a game at Riverside Park on Saturday Archive of various reports and news events 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc.

Jamie Moseley-Sarsfield is the Deputy Head Academic at Fairfield Prep School, part of the Loughborough Schools Foundation. He focuses on enhancing pupil experience and academic engagement, recently leading initiatives such as adapting IAPS pupil voice surveys for younger years and implementing STEAM-based enterprise education.Key TakeawaysHigh engagement changes what a survey means — a 90%+ response rate across 31 schools and 4,500+ children gave Fairfield genuine confidence in the results, not just a token gesture.Reading came out lower than expected nationally — prompting Fairfield to design their own follow-up survey, tailored by age, to understand why.Children who saw fewer adults reading at home still valued and enjoyed reading just as much, challenging an assumption the school expected to confirm.AI and screen-time debate is polarising schools — Fairfield's approach is deliberately cautious: gather evidence, avoid rash decisions, keep tradition and innovation both on the table.STEAM grew from a single enrichment week into a whole-school strategy — including a standalone DTE (Design, Technology & Engineering) subject and a staff-led STEAM committee.Parent-led Engineering Days work because they're personal, not prescriptive — asking parents "how did your passion begin?" builds far deeper buy-in than a generic "come and help" request.Careers work shifted from academic to practical — pupil feedback drove a redesigned careers fair connecting children with real workplace journeys, not just university pathways.Chapters:00:02 - Interview: Jamie Mosley Sarsfield — Deputy Head Academic, Fairfield Prep00:35 - Podcast Welcome & Show Overview07:09 - Unexpectedly Low Reading Scores in the Survey13:25 - Building a Reading Culture: Library, Librarian and Survey-led Initiatives23:50 - Broadening the Curriculum: Integrating STEAM and the Arts30:39 - Engaging Parents and Community in STEAM and Careers37:12 - Introducing FIRE: Feedback, Inspiration, Resilience & Empowerment42:27 - Getting Involved: How to Find Out More About Fairfield Prephttps://lborofairfield.org

Parent boundaries can make a huge difference in your school year, especially when you set them early! In this final episode of my 3-week boundaries series, I'm breaking down three key areas: availability and access, respect and care, and knowing when to bring in support. We'll talk about setting clear expectations, using proactive communication to build stronger parent relationships, and bringing in admin when things get tricky. When you feel confident partnering with parents while still protecting your time (and sanity!), you can focus on what matters most: your students.➡️ Show Notes: https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/episode254Resources:Download your FREE Classroom Reset Challenge.Take the Free Labs When Limited virtual PD courseSend me a DM on Instagram: @its.not.rocket.scienceSend me an email: rebecca@itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com  Follow, rate, and review on Apple Podcasts.Follow, rate, and comment on Spotify.Related Episodes:Episode 70: “It Isn't an Attack on You”: Dealing with Difficult Parents with Guest Zach MatsonEpisode 195: A Simple and Effective Process for Parent Communication With Guest Mandy FarrarEpisode 207: Dealing With Combative Parents – 6 Tips and 2 WarningsIf you are looking for a FUN and FREE way to engage your students this October, leading up to Halloween, you NEED to grab my 4 FREE Halloween science resources - one for biology, one for chemistry, one for physics, and one for anatomy - that you can do with your students now through the end of the month.  Grab them at https://itsnotrocketscienceclassroom.com/halloween/ 

If I don't know whether God intends to remove my son's autism this side of eternity… what exactly do I pray for?In Part 1 of this series, we established a framework: God gets the outcome. I get the assignment. But trusting God with the outcome doesn't mean we stop asking Him for things. Paul didn't. In 2 Corinthians 12, he pleaded with God to remove his thorn three times. Trusting God's sovereignty didn't silence his prayers—and it doesn't have to silence ours.In this episode, I'm getting very practical about what I pray for Graham: salvation, communication, reading, regulation, patience, self-advocacy, friendships, courage, meaningful work, opportunities to use his gifts, and ultimately that he would become a disciple who makes disciples.Because the greatest miracle I could witness in my autistic son's life isn't watching an autistic child become non-autistic. It's watching a spiritually dead sinner be made alive in Christ.And somewhere in all of this, I'm learning how to live in the tension between hope and expectation. I can desperately want something for my son, ask God boldly for it, work faithfully toward it—and still refuse to make that hoped-for outcome a burden Graham has to carry.Ask boldly. Work faithfully. Hope deeply. Hold the outcome with open hands.Scriptures Referenced2 Corinthians 12:7–10Ephesians 2:1–10Romans 8:29Romans 10:171 Corinthians 13Galatians 5:22–23Questions for This WeekInstead of ONLY asking, “Do I pray for my child's healing?” ask:What am I specifically asking God to do IN my child's life?Write it down. Salvation? Communication? Understanding? Wisdom? Courage? Friendships? Regulation? Self-advocacy? A love for Scripture? Opportunities to serve? Greater independence?Then ask one more question:What am I asking God to grow in ME?Because you can't raise an autistic disciple without first being a disciple yourself.Jesus, make my son more like You. Not less autistic. More like Christ.______

Quite often, it's hard to know how to properly show up for a friend who's going through a tough time - that is, until you've been through the experience yourself and can relate more fully. This is Kelly's letter to friends who have lost a parent and also to those of us who feel we could have shown up for someone in a better way. (Previously aired)

Parents. We love them but sometimes they can come through with some truly ridiculous requests!  Remember! Tickets are on sale for our "Is it Friday Yet" TOUR! The Bored Teachers Comedy Tour coming to a city near you! Tickets going fast: https://bit.ly/TODBTCT    PLUS book your hosts for a speaking event at your school: https://teacherspeakers.com/    Check out our MERCH! https://shop.boredteachers.com    Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.beacons.ai/teachersoffdutypod   Send us a voice message: https://bit.ly/3UPAT5a    Listen to the podcast anywhere you stream your favorite shows:  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3hHNybdOJb7BOwe0eNE7z6?si=840ced6459274f98  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/teachers-off-duty/id1602160612  _________________________________ Teachers get your perks!! This episode is brought to you by:    Cinemark | Go to https://cinemark.com/teachersoffduty and receive 10% OFF using Promo CODE: OFFDUTY   Smalls | Go to smalls.com/TOD and get 60% OFF your first order, plus free shipping and free treats for life   CashApp | Download CashApp at https://cash.app/ . Use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 at sign up and get$10 when you send $5 to a friend. Terms Apply.   Vinted | Download the FREE App today! Enjoy FREE shipping in the US and make some money!   Hey Polo | Go To https://heypolo.com/offduty and get 70% OFF your first year with CODE: OFFDUTY _________________________________ In this episode of the Teachers Off Duty Podcast, Bri, Miss M, and Brandon break down some of the wildest stories from their teaching careers. From parents expecting you to bake cupcakes for their child during the school day, to pulling a child out of your class because you made them a classroom helper? Strange but true! But that's not all! Our panel also gets into some real talk surrounding school supply lists. They dive into issues like the financial burden school supplies can place on families, and what happens when some students show up without everything they need. Then of course we have to talk about why teachers get a little specific with some of these supplies. Spoiler alert: Some are just way better than others! We also get into the fact that a lot of teachers are parents as well and believe it or not, we have lives outside of the classroom too. It all makes for a wild ride of an episode so whether you're a teacher, or parent, or both there is something here you're bound to connect with. Listen now & don't forget to subscribe!  Follow your hosts:  Briana Richardson @HonestTeacherVibes  Ms. M @ms.m_closet Brandon @allabout.brandon Follow us on all platforms @TeachersOffDutyPodcast To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://advertising.libsyn.com/TeachersOffDuty _________________________________ Teachers Off Duty - A Bored Teachers©️ Podcast

Screen addiction in kids, and the isolation it fosters, is the most insidious parenting issue today. Kids and adults disassociate both lose themselves in the screen — the big difference is that many of us developed without the prevalence of screens, while our kids don't have that privilege. Kids now retreat to their rooms, alone, orienting to TikTok and influencers, not their family or elders. Depression rates increase because we have taken away their connection to themselves, their family, nature, and their in-person community. As a result the bliss of boredom is missing from their lives, as is the resulting creativity. A parent's job is to create a container for children. If devices and social media make that container, parents are handing over their roll to the whims of algorithms. Devices, used judiciously, can be a tool, but used in isolation in lieu of human connection, screen use can be devastating. Luis drops his top piece of advice around screens, his favorite resource in the books Hunt, Gather, Parent and Dopamine Kids by Michaeleen Doucleff. (You can listen to the interview with Luis and Michaeleen here.)You can also read more about, and register for, the 6 month program here: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/parenting-group You can read more about, and register for, the workshop at Kripalu here: https://kripalu.org/experiences/food-therapy-how-eat-your-nervous-system----You can learn more on the website: https://www.holisticlifenavigation.com/You can follow Luis on Instagram @holistic.life.navigationQuestions? You can email us at info@holisticlifenavigation.com

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When something goes wrong, it's easy to assume we know what it means—and what will happen next. But what if the story you're telling yourself isn't actually true? In this episode of 10 Minutes to Less Suffering, discover how uncertainty can become a source of hope rather than fear. You'll learn how to stop letting anxiety and negative thinking write the future, stay open when life doesn't go as planned, and recognize that an unwanted moment doesn't determine what happens next. This episode is for anyone who is worrying about the future, facing an unexpected change, overthinking a difficult situation, or struggling with something they can't control. In just 10 minutes, you'll find a simple way to create more space between what is happening now and what you fear might happen next—so you can move forward with greater calm, clarity, and hope. You don't need to know how everything will turn out. Maybe there are possibilities you simply can't see yet. Lastly, you can also follow me on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn. If you are interested in my work, please check out my books, The Gift of Maybe: Finding Hope and Possibility in Uncertain Times (including a new audiobook), A Year Without Men: A 12 Point Guide To Inspire and Empower Women and my new Audiobook,  Maybe Everything Is Okay, A Parent's Guide To Less Stress and Worry. Also you can check out my new Maybe Cards: A Path to Stress-Free Living or my new digital Maybe Journal. Above all, my heartfelt hope is that this podcast has supported your journey of personal growth, helped shift your mindset, reduce stress, built emotional resilience, and brought you less suffering and more joy, clarity, and peace.    

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You can have the best tools in the world and still miss the truth if you don't have the right people using them the right way. In this episode of Cape CopCast 'Chief's Chat,' we talk through what Forensics Week really means at the Cape Coral Police Department, and why forensic specialists are often the difference between a suspicion and a conviction. From lifting fingerprints in unlikely places to handling biological evidence, duct tape, and digital forensics, we break down how real investigations get built and why meticulous evidence handling and court prep matter as much as the science itself.We also dig into the less visible side of public safety that's changing fast: crime analysts and real-time intelligence in honor of Crime National Crime and Intelligence Analyst Appreciation Day. We explain how GIS mapping, CAD and RMS data, and live call monitoring help officers respond smarter in the moment, not hours later. The theme is consistent across the lab and the analytics unit: accredited standards, best practices, and trained professionals who can turn complex data into clear facts a jury can understand.Then the conversation takes a turn into parenting, prompted by a real situation involving a teen and a marijuana vape. We share a practical, plain-language warning about how kids access drugs through social media, why “you don't know what's in it” is more than a slogan, and how counterfeit pills can be laced with fentanyl. The takeaway is a simple family rule: if you need help, call us, and never take medication from friends unless it comes from a doctor in a bottle with your name on it.New Outro

What should you do when you're ready for marriage—but Dad says no? Dr. Greg Gifford examines parental authority, biblical headship, and when an adult child is no longer required to obey. Learn how to pursue marriage without dishonoring your parents or surrendering authority Scripture doesn't give them. Transformed Podcast Episode 195 | September 24, 2026 ___ Thanks for listening! Transformed would not be possible without the financial support of our Gospel Partners. If you would like to support Transformed we would be extremely grateful. VISIT https://fortisinstitute.org/donate/ If you are already a Gospel Partner we couldn't be more thankful for you if we tried!

If you're carrying the mental load and wondering how to stop being the default parent, this episode is for you. New here? Start with our ⁠Start Here playlist⁠ — five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. Nobody sits down and decides to become the default parent. It happens one "I'll just grab it" at a time. In this solo episode, I share the seven rules I follow so I'm not the default parent in my house, from the "go ask Dad" rule I started when my kids were little to the overflowing trash I refuse to take out. In this episode, you'll learn: Why being the default parent is a set of habits, not a personality trait How to end the "I do everything" fight by seeing the real split in your house Why doing your partner's jobs to be nice backfires, and what to say instead The simple "go ask Dad" rule that retrains your kids Why "it's just easier if I do it" is a trap, and how to let your partner do it his way Resources mentioned in this episode: Home Responsibility Calculator (free): see the real split in your house Skylight Calendar: $30 off the 15-inch calendar #ad #sponsored The Fair Play Deck by Eve Rodsky The Best Mom is a Happy Mom by JoAnn Crohn No Guilt Mom on Instagram: come tell me your calculator results Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this episode, Steve Wohlberg shares insights on developing an eternal mindset as a parent, preparing your heart and your family for Jesus' return, and teaching children about the end times with hope and faith! Listen in!Find Steve at: https://www.facebook.com/stevewohlberghttps://www.x.com/whitehorse7https://www.youtube.com/@whitehorsemediaand a link to his website:https://www.whitehorsemedia.com/Jill's Favorite things:My Gut Health System: mysite.plexusworldwide.com/Jillymp5/home My Favorite Candles: https://antiquecandleco.com/pages/fragrance-library?utm_campaign=Jillthefaithfullmama&utm_source=postaffiliate&utm_medium=affiliate&afmc=Jillthefaithfullmama20% off code: JILLR20 My Faith Full Mama Morning Reset:  https://payhip.com/b/KvCt6

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Parents' Role in Tryouts Links mentioned in this episode TeachHoops.com CoachingYouthHoops.com — print and go practice plans built from years of coaching, not ChatGPT NukeHydration.com — clean sports drink for kids and coaches, started by a couple out of Mississippi. Use code YOUTHHOOPS15 for 15% off any order What Is a Parent Actually Supposed to Do During Tryouts? Shoes, snacks, and getting out of the way. Fall basketball season is kicking off, tryouts are here, and Coach Bill wants to talk about the person nobody writes a rubric for: the parent. Two sides to it. What coaches should be teaching parents to expect, and how parents can actually support their kid through a stressful week. Coach Collins goes first, and his list is unglamorous on purpose. We are dealing with kids, not young adults who can drive themselves. So the number one parent responsibility is logistics: shoes that fit, a ball in the bag, properly hydrated, everything they need, and there on time. That is most of the job. Tryouts can be genuinely stressful for a family, especially when nobody knows whether the kid makes a team at all, or which team. Coach Collins' advice is to drop both the coach hat and the parent evaluator hat and just be the supportive person in the front seat. When they get in the car, ask how it went. Ask what was fun today. Not "how'd you do" and not "were any of the other kids good." That one shift is what makes a kid want to come back next year. Coach Bill's biggest coaching side point: share your tryout rubric with parents before tryouts. How are teams being picked? If there is an A and a B team, what actually separates them? If there are cuts, why would a kid get cut? Say it plainly and say it early, and you avoid most of the fallout after the list goes up. He also names the thing everyone has seen: the leagues where the three dad coaches end up with the top three kids, automatically, because of how the structure works. Coach Collins frames it as a triangle. Parent to kid, parent to coach, coach to kid. When one leg of that breaks down, what the kid heard and what the parent tells the kid stop matching what the coach actually said, and that is where the problems come from. Ten spots, here is what we are looking for, here is what competitive means. Say it out loud to all three points of the triangle. Coach Bill lays out two scenarios worth walking through with your kid ahead of time. Your kid makes it and their best friend does not. One kid is thrilled, the other is crushed. Teach yours how to handle that, because the bragging happens more often than you would think. Your kid does not make the team you both expected. Talk through what it actually means, which is not much. A career is not over in fifth grade because someone did not make the A team. Coach Collins agrees and adds the frame: life is about disappointment, and you learn more from failure than success. But he pushes it one step further. His favorite parenting lesson from this episode. Before tryouts, have your athlete go ask the coach what they are looking for. After tryouts, have them ask what to work on for next year. The story behind it: his son Drew, in fourth or fifth grade, got in the car furious about a book report. Coach Collins pulled over about three hundred yards from the school and told him to go back in and talk to his teacher, who was still there. The teacher had a great conversation with him. Coach Collins believes that single moment taught Drew more than the rest of that school year, and that it made him an advocate for himself through his entire education. Coach Bill's addition is that this is really about teaching a kid how to speak respectfully to an adult in authority, which outlasts basketball by decades. And it is the kid who should do the asking, not the parent. Both agree a fourth grader is old enough. Coach Bill says he would love it if one of his fourth grade girls walked up and asked him to explain. As Coach Collins puts it, your job is to get them ready to leave the nest, not to stay in it. Nobody wants their thirty five year old kid still hanging around the house. Coaches: publish the rubric before tryouts, not after. Parents: handle the logistics, ask what was fun instead of how they did, and send your kid to talk to the coach themselves. Learn more and get everything you need for your season at TeachHoops.com TitleSubtitleShow NotesStart with the boring stuffThen take off the coach hatThe communication triangleRehearse the hard conversations before they happenTeach the kid to advocate for themselvesCoach's takeaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

**The Clay Edwards Show — Zach Servis & Creston Berch** Another arrest in the Tasia Fortune case. Jackson police now have 25-year-old Ernest Lloyd Jr. charged with murder and a warrant out for a third suspect. The “roving band of white supremacists” story that some people were banking on is dead. Two Black men are in custody for a hanging death on Road of Remembrance. Clay, Zach, and Creston walk through why the original narrative never added up — the street, the physical questions, the lack of screaming, and the people who actually live around there. Two Ole Miss students found dead. Packaged kratom at both scenes. Parent-group rumors of a new synthetic called Cyclorfin (or cyclorphan) supposedly stronger than fentanyl and coming up from Louisiana. Clay's been a long-time kratom user and isn't ready to pin two deaths on it without tox. He wants it regulated and sold like medical marijuana, not banned and left to gas-station chemists. Mental health gets real: we used to put the severely ill in asylums. Now we put them on the sidewalk or in jail. Churches that won't even knock on the house across the street. Personal stories from Zach's family and Creston's wife. Clay's line stays the same — wicked hearts don't get fixed by another law. Zach drops a new record, “From Here,” written after one too many “you ain't from Jackson” comments. He also gives the Positive Jackson minute: Lock Ward, Roger Parks, and the crews still pressure-washing and picking up trash the city won't; Timothy White's work on homelessness and youth; and his wife's $10 screening of *Allowed to Birth* on October 17. Nolan Wells grand jury: no criminal activity. Ben Crump still talking about a hidden truth. Clay issues an open invitation — come have the conversation about culture, crime, and personal accountability. Slavery and 1619 stay off the table. Last 50 years only. No station IDs. No sponsor reads. Just the show.

Two Ole Miss students found dead. Packaged kratom at both scenes. Parent-group rumors of a new synthetic called Cyclorfin (or cyclorphan) supposedly stronger than fentanyl and coming up from Louisiana. Clay's been a long-time kratom user and isn't ready to pin two deaths on it without tox. He wants it regulated and sold like medical marijuana, not banned and left to gas-station chemists.  

Parenting teenage boys can feel like a never-changing adventure filled with growth spurts, big emotions, tough questions, and endless pantry raids. In this episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Sara sit down with father-son authors Tim and Mark Shoemaker to discuss how parents can help their sons grow into men who love and follow the Lord.Drawing from their book, 72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be, Tim and Mark share practical wisdom for navigating the teen years with intentionality and biblical truth. From building self-control and character to having meaningful conversations about identity, friendships, technology, dating, and faith, they offer encouragement for parents who want to disciple their sons well.You'll also hear why living out your faith at home matters more than perfection, how side-by-side activities can open the door to deeper conversations, and learn the five foundational truths every young man needs to understand as he grows.Whether you're raising a young boy or walking through the teenage years right now, this conversation will equip and encourage you to point your son toward a lifelong relationship with Christ.Resources:72 Questions (and Answers) About Life and Becoming the Man God Designed You to Be by Tim and Mark ShoemakerThe Very Best Hands-On Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions by Tim Shoemaker--Question of the Week: What is the best and worst part about being the exact age you are right now?-- Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara JonesGuest: Tim Shoemaker and Mark ShoemakerProducers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun--Learn more about WinShape Camps: winshapecamps.orgInstagram: @winshapecampsFacebook: @winshapecampsTikTok: @winshapecamps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

How can expectations help or hurt your relationships? Jayson breaks down why unspoken expectations create resentment and why communicating your needs directly is essential. He explores the difference between appropriate and inappropriate expectations, how we project our values onto other people, and touches on workplace and parent/child dynamics. If you want fewer assumptions and more clarity in your relationships, this episode is for you.Timestamps:1:40 - Communicate your needs directly3:30 - Projecting your values onto others6:50 - Appropriate relationship expectations10:00 - Inappropriate relationship expectations12:34 - Parent/child dynamics14:30 - Transparency is keyLinks:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Relationship School⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Jayson on social media:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠

Is your anxiety rubbing off on your kids? In this episode of the Focus on the Family Parenting Podcast, host John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta unpack how parental stress becomes contagious, the key difference between fear and anxiety, and why managing your own mental health is essential to showing up well for your children. They're joined by Sissy Goff and David Thomas from the Raising Boys and Girlspodcast, who share practical tools for self-assessment, parenting out of love rather than fear, and simple daily strategies from breathing exercises to building routines that help you reset and model healthy stress management for your family.Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting AssessmentAre My Kids on Track?Leading Your Child Through Emotional Milestones (Digital)

NukeHydration.com — clean sports drink for kids and coaches, started by a couple out of Mississippi. Use code YOUTHHOOPS15 for 15% off any order TeachHoops.com CoachingYouthHoops.com — print and go practice plans built from years of coaching, not ChatGPT Show Notes Fall basketball season is kicking off, tryouts are here, and Coach Bill wants to talk about the person nobody writes a rubric for: the parent. Two sides to it. What coaches should be teaching parents to expect, and how parents can actually support their kid through a stressful week. Coach Collins goes first, and his list is unglamorous on purpose. We are dealing with kids, not young adults who can drive themselves. So the number one parent responsibility is logistics: shoes that fit, a ball in the bag, properly hydrated, everything they need, and there on time. That is most of the job. Tryouts can be genuinely stressful for a family, especially when nobody knows whether the kid makes a team at all, or which team. Coach Collins' advice is to drop both the coach hat and the parent evaluator hat and just be the supportive person in the front seat. When they get in the car, ask how it went. Ask what was fun today. Not "how'd you do" and not "were any of the other kids good." That one shift is what makes a kid want to come back next year. Coach Bill's biggest coaching side point: share your tryout rubric with parents before tryouts. How are teams being picked? If there is an A and a B team, what actually separates them? If there are cuts, why would a kid get cut? Say it plainly and say it early, and you avoid most of the fallout after the list goes up. He also names the thing everyone has seen: the leagues where the three dad coaches end up with the top three kids, automatically, because of how the structure works. Coach Collins frames it as a triangle. Parent to kid, parent to coach, coach to kid. When one leg of that breaks down, what the kid heard and what the parent tells the kid stop matching what the coach actually said, and that is where the problems come from. Ten spots, here is what we are looking for, here is what competitive means. Say it out loud to all three points of the triangle. Coach Bill lays out two scenarios worth walking through with your kid ahead of time. Your kid makes it and their best friend does not. One kid is thrilled, the other is crushed. Teach yours how to handle that, because the bragging happens more often than you would think. Your kid does not make the team you both expected. Talk through what it actually means, which is not much. A career is not over in fifth grade because someone did not make the A team. Coach Collins agrees and adds the frame: life is about disappointment, and you learn more from failure than success. But he pushes it one step further. His favorite parenting lesson from this episode. Before tryouts, have your athlete go ask the coach what they are looking for. After tryouts, have them ask what to work on for next year. The story behind it: his son Drew, in fourth or fifth grade, got in the car furious about a book report. Coach Collins pulled over about three hundred yards from the school and told him to go back in and talk to his teacher, who was still there. The teacher had a great conversation with him. Coach Collins believes that single moment taught Drew more than the rest of that school year, and that it made him an advocate for himself through his entire education. Coach Bill's addition is that this is really about teaching a kid how to speak respectfully to an adult in authority, which outlasts basketball by decades. And it is the kid who should do the asking, not the parent. Both agree a fourth grader is old enough. Coach Bill says he would love it if one of his fourth grade girls walked up and asked him to explain. As Coach Collins puts it, your job is to get them ready to leave the nest, not to stay in it. Nobody wants their thirty five year old kid still hanging around the house. Coaches: publish the rubric before tryouts, not after. Parents: handle the logistics, ask what was fun instead of how they did, and send your kid to talk to the coach themselves. Learn more and get everything you need for your season at TeachHoops.com Start with the boring stuffThen take off the coach hatThe communication triangleRehearse the hard conversations before they happenTeach the kid to advocate for themselvesCoach's takeaway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Learning Leader Show with Ryan Hawk www.LearningLeader.com New Book: The Price of Becoming www.LearningLeader.com/Becoming This is brought to you by Insight Global. If you need to hire one person, hire a team of people, or transform your business through Talent or Technical Services, Insight Global's team of 30,000 people around the world has the hustle and grit to deliver. My guests:  Andy Stanley is the founder of North Point Ministries, which he started in Atlanta in 1995 and has grown into 8 churches across metro Atlanta and a network of more than 225 churches globally, serving over 200,000 people weekly. He's the author of more than 20 books, including Next Generation Leader, Visioneering, and Deep & Wide. His newest is What Great Leaders Do: 7 Essentials for Enduring Impact. He and his wife Sandra have three grown children and live in Atlanta. Sam Kaufman is the Chief Revenue Officer of Insight Global, a $5.3B talent, technical, and AI services firm. He started as an entry-level recruiter in 2004 and rose through the ranks to lead the company's core sales divisions. He's played a central role in Insight Global's transformation into a global talent and technical services organization, helping the company double in size over the past five years, and in 2026, he was named to Staffing Industry Analysts' Staffing 100 North America list, recognizing the most influential leaders in staffing. He has a degree in electrical engineering from Bucknell. Key Learnings Somebody saw it in him before he saw it in himself. Andy and Louie Giglio were the troublemakers in his dad's youth group. One morning after they'd disrupted everything, Mother Mary sat them down and told them they were leaders and needed to lead. Andy's reaction at the time: then I don't want to be a leader. She should have kicked them out, but she didn't. She kept giving them chances they didn't deserve and didn't handle well. She's about to turn 101 years old. She never had children of her own and to this day she calls them her sons. Now Andy does it for others. When he sees someone with a leadership gear, he tries to speak life into it and fan the flame, because that's what was done for him. Leadership is the most wonderful, dangerous gift. Every great thing that's happened in the world had a leader behind it. So did every terrible thing. People followed both for the same reason: the leader brought clarity to a dilemma, made a promise, and people leaned in. Andy thinks leaders are born, not made. His evidence: he's never met a leader who accomplished anything extraordinary who said they weren't a leader, then read two books or went to a conference and became one. Anyone can get better. "But you can make him a better singer and still never hand him a microphone." Problems to solve vs tensions to manage. Work-life balance is a tension. You don't solve it, you manage it. Every industry and every company has its own. "When you solve a tension, you create a problem." You can spot tension by the calendar. If it keeps reappearing on the agenda and somebody keeps saying didn't we just talk about this, you've been trying to solve something that was never a problem. Naming it changes the conversation. Once a team agrees they're looking at a tension, nobody is right and nobody is wrong, and people stop treating each other like enemies. Andy's team asks the question out loud once a month. Sam heard Andy teach this on a podcast and it moved through Insight Global in a week. He listened on the drive in, recognized the pattern live in his CEO's Thursday meeting, and shared it with 40 leaders in the room. It reached a 40,000 person company within days. Sam's read on why: they'd been having the same conversation for years and had never had the language for it. Nobody can promise certainty. You can give clarity. The only way to promise certainty is to know the future in detail. And the greater the uncertainty, the more the need for clarity is heightened. If there were no uncertainty, nobody would need a leader. When COVID made his entire model illegal, Andy redeployed. Rather than doing a half-baked version of the old thing, he pulled everyone together and told them they were hitting pause, building a new plan, and staying busy doing something different. Giving people something to do feels like clarity. You know what to do, you know when you've done it, and the organization keeps moving. Andy pairs it with Jim Collins on navigating fog: put one foot in front of the other and feel your way along. Action absorbs anxiety. Ryan's phrase, and Andy's addition: even when it isn't progress, it usually leads to progress, because there's motion and momentum. Think like a broadcast studio, not a live one. When they knew nobody would be in the room, they didn't film the old service. They rebuilt the auditorium into a television studio and talked to the camera. Sam, watching from home, still can't remember whether he was there in person. They kept the habits. Andy's view is that hitting pause and waiting to reopen the old way would have been an enormous miss. Sam says Insight Global never went back to how they were before and has grown for seven years since. "How long do you plan to stay?" Andy had lunch with John Maxwell carrying demographic research, expecting to be interrogated about how big to build. Andy said he thought this was his life's work. Maxwell said then build it as big as you possibly can. They built 2,700 seats in the middle of nowhere. Three  years later they built another one behind it that seated 2,000. That's what intuition looks like. Maxwell knew the answer without knowing how he knew it. Andy would never have connected his own tenure to the size of the building. Andy's three questions for any big decision: What's considered impossible in our industry, but if it could be done would fundamentally change it? From Joel Barker's Future Edge. The point isn't that you'll answer it. It's that if you don't know the question, you won't recognize the paradigm shift when somebody else answers it. What would the next leader do? From Andy Grove at Intel, who asked Gordon Moore what a new team would do if the board threw them out. Moore answered instantly. Grove said then why don't we walk out the door, come back in, and do it ourselves. What would a great leader do? Not what's expected, not the industry standard. What would a selfless, others-first, high-integrity, world-class leader do here? The second question is terrifying because it produces instant clarity. Andy says it's how he's made the hardest personnel decisions of 31 years. You love the person and they can't keep up, and the next leader would have no emotional attachment and would see immediately what needs to happen. The best leadership decision Andy ever made was going home at 4:00. He'd resigned from his dad's church with two kids in diapers, a pregnant wife, and no insurance. Then he started the church and worked constantly. He asked Sandra what she needed and didn't want her to hold back. She said be home between 4:00 and 4:30, because by then her energy with the kids was gone. So he became the first one to leave the office. When people asked to meet after work, he said before work instead, and ate two breakfasts. He ran that routine for about ten years. "I'm gonna cheat work. I'm not gonna cheat home." The deadline made him better at his job. If you have an hour to do something it takes an hour, and if you have two it takes two. Walking out the door at a fixed time made him dramatically more efficient, and everything still got done. We're supposed to be examples of the rule, not exceptions to it. Andy encouraged his staff to make the same call, and it set the organization's standard from day one. "It's not a sacrifice, it's an investment." What he tells his kids now they're grown with their own families.. Sow and reap, and you only get one shot at it. Parent towards the relationship, not towards compliance. Andy and Sandra had two rules: honor your mother, and don't tell a lie. You can dishonor me, but not her. Lying breaks relationships, and they wanted their relationships intact. Discipline toward reconciliation instead of restriction. When his middle son Garrett was disrespectful to Sandra, Andy made Garrett call his mother, ask her on a date, take her to dinner, and pay for it. By the end of the dinner it was resolved. Don't sweat the small stuff. Andy and Sandra were foster parents for ten years. Their biological kids came over one day and watched a five-year-old foster daughter roller skate across the hardwood floors, and pointed out they'd never even been allowed to run in the house. Andy's regret is that he wasn't that way when his own kids were young. Do the eulogy exercise. From Stephen Covey. Write what you'd want people to say about you at your funeral. Andy spent several mornings on it in his early 30s. Covey's line at the end: you have just discovered your personal definition of success. He reduced it to seven words, and he won't tell anyone what they are. He used to share them until he noticed people writing them down. His view: those are his, and you have to go get your own. The exercise changed what failure means. Once Andy defined success as those values, stepping outside them wasn't just messing up. It was failing, by his own definition. Don't let your identity shift from what you value most to what you're known for. Andy is grateful for the influence, but he didn't want to become the pastor of, or the author of. He says it's especially easy for men to center on what they're known for out in the world rather than who they are at home. "I only have one unique role. That's father to my children." Sandra could get another husband. There will be another pastor and other authors. Nobody else can be the father to his children. "Your ego is not your friend." Jeff Foxworthy's answer when Andy asked what one piece of advice he'd give Andy's son Andrew, a stand-up comedian, so that at 68 he'd end up where Foxworthy is instead of where many people in show business end up. "The people I work with the most would quit before they followed me into something stupid." They'd be on his doorstep if he started doing something dumb, and Sandra wouldn't even have to call them. Foxworthy fired his manager and hired his best friend from fifth grade. Same reason. That friend knew him as a middle schooler, so he's not Jeff Foxworthy the world-famous comedian. He's Jeff the goofball. Andy's champagne moment: celebrating a year after he's gone. Not just that there's a successor, but that the global network of churches is thriving without his direct involvement. That, to him, is professional success. And the second half: that his kids want to be with him and with each other when they no longer have to be. That was the goal of their parenting from the start. You sow and sow and then find out whether you get to reap it. Reflection Questions What's on your agenda every month that you keep trying to solve? Is it actually a problem, or a tension you need to manage? Run your biggest current decision through all three questions. What's considered impossible in your industry? What would the next leader in your seat do? What would a great leader do? Who has permission to show up at your door and ask who you think you are? If you can't name them, that's the first thing to fix. More Learning #687: Jim Collins - What to Make of a Life#361: John Maxwell - The Essential Changes Every Leader Must Embrace#358: Stephen Covey - The One Thing That Changes Everything (Trust)   Podcast Chapters 00:00 Apply for the Learning Leader Circle  01:16 Meet Andy Stanley  02:50 Mother Mary Saw It First 05:25 The Most Wonderful, Dangerous Gift  07:08 Are Leaders Born or Made?  08:37 Problems to Solve, Tensions to Manage  11:44 When You Can't Offer Certainty, Offer Clarity  15:43 The Messy Middle  20:42 Lunch With John Maxwell  24:16 The Three Questions  28:54 What Would a Great Leader Do?  30:01 AI and the Tornado of Transformation  31:20 Putting Your Values on the Wall  32:11 "I'm Gonna Cheat Work. I'm Not Gonna Cheat Home."  36:55 Parenting Toward the Relationship  41:02 The Eulogy Exercise  45:35 Your Ego Is Not Your Friend  51:58 The Champagne Question  55:07 EOPC