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Two parents came to Dr. Becky on the same day, both worried about their kid's confidence. One had a kid who wouldn't join the group. The other had a teenager who wouldn't leave the group. Dr. Becky says: maybe confidence isn't what we think it is. She breaks down what confidence actually means, then she names three things well-meaning parents do that quietly work against building that kind of confidence.Thanks to Carter's, Good Inside's new Confidence Program is free for every family for the next six months. Click here to learn more. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Don't miss this great conversation with Dr. Leslie Treece, a practicing pediatrician in Cookeville, Tennessee, about the mental health challenges she sees in kids every day. The conversation focuses on how primary care physicians and providers are often the first stop for worried parents, especially in rural areas where child psychiatry and therapy access is limited.  Dr. Treece also shares practical guidelines on recognizing red flags, handling anxiety, understanding the impact of screens and social media, and supporting kids without blame or shame.https://leslietreecemd.com/

Your child can know what to do—and still be unable to do it in a hard moment. When they struggle with something they managed yesterday, it is easy to assume they are being lazy, disrespectful, or simply choosing not to try. But what if there is more going on underneath the behavior? In this episode, Kyle and Sara explore why a child who seemed capable yesterday may struggle today—and how parents can respond with curiosity, calm limits, and support instead of labels and shame. This does not mean lowering expectations or letting behavior slide. Understanding what is underneath behavior helps us hold limits with more calm, stay curious instead of judgmental, and help our kids build the skills they still need. In this episode, we discuss:Why “lazy,” “defiant,” and “disrespectful” labels miss the full storyWhy stress, hunger, exhaustion, and overwhelm can limit access to skillsHow to notice “can't yet” beneath what looks like “won't”How to hold limits without excusing behaviorHow to help your child grow instead of judging them against a finished brain Follow Art of Raising Humans for practical, relationship-first parenting tools each week. For personal support, visit www.artofraisinghumans.com. View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/your-child-isnt-finished-yet-why-knowing-better-isnt-enough Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

Send us Fan Mail9-26-26: Bad dad jokes and NFL picks, who is the biggest 2-0 frauds?  this is podcast Season #5, episode #51Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life  alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com.  We are excited to hear from you.  Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.  

What topic interests you? Leave me a voicemail. The way parents talk about each other in front of their children can quietly affect the child's emotional health, well-being, and relationship with both parents. In this episode, Dr. Alexandra explores the “boomerang effect” and explains why criticizing or putting down a spouse, partner, or ex-partner can ultimately damage the relationship between the criticizing parent and their child. Drawing on a 2018 study of nearly 1,000 young adults, Dr. Alexandra explains what researchers found about parental denigration—the act of speaking negatively about one parent to the child. The research connects greater conflict between parents with more depressive symptoms in children, greater emotional pain, and lower satisfaction with life. These findings applied to both married and divorced families. You'll discover:How children may become less close to the parent who is doing the criticizing.  How conflict between parents is associated with depressive symptoms in their childrenHow parental conflict can contribute to lower life satisfaction for childrenHow children may experience emotional pain even when they seem to agree with one parentHow children blame the attacking parent for the divorceHow body language, facial expressions, and private conversations within earshot can affect childrenHow to interrupt negative communication patterns, even when they have continued for generationsDr. Alexandra also speaks compassionately to parents who feel hurt, resentful, or unjustly treated. She explains why defending yourself by attacking the other parent can continue the cycle, and why changing these patterns may require support from a therapist, psychologist, or from your faith community.If you are a parent, stepparent, co-parent, or part of a divorced family, this episode offers research, perspective, and hope. The central message is simple: when children are exposed to one parent putting down the other, the emotional harm can affect the child—and eventually boomerang back into the relationship with the criticizing parent.PS from Dr. Alexandra:  I'm only human - in the recording I accidentally referred to the study as 2020, but it is 2018 in Family Relations.  Also note:  I have found in my 20+ years of private practice that the criticism by one parent of the other may "work" short term but in the long term, especially as they reach adulthood, kids will flip and have greater resentment for the parent who does the attacking.  Ideally, both parents will stay mindful and refrain from attack - stay tuned for the next episode on one strategy to stop.  Chapters00:00 Introduction to the boomerang effect and parental denigration00:32 Research overview: Effects of parental denigration on young adults01:47 Impact on child-parent closeness and emotional well-being03:00 Divorce, blame, and the long-term effects of conflict04:00 Why avoiding negative talk benefits both parents and children04:57 Practical advice for parents: Be mindful of what you say05:56 The importance of body language and overall communication07:11 Changing ingrained family habits and seeking supportSupport the showThis show was created with love.  The following are seven ways you can support and encourage my efforts to create new content, from easiest to hardest: Press “follow” on the podcastPress “follow” on YouTube @alexandramillerclarkShare a helpful podcast episode with a friend Share a helpful YouTube episode with a friendLeave the podcast a rating on iTunesLeave the YouTube a rating on iTunesBuy me a coffee:  buymeacoffee.com/dralexandra

Gugs Mhlungu speaks with Dr Ken Resnick, Educational Psychologist and Founder of the SmartChoiceParenting Programme, about how parents can give constructive feedback to their children. They explore how different types of praise and criticism can influence a child’s motivation, confidence and willingness to work hard, and when feedback can encourage rather than discourage them. Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu. Listen live on Primedia+ on Saturdays and Sundays from 06:00 and 10:00 (SA Time) to Weekend Breakfast with Gugs Mhlungu broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/u3Sf7Zy or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BIXS7AL Subscribe to the 702 daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What do you do when a bright, curious child looks up and says, "I'm just dumb"? In this deeply moving episode of That Will Nevr Work, Maurice sits down with Russell Van Brocklen — "The Dyslexia Professor," founder of Dyslexia Classes, and creator of The Writing Method — to talk about nurturing self-belief in dyslexic kids.Russell knows this struggle from the inside: severely dyslexic himself, he was told he'd never read at grade level, and today he reads at a graduate level. Drawing on Yale brain science and his own New York State Senate–funded research, he explains why traditional school teaches to a brain many dyslexic kids don't have, why accommodations give access but not skill, and how starting with a child's genuine interests can unlock reading and writing two or three grade levels above where they're stuck. Most importantly, he shows how rebuilding a child's skills rebuilds something even more precious — their belief in themselves. If you love a child who's been written off, this conversation is a lifeline.

We've all seen those photos of a 1992 Space Marine standing next to a 2026 model, looking very much like father and son. But why did this happen? And does it actually matter? I'm joined by Calum, AKA Doctor Spork, to discuss "Warhammer" scale creep. And afterwards, we ease into a chat about hobby parenting.A big thanks to Patron Tom W for his support. Here's a link to his blog: Solipsist GamingSubmit a hobby update voice clip before the end of Wednesday 30th September, and you could win $50 to spend on SignumGames.com This Episode is Supported ByThe Sharp End of the BrushBlack Arrow MinisSignum GamesDoctor Spork's 3D TerrainSupport the Show on Patreon

What should you do when your child is overwhelmed, melting down, refusing to cooperate, or acting like they cannot handle something you know they can do?In part two of this conversation, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge explains how parents can help kids build a more regulated nervous system before, during, and after stressful moments. She shares why parents should regulate first, connect second, and correct only after a child is calm enough to think and learn. Here's part one if you missed it. You'll also learn why constantly rescuing kids from discomfort can prevent them from building stress tolerance, how to support a child without immediately fixing the problem, and why small daily regulation practices can make a big difference over time.Dr. Roseann shares a simple 4-7-8 breathing practice parents can use throughout the day to lower stress and build greater nervous system capacity! This is just one of at least 5 solid techniques Dr. Ro shares with us, things you can implement right away at home. Don't forget to check out Dr. Roseann's new book, The Dysregulated Child.Resources We Mention for Helping Your Dysregulated ChildDr. Roseann's book The Dysregulated Child releases 9/22/26! Grab it now.Episodes on stress mastery: Can We Help Our Highly Sensitive Kids Handle Their Stress? and Stress Busting for MomsWhat Is Nervous System Work, and Why Is It Important?Raising Kids Who Can Do Hard Things with Dr. Kathryn HechtTry the Stress Mastery Challenge for freeCheck out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Fluent Fiction - Hebrew: Balancing Tradition: A Joyous Sukkot Unites Generations Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/he/episode/2026-09-24-22-34-02-he Story Transcript:He: השמש האירה בעדינות מעל יער ירושלים, מפזרת קרני אור לאורך שבילים סלעיים ופני העצים שהיו מכוסים במחטים ירוקות.En: The sun gently illuminated above the Ya'ar Yerushalayim, spreading rays of light along the rocky paths and the tree faces covered in green needles.He: אוויר הסתיו היה צונן וריח האורנים הקיף את האווירה באווירה חגיגית ומרגיעה.En: The autumn air was crisp, and the scent of pines enveloped the atmosphere with a festive and soothing ambiance.He: נעם, איש עמוק מחשבה, התהלך בין העצים, מחפש סוכה קטנה שהמשפחה הקימה מתחת לחופה של ענפים.En: Noam, a deep-thinking man, walked among the trees, searching for a small sukkah that the family had set up under a canopy of branches.He: סוכות הוא זמן מיוחד של חיבור ומשפחה, אך נעם הרגיש שהקשר הזה מתחיל להידמות יותר ויותר למאבק בין מודרניות למסורת.En: Sukkot is a special time of connection and family, yet Noam felt that this bond was beginning to resemble more and more a struggle between modernity and tradition.He: ילדיו, אבי ומאיה, העדיפו לשבת עם הטלפונים הניידים שלהם מאשר להשתתף בטקסי החג.En: His children, Avi and Maya, preferred to sit with their mobile phones rather than participate in the holiday rituals.He: נעם רצה להעניק לילדיו חוויה משמעותית אך חשש שהמסורת תיעלם עם הדורות.En: Noam wanted to provide his children with a meaningful experience but feared that the tradition would vanish with the generations.He: "אבי, מאיה, בואו נאסוף פרחים ונעשה מהם זר לסוכה," קרא נעם, קיווה שהתעסקות יצירתית תסקרן את הילדים.En: "Avi, Maya, let's gather flowers and make a wreath for the sukkah," called Noam, hoping that creative engagement would intrigue the children.He: אך הם נראו מהססים, מציצים בטלפונים.En: But they seemed hesitant, glancing at their phones.He: נעם לא ויתר.En: Noam did not give up.He: "בואו נעשה משחק," אמר בקול עליז, "נכתוב שירות הודיה ונצייר על העלים.En: "Let's play a game," he said in a cheerful voice, "we'll write thank-you notes and draw on the leaves."He: " זה עורר את סקרנותם, והם הצטרפו אליו, אוספים עלים צבעוניים ונכנסו לסוכה לשבת יחד.En: This piqued their curiosity, and they joined him, collecting colorful leaves and entering the sukkah to sit together.He: במהלך המשחק, מאיה התחילה לצחוק כשהעלים לא נדבקו כמו שצריך, ואבי הצטרף לצחוק שלה.En: During the game, Maya began to laugh when the leaves wouldn't stick properly, and Avi joined her laughter.He: גם נעם לא הצליח להתאפק והצטרף לצחוקם.En: Noam couldn't resist either and joined in their laughter.He: הרגע הזה של שמחה לא מתוכננת חיבר ביניהם.En: This moment of unplanned joy connected them.He: זה היה בדיוק מה שנעם קיווה לו - רגע של הבנה ואחדות.En: It was exactly what Noam had hoped for - a moment of understanding and unity.He: לאחר שסיימו, הם ארזו את הפיקניק, והאוויר היה מלא בניחוח האורנים ורוח קלה הפכה כל עלה לחלק מהריקוד הגדול של הטבע.En: After they finished, they packed up the picnic, and the air was filled with the fragrance of pines and a light breeze turned every leaf into part of nature's grand dance.He: נעם העיף מבט על ילדיו ונשאר עם תחושת סיפוק.En: Noam glanced at his children and was left with a sense of satisfaction.He: הוא הבין שעם מעט גמישות ויצירתיות, אפשר לשמר את המסורת ולהעניק לה משמעויות חדשות ורלוונטיות לילדים.En: He realized that with a little flexibility and creativity, it is possible to preserve tradition and imbue it with new and relevant meanings for the children.He: כשצעדו חזרה לעיר, נעם חש תחושה של אמונה מחודשת, שהמסורת יכולה להמשיך ולהשתנות כדי להתאים לדורות החדשים, בלי לאבד מכוחה ומהחשיבות שלה בחיי המשפחה.En: As they walked back to the city, Noam felt a renewed sense of faith, that the tradition can continue to adapt to fit new generations, without losing its power and importance in family life. Vocabulary Words:illuminated: הֵאִירָהatmosphere: אֲווִירָהcanopy: חוֹפָהstruggle: מַאֲבָקvanish: תִּיעָלֵםwreath: זֵרengagement: הִתעַסְּקוּתintrigue: לְעֲנֵיֵּןhesitant: מַהְסֵסcheerful: עַלִּיזcuriosity: סַקְרָנוּתcolorful: צִבְעוֹנִיunplanned: לֹא מְתֻכְנָןunity: אַחְדוּתfragrance: נִיחוֹחַpreserve: לְשָׁמֵרimbue: לְהַשְׁרוֹתrelevant: רֶלֶוַנְטִיrenewed: מְחֻדָּשׁfaith: אֱמוּנָהimportance: חֲשִיבוּתenveloped: הִקִּיףsoothing: מֵרַגֵּעַrituals: טְקָסִיםcreative: יָצִירָתִיgather: לֶאֱסֹףpacking: אֲרִיזָהpicnic: פִּיקְנִיקbreeze: רוּחַ קַלָּהgenerations: דּוֹרוֹתBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/fluent-fiction-hebrew--5818690/support.

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.

In this episode, Angela and Sharon share practical parenting and grandparenting tips for getting kids to listen, setting boundaries, and using positive redirection—without constant repeating or negotiating. They also explore the importance of friendships and healthy relationships as we get older, including how choosing a supportive social circle can positively impact our happiness, personal growth, and well-being.

Back for a second time on The Just A Mom Podcast is entrepreneur, author, speaker, and filmmaker Jason Reid.  Don't miss this deeply personal conversation about grief, depression, and the power of creative purpose. Jason shares how the loss of his son Ryan to suicide changed his life, why he now focuses on helping parents and kids talk more honestly about mental health, and how his latest film, Shift, is designed to spark those conversations in schools and communities. We also discuss what self-care really looks like beyond the usual advice, why adults need creative outlets just as much as kids, and what Jason learned after discovering he may have been living with a form of depression himself.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tellmystorycommunity/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1tellmystory/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/tellmystory-org/

Send us Fan Mail9-22-26: Eagles win 2-0, what to watch this week: (Mobland Season 2 (Paramont plus)  This is podcast Season #5, episode #50Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life  alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com.  We are excited to hear from you.  Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.  

When your child is melting down, refusing to listen, shutting down, or exploding over something small, their nervous system may be overwhelmed—not ready for more words or discipline.Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge, a longtime friend of mine and Raising Healthy Families, explains what happens in the brain when kids become dysregulated and why their ability to think logically can temporarily go offline. She shares how a child's “stress cup” fills up, why parents and kids can co-regulate or co-dysregulate, and why your own nervous system is one of the most powerful parenting tools you have.You'll also learn why the middle of a meltdown is usually the worst time to reason with your child, how to use a simple three-second “love pause,” and why regulation needs to come before teaching, correcting, or problem-solving.This episode gives parents practical ways to respond with fewer words, more calm, and a better understanding of what their child's behavior may be communicating.If this episode hits a nerve, make sure you grab a copy of Dr. Ro's new book, The Dysregulated Child.Resources We Mention for Helping Your Dysregulated ChildDr. Roseann's book The Dysregulated Child releases 9/22/26! Grab it now.Preventing nervous system wounds in your child with Ann OdomEpisodes on stress mastery: Can We Help Our Highly Sensitive Kids Handle Their Stress? and Stress Busting for MomsTry the Stress Mastery Challenge for freeCheck out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

حلقة جديدة من البودكاسترز مع باسم عبدالملك، بنتكلم فيها عن معنى الأبوة الحقيقية، وإيه الصفات اللي تخلي الشخص مستعد يكون أب، وإزاي الخلفة بتغير الإنسان وبتخليه يواجه نفسه ويتطور. كمان بنتناقش عن علاقة الأب بأولاده، أهمية الوقت والأمان العاطفي، الفرق بين الاحتياجات والرغبات، وتأثير الشاشات والدوبامين على الأطفال. وبنتكلم كمان عن الجواز وتوقعاته، ليه المشاعر بتتغير بعد فترة، أهمية الالتزام والتواصل بين الزوجين، وتأثير الانفصال على الأطفال، وهل فاقد الأبوة يقدر يكون أب كويس ويكسر دائرة التجارب القديمة؟ A new episode of Elpodcasters with Bassem Abdelmalek, discussing fatherhood, parenting, marriage, and what it really takes to raise emotionally healthy children. We explore the qualities of a good father, emotional intelligence, quality time, building emotional safety, and how parenthood can transform and develop a person. We also discuss marriage expectations, commitment after the honeymoon phase, divorce and its impact on children, screen time and dopamine, and whether someone who grew up without a strong father figure can still become a present and supportive parent. هذه الحلقة برعاية شركة نوڤو نورديسك رابط موقعنا, انضم إلى مجتمعنا: https://www.elpodcasters.com/ our website link, join our community: https://www.elpodcasters.com/ ‎اسمعوا البودكاسترز على | Listen to El-Podcasters on Spotify - https://anchor.fm/elpodcasters Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/eg/podcast/el-podcasters/id1633419184 Anghami - https://play.anghami.com/podcast/1029463712 El-Podcasters Social Media | منصات التواصل الإجتماعي للبودكاسترز: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/elpodcasters Tiktok - https://www.tiktok.com/@elpodcasters Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/elpodcasters Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/elpodcasters/ X - https://www.twitter.com/elpodcasters Snapchat - https://snapchat.com/t/3Zbo2vzS Bassel Alzaro - https://www.instagram.com/basselalzaro https://www.facebook.com/BasselAlzaroX https://snapchat.com/t/CoWlatfk Karim Rihan - https://www.instagram.com/karimrihann Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

You love the same kids. You probably even want many of the same things for them. So why can you and your spouse look at the exact same parenting moment and see it completely differently? In this episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara share more of their own parenting story—including the beliefs they brought into parenting, the conflicts they didn't expect, and the very different approaches they initially had to sleep, big emotions, discipline, connection, and their roles as parents. They talk openly about how childhood experiences, personality, fear, expectations, and even professional training can shape the way we respond to our kids—and why getting on the same page doesn't mean becoming the same parent. You'll hear how they moved from judging each other's approach to building a shared vision for their family, while still making room for their individual strengths. In this episode, you'll learn:Why different parenting styles can create so much tension between couplesHow your own childhood can quietly influence the way you parentWhy shared long-term goals matter more than handling every situation identicallyHow to start moving toward a more connected, collaborative approach to parenting together If parenting disagreements are creating tension in your marriage or leaving you wondering how you'll ever get on the same page, this conversation will give you hope—and a different way to think about becoming a team. Want help putting this into practice? Download our free Parenting Together Workbook, created to help you and your spouse or co-parent talk through your different perspectives, uncover what's shaping the way each of you parents, and begin building a more intentional, shared approach to raising your kids. 

In the previous episode, I talked about my first two philosophy shifts when it comes to how I feed my own kids and talk about picky eating. We dealt with the "no thank-you bite" and how/when to serve dessert. I'm truly grateful for the professionals who helped me change my thinking and my ways!Today, we'll dive into three other mindset changes I've had when it comes to feeding kids. The first has to do with introducing foods to babies, which isn't actually a part of The Picky Eater Playbook—but it's still something to consider and an important first step for parents!Then we will get into how our food looks (does it matter?) and briefly touch on kids who really WOULD starve themselves if they aren't served certain foods. You'll learn:why I think eczema and food sensitivities might have been caused by Paul and Leah's first foodswhat first foods I think work best for babieswhy I started rethinking "you don't taste with your eyes" and how cute foods might actually be more appealing to childrenwhat working with 20,000 families taught me about my stance that kids will eat eventually, they won't starveand why the laid-back way I wrote The Picky Eater Playbook means you will probably be able to adapt it for your family!I'm outlining all the pre-order bonuses for you, too, so make sure to listen or watch to the end of the episode. I sure hope you'll think it's worthwhile to pre-order a copy of the book and delve into making dinnertime a more peaceful time for your whole family.You deserve that, Mom, and so do your kids! Get out of the chicken nugget and pizza rut. It CAN be better.Resources We Mention for Picky Eating TipsPre-order The Picky Eater Playbook and get amazing pre-order bonuses!Nourishing first foods for babiesMore about problem feeders in my interview with Dr. Kay ToomeyGet kids in the kitchen! Check out the Kids Cook Real Food eCourse or Teens Cook Real Food if your kids are olderJensen got help through my Picky Eater Playbook (P.E.P.) Club - learn more about the membership nowCheck out my new book at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/pickybook!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

In this episode of the Just a Mom podcast, psychologist Dr. Jerry Weichman talks about the realities of parenting teens today, the impact of social media and device addiction on mental health, and practical ways parents can create healthier boundaries at home. Dr. Jerry Weichman is a child and adolescent psychologist with over 27 years of experience working with preteens, teens, and parents. He is also the founder of the Raising Families platform, which offers free resources to help families navigate mental health, parenting, and technology challenges.. Weichman shares why he chose to work with teens and families, what he has learned from more than 27 years in practice, and how parents can better support their kids through adolescence with short, consistent, real-world conversations. This conversation is a powerful reminder that parenting requires intention, consistency, and connection. Dr. Weichman's guidance gives parents practical steps they can use right away to reduce chaos, build trust, and help their kids develop the skills they need for life.http://drjerryweichman.com/https://www.youtube.com/@RaisingFamilieswithDrJWhttps://www.raisingfamiliespodcast.com/https://theweichmanclinic.com/https://www.amazon.com/dp/1435717473?lv=shuf&channelId=500&plpRedirect=mhFallback

Have you ever given parenting advice with total confidence…only to learn a few years later that you had it completely wrong?I have.

Curiosity is one of the most beautiful parts of childhood. It drives kids to ask questions, explore new ideas, take healthy risks, and discover who they are. But as kids get older, curiosity can also become scary for parents. What happens when curiosity leads your child toward pornography, vaping, alcohol, sex, risky online content, dangerous challenges, or choices they may not be ready to handle? In this episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara explore how parents can protect their kids without teaching them to fear curiosity or hide their questions. They explain why curiosity is a normal part of child and adolescent development, why teens are especially drawn to novelty and new experiences, and how parents can become the safe person their child turns to when curiosity takes them somewhere unfamiliar. You'll learn:Why curiosity changes as children move from childhood into the tween and teen yearsHow to consider curiosity, risk, access, and readiness before deciding how much freedom to giveThe SAFE framework for responding when your child brings you an uncomfortable or concerning questionHow to create boundaries around screens, pornography, substances, relationships, risky behavior, and other areas of exploration without shutting down communication Kyle and Sara also share practical ways to guide curiosity differently with younger children, tweens, and teenagers, and how to prepare kids for moments when curiosity, peer pressure, and impulsiveness collide. The goal isn't to raise kids who never take risks or ask hard questions. It's to raise kids who stay full of wonder while gradually learning how to pause, assess risk, seek help, and make choices that protect their future. View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/the-wonder-and-danger-of-curiosity-how-to-help-kids-explore-safely Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

Send us Fan MailWeek of 9-14-26: The NFL is back baby!!, Crime101 (Prime, 2026), NFL predictions with Eddie. This is podcast Season #5, episode #49Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life  alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com.  We are excited to hear from you.  Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.  

What happens when doctors misunderstand Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD)? Sometimes the consequences go far beyond frustration or delayed treatment. In this episode of Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dr. Ina Stephens, Associate Director of the UVA Health EDS and Hypermobility Disorder Center, to answer listener questions about MCAS, gut health, circadian rhythm, migraine, pediatric hypermobility, and more. They also confront a disturbing reality for some families navigating poorly understood conditions: medical gaslighting, misdiagnosis, and inappropriate Munchausen-by-proxy referrals. Can you support a healthy gut microbiome with MCAS if fermented foods trigger symptoms? Drs. Bluestein and Stephens discuss the role of dietary fiber, polyphenol-rich foods, exercise, and thoughtful antibiotic use, including why the narrowest effective antibiotic may be preferable when treatment is necessary. They also explain why resetting a disrupted circadian rhythm involves more than simply going to bed earlier, and how morning light exposure can help shift the body's internal clock. Then the conversation turns to migraine management in hypermobile patients. Dr. Stephens shares her approach to supplements and medications, including magnesium glycinate, CoQ10, and CGRP-targeting medications such as ubrogepant (Ubrelvy,) while explaining why Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) is not usually a first-line migraine treatment and may be problematic for people with significant craniocervical instability. The episode also tackles a question with major implications for the next generation: Should children be evaluated for hypermobile EDS earlier (hEDS)? Dr. Stephens explains how delayed recognition can contribute to years of orthopedic problems, psychological distress, inappropriate diagnoses, and missed opportunities for prevention and support. Finally, the episode closes with a Hypermobility Hack on low dose naltrexone (LDN): how it may work, why benefits can take time to appear, and why patience matters when evaluating whether it is helping. Takeaways: Could the wrong antibiotic choice create problems long after the infection is gone? Why might morning sunlight matter more than forcing yourself to go to bed earlier? When could Botox actually make headaches and neck symptoms worse in someone with hypermobility? How can missed or delayed recognition of hEDS in childhood affect orthopedic and mental health outcomes years later? What happens when physicians misunderstand EDS so profoundly that a family is suspected of fabricating illness? Why can low dose naltrexone seem like it is “not working” before it has had enough time to take effect? Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Go http://www.AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code BENDY. FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links. Chapters: 00:00 EDS Starts Early00:34 Meet Dr Ina Stephens02:12 Fermented Foods MCAS02:39 Microbiome Support Basics10:47 Antibiotics Probiotics15:49 Medical Distrust CPS Risk29:31 Migraine Treatments Botox41:16 Feverfew Dosage Basics41:30 Avoiding Rebound Headaches43:12 CGRP Rescue Meds Explained44:51 Why Diagnose EDS Early49:05 Early Intervention and Prevention56:42 Parenting Tips and Clinic Access01:06:54 LDN Patience and Closing Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when doctors misunderstand Ehlers-Danlos syndromes (EDS) and hypermobility spectrum disorders (HSD)? Sometimes the consequences go far beyond frustration or delayed treatment. In this episode of Bendy Bodies with the Hypermobility MD, Dr. Linda Bluestein is joined by Dr. Ina Stephens, Associate Director of the UVA Health EDS and Hypermobility Disorder Center, to answer listener questions about MCAS, gut health, circadian rhythm, migraine, pediatric hypermobility, and more. They also confront a disturbing reality for some families navigating poorly understood conditions: medical gaslighting, misdiagnosis, and inappropriate Munchausen-by-proxy referrals. Can you support a healthy gut microbiome with MCAS if fermented foods trigger symptoms? Drs. Bluestein and Stephens discuss the role of dietary fiber, polyphenol-rich foods, exercise, and thoughtful antibiotic use, including why the narrowest effective antibiotic may be preferable when treatment is necessary. They also explain why resetting a disrupted circadian rhythm involves more than simply going to bed earlier, and how morning light exposure can help shift the body's internal clock. Then the conversation turns to migraine management in hypermobile patients. Dr. Stephens shares her approach to supplements and medications, including magnesium glycinate, CoQ10, and CGRP-targeting medications such as ubrogepant (Ubrelvy,) while explaining why Botox (onabotulinumtoxin A) is not usually a first-line migraine treatment and may be problematic for people with significant craniocervical instability. The episode also tackles a question with major implications for the next generation: Should children be evaluated for hypermobile EDS earlier (hEDS)? Dr. Stephens explains how delayed recognition can contribute to years of orthopedic problems, psychological distress, inappropriate diagnoses, and missed opportunities for prevention and support. Finally, the episode closes with a Hypermobility Hack on low dose naltrexone (LDN): how it may work, why benefits can take time to appear, and why patience matters when evaluating whether it is helping. Takeaways: Could the wrong antibiotic choice create problems long after the infection is gone? Why might morning sunlight matter more than forcing yourself to go to bed earlier? When could Botox actually make headaches and neck symptoms worse in someone with hypermobility? How can missed or delayed recognition of hEDS in childhood affect orthopedic and mental health outcomes years later? What happens when physicians misunderstand EDS so profoundly that a family is suspected of fabricating illness? Why can low dose naltrexone seem like it is “not working” before it has had enough time to take effect? Want to learn more about the UVA EDS Center? For Appointments and Questions: RUVAEDSCenter@uvahealth.org UVA EDS: https://www.uvahealth.com/healthy-practice/advancing-care-through-ehlers-danlos-clinic UVA EDS FAQ: https://www.uvahealth.com/support/eds/faq UVA Pediatric Integrative Medicine: https://childrens.uvahealth.com/specialties/integrative-health Want more Dr. Linda Bluestein, MD? Website: https://www.hypermobilitymd.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bendybodiespodcast Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/BendyBodiesPodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠ X: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/BluesteinLinda⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/hypermobilitymd/⁠⁠⁠⁠ Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://hypermobilitymd.substack.com/ Shop my Amazon store ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/hypermobilitymd Dr. Bluestein's Recommended Herbs, Supplements and Care Necessities: https://us.fullscript.com/welcome/hypermobilitymd/store-start Thank YOU so much for tuning in. We hope you found this episode informative, inspiring, useful, validating, and enjoyable. Join us on the next episode for YOUR time to level up your knowledge about hypermobility disorders and the people who have them. Join YOUR Bendy Bodies community at ⁠⁠https://www.bendybodiespodcast.com/⁠⁠. YOUR bendy body is our highest priority!⁠⁠ Learn more about Human Content at ⁠⁠⁠http://www.human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Podcast Advertising/Business Inquiries: ⁠⁠⁠sales@human-content.com⁠⁠⁠ Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Go http://www.AquaTru.com now for 20% off (your purifier) using promo code BENDY. FTC: This video is not sponsored. Links are commissionable, meaning I may earn commission from purchases made through links. Chapters: 00:00 EDS Starts Early00:34 Meet Dr Ina Stephens02:12 Fermented Foods MCAS02:39 Microbiome Support Basics10:47 Antibiotics Probiotics15:49 Medical Distrust CPS Risk29:31 Migraine Treatments Botox41:16 Feverfew Dosage Basics41:30 Avoiding Rebound Headaches43:12 CGRP Rescue Meds Explained44:51 Why Diagnose EDS Early49:05 Early Intervention and Prevention56:42 Parenting Tips and Clinic Access01:06:54 LDN Patience and Closing Resources Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Friendships can be one of the greatest joys in a child's life, but they can also be one of the biggest challenges. From playground disagreements to teenage drama, parents often wonder how to help their kids build healthy, meaningful relationships.In this episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Sarah sit down with Amanda Mejias, Lifeway Specialist for Girls Ministry and Women in Ministry, to talk about helping kids navigate friendships with confidence. Amanda shares practical ways parents can encourage healthy friendships, help kids work through conflict, and teach them how to communicate with honesty and kindness.Most importantly, she explains why a strong sense of identity in Christ can change the way kids approach friendships, rejection, and belonging. You'll also hear encouragement for parents who are walking alongside a child experiencing friendship struggles and learn why modeling healthy relationships matters.Whether your child is making new friends, dealing with conflict, or learning how to be a good friend, this conversation offers biblical wisdom and practical encouragement for every stage.Resources:This is Friendship by Amanda Mejias & Corinne Allen--Question of the Week: Who would you say is your best friend in this season or in your class at school?-- Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara JonesGuest: Amanda MejiasProducers: 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.

Do you ever wish you could sit down with trusted parenting experts and ask each one for their very best advice? Would you like to hear four quick, practical tips that could make a meaningful and lasting difference in your family? Join Ginger Hubbard and Alex Cody, along with Sam Sorbo, Rhonda Stoppe, Lee Ann Mancini, and Laine Lawson, as they share their most valuable tips for the parenting journey.   *** For show notes and episode downloads, go to https://www.gingerhubbard.com/podcast/episode-295-4-parenting-tips-you-need-to-hear *** Support this podcast:   https://www.gingerhubbard.com/support *** Sponsor for this episode:   CTC Math | ctcmath.com We Heart Nutrition | weheartnutrition.com, code GINGER REDEEM HealthShare

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“Between stimulus and response there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response.” — Viktor FranklBetween a major home renovation, tight book deadlines, and competing high-stakes priorities, my focused attention was stretched to its limit recently.In this Q&A episode, I share the exact tactical framework I used to protect my energy, regain focus, and maintain high performance through one of my most demanding seasons. I also share the core principles that keep home life grounded when professional stress hits an all-time high, as well as the best parenting advice I've ever heard.Inside this episode:• Creating Capacity Under Pressure: How to guard foundational self-care rituals, optimize focus blocks, and use No Pressure Days (NPDs) to prevent burnout.• The Perspective Reframing Question: A simple mental filter to immediately diffuse frustration—Is it a tragedy or an inconvenience?• What to Eliminate in High-Stress Seasons: Why cutting out alcohol, negative influences, and catastrophic thinking is non-negotiable for recovery.• The Playbook for Family Resilience: Why play is the primary language of children, and how to treat domestic friction as feedback rather than an attack.Onward,JamesPS —⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join 25K+ other subscribers on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Send us Fan MailDo It Backwards: A Gift to Your Future SelfIn this episode, I'm sharing a simple strategy that is already making my days feel lighter: do the things you're dreading first. Instead of leaving the kitchen cleanup, preparing vegetables for the kids, Duolingo, exercise, or dinner prep until later, I'm trying to get them done as early as possible—before my brain has a chance to complain.I talk about how doing things ahead of time can feel like giving a gift to your future self, and how my husband's meal-prep habits have inspired me to think differently about cooking for a big family. I also share an update about exploring hormone replacement therapy, what I've been learning about perimenopause, and why I'm more open to it now than I expected.Plus, I recap the end of our very busy summer: a beautiful hike in Canmore, sushi karaoke in Banff with my parents and kids, and a special visit from longtime friends. It was exhausting, joyful, and a reminder that staying connected to old friendships is absolutely worth the effort.So this week, try doing it backwards: pick the thing you're most likely to put off and do it first. Your future self will thank you. Support the show

Do you ever feel like you are managing every detail of your child's life—schoolwork, activities, friendships, schedules, and responsibilities—yet worry they may not be learning how to handle life without you? Or maybe you try to give your child more freedom, only to watch them become overwhelmed, make a choice they regret, or expect you to rescue them afterward. In this episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester talk about the difference between giving children small choices and helping them practice the meaningful decision-making skills they will need for adulthood. From choosing classes, activities, and friendships to managing time, money, and growing responsibilities, children and teens need opportunities to make real choices while parents are still nearby to guide them. You'll learn how to give your child an appropriate voice without putting adult-sized pressure on them; how to know when to step in and when to step back; and how to help them recover when a decision does not work out. This episode is for parents who want to raise confident, capable kids—not kids who need a parent to manage every next step. In this episode, you'll learn:Why too much control—or too much freedom—can leave kids anxious and unprepared for adulthood.How meaningful choices build confidence, responsibility, resilience, and executive-function skills.Age-appropriate choices for elementary-aged children, tweens, and teens.How to coach your child through decisions and mistakes without rescuing, shaming, or taking over. View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/are-you-giving-your-child-real-choices-how-to-build-confidence-without-giving-up-leadership-ep-227 Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

Episode 008 Notes Why Your Consequences Don't Work Main Idea Consequences often fail because parents are inconsistent, change them too often, give privileges back too early, or make punishments too extreme. The goal of discipline is not to make children miserable. It is to teach responsibility. Core Principle Rules. Consequences. Enforcement. Segment 1 — “Nothing Works With My Child” A child getting angry, arguing, or repeating a behavior does not automatically mean the consequence failed. Key Point: Parenting is training, and training takes repetition. Segment 2 — The Consequence Keeps Changing Children need clear expectations and predictable outcomes. Key Point: Decide consequences before the rule is broken whenever possible. Segment 3 — You Keep Giving It Back Early Apology and forgiveness do not always remove consequences. Key Point: Children can be forgiven and still finish the consequence. Segment 4 — Your Consequences Are Too Big Extreme punishments are often difficult to enforce. Key Point: Consistency matters more than intensity. Segment 5 — Stop Asking Whether They Care “I don't care” does not mean the consequence is ineffective. Key Point: Discipline is about teaching responsibility, not creating a dramatic reaction. Segment 6 — Rules, Consequences, Enforcement Clear rules and reasonable consequences only work when parents follow through. Key Point: A rule without enforcement eventually becomes a suggestion. Scripture Proverbs 22:6 — Train up a child in the way he should go. Hebrews 12:11 — Discipline may be painful in the moment but produces fruit later. Galatians 6:7 — We reap what we sow. Parent Challenge Choose three important household rules. Decide the consequence for breaking each one. Explain them clearly. Then follow through calmly and consistently. Raise Them Ready — Hard Now, Ready Later.

If your child is injured, an insurance settlement may seem like a lifeline—but accepting the wrong offer could affect your child's future. What should parents know before signing anything, and what legal rights does an injured child actually have? In this Know Your Worth episode of Radio Medium, Laura Lee joins trial attorney and senior partner Todd Bresney of Kanoski Bresney to explain what parents need to know after a child's injury. Todd discusses children's legal rights, medical bills, statutes of limitations, court approval of settlements, guardian ad litems, and why a quick insurance settlement may not account for future medical care, rehabilitation, education, emotional effects, or other long-term needs. Laura Lee also shares her own experience after her daughter was accidentally injured and hospitalized, and how Spirit ultimately led her to Todd for guidance during an overwhelming time. If you're a parent navigating an injured child's medical and legal future, this conversation offers practical legal guidance, personal injury information, and an important reminder to know your worth before accepting a settlement.

We're joined by Stephanie Sterling, executive director of Catholic Charities in the Diocese of Baton Rouge. Lindsay Hutson, FNP-C, nurse practitioner working in clinical research and member of the CMA NOLA Guild will talk about an upcoming event and how the guild has helped in everyday practice as a healthcare professional. Aimee MacIver, Catholic author, will talk about how we has parents can remind our children of who God created them to be.

Have you ever looked at your kid's schedule and thought, “How are we supposed to fit all of this in?”School. Sports. Music practice. Homework. Clubs. Family stuff. That giant project they somehow remember at the most inconvenient possible moment.And then we wonder why our kids feel stressed…while we're over here acting as the family calendar, reminder system, transportation coordinator, and human push notification.In part one of my conversation with productivity expert Megan Sumrell, we talked about time debt and why so many of us keep carrying unfinished tasks from one day into the next.But this time I wanted to ask a different question:Can we teach our kids to avoid that mess before they become adults?Because I did NOT start life with excellent planning habits. Megan didn't either. So if we can give our tweens and teens some of these skills at 12, 15, or 18 instead of making them figure it out at 35 while juggling work and kids…yes, please.Megan shares a very practical system for helping kids actually see their time, instead of treating everything that isn't happening right this second as some vague place called “later.”And parents, there are some really good ideas in here for us too.In this interview, we dig into:Why Megan says most kids basically have two categories of time: “now” and “not now”The four levels of planning that can help students manage a whole semester without Mom becoming the Chief Information OfficerWhy writing tasks in a little box labeled “Monday” might still be nothing more than a glorified to-do listHow one teen used her calendar to make a completely logical case for getting out of family yard work (and yes, it worked!)What kids should do when a teacher assigns a five-week project so it doesn't magically become a five-hour panic session the night beforeMegan's surprisingly helpful strategy for procrastinators who look at the thing they planned to do and think, “Nope. Don't wanna.”Why you may need an actual uncertainty budget for your time, just like an emergency fund for your moneyHow teaching kids these skills can eventually free parents from remembering every exam, practice, deadline, and assignment for themOne idea especially made me stop and think: Megan intentionally blocks time on her calendar for problems she doesn't even know about yet.Because something always comes up, right?The internet dies. A teacher assigns something unexpected. A project takes twice as long as you thought. Somebody needs a form filled out by tomorrow morning. (Naturally.)Instead of pretending those surprises won't happen, Megan plans for them.And that may be one of the most practical ways I've ever heard to get out of the constant cycle of, “I'll just squeeze it in somewhere.”If you want your kids to head toward high school, college, and adulthood knowing how to manage their own responsibilities without you constantly chasing behind them, this conversation is packed with skills worth teaching now.Because the goal isn't to raise kids who can cram more into every day.It's to raise capable humans who can look at their time, make good decisions, and know when the answer needs to be, “I actually don't have room for that.”Resources We Mention for Time Management for KidsCheck out Megan's TOP Program and the TOP Program for StudentsGet her free training here to start figuring out that time debt situation!Watch my first interview with Megan on to-do listsWorkshops with Megan are available in #LifeSkillsNow Seasons Two and ThreeDenise Albright has some really fun and colorful planners and visual planning products! (Use code Katie for a discount)Get a peek at Teens Cook Real Food right here!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Anxiety and mental health challenges are affecting more teens than ever before, leaving many parents wondering how to help. In this episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Marissa sit down with Amber Lia and her son, Ollie Lia, co-authors of You Are Seen, for an honest conversation about anxiety, depression, and finding hope in the midst of struggle. Drawing from Ollie's personal journey and the lessons they share in their book, Amber and Ollie discuss practical strategies for overcoming anxiety, the value of counseling and support, and how faith and mental health resources can work together. They also offer encouragement for parents walking alongside struggling teens, insight into signs that additional help may be needed, and share a powerful reminder that every child is seen, known, and deeply loved by God. Whether you're currently parenting a teenager or preparing for the years ahead, this conversation offers biblical encouragement, practical tools, and hope for families navigating mental health challenges together. Resources: Book: You Are Seen by Amber Lia & Ollie Lia Meet our Guest: Amber Lia Meet our Guest: Ollie Lia -- Question of the Week: What in your life right now makes you feel the most anxious? -- Hosts: Amy Lowe & Marissa Ray Guests: Amber Lia & Ollie Lia Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun -- Learn more about WinShape Camps: winshapecamps.org Instagram: @winshapecamps Facebook: @winshapecamps TikTok: @winshapecamps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever moved the same task from Monday's list to Tuesday's list...then Wednesday's...and by Friday you're pretty sure that task has taken up permanent residence there?Meanwhile, you've accomplished 47 other things.So why do you still feel behind?My guest Megan has a name for this: time debt. And once she explained it, I started seeing it everywhere.It's a lot like financial debt. You begin today already owing yesterday, and tomorrow you'll owe today too. Pretty soon, no amount of crossing things off feels like enough.For parents, especially moms carrying work, kids, appointments, meals, household responsibilities, and all those invisible things somebody has to remember, that can get exhausting FAST.But here's where this conversation got especially interesting.What if the problem isn't that women need to get better at productivity?What if some of the productivity systems we've been told to use simply weren't designed with women's lives or biology in mind?Megan and I dig into some fascinating territory in this conversation, including:Why an unfinished to-do list can create time debt that compounds from day to dayHow “productive procrastination” can have you organizing a drawer while avoiding the task that actually mattersWhy advice like “Eat the Frog” might not solve the real problemThe surprisingly important reason Megan recommends doing a time audit before trying another planning systemWhy putting your commitments somewhere visual can make you think twice before saying, “Sure, I can do that!”How women's biological cycles and caregiving responsibilities may make some traditional productivity systems a poor fitThe startling change in how many young women report feeling overwhelmed compared with college freshmen decades agoWhat you may need to stop doing, not just organize better, if you actually want to get out of time debtAnd that last one may be the hardest.Because we parents are very good at asking, “How can I fit this in?”We're perhaps not quite as practiced at asking, “Should this be on my list at all?”If you've ever ended a very productive day wondering why you still feel like you failed, this conversation may give you a completely different way to look at your calendar, your expectations, and that task you've moved to tomorrow for the fourth time.Resources We Mention for Time DebtCheck out Megan's TOP Program and the TOP Program for StudentsGet her free training here to start figuring out that time debt situation!Watch my first interview with Megan on to-do listsWorkshops with Megan are available in #LifeSkillsNow Seasons Two and ThreeDenise Albright has some really fun and colorful planners and visual planning products! (Use code Katie for a discount)Get a peek at Teens Cook Real Food right here!Kitchen StewardshipRaising Healthy Families follow Katie on Instagram or FacebookSubscribe to the newsletter to get weekly updatesYouTube shorts channel for HPHFind the Healthy Parenting Handbook at raisinghealthyfamilies.com/podcastAffiliate links used here. Thanks for supporting the Healthy Parenting Handbook!

Does your teen have no clear plan for college, work, or life after high school? When they say, “I don't know,” it can bring up a lot of fear for parents. Are they behind? Unmotivated? Will they be able to support themselves and find a meaningful path? In this episode, Kyle and Sara Wester explain why pressure often makes teens shut down and how parents can guide their teen forward without taking over or backing away completely. Your teen does not need to have their whole future figured out right now. They need opportunities to learn about themselves, build real confidence, and practice making thoughtful next-step decisions. You'll learn:Why uncertainty is not the same as laziness or a lack of potentialHow your own fear can accidentally make future conversations feel overwhelmingCurious questions that help teens discover strengths, interests, and what drains themPractical ways to build ownership through experiences, responsibility, and small decisions Whether your teen is anxious about the future or seems completely unbothered by it, this conversation will help you replace pressure with calm, connected leadership and help them grow into an adult who can navigate whatever comes next. View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/when-your-teen-has-no-idea-what-to-do-with-their-life Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

Time to move from unorganized chaos, into... organized chaos!Yep. Sometimes that is what the start of school feels like. I'm Flora McCormick, licensed therapist and parenting coach, and I'm sharing three sustainable parenting strategies to help you start the year with more joy and ease: plan for the worst, start family meetings, and get a life.First, we talk about why realistic expectations are a form of kindness (honestly - to yourself AND your kids). “Plan for the worst” doesn't mean assuming your kids will fail. It means looking ahead at what typically goes sideways, like waking up earlier, missing shoes, forgotten gear, and rushed mornings, and building a simple back-to-school routine that prevents avoidable blowups. When you feel prepared, you're more in control of your response and less likely to swing between overly gentle parenting and overly harsh discipline.Next, we dig into family meetings as a practical Positive Discipline tool. I walk you through a three-part structure: an appreciation circle to build connection and gratitude, one collaborative problem-solving topic so you're not doing top-down rules or inconsistent consequences, and a small repeatable “fun finish” so kids actually buy in. Finally, we get honest about parent self-care. When you're depleted, patience disappears. “Get a life” means finding one doable way to reconnect with what makes you feel like you, which helps the whole family system.✨Want more?  ✨JOIN me in the SUMMER of support:  

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Send us Fan MailWeek of 8-17-26: Saying goodbye to my oldest son going to College, Monday Movie revieww: The end of Oak Street!!This is podcast Season #5, episode #48Get Help Dad Podcast with Bad jokes and tips and tricks to make your life  alittle bit better.Instagram: get.help.dad.podcastTiktok: @get.help.dad.podYoutube: Get Help Dad PodcastFYI: You are a great parent!!You can send in your own parenting advice, Dad topics, tell us where you are listening from or lawn care advice to gethelpdad@gmail.com.  We are excited to hear from you.  Please let us know your Name, City/Country you are from.  

Why can the child who is most like you also be the one who pushes your buttons the fastest? Maybe their anxiety, sensitivity, stubbornness, big emotions, or need for control feels painfully familiar. Without realizing it, parents can begin reacting to their own past instead of responding to the child in front of them. In this episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara explore why familiar traits can feel so triggering and how parents can interrupt old patterns without blaming themselves or trying to fix their child. They share a brain based, relationship first way to grow in awareness, regulate in the hard moments, and give your child the safety and guidance you may have needed too. In this conversation, you'll learn:Why your child's behavior can activate old fears, memories, and pressureHow to notice when you are parenting from a trigger instead of the present momentWhy understanding yourself helps you respond to your child with more calm and connectionHow to break unhealthy family patterns while still setting clear, confident limits Your child does not need a perfect parent. They need a parent willing to pause, get curious, and choose a new path. View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/when-your-child-is-just-like-you-how-to-stop-repeating-old-patterns Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

Episode 348 of the Dad's Guide to Twins Podcast Show Notes Today we continue our father of twins interview series with Russell Newman, father of twin boys, a singleton daughter, and expecting fraternal boy/girl twins. Listen as we explore his twin parenting journey, including: Why they needed to move after finding out about their first set of twins When the twins spent 2 weeks in NICU and had therapeutic hypothermia Applying an engineer mindset to parenting young children How they involved grandparents after the birth of the children Why a mix of au pairs and preschool after 6 months worked well for their family What twin gear they will use again First twin pregnancy vs second twin pregnancy Sleeping arrangements for children when the family grows How they successfully potty trained their twin boys over a weekend and more… Connect with Russell via his website russellnewman.com or on Twitter. Get Russell’s book Rocket Science for Kids: An Easy-to-Understand Guide (Engineering for Kids) on Amazon or save 15% and order directly from the publisher here. Podcast Transcript This is transcript auto-generated so please forgive any mistakes. INTRO (Joe Rawlinson): Today we are continuing our father of twins interview series with a father of three, including identical twin boys — plus they’re expecting their second set of twins. We discuss the differences between this twin pregnancy and the first one, some of the things they learned along their journey that they’re going to change or do the same with the second set of twins, and so much more today on the podcast. Today’s show is brought to you by my first book for dads of twins. It is called Dad’s Guide to Twins: How to Survive the Twin Pregnancy and Prepare for Your Twins. If you’re expecting twins, this is the perfect book to pick up to help you get through the pregnancy, know what to expect, some of the challenges that may be coming your way, and how to get ready and excited for those twins and get through those first couple months. You can pick up a copy at twindadbook.com. Today, I’d like to welcome to the show a fellow father of twins, soon-to-be father of twins again, and author of the book Rocket Science for Kids. Welcome to the show, Russ Newman. RUSS: Thanks for having me. JOE: Welcome, Russell. Tell us a little about your family right now — how many kids do you have, what are their ages, and what’s fun about this time of life? RUSS: Yeah, so let’s see. I have twin boys — identical — Lucas and Marcus, who just turned four. I have a daughter, Diana, who just turned two. And I also have a pair of fraternal twins due in October, so soon it’ll be a family of five. Me and my wife are both aerospace engineers. It’s super exciting. I just love my kids and I’m so happy that we’re going to have such a big family soon. JOE: That’s fantastic. My background’s in engineering too — computer engineering in college, more software. Aerospace always fascinates me, so I think that’s amazing that you and your wife were both in aerospace. That’s pretty cool. JOE: So when you found out that you would be having your first twins, what was the family situation like at that time? How did you react to that news? RUSS: I was secretly hoping for twins. I love kids. When my wife got pregnant and we went to our first doctor’s appointment for the ultrasound, I could tell that the ultrasound technician was being a little cagey. Then she told us it was twins. My wife started crying and I was so overjoyed. But yeah, it sort of threw us for a little bit of a loop because we lived at the time in a nice high-rise apartment in downtown Los Angeles. We’re like, “Okay, if we have two babies, we don’t have enough space, and we’re probably going to need the grandparents.” So we moved to El Segundo where we could have three bedrooms and let the grandparents stay with us. We had twins and grandparents help us out as my wife went through her maternity leave. Both of our workplaces were very supportive, and yeah, that got us through the first six months. JOE: That’s fantastic. Moving from the big city — were you still having to commute for work, or was there a remote work situation? RUSS: At the time, my wife was working remote and I actually got a new job in El Segundo. So it ended up being really fantastic — such a short commute. El Segundo is such a nice walkable city. I take my kids on walks every single day going outside. I love it. JOE: Are the twins in some kind of daycare or preschool right now? RUSS: Yeah, we’ve done a mix of au pairs and preschool. After the grandparents moved out in the first six months, we had an au pair from Brazil who stayed with us and helped us with all the childcare related to the twins. Then once my daughter was born, the boys were old enough to go to preschool — which actually happened to be right on our block so we could walk them to school. The au pair cared for Diana during the day. Now more recently, all three of them are eligible for preschool, so all three of them go. We do a fantastic morning walk that goes circuitously around the neighborhood — we get to look at bugs, look at plants — and then we just end the walk at preschool. Then I pick them up from school and cook them dinner. We’ve done a mix of preschool and au pair. The au pair program is fantastic. Going forward, it’ll be preschool plus grandparents, and then I’d probably say in six months or so, we’ll get another au pair to care for the new twins until they’re eligible to go to preschool around two or two and a half. JOE: That’s a great setup. For other twin parents interested in the au pair route, how did you go about finding someone that was a good fit for your family? RUSS: It’s sort of like interviewing someone for a job. The United States has a very structured program. You find a good agency and they’ll already have a vetted group of au pairs. Then you just sort of interview them — see if they’re a good fit for your family, if you vibe with them, if you think they’d be good with the kids. You chat and video chat and then you narrow it down. They’re going to be basically a family member living in your house for a year. We’ve done it with two au pairs and they both were fantastic, and both renewed for an extra year — two years and two years. What’s nice too is the first au pair helped us interview the second one, so they could talk in Portuguese directly and act as our references. It’s very economical compared to other forms of childcare like preschool, nannies, or daycare. We’ve done a mix of all of that — au pairs plus preschool plus grandparents — and it really lets us get the best of everything. JOE: Yeah, absolutely. Childcare is a huge expense. When you’ve got more than one kid in childcare, these creative solutions are actually more economical, which is fantastic. JOE: So you had the boys, and then you find out you’d be having your daughter. What was that transition like going from twins to having three? RUSS: Having the boys — the twins — was such a gauntlet that having the daughter, everything was a piece of cake. It’s so funny. Doing diapers was like, “Oh, it’s only 10 diapers a day, not 20 diapers a day.” There was a lot of challenge and sleep deprivation with the twins, but man, having one after two was so much easier. We didn’t even really need that much grandparents’ help. I think we went back to just 100% au pair care after two months and we were just back in the groove being super parents. JOE: You already know how to do so many different things with the twins that it’s just old hat to have only half as much work with the next one. RUSS: That’s right. JOE: So now as you look ahead to your next set of twins — what are some of the things where you’re like, “Okay, I remember this”? What are you looking forward to, or what challenges do you expect? RUSS: We had to do a lot of experimentation to try to get our routines in, and I think we’re a lot better about that now. One of our little life hacks — we’re engineers, so we actually have a full-size whiteboard, a wheel-around whiteboard we use for engineering diagrams. We made that our master schedule and note-taking system. We have a whiteboard in the living room, and we write down when they went down for naps, when we fed them, all the notes for all the shifts. Just used that for our cadence about what to do next. When our twins arrive, we’re going to break out our old bag of tricks and just survive. I think this next set of twins is going to be harder than the first, but we’ll just be more experienced about it. JOE: Did you keep any of the infant twin gear that you’ll be using again this time? RUSS: Yeah, we kept everything. We knew there was a small probability we’d have twins again, so we actually have two of everything and kept it all in storage — two car seats, the small infant car seats. We have all the little newborn sleep wrappers. We have tons of our bottles and everything. We also kept our twin stroller, the little tandem side-by-side stroller. So we’ll break that back out again. We only used about half of it when we had Diana, but we kept it all. JOE: That’s great. All our parents have their twins and then they’re like, “We’re never doing this again” — and then sometimes things work out a little differently. JOE: How was the division of labor between you and your wife and the au pair when you all got back to work? RUSS: It was a very regular schedule. The au pair basically handled the work hours when we would be at work. I took point on the mornings and evenings — I helped the kids wake up, my wife would cook breakfast, and then I would help get the kids to preschool. Around 8:30, the au pair would take over for Diana, and then we’d all leave for work. I would come back around 5:30, pick up the kids from preschool, and take over from the au pair. Then my wife would come home from work, we’d have dinner, and then we’d start the bedtime routine. JOE: Is there anything you would change with that now as you’re going to be going through that process again? RUSS: That battle rhythm seemed to be the best. Now that we have preschool in the mix, it’s going to be grandparents all-hands-on-deck for the first three to six months. After that, the older kids will go to preschool and the new twins will stay with the au pair during the day while we’re at work. I work from home now, so I have a lot more flexibility, which is really nice. When the boys were six months old and started with the au pair, it was really fantastic — they got so much private attention. She’d take the kids to the park once or twice a day, put them down for their nap, read them books, let them play in the living room, and help with all the laundry and tidying up kids’ toys, just really running a tight ship. I think the au pair really helped our kids be super social and fun because they get so much more outdoor time and one-on-one time compared to if they were at daycare. From six months to two years, they got so much more park time and fun time — and they love going to school now because they’re learning how to read. But it’s really fun just having them go to the park and swing. JOE: So now you’re two or three months away from having your next round of twins. Where are you in the pregnancy? RUSS: We just passed week 20. My wife just passed the halfway mark — a little more than halfway, because twins typically don’t make it all the way to 40 weeks. JOE: How many weeks were your boys born? RUSS: My wife’s an absolute trooper. They were born at 38 weeks and one day, and I think they were around six and a half pounds apiece, which was a very healthy weight for twins. JOE: That is really good — 38 weeks and good weight. Any complications with the first twin pregnancy? RUSS: In the beginning, just the usual stuff — nausea, lack of appetite. It was really good towards the end, though she grew very large. It’s not like she ate a basketball; it’s more like she ate a beach ball. It almost gets comedic how large your wife can grow. Really, the only hard part was the last week because of a lot of water retention and swelling in her hands and feet. The rest of it was just the normal being uncomfortable — not being able to eat, heartburn. But besides the last week, absolute trooper. We went in for delivery trying for a regular birth, but due to the water retention and swelling, we had to go for an emergency C-section. We had picked out a really good hospital with a great NICU and resources. When our doctor called for the C-section, the boys were out in 13 minutes. It was really fast. They gave us a little bit of a fright because they were getting distressed during delivery — not enough space for two very large babies. They actually spent two weeks in the NICU. They had to undergo what’s called therapeutic hypothermia, where because they were so distressed, they lowered their core body temperature and kept them essentially asleep for several days, then let them slowly warm up while being monitored. It really helps prevent brain damage or other after-effects from not having 100% oxygen delivery. Out of an abundance of caution, they went through the therapeutic hypothermia and slowly warmed up. It was really stressful and pretty scary for us. But after they were back and awake, they had so much energy and were wonderful little boys — no ill effects of any kind whatsoever from the birthing process. We’re very grateful for that. JOE: So in the moment, you had a change of plans from natural birth to emergency C-section. And then when they were born, it sounds like it looked like something was wrong. Is that what your experience was like? RUSS: Yeah, they were basically born unconscious. They were squirming around and having trouble, and they started tangling with the umbilical cord. So the doctor called for emergency C-section. 13 minutes later, one was out; one minute after that, the second one was out. Yeah, they were born unconscious, which was a little bit of a fright. But modern medicine — we were in a Level 4 NICU — and they did everything right. Absolutely no ill effects. We’re just so grateful to the doctors. And we plan to do the same thing this time around — give birth in a Level 4 hospital. JOE: Are you all trying for a vaginal birth or going straight to C-section this time? RUSS: No, we’ll try for vaginal birth again. Diana was born vaginally — my wife is absolutely fantastic. From start of pushing to baby being born was 57 minutes. We don’t know if we can do a vaginal birth again with the twins just because there might be more complications — more swelling, not enough room, other effects that just throw a wrench in our plans. But we’ll try for it and see how well they cooperate. JOE: So now you’re 20 weeks into this round — how have the pregnancies compared to each other, twin versus twin, or even twin versus singleton? RUSS: No problems right now. I’m sure the second half is going to be a lot harder than the first half. But my wife is starting to show now, breaking out more of her old clothes, wearing more blazers. She’s already told people at work, and she’s actually switching jobs — the new job also knows she’s pregnant. We’re just so grateful. It’s going to be really fun having our growing family. JOE: You mentioned moving from LA with the first kids. Are you having to move again or upsize your house, or are you going to fit everybody where you are? RUSS: No, we’re going to try to stay where we’re at, just so we’re close to the doctor. Our au pair is ending her contract, and that will free up our third bedroom for the grandparents, which really helps us. We have very economical rent, so we want to stay here as long as possible. All three of the kids actually sleep in the same room, and they absolutely love it. So it’ll be: me and my wife’s bedroom, the third room for the grandparents, and the middle room where the older kids sleep. We’ll have the new babies sleep in the bassinet in our bedroom for the first six months, and then we’ll have to figure out what to do after that. Probably more bunk beds in the kids’ room. JOE: Yeah, just make a big bunkhouse — a dormitory! RUSS: Exactly, yeah. JOE: For your first twins, the boys, were they in your room as well for those first several months? RUSS: Yeah, for the first six months they slept in the bassinets — the computerized bassinets, the SNOO. We absolutely love those. They were in our master bedroom: one on her side of the bed, one at the foot of my side of the bed. Then at six months they sort of outgrew that and we put them in the middle room. It’s sort of funny — in the beginning, we didn’t have any cribs. We did floor beds from IKEA, nice and firm, about four inches thick. We had two of them set on either side of the room, and they would take their naps there. But then they would always crawl across the room to go sleep with their brother. Every morning or every nap, we would find them both sleeping together. We eventually said, “Why do we have two floor beds? Let’s just make one.” And they kept sleeping in one floor bed in a big pile until I got them their bunk beds. It’s actually a really nice travel cot that’s also a bunk bed — we can bring it when we visit the grandparents. They rotate between the floor bed and either the top or bottom of the bunk bed, all in a big pile together. JOE: We had separate cribs too, but when our girls started getting older, they actually wanted to be in the same bed together for a while. It’s always fascinating with twins at that age — how they interact with each other. Like you mentioned, crossing the room to go sleep with each other. Very fascinating. We’d had singletons before, and they didn’t have that interaction — the squawking at each other, always wanting to be near each other, touching each other when they’re very young. That’s a fun part of twin parenting. RUSS: Yeah. For our kids’ room, we baby-proofed 100% of the room — that was actually one of our little life hacks. They had their floor bed and a small selection of toys. They would just wake up naturally at like 6 in the morning and either talk to each other, babble to each other, or crawl over and play with their toys. That could let us sleep until like 7 in the morning. Because we didn’t have cribs, we didn’t need to go get them out of a crib — they could just wake up on their own schedule and play. Then we would get them out at 7. JOE: That’s a great setup. I love how you created a safe room for them. It does give you some added benefits — they can be self-sufficient without you needing to move them from A to B all the time. JOE: Any other engineering masterpieces in your house that have been great for parenting? RUSS: We have our stroller. We always get compliments every time we go out. It’s a beast — a four-person stroller, literally the largest one I could ever find. It’s made by Keenz, a big four-kid wagon stroller. It weighs like 50 pounds, but it’s absolutely awesome. We take the kids to the air show and we have change of clothes, snacks, lunches, jackets — we can just toss it all in this giant wagon and have the kids on the bench seats. Our wagon has been such a trooper carrying three or four kids plus a bunch of gear. It’s getting pretty beat up and I’m probably going to buy a new one, but that giant monster of a wagon stroller has been a lifesaver. JOE: Yeah, that’s one thing that catches you off guard — how much stuff you need to take with you. It’s not just the kids, but the diaper bag supplies, snacks, change of clothes, everything. RUSS: We’ve gotten pretty light now that they’re four and two. Sometimes I can walk to our local farmer’s market with no diaper bag because they’re potty trained. All three of us just walk together, get some popcorn and some french fries, have some fun, then walk home. But once we have babies, we’re going to have a big reset with bottles and diapers and all that gear again. JOE: Yeah, somebody will be walking or wanting to push the stroller with the new babies, I’m sure. You mentioned potty training — any tricks that worked? RUSS: We read a really good book called Oh Crap! Potty Training. It doesn’t quite work in three days, but you can get like 75% of the way there in three days, which is actually really good. They were potty trained somewhere around two. Diana has been hitting her milestones always much faster than my boys. We found what they liked — Peanut M&Ms. We always had a little tiny Tupperware jar full of them. They always got one for going pee, two for going poop, and it was always tons of celebration and hype. What we did was a big ceremony over a three-day weekend — we called it “Big Boy No Diapers.” We got a box out and collected all the diapers in the house. They all threw them in the box, chanting “Big Boy No Diapers!” We gave them their underwear in a big fanfare, then took the box of diapers out and threw it away. On that weekend, we fed them as many snacks as we could. They were just around the house in their underwear. I got them miniature CamelBaks and filled them with water — we were just trying to get them to drink as much as possible. We fed them salty chips and tried to get them to go pee every 30 to 45 minutes, nonstop for three days. That was the kickstart to the potty training. From there on, they were about 75% potty trained. There’s a long tail — it takes a long time to get to 100% — but it was amazing to go from 20 diapers a day to only one or two accidents a day, then only a few accidents a week. And of course now they’re 100% potty trained. Big Boy No Diapers — ceremoniously throw all the diapers, do a big thing, get their big-boy underwear, make them wear their CamelBaks. So they’re running around on their scooters inside the house sucking on the little hydration hose. JOE: Yeah, that’s a great setup. JOE: So Russ, let’s talk a little bit about your book. You’ve written Rocket Science for Kids. What was the impetus for this book? RUSS: I’m a rocket scientist. I worked at SpaceX and a couple of other rocket companies, and I’m super interested in space. I had this idea — I have kids, I want to buy a book that talks about rockets. When I actually looked at what books were available and bought basically every book I could find, I found there was a missing segment. There’s a bunch of baby books that are very silly — “Rocket goes up, zoom!” — and there’s a bunch of books for middle schoolers with 200 words a page. There actually was no high-quality book meant for kids ages four to five that was a true introduction to rocket science. So I decided to make one. I asked my wife if I could do it and we agreed. It was a passion project. I had to go find an illustrator — interviewed a few, found one that I really jived with, really liked her art style. Then over the course of four years, I helped her do all the illustrations, dialed it all in, and created what I think is the best book on rocket science for young kids. It’s only a thousand words, 100% technically accurate, and has over 60 pages of full watercolor illustrations with animals explaining every single detail of rocket science. It’s full of totally real engineering. I started before the kids were born and only got to publish it last year. It’s really hard to make a children’s picture book, but I’m just so proud of it. I’ve been getting so many great reviews. My kids have seen every single version of it — as I drafted the book, I would show them the manuscript and edit each page. It’s really hard to explain rocket science in only a thousand words without getting into gibberish baby talk. JOE: Well, it’s not easy to write a book. It’s not easy to do that while raising small children, and it’s definitely hard to mix in rocket science and simplify concepts so they can be understood by children. So congratulations on the launch of your book and the good reviews you’ve had so far. If listeners want to pick up a copy, where should they go? RUSS: It’s available on Amazon and everywhere books are sold. I can also provide a link for the show notes where you can buy it direct from my publisher at a lower price than Amazon. JOE: Fantastic. I’ll link that up in the show notes for everybody listening so you can pick up your own copy and help those future rocket scientists. JOE: Russ, as we wrap up today — in addition to the book, if listeners want to connect with you, what’s the best way to reach out? RUSS: They can reach out to me on my personal website at russellnewman.com, or they can follow me on social media. I have the same handle everywhere, which is @RussReadsBooks — I’m most active on Twitter. JOE: Fantastic. I’ll link up to all that on the show notes as well so people can connect and reach out. Russ, thank you so much for sharing your story with us today. We really appreciate it. RUSS: Yeah, thanks so much. OUTRO (Joe Rawlinson): I hope you enjoyed that conversation with Russ about his adventures as a father of twins, plus one, and soon to be an additional set of twins. You’ll find all the show notes for this episode, including links to his book and how to contact Russ, over at TwinDadPodcast.com. If you would like to share your story like Russ did today, I would love to hear from you — email me at joe@dadsguidetotwins.com, or find me on Instagram and X at @TwinDadJoe. If you’re still expecting your twins, I invite you to pick up a copy of my book, Dad’s Guide to Twins, at TwinDadBook.com. Thank you so much for listening, and I’ll see you next time. 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How can you raise kids who follow Christ in a world that constantly pulls them in other directions, and what does it look like to parent with grace, wisdom, and a long-term perspective? In this episode of Carpool Conversations, Amy and Sara sit down with Bible teacher and author Jen Wilkin to talk about the challenges and joys of raising kids who are formed by the gospel rather than the culture around them. Drawing from decades of parenting experience, Jen shares practical wisdom for navigating everything from discipline and boundaries to peer pressure and meaningful family conversations. Together, they discuss the importance of viewing children as image bearers, balancing rules and relationship, and keeping the long view in mind when making everyday parenting decisions. Jen offers encouraging reminders for parents in every stage, helping them trade performance-driven pressure for a deeper trust in God's faithful work in both their children and themselves. Whether you're in the toddler years, navigating the teen years, or somewhere in between, this conversation will encourage you to take a deep breath, hold on to what matters most, and trust that God's grace is at work in your parenting journey. Resources: Raising an Alien Child | Podcast 6 Part Parenting Class | The Village Church Abide - Bible Study by Jen Wilkin Sermon on the Mount - Bible Study by Jen Wilkin James - Bible Study by Jen Wilkin -- Question of the Week: What do you think it looks like to be kind and generous at school—even when it's hard or when others aren't? --  Hosts: Amy Lowe & Sara Jones Guests: Jen Wilkin Producers: Emily Alters & Cody Braun -- Learn more about WinShape Camps: https://camps.winshape.org/  Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/winshapecamps/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WinShapeCamps/  TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@winshapecamps Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Have you ever worried that you missed your chance to build a secure attachment with your child? Or wondered why your child shuts down, becomes clingy, or struggles to bring their emotions to you? In this episode, Kyle and Sara talk with licensed professional counselor and attachment expert Eli Harwood, also known as The Attachment Nerd, about what secure attachment really looks like and how parents can strengthen it at any age. Eli explains why attachment is not about perfect parenting or avoiding conflict. It is about becoming a safe, steady person your child can turn to when life feels hard—and a secure base from which they can confidently explore the world. In this conversation, you'll discover:What the four attachment patterns can reveal about a child's behaviorWhy responding to emotions does not make children weak or overly dependentHow one secure relationship can make a lasting difference in a child's lifeHow parents can work through their own emotional baggage and create a different legacy for their children This hopeful conversation will help you see everyday emotions, conflicts, and repairs as opportunities to build the kind of relationship your child can carry into adulthood. Eli Harwood, LPC, is a licensed professional counselor, USA TODAY bestselling author, mother of three, and creator of Attachment Nerd. She has more than 19 years of clinical experience helping individuals and families understand attachment and build healthier patterns of connection. Her books include Raising Securely Attached Kids, Securely Attached, and How to Deal with Your ____ So Your Kids Don't Have To. Connect with Eli:Website: https://www.attachmentnerd.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/attachmentnerd/Books: https://www.attachmentnerd.com/booksHow to Deal Podcast: https://podcast.attachmentnerd.com/ View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/how-to-build-a-secure-attachment-with-your-child-at-any-age-with-eli-harwood Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.

We dig into the comments and voicemails we couldn't get to on air this week, from first-day-of-school photos to Murphy's love-hate relationship with his insulin pump. Then it's an all-out sandwich debate, from Caprese to Cuban to a nostalgic meatloaf on sourdough. Plus after-school conversation tips and Sam's mom and her adventure with head staples.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Two Parents & A Podcast, happy August!! We're kicking off the new month with a fun exercise: months as days of the week. Alex & Harrison think July is Saturday (aka everyone is in Europe), while Jules says it's obviously Wednesday (linear brain vs. vibes brain we guess lol). Then some real life: the fever made its way from Rocky to Tate, which meant all four of us in one bed by 6 AM and a very high-stakes game of "nobody make a sound." Plus the grandparent gift idea we're recommending for everyone: give the grandkids their parent's old stuff packaged as a gift (Kathi did Beanie Babies on this trip!) Which led us to: is the Princess Diana Beanie Baby actually worth $10K?! (We checked - apparently no, but we LOVE the nostalgia).  Then the main topic of the week: invisible postpartum. Alex shares about how when you're out in the world WITHOUT your baby, nobody has any idea what your body and brain are still going through. If you've ever felt this, this one's for you

How safe are your children online? In this powerful episode of The Tudor Dixon Podcast, Tudor Dixon sits down with Michael Villani, founder of Predator Poachers Long Island, to uncover the disturbing reality of online child exploitation and the predators hiding behind social media profiles. After recently helping expose a Meta engineer accused of attempting to exploit what he believed was a 13-year-old girl, Villani explains how his organization identifies suspected predators, works alongside law enforcement, and helps bring dangerous offenders to justice. Michael pulls back the curtain on how online grooming really works, why predators often seek out children through popular apps, and the excuses they make when confronted. He also discusses the legal challenges investigators face, why some offenders receive surprisingly light sentences, and how parents can recognize warning signs before it's too late.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join us for an eye-opening talk. As Summer approaches and screen time increases, it's crucial for parents to stay informed about best practices for keeping children safe online. Featuring Roo Powell, founder of SOSA (Safe from Online Sex Abuse), and Kanika Chadda-Gupta, founder of That's Total Momsense, this session will provide practical advice and tools to help you create a secure online environment for your kids. #aurapartner​ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices