Podcasts about Parenting

“Taking Care of Yourself with a Fussy Newborn”- Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“The Concern and Investigation of Hospitals Misdiagnosing Teens with Gender Dysphoria”- Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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Is your child's relationship with food already shaped by guilt, fear, or "good food/bad food" rules — even before they can talk? Registered dietitian Jennifer Anderson, founder of Kids Eat in Color, joins Dr. Aliza Pressman to unpack "embodied independence" — the idea that raising confident eaters means combining a healthy relationship with food and the practical skills to take care of one's body. This is a must-listen for any parent trying to raise a healthy eater without passing down diet culture baggage. What you'll learn: Why labeling foods "good" or "bad" creates food rules, guilt, and inflexible thinking later in life Practical scripts for introducing dessert without using food as a reward or a bargaining chip Red flags for extreme picky eating and ARFID — and when to bring concerns to your pediatrician The "sit, connect, and expose" approach that gets even the pickiest toddlers trying new foods How to set boundaries with grandparents and relatives around sweets and body comments

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the complex systems surrounding your child's mental and behavioral health? In this episode, we dive deep into how families can bridge the gap between schools, medical providers, and home life to ensure every child thrives. Join us for a powerful conversation about advocacy, collaboration, and the importance of meeting children where they are.In this episode, host Jae sits down with Dr. Katrina Ostmeyer, PhD, the founder of Beyond the Individual and a professor at the University of Kansas. Katrina shares her unique journey from academia to clinical practice, sparked by her own experiences as a parent of children who do not always fit the traditional mold. We explore the common frustrations of siloed systems where schools, insurance companies, and parents often find themselves at odds rather than working together.Katrina explains why true collaboration is the secret ingredient to progress and how her clinic provides a continuum of care that empowers families rather than creating long-term dependency. We also discuss the vital role of parental self-regulation, exploring why parenting is often more about managing our own emotions than controlling our children. Whether you are navigating an IEP, seeking behavioral support, or looking for ways to better regulate your household, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement.Chapters0:00 Intro and Welcome2:15 Katrina's Journey to Psychology and Practice5:30 Filling Service Gaps in Mental Health8:45 The Problem with Siloed Systems12:00 Collaboration Over Blame in Child Success15:15 Parenting and Self-Regulation18:30 Focus on Guidance and Autonomy21:45 The Beyond the Individual Service Model25:00 Moving Toward Independence in Therapy28:30 Working with Schools and IEP Teams31:15 Telehealth and Reaching Families Everywhere34:00 Final Takeaways and Self-Care35:51 End of VideoIf you found this conversation helpful, please like this video and subscribe to our channel for more insights on supporting your children. Share your thoughts in the comments below about how you navigate the different systems in your child's life!#homeschooling #mentalhealth #parentingsupport #neurodiversity #behavioralhealth

Click on Fan Mail link and give me feedback. ThanksUnlocking Your Parenting Superpower: The Power of Words with Jody HillDiscover how your everyday words can shape your child's confidence, identity, and future. In this episode, parenting expert Jody Hill shares practical strategies rooted in science and faith to help parents influence their children positively through intentional communication.Key TopicsHow words impact a child's self-belief and confidenceThe importance of modeling respect and responsibilityPractical ways to establish healthy boundaries with childrenUsing affirmations and micro-moments to reinforce good behaviorNavigating the challenges of parenting preteens, teens, and young adultsThe significance of vulnerability and authenticity in parent-child relationshipsAddressing parental guilt and the never-too-late mentalityHow to foster resilience and responsibility in older children and adult childrenTimestamps00:00 - Introduction to the episode and guest, Jody Hill 00:12 - Jody's background and her work on parental influence 00:34 - The impact of words on children's confidence and identity 01:56 - How parents' words create beliefs and influence actions 03:26 - The power of affirmation and micro-moments in child development 04:37 - Handling bullying and building self-confidence 05:07 - The importance of standing up for oneself and others 06:27 - Real-life story: Overcoming a bully through confidence 07:35 - The “Parent's Secret Superpower”: Words for life or death 08:50 - The dangers of neglecting emotional safety in schools and buses 09:44 - Addressing school bus safety and bullying prevention 10:23 - Raising kids who stand up against bullying and injustice 11:18 - Teaching children the importance of justice and morality 12:25 - Challenging negative beliefs about adolescence ("terrible twos" and "terrible teens") 13:35 - How parental expectations shape children's behaviors and responses 14:23 - Responding calmly to children's mistakes to promote learning 15:54 - The importance of a safe environment for failure and growth 16:16 - How kindness and affirmation build self-esteem in children 17:46 - The impact of parenting styles from childhood to adulthood 18:45 - Giving kids space to make mistakes and learn independence 19:32 - Teaching boundaries and responsibility without shame 20:45 - Reinforcing that it's never too late to influence your adult children 21:16 - Practical strategies for healthy boundary-setting with preteens and teenagers 22:26 - The significance of honoring commitments and building trust 23:49 - Encouraging responsibility through respectful conversation 25:07 - Creating a safe place for children to grow and fail 26:12 - Building confidence in children through micro-moments and affirmations 27:12 - The importance of recognizing and affirming goodness in children 28:01 - Affirming kindness and protective behaviors in kids 29:00 - Celebrating children's uniqueness and individuality 29:57 - Shifting from outcome-based praise to behavior-based affirmation 30:28 - Healthy ways to reinforce positive actions and character 31:42 - Parenting adult children: respecting independence and offering support 32:40 - Reflections on mirroring and guiding older children 33:10 - Accepting imperfections and learning from mistakes 33:36 - The timeless nature of parenting; continual growth 34:23 - The enduring relationship as kids age into adulthood 36:01 - The importance of love, encouragement, and respect for adult children 37:24 - Owning up to parenting mistakes and fostering reconciliation 38:03 - Vulnerability and authenticity in mending parent-child relationships 39:38 - Managing reactions to children's choices and individuality 40:44 - Embracing children's authenticity and self-expression 41:50 - The importance of parents managing their own emotions 42:52 - Modeling emotional regulation for children 43:41 - Final thoughts on parenting with authenticity and love 44:12 - Introduction to Jody Hill's work and her book, Parents' Secret Superpower 44:39 - Practical tips for parents to start using their words intentionally 45:11 - Resources and ways to connect with Jody Hill 45:40 - Closing remarks on the power of words and encouragement for parentsResources & Links:Parents' Secret Superpower by Jody HillPodcast: The Power of Words in Parenting[Jody Hill - Instagram] | [Facebook]Science of Parenting & FaithConnect with Jody Hill:InstagramWebsiteRichard Jones. I am an RN with over 34 years of Nursing Experience, much of that experience working with young adults in the corrections system.  Parenting Adult Children Call To Action Support the showSocial Media Links https://www.youtube.com/@abcparentingadultchildrenhttps://www.instagram.com/parentingadultchildren125/ https://www.tiktok.com/@chiefpropellerheadABC's of Parenting Adult Children Facebook Pagehttps://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61581576308055 r/parentingadultchildrenFeel free to subscribe to these channels and share the links with your social media portals.

We start with a little baseball nostalgia and somehow ends with us debating whether a man would trade a live rattlesnake for chicken tenders—which, honestly, is a pretty accurate summary of the intellectual journey you've signed up for with this funny podcast.The crew kicks things off after learning Daryl Strawberry was spotted in the stands shaking hands with an old teammate, which naturally gets everybody talking baseball, Strawberry's career, and his St. Louis-area connection. From there, we smoothly transition—as only a professional broadcasting operation like ours can—into one of the most stressful decisions a parent can make: where the heck is your kid going to college?Rizz is getting ready to hit the road for Fayetteville and is making a strong sales pitch for the University of Arkansas. Moon brings his own college-tour experience to the table, including some serious love for Tuscaloosa and the University of Alabama campus. Rafe weighs in on Fayetteville, Madison, Laramie and more as the guys break down a ranking of the best college towns in America.Ann Arbor takes the top spot, but that doesn't stop the crew from debating Arizona State, Virginia, Florida, Florida State, Wisconsin, Berkeley, Purdue, Wyoming and Illinois. There are beautiful campuses, brutal winters, business schools, Walmart money and the eternal parental dream of convincing your kid that the school YOU like is obviously the school THEY should like. Parenting!Then we arrive in Florida.And things immediately get stupid.It's time for Fake News or Florida, the game where contestants have to decide whether a ridiculous headline actually happened in Florida or whether the show made it up. The problem is that writing fake Florida headlines is nearly impossible because actual Florida keeps producing material that sounds like it was written by three raccoons sharing a laptop.Was a woman dressed as a hot dog arrested after covering a neighbor's car in toilet paper? Did police arrest Chuck E. Cheese while he was still in costume? Did someone throw an alligator through a drive-thru window? Did a guy in a Batman onesie detain a burglary suspect? Could a 300-pound feral hog interrupt somebody doing a crossword puzzle? And, most importantly, how much faith should anyone place in Moon as a lifeline?The answers become increasingly concerning.We also encounter a runaway kangaroo, a rainbow-painted manatee statue, a man hiding a gun under silicone breasts, a burglar with a live ferret stuffed down his pants, hundreds of mysteriously delivered shower curtains and the possibility of a rattlesnake-for-chicken-tenders barter economy.Moon spends much of the game carefully analyzing every detail, constructing thoughtful arguments and then discovering that Florida does not recognize the laws of logic. It's like watching Sherlock Holmes investigate a gas-station parking lot at 2 a.m.This funny podcast packs baseball talk, college-town arguments, listener chaos, bizarre headlines, St. Louis humor and enough Florida news to make you wonder whether the state should simply start issuing press releases titled, “You're Not Going To Believe This One Either.”It's another episode of The Rizzuto Show where celebrity and sports talk collide with weird news, sarcastic humor and the kind of daily comedy that probably shouldn't count as educational—but technically you will learn several things.Mostly about ferrets.Come for Daryl Strawberry and the college debate. Stay for the moment everyone has to seriously consider whether someone tried to exchange a live rattlesnake for chicken tenders.That's the kind of journalism this funny podcast is brave enough to tackle.Follow The Rizzuto Show → linktr.ee/rizzshow for more from your favorite daily comedy show.Connect with The Rizzuto Show Comedy Podcast online → 1057thepoint.com/RizzShow.Hear The Rizz Show daily on the radio at 105.7 The Point | Hubbard Radio in St. Louis, MO.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Money. Intimacy. Chores. Parenting. Sometimes it's just the way they said "okay." If it feels like you're fighting about everything, don't try to fix everything. Fix this first. In this episode, I'm joined by my colleague Alejandra Piñero Stillmann, a licensed marriage and family therapist at Growing Self, to talk about the one change that makes every other relationship problem easier to solve: emotionally safe communication. Because here's what I've learned after working with thousands of couples... The fight you're having is rarely the real problem. When couples feel stuck, they usually try to solve money, intimacy, parenting, or household conflict one issue at a time. But if every conversation turns into an argument, none of those problems stay solved. The foundation has to come first. In this episode you'll learn: Why you're probably fixing the wrong problem The real reason the same arguments keep happening What emotionally safe communication actually looks like How to stop seeing each other as opponents and start working as a team Why lasting relationship change takes practice—not perfection The one question to ask your partner tonight that can change the entire conversation If you're ready to take the next step, download my free Communication That Connects training and workbook at www.growingself.com/communication. And if you'd like personalized support, you can learn more about Alejandra Piñero Stillmann and book a free consultation at www.growingself.com/alejandra. Alejandra works with individuals and couples in both English and Spanish and specializes in helping people build healthier, more connected relationships. Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in your relationship isn't solving the biggest fight. It's finally learning how to have a different conversation. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast: Shopify —  Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you'll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠ Skylight — Stay connected with the people you love through beautiful digital calendars and photo frames designed for real family life. Learn more at skylightcal.com/lhs.

Who cares? Not you…because you assume someone else will care.

The Valley Season 3 Reunion Part 2 had us activated. We break down Lala Kent constantly coming for Danny Booko, even as he apologizes and takes accountability, Jasmine Goode saying she's “sick of the kids” and dismissing sleep deprivation and parenting stress, and why the reactions to Nia Sanchez Booko being postpartum rubbed us the wrong way. Plus, Janet comparing her marriage to Danny and Nia's, Brittany's double standards, Lacy clocking Michelle, and all the reunion moments we couldn't stop talking about Subscribe to 'Roxanne & Shantel' on Apple Podcast ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/roxanne-and-shantel-formerly-allabouttrh/id1554996153⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Roxanne & Shantel on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://open.spotify.com/show/79BLlV7530ggskem3tAvjp?si=b060160028aa4f1e⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Roxanne & Shantel On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Roxanne & Shantel On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Roxanne & Shantel On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join Rox & Shantel of AllAboutTRH on our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can we talk about something that is really hard for so many moms? Your kids growing up. Because here's the thing nobody tells you... Parenting doesn't end when they turn 18. The worries just change. When they were little, you worried about scraped knees, grades, and whether they were eating enough vegetables. Now you worry about: Are they making good choices? Are they happy? Are they struggling? Are they walking with God? Are they going to be okay? And maybe the hardest part... You can't fix it anymore. You can't step in and make the decision for them. You can't protect them from every heartbreak, mistake, or consequence. And if you're anything like many women I talk to, that helpless feeling can be overwhelming. Sometimes that stress leads us straight to the things we've used for relief... The glass of wine at the end of the day. The scrolling. The overthinking. The constant trying to figure out what we can do differently. But friend, what if the invitation isn't to try harder? What if it's to surrender deeper? In today's episode of the Set Free Sisterhood Podcast, we're talking about: ✨ Why worrying can feel like love ✨ The difference between caring and carrying ✨ How to stop trying to control what you cannot control ✨ What it looks like to trust God with your adult children ✨ How to love your kids while still protecting your own peace One of my favorite verses for this season is Philippians 4:6-7: "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God..." Notice Paul doesn't tell us not to care. He tells us where to take our care. Your adult children need your love. They need your prayers. They need your wisdom when invited. But they do not need you to carry their entire life on your shoulders. That burden was never yours. If you've been exhausted from worrying about someone you love, I hope this episode reminds you: You can love deeply and still let go. You can pray faithfully and still have peace. You can be a good mom and stop carrying what only God can handle. ❤️ Michelle Ready to get support or even curious? Email me michelle@setfreesisterhood.com

In this episode, Dr. Paul Jenkins uncovers the unexpected strength found in simply saying 'I don't know.' While this phrase is often seen as a weakness or a lack of confidence, Dr. Paul encourages listeners to embrace it as a starting point for humility and open-mindedness. By acknowledging our inability to predict the future, we create a mental space that allows us to respond more thoughtfully to our feelings and reduce anxiety. This space also empowers us to make choices instead of reacting based on unfounded predictions.   Embracing 'I don't know' also reveals our capability to handle whatever comes our way, tapping into our innate resilience. Drawing from Dr. Susan Jeffers' notion that most fears stem from the belief that we 'can't handle' something, Dr. Paul challenges this limiting belief with evidence from our past victories over adversity. Pain and challenge, he explains, do not equate to failure but are part of our human experience, pushing us to learn and grow in ways we may not initially appreciate.   Dr. Paul introduces the concept of metacognition, thinking about our own thinking, as a tool for positive change. Recognizing that our practiced thoughts can become habitual, he highlights the value of intentional thinking practices to reprogram our minds. The episode welcomes listeners to explore the Emotional Freedom Challenge, a free opportunity to develop and exercise this cognitive skill, creating more empowerment and emotional resilience.   Ultimately, accepting 'I don't know' as a path to possibility allows us to stop rehearsing undesirable futures and positions us to handle whatever reality brings. It's about trusting our capacity to grow and learn, thus choosing a powerful, purposeful stance toward life's uncertainties.

In this episode, Kristen talks with Amber Trejo, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in complex trauma and CPTSD, about how complex childhood trauma can resurface in adult relationships and parenting, shaping attachment, emotional responses, and the healing journey. You'll Learn: How childhood trauma can shape adult relationships and attachment Why trauma responses can resurface when you get married or become a parent What spiritual bypassing is and how it can interfere with healing How reconnecting with your body and internal needs can support healing Why self-compassion, community, and repair are important in breaking the cycle of trauma Connect with Amber: www.theintegrativetraumatherapist.com When you purchase Amber Trejo's recommended books through these Amazon affiliate links, you're helping support the podcast at no extra cost to you:    1. What My Bones Know: A Memoir of Healing from Complex Trauma: https://amzn.to/4groOgh 2. Complex PTSD: From Surviving to Thriving: A Guide and Map for Recovering from Childhood Trauma: https://amzn.to/3I0jpjB 3. The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma: https://amzn.to/47GBu0r 4. Waking the Tiger: Healing Trauma: https://amzn.to/47KHB3V   Subscribe HERE and get a free 5-day journal to begin closing the chapter on what doesn't serve you and open the door to the real you. Connect with Kristen: Get Kristen's newsletter, packed with tangible tools, resources, and inspiration Watch the episodes on YouTube Follow Kristen on Instagram   Kristen's TikTok   Have Kristen Speak at Your Event  Disclaimer This information is being provided to you for educational and informational purposes only. It is being provided to you to educate you about ideas on stress management and as a self-help tool for your own use. It is not psychotherapy/counseling in any form. This information is to be used at your own risk based on your own judgment. For counseling services near Indianapolis, IN, visit www.pathwaystohealingcounseling.com. Pathways to Healing Counseling's vision is to provide warm, caring, compassionate and life-changing counseling services and educational programs to individuals, couples and families in order to create learning, healing and growth.    

Mike and Vittorio's Guide to Parenting is a weekly podcast, where two London-based Irish comedians Mike Rice and Vittorio Angelone tackle the current issues facing parents from the unique perspective of not having any children, any interest in children, or mentioning children at all. Check out Shane's stuff here: https://www.instagram.com/shanedanbyrneWatch Vittorio's Special: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/mfU3TyeEkZQ?si=7BMe5yGa_vVq-4Vh⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Buy tickets for Vittorio's Fringe here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/vittorio-angelone-you-can-t-say-nothing-any-more⁠⁠Buy Tickets for Mike's Fringe here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.edfringe.com/tickets/whats-on/mike-rice-a-work-in-progress-show-testing-new-horrible-material⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch Mike's Special here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtu.be/aWgW4LBZHz8⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Mike's mailing list: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://mikericecomedy.us21.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=bb23fc6659c6ccb17551262ef&id⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ =c27f2130fa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sign up for Vittorio's mailing list: ⁠https://mailchi.mp/60fb9a4d4173/vittorioangeloneThanks for listening! Like, subscribe, drop a comment, all the good stuff.

Send us Fan MailAuthor, ministry team leader, pastor's wife, and mom of nine, Melinda Poling, is back on the show to piggyback on her last topic of the "With Me" parenting strategy, in episode #116. In today's episode, Melinda takes us down a different path to share about the sometimes hard realities of parenting, with encouragement and advice to help during those challenging seasons. Or as she refers to it, Parenting When Life Throws You a Curveball. Listen in as Melinda shares personal stories and practical ideas for strengthening your mind, body, and spirit during tough times. Melinda Poling is a ministry team leader in her church, an active apologetics coach, speaker, pastor's wife, and the mother of eight sons and one daughter, and seven grandchildren. Melinda delights in bringing Christ to the center of any conversation or story by engaging hearts. She has aired on various podcasts, published in magazines, and her fiction has made her an Award winner in both the Cascade and the ACFW Kidlit contest. She and her husband enjoy country life and educating their youngest two children at home, praying daily to finish strongVisit Melinda's website, connect with her online, and check out her books: https://melindapoling.com/Social media:  Join 20,000 others to follow along with Melinda on social media (Twitter, Instagram, Facebook—personal profile and author page.)Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer!

Who gets the best version of you? It's an uncomfortable question, especially when the answer doesn't line up with what you say matters most. In this episode, we unpack how easy it is to give our patience, energy, attention, and best thinking to our work, only to come home and give the people we love whatever is left. We talk honestly about busy seasons, performance, distraction, taking relationships for granted, and the difference between simply being in the room and actually being present. If you've ever ended the day realizing your family, your friends, or even yourself got the leftovers, this conversation is an invitation to slow down, pay attention, and start showing up differently for the people who matter most.5 InsightsThe people we love most often get what's left. We spend the day giving our patience, attention, creativity, and energy to work, then come home expecting our families to understand why there's nothing left in the tank.Your calendar doesn't always reveal your priorities. Your attention does. You can spend hours with someone without really being with them. Presence means putting down the phone, quieting the mental checklist, listening, and making the person in front of you feel like they matter.Safe relationships can become relationships we take for granted. We assume our spouse, kids, family, and closest friends will always be there, which makes it dangerously easy to borrow energy from those relationships while investing our best elsewhere.Busy seasons require more intentionality, not less. Life probably won't ever feel perfectly balanced. There will be seasons when work demands more. The challenge is recognizing when a temporary grind has quietly become the way we live.Being present requires learning to slow down. When we're constantly chasing the next meeting, task, notification, or accomplishment, even an extra five minutes with someone can feel inconvenient. Sometimes the most important thing we can do is stop measuring every moment by productivity and simply stay where our feet are.One TruthThe people who matter most shouldn't have to settle for the version of you that's left over.

Zohran Mamdani's NYC is offering free government childcare on August 16th — four hours, five boroughs, kids 6–13, dinner included. They call it Parents' Night Out. Scripture calls parenting a charge you don't outsource to City Hall. Jason Whitlock and Chad Jackson break down why the state is not your babysitter, and why free pizza is a soft door to hard indoctrination. The government was built to get out of parents' way — not replace them. ➢ Show Outline 00:00 The City's "Parents Night Out" Program 01:00 Biblical Perspective on Parenting vs. the State 02:31 The State as a "Soft Parent" and Its Dangers 03:27 Alternatives to Government Childcare 05:05 Christian Tradition vs. State Intervention in Child Rearing 07:08 Grooming Children and Parents to Trust the State 10:03 The Impact of Institutions on Children's Development 14:52 The Mentality of Reparations and Government Dependence 21:38 Why Black Culture Has a Short-Term Mentality 24:50 Re-evaluating Suffering in Black History 35:42 Undermining Hard Work and Traditional Values ➢ Follow Our GUESTS https://www.youtube.com/@DreAllDay https://www.youtube.com/@skap_attack https://www.youtube.com/@KTVwatch  https://x.com/SteveKim323 https://www.youtube.com/@ChadOJackson  ➢ Subscribe to Jason's other channel https://www.youtube.com/JasonWhitlock?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockHarmony?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockBYOG?sub_confirmation=1 https://www.youtube.com/@JasonWhitlockClips?sub_confirmation=1 ➢ Connect with Jason on Social Media:  https://x.com/JasonWhitlock  https://www.instagram.com/realjasonwhitlock/ https://www.facebook.com/jasonwhitlock ➢ Send Jason an Email FearlessBlazeShow@gmail.com ➢ Support The Blaze Visit https://TheBlaze.com. Explore the all-new ad-free experience and see for yourself how we're standing up against suppression and prioritizing independent journalism. Support Conservative Voices! Subscribe to BlazeTV at https://www.fearlessmission.com and get $20 off your yearly subscription. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

“The Old-School Parenting Trick That Gets Kids Off Their Screens”- Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What if the most important thing you ever teach your child isn't a parenting strategy... it's a belief they'll carry for the rest of their life?Someday our children are going to get their heart broken, they'll fail, They'll wonder if they're enough, they'll navigate in tricky relationships, they'll be choosing career paths. And in those moments, they won't remember your lecture about cleaning their room, but they will remember what they believe about themselves.In this episode, fan favorite VP Hype Squad (my husband) is back, and we share the five beliefs we're intentionally trying to pass on to our kids, the things that will shape every friendship, relationship, career, and decision our kids make for the rest of their lives.You'll leave this episode knowing:The belief that protects kids from becoming lifelong people-pleasers.How to raise a child who doesn't spend their life trying to earn love or approval.The one mindset shift that completely changes what you focus on as a parent.Five core beliefs that will outlast every parenting hack, consequence, and script.This ended up becoming one of my favorite conversations we've ever had. It's about parenting, yes. But it's also about us. The beliefs we inherited, the ones we're still trying to unlearn, and the ones worth passing on instead. I have a feeling this is going to be one you'll think about long after it ends.This episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Aquaphor Baby - Find the new Aquaphor Baby Sensitive Lotion now at Walmart, Amazon andTarget. Visit aquaphorus.com to learn more.Egglife -  Find Egg Life wraps chilling in the fridge at Aldi, Whole Foods, Kroger, Target, Walmart, and more. Visit egglifefoods.com to find a retailer near you.Hiya Health - Receive 50% off your first order of Hiya's best selling children's vitamin. Head to hiyahealth.com/BLF. Quince - Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/BLF for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. ResortPass - Visit resortpass.com/BLF to get $20 off your first booking of $100 or more.Zocdoc - Head to zocdoc.com/BLF to get started and check that appointment off your to-do list!Produced by Dear MediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What happens when one child's needs take up most of a family's attention? Even when parents are doing their best, it can be easy for another child to quietly become the “easy” one—the independent kid, the high achiever, the people-pleaser who never seems to need anything. In this episode, we discuss: What the term glass child means and why some children can become overlooked How hyperindependence can be both a strength and a sign that a child doesn't feel comfortable asking for help Why people-pleasing isn't inherently a bad quality—and when it can become a problem How being the “easy,” responsible, or high-achieving child can lead to perfectionism Why some kids learn to hide anger, sadness, resentment, or other difficult emotions The importance of making space for children to express complicated feelings without judgment How small-T trauma and difficult family dynamics can affect kids even when their experiences don't seem “bad enough” compared with someone else's Why children may act out or seek negative attention when they're feeling overlooked How parents can use short, intentional moments of one-on-one connection to help every child feel seen The idea behind the 7-minute rule: finding small windows of distraction-free connection throughout the day How connection can look different at different ages, from play and cuddling with young children to mentorship and open communication with teens Why you don't need to perfectly balance your attention every single day to make your kids feel loved and supported Here are links to some of the resources mentioned in the episode: Jenn Lonzer for the Cleveland Clinic: Always Coping, Rarely Seen: Explaining Glass Child Syndrome Dr Becky Kennedy of "Good Inside" blog: What is the 777 Rule in Parenting? Corinne Masur for Psychology Today: Helping Kids Feel They Matter Our episode When One of Our Kids Takes Up All of Our Bandwidth Our Fresh Take with Sara Hirsh Bordo Harlan Cohen on IG What Fresh Hell is co-hosted by Amy Wilson and Margaret Ables. We love the sponsors that make this show possible! You can always find all the special deals and codes for all our current sponsors on our website: ⁠⁠https://www.whatfreshhellpodcast.com/p/promo-codes/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It can be revealing, when you put it all down on paper. Whether it's looking at your monthly spending or your daily eating habits, sometimes you don't know until you see it all recorded.

In this heartwarming episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the compassionate Dr. Tim Clinton and available on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of nurturing our roles as loving parents—a journey that deeply resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our parental voyage, there are moments when embracing our responsibilities and fostering a loving connection becomes our highest calling. These moments not only enrich our faith but also strengthen the bonds within our families, guiding us towards our ultimate goal of being nurturing and loving parents. The comforting truth remains unchanging: with the Lord as our unwavering guide, we possess the innate capacity to fulfill these aspirations, uncovering renewed love and purpose in our journey as parents. Drawing profound wisdom from sacred scriptures, we embark on a transformative exploration of this divine human experience. For those seeking guidance in their path to becoming loving and nurturing parents, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative journey of faith and resilience, deeply grounded in the unwavering presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the extraordinary potential for love and connection within us, finding endless inspiration and strength on our shared journey as parents. Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A timely throwback episode from Season 6:It's the first episode from the new location of Coffee Talk Studios and Billy & Jenn find themselves discussing how to find and achieve the “simple life.” Not that life will ever be perpetually simple or easy…but we do have the power and the opportunity to “live at ease” and enjoy the simple things in life.   _ _ _ _ _Official WebsiteInstagramTwitterFacebookYouTube 

Unpopular Opinion - I know.   But it's true! I haven't meant a single PreK or Elementary Teacher who would tell me they LOVE Gentle Parenting.  But let's be real - teachers don't hate 'gentle parenting' because they want harsh discipline. They hate what it can turn into when boundaries disappear: kids who  can't regulate their emotions, make many demands, and derail learning for the rest of the class.I'm Flora McCormick, a licensed therapist and parenting coach, and I'm pulling together what I've seen for 20 plus years with what educators tell me off the record. We talk about why children are supposed to test limits, how cause and effect drives child behavior, and how our responses can accidentally train more screaming, more negotiation, and less frustration tolerance. You'll also hear concrete “red flag” patterns that often signal gentle parenting has slid into permissive parenting, like hour-long bedtime support, constant emotional processing that crowds out follow-through, escalating picky eating without a medical cause, and disrespect toward adults and other kids.What is a better alternative? Sustainable Parenting - a version of Positive Discipline which focuses on strategies that holds kindness and firmness at the same time. And trust me - I'm only sharing this harsh truth because I was the parenting making the mistakes of overly-gentle parenting.  And I share about that in this episode. If you want a calmer home, smoother transitions, and a child who can handle “no” and recover, you'll leave with a clear direction and next steps, including resources if coaching isn't an option right now.Books I recommend on Kind & Firm Parenting: Positive Discipline (ages 2-12): https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/825309/positive-discipline-2nd-edition-by-jane-nelsen-edd/Parenting a Child Who Has Intense Emotions (ages 5-18): https://a.co/d/04cHYbWrvRaising Mentally Strong Kids (ages 5-18): https://a.co/d/01rZ9F7G✨Want more?  ✨JOIN me in the SUMMER of support:  

If you've wondered why moms feel more anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive after 40, you're not alone. Hormonal changes can affect your brain, stress response, and parenting in surprising ways. Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge shares how Regulation First Parenting™ helps families navigate emotional dysregulation with confidence and calm.Parenting is already demanding, but when perimenopause enters the picture, many moms suddenly find themselves feeling exhausted, forgetful, short-tempered, and emotionally overwhelmed.In this episode with hormone expert Dr. Mariza, we unpack the science behind these changes and share practical ways to support your brain, hormones, and nervous system. It's not bad parenting—it's a dysregulated brain navigating a major biological transition.Why do moms feel more anxious, overwhelmed, and reactive after 40?Perimenopause is more than changing hormones—it's a major neuroendocrine transition that directly impacts brain function, stress resilience, memory, and emotional regulation.As estrogen fluctuates, the brain has to work harder, making everyday parenting feel much more difficult.A mom who once handled school drop-offs, work meetings, and bedtime with ease may suddenly find herself snapping over spilled milk or forgetting simple words. That doesn't mean she's failing—it means her biology is changing.Key takeaways:Hormones affect the brain—not just reproduction.Irritability is one of the earliest signs of perimenopause.You didn't lose your ability to cope—your brain needs more support.

HOUR 3 (08/12) - Gary covers the day’s biggest stories in #WhatsHappening and #SwampWatch, including the Lakers sale, primary results, Nithya Raman’s homelessness committee fallout, LAUSD’s return to school, and the latest developments in the Nick Reiner case.Then Justin Worsham joins for #Parenting to talk about preparing kids for college financially, teaching them how to manage money, and the parenting habits from past generations that may not have aged especially well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parenting can feel like an endless stream of decisions. How do you handle the attitude, the grades, the phone, the friends, the lack of motivation, or the latest conflict? But underneath all those questions is a bigger one: Who is your child becoming? In this episode, Connie Albers challenges parents to look beyond managing today's behavior and consider the adult they are preparing for tomorrow. Childhood is not the destination. Our children are learning how to make decisions, handle responsibility, navigate disappointment, develop convictions, and eventually live without us directing every step. You'll discover why some of the hardest parenting moments can become opportunities to build wisdom, resilience, self-control, courage, compassion, and faith. Because we aren't simply raising children who know how to follow our rules. We are preparing adults who will need to know how to think, choose, and live wisely on their own.   Read the listener notes with links here: You're Not Just Raising Kids. You're Raising Adults. Join the Online Community: Facebook Instagram X.com Website   If you enjoy listening to Parenting and Homeschool Advice ~ Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, please leave a review and a five-star rating. It is easy and will only take a few seconds. When you do, it helps others see the show in their feed. Also, would you kindly share this with a friend or two? Equipped To Be might be an encouragement to them, too. Thank you ~ Connie   Have a question? Interested in having Connie speak? Send an email to Connie here: https://conniealbers.com/contact/   

As the back-to-school mornings fast approach, how can you be your most calm, your most intentional self? Author and musician Kira Willey sits down with AllMomDoes host Julie Lyles Carr with fast, practical tips to both connect and keep the peace with your kids during hectic transitions during the day.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4pvBmHX Key Topics:Tools for managing children's emotionsThe importance of self-regulation for parentsMindful transitions and routinesPhysical techniques to release tensionThe role of breathing in emotional regulationBuilding connection through entering children's worldsSound Bites:"Deep breathing activates the vagus nerve""Calm parents create calm children""Releasing tension helps respond, not react"Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Parenting Tools for Emotional Calm01:59 Kira Willie's Journey from Corporate to Children's Author04:52 The Power of Self-Awareness in Parenting07:47 Simple Techniques to Calm Yourself Before Connecting11:37 Using Body Scans and Movement to Release Tension14:38 The Importance of Clear, Non-Negotiable Expectations19:30 The Role of Breathing in Regulating Nervous System23:18 Building Self-Awareness with 'How's the Weather' Exercise29:15 Managing Transitions and Using Countdown Strategies31:54 The Impact of Parent Calmness on Child BehaviorFind Kira: Online | Instagram | Facebook | YouTubeBook: The Joyful Child: Calm the Chaos, Connect with Your Kids, and Create More Happiness in Your Daily RoutinesKeywords: child development, emotional regulation, mindfulness, parenting tips, stress management, self-awareness, children's books, Kira Willie, The Joyful Child

This week on Fake A$$ Book Club, the conversation centers on DeAndra Davis's All the Noise at Once, a YA novel about Aiden, a Black autistic teenager whose life is upended when his older brother is arrested after a confrontation with police. The book explores race, autism, policing, brotherhood, identity, and Aiden's journey toward finding his own voice. The episode digs into the story, its characters, and the bigger questions it raises about how Black boys are seen, protected, and treated.*Please be advised this episode is intended for adult audiences and contains adult language and content. We are expressing opinions on the show for entertainment purposes only. Dedication: To our patrons as always!! We love you and THANK YOU!Moni: To my August baddies, Love you!Kat: To cousin Amber for speaking up about the the Buc-ee's situation in Beavercreek Ohio, and Jon Oliver for reading Buc-ee's too! https://www.cincinnati.com/john-oliver-buc-ees-beavercreek-lawsuit-buc-off/91253297007/About the Author:https://www.deandradavis.com/About the Book: 384 pages, HardcoverPublished April 15, 2025 by Atheneum Books for Young ReadersAudio book :Narrated by Andre' Santana 9hours 50 mins **Stranger than Fiction:

Parenting does not just make you tired - it rewires your brain, tests your marriage, and forces you to become a different person while you are still figuring out who you were. Isaac Camargo sits down with Pam and Sara from Wait Until... The Unfiltered Village for a raw, funny, and deeply honest conversation about what it actually takes to raise kids in a world that keeps asking parents to do everything alone.Pam and Sara share the pregnancy and birth stories that changed them, from high-risk complications and emergency C-sections to the mental load of raising babies while trying to hold onto themselves. Isaac opens up about the terrifying moments that shaped his own parenting, and together they get real about resilience, panic, postpartum anxiety, perfectionism, and the impossible pressure to be everything at once.You'll discover:Why parenting feels less like "busy" and more like constant mental on-call dutyThe scarf-box metaphor for patience, emotional capacity, and survivalWhat it looks like to juggle work, childcare, breastfeeding, and identity without losing your mindWhy the old idea of the "village" matters more than everHow parents can build a trusted circle that helps shape discipline, culture, and consistencyWhy fatherhood is evolving, and why so many dads are still figuring out where they fitPam brings the perspective of a stay-at-home parent navigating exhaustion, identity, and the reality of doing the work while the world keeps moving. Sara shares the experience of high-risk pregnancy, birth trauma, postpartum anxiety, and learning how to rebuild a support system that makes survival possible.This episode is for anyone who has ever felt like parenting is a private struggle, a solo performance, or a job with no finish line. It is also for anyone who wants to understand why community is not a nice extra - it is the thing that keeps families standing.If you need a reminder that you are not failing, you are just carrying too much alone, this conversation will hit home. Honest, vulnerable, and unexpectedly funny, it is essential listening for parents, partners, and anyone who cares about what it really takes to raise a human.Sara's birth story: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wait-until-the-unfiltered-village/id1896319268?i=1000770508142Pam's birthday: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wait-until-the-unfiltered-village/id1896319268?i=1000769425766@waituntilpodcast@bossladypujols@sealubs @alongthepumpkinpath

Each Wednesday this Summer we are going to hear a Pirates of the Mountain story. We visited them a couple years ago, but they were so much fun we decided this summer was a great time to visit them again (these are re-releases from our monthly story time in 2024).

Parenting can feel expensive and overwhelming, so we're bringing back this conversation because it's practical advice on balancing your family's finances with what matters most.  How do you manage money when you have a lot of kids who are busy?  Join our online community: www.getthehelloutofdebt.com  Thanks to AirDoctor for supporting today's episode. Head to AirDoctorPro.com and use promo code ERIN to get up to $300 off ANY of their select AirDoctor models, plus you will get a 3-year warranty, absolutely free! Leave us a voicemail message here: www.speakpipe.com/erinskyekelly  Purchase Get The Hell Out Of Debt and Naked Money Meetings online or from your favorite bookstore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, David makes a huge mistake with a can of snakes, Gavin's kids cry over ice cream, listen comes for us, Gavin comes for Bob Dylan, we have an uber special guest join our top 3 list, and this week we are joined by fellow gays and finanical icons David and John Auten-Schneider from the Queer Money Podcast who talk to us about saving for your kids future, how to afford (and not afford) becoming dads, and why giving your kids an allowence can be the smartest financial move you can make. Questions? Comments? Rants? Raves? Send them to GaytriarchsPodcast@gmail.com, or you can DM us anywhere @GaytriarchsPodcast

What if 50/50 custody isn't always the same thing as doing what's best for your kids? In this episode of The Crazy Ex-Wives Club, Erica gets real about custody arrangements, 2-2-3 schedules, transitions between homes, and the emotional toll divorce can take on children.After living through the realities of co-parenting herself, Erica shares why she ultimately chose a custody arrangement based less on what felt “fair” and more on what gave her son stability, predictability, and the support he actually needed.The goal isn't to tell every family what their custody schedule should look like. It's to help parents step back, put ego aside, and ask a harder question: What arrangement works best for my child?

We spend a lot of time on this show talking about creating healthy terrain through food, light, movement, and the environments we choose. But what if our very first terrain wasn't physical at all? What if our terrain was the emotional climate we grew up in, the words spoken over us, and the stories we learned to tell ourselves before we were even old enough to question them?In this conversation, we welcome pediatric physical therapist, Enlifted coach, and parenting educator Jenna Cain for a discussion about how a child's environment extends far beyond nutrition and toxins. We explore why parents often have to heal before their children do, how seemingly innocent labels can become lifelong identities, the power of asking questions instead of giving answers, and why children's behavior is often a reflection of the nervous systems around them rather than something that needs to be fixed.Jenna also shares practical tools for raising resilient children and a perspective that feels deeply aligned with Terrain Theory: that the conditions we create—physically, emotionally, and linguistically—shape how life expresses itself.If you're raising young children, healing from your own childhood, or interested in how our inner landscape influences our health and relationships, this conversation offers a crucial reminder that the first terrain any of us ever experience is home.Learn more about Jenna and her work at https://www.rootedwellnessstudio.com/.Support Terrain Theory on Patreon! Our member platform gives you access to exclusive content. Check it out: https://www.patreon.com/TerrainTheoryBook a FREE 1:1 call with co-host Ben Hardy to discuss terrain, health, life, anything! Find a day & time here: https://www.terraintheory.net/pages/free-1-1-callTerrain Theory episodes are not to be taken as medical advice. You are your own primary healthcare provider.If you have a Terrain Transformation story you would like to share, email us at ben@terraintheory.net.Learn more at www.terraintheory.netFollow Terrain Theory:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/terrain_theory/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Terrain-TheoryX: https://twitter.com/terraintheory1YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@terraintheoryMusic by Chris MerendaAfter Party Music by Great Balancing Act

What does it really mean to be part of The Sandwich Generation? This is a really personal one for me and I'm honored to welcome back Jill McNamara, LICSW, Vice President of Senior Care at Care.com and a senior care and aging expert, to talk about the emotional realities of caring for aging parents while raising a family. Following the release of Care.com's first-ever Sandwich Generation Report, Jill shares insights from a survey of 1,000 caregivers, revealing just how common and often invisible this experience has become. Together, we get into why so many caregivers don't recognize themselves as caregivers until they're already overwhelmed, the emotional weight of decision fatigue and anticipatory grief, why asking for help can feel so difficult, and the surprising personal growth that can emerge through caregiving. I open up about what's currently going on as my siblings and I continue to navigate our mom's Alzheimer's diagnosis and all the difficult decisions that comes with it as we figure out the best way forward. Whether you're currently caring for aging parents or simply want to be better prepared for the future, this conversation offers practical guidance, reassurance, and a powerful reminder that you don't have to navigate caregiving alone. To learn more, explore Care.com's 2026 Sandwich Generation Report and caregiver resources at care.com/sandwich, and follow @WeAreTheSandwichGen for ongoing support and practical tips. And if you're looking for care for your own family, whether that's childcare, senior care, or anything in between, you can use code WHITNEY35 for 35% off a Care.com membership.This episode is brought to you by Starbucks:At Starbucks, full- and part-time baristas can build meaningful careers, while getting industry-leading benefits. Learn more at Starbucks.com/partnersThis episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products and services. Individuals on the show may have a direct, or indirect financial interest in products, or services referred to in this episode.Produced by Dear Media.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

If you've ever lost your temper with your kids, this conversation is for you. Counselor Josh Thames shares practical tools to help moms stay calm, communicate more effectively, and respond with confidence, even when emotions are running high. Whether you're parenting a child with ADHD, anxiety, or just big feelings, you'll walk away with practical encouragement you can use today.Episode Recap:Josh is an LPC with a background in teaching (1:30)Are we making parenting decisions out of fear? (5:18)Remaining steady is critical, especially for parents of kids with ADHD (8:07)How can I stay calm on crazy, back to school mornings? (10:22)A practical illustration of what tasks are like for an ADHD brain (14:29)How can I bring down the emotional climate in my home? (17:30)Having kids who are wired differently is a really good thing! (20:11)Scripture: Isaiah 40:11 (NIV) "He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young."Discussion Questions:Josh said our job is to be shepherds, not engineers. How does that change the way you think about your role as a parent?When your child becomes emotionally overwhelmed, what usually happens inside of you? How can you become the calm your child needs?Which parenting habit would make the biggest difference in your home this week: using more concrete language, planning better transitions, or slowing down your own reactions?Josh reminded us that success isn't measured by our child's behavior on any given day. How would redefining success change the way you parent this week?Resources:Connect with Josh: @joshthameslpc, thamescounseling.comUse code WT20 to get $20 off SOAR registration today! Reach out to have Karen come speak in your community.Become a WT+ Insider this month and get an exclusive SOAR discount! Want More of This Conversation?During Wire Talk+, Josh shares practical advice for connecting with teens who don't want to talk, helping kids navigate transitions, and learning how to stay calm when your own emotions start to rise. This extra conversation is full of real-life parenting wisdom you won't want to miss!Become an Insider today and help us reach our goal of 400 subscribers this year! 

Zach sits down with his cousin Kara and her wife Stacy, two women he has known since before they were officially a couple, for a conversation that starts as a family reunion and turns into something much deeper. Kara and Stacy have been together for 26 years, married twice (once in civil union, once when it finally became legal), and are raising two kids, Rylan, 11, and Avery, 13, in a household they describe as running on accommodations instead of an off switch.The conversation moves through family history most people don't say out loud, including an unaddressed abuser in Kara's extended family and the trickle-down effect it has had for generations. From there, Kara and Stacy talk candidly about parenting a neurodivergent son, the grief of letting go of the parent they each expected to be, and the strategy, cost, and constant vigilance behind things as simple as a trip to an amusement park. They also get into what makes their marriage work: they don't fight, they disagree and stay in the room, and their professional lives in education and mental health mean they never fully clock out.What makes this one land is the honesty. Kara names her own theory of generational trauma, "the story you tell yourself," and traces it back to her mother, who buffered her from the worst of it without either of them ever naming it that way. Stacy, in turn, reflects on being raised by people with hot tempers and choosing, quietly and consistently, not to pass that down. By the end, Kara turns the mirror back on Zach and Rebecca's own marriage, and the answer she gives him, that you can't rationalize your way out of anything in a relationship, is as much a takeaway for the listener as it is for Zach.Key TakeawaysGenerational trauma doesn't move in a straight line. It finds new paths even when you think you've closed off the old ones."The story you tell yourself" can outlast the actual event, and revisiting your own history later in life can change what you thought you knew about it.A buffer parent, someone who absorbs hardship so their kids don't have to, can shape a person's resilience without either of them realizing it at the time.Disagreement doesn't have to mean conflict. Communication skills, not avoidance, are what let a couple skip the fighting altogether.Parenting a neurodivergent child often means grieving the parent you expected to be, even while embracing who your child actually is.Accommodations can be a love language: constant, invisible planning (escape routes, VIP tickets, visual aids) that a child may never recognize as an act of love.You can't feel or rationalize your way out of relationship problems. Longevity comes from staying honest and staying in it, even when one partner is healthier than the other at a given moment.Space, grace, and time: not every conversation needs to happen immediately, and giving people room to come back to it matters as much as the conversation itself.Guest InfoKara and Stacy are Zach's cousin (by marriage on his wife's side). Both work in education and mental health: Kara does professional talks and introductions related to her field, and Stacy is a science inclusion teacher. They live in New Jersey with their two children.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Send us Fan MailYou can spend a lot of time trying to fix the thing that seems to be causing your anxiety and still miss what's actually underneath it.For Matt, the panic looked like money, college costs, and the fear of letting his son down. But when the emotion finally came out, it opened into something bigger: grief, change, getting older, losing control, and realizing that some parts of life can't be solved before they're felt.Matt and Steve talk about why sobriety can bring us face-to-face with emotions we used to avoid, numb, or drink over—and what changes when we stop demanding certainty and start dealing with what's actually there.Drive On: Helping Veterans Navigate PTSD & Life After Military ServiceAre you a veteran struggling with PTSD, combat stress, or adjusting to civilian life?...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifySupport the show

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Topics discussed on today's show: Voices in Your Head, Fix Ya Teeth, Frank at Mellencamp, Co-Parenting and Parenting, Worst Advice You Ever Got, Pop History Quiz, RIP Jackie, Circle Joke Off: Cat Boat, Most Dangerous Animal, Linda Blair's Animals, Boat News, Get The Fake Out, Studio Session with Christian James Hand: Christopher Cross' "Ride Like The Wind", and Apologies.

How can you identify what naturally gives your child energy and joy?In episode 119 Patrick Lencioni and Cody Thompson explore how the Working Genius model can help you better understand, affirm, and guide your children. They explain why trying to make children more well-rounded can unintentionally suppress the qualities that make them unique. You will learn how curiosity, affirmation, and awareness of your own wiring can help your children feel seen and become more confident in who they are.Topics explored in this episode: (00:00) Parenting as a Leadership RolePatrick explains why understanding a child's Working Genius can help parents affirm natural instincts instead of treating them like problems.Patrick and Cody frame the family as an important organization that deserves the same intentional leadership and development often reserved for the workplace.(04:06) Discovering How Your Child Is WiredParents can begin identifying a child's genius by observing what gives them energy, what frustrates them, and what they naturally choose to do.Cody encourages parents to lead with curiosity rather than assuming their role is to straighten out or reshape a child's natural tendencies.(07:28) Affirming Features Instead of Fixing FlawsPatrick and Cody give examples of how parents can affirm children with Wonder, Galvanizing, Discernment, and Invention.They explain how seemingly harmless corrections can communicate that a child's deepest instincts are defects that need to be suppressed.(11:46) Letting Children Use Their GiftsThe hosts examine how Enablement and Tenacity can be misunderstood when parents prioritize independence, relaxation, or conventional ideas of balance.Affirming a child's genius creates the trust needed to guide them when they overuse a strength without making them feel ashamed of it.(15:22) How a Parent's Genius Shapes the HomeParents can reduce guilt and judgment by recognizing how their own geniuses and frustrations influence the way they lead and respond to their children.Sharing strengths and limitations with children teaches them that nobody is good at everything and frees them to pursue careers aligned with their own gifts.This episode of The Working Genius Podcast with Patrick Lencioni is brought to you by The Table Group: www.tablegroup.com. We teach leaders how to make work more effective and less dysfunctional. We also help their employees be more fulfilled and less miserable. The Six Types of Working Genius model helps you discover your natural gifts and thrive in your work and life. When you're able to better understand the types of work that bring you more energy and fulfillment and avoid work that leads to frustration and failure, you can be more self-aware, more productive, and more successful. Take the assessment today to discover your natural gifts and thrive at work: https://workinggenius.me/about Subscribe for more content from Patrick Lencioni @PatrickLencioniOfficialStay Connected with Patrick LencioniLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-lencioni-orghealthInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricklencioniofficialTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@patricklencioniofficialX: https://x.com/patricklencioniThe Working Genius Podcast with Patrick LencioniApple: https://workinggenius.me/apple Spotify: https://workinggenius.me/sptfy YouTube: https://workinggenius.me/wgyt Be sure to check out our other podcast, At The Table with Patrick Lencioni, on Apple Podcasts (https://tablegroup.me/apple), Spotify (https://tablegroup.me/sptfy), and YouTube (https://tablegroup.me/youtube). Let us know your feedback via podcast@tablegroup.com. This episode was produced by Story On Media: https://www.storyon.co.

In this captivating episode of the Meditative Prayers podcast, hosted by the renowned model Dr. Tim Clinton and accessible on Pray.com, we delve into the profound theme of navigating our spiritual journey—a topic that deeply resonates within our Christian community. Throughout our quest for spiritual growth, there are moments when pursuing our spiritual aspirations and embodying a faithful model becomes an essential pursuit. These moments not only enrich our faith but also breathe life into our relationships, propelling us closer to our unique visions. The comforting truth remains unwavering: with the Lord as our unwavering guide, we possess the inherent capacity to realize these spiritual goals, uncovering renewed hope and purpose in our odyssey. Drawing profound inspiration from sacred scriptures, we embark on a profound exploration of this transformative human experience. For those seeking guidance in their spiritual journey and striving to emulate a model of faith, we extend a heartfelt invitation to explore the Pray.com app. By simply downloading it today, you can embark on a transformative voyage of faith and resilience, deeply rooted in the constant presence of the Divine. Together, let us wholeheartedly embrace the incredible potential for modeling spiritual growth within ourselves, finding boundless inspiration and strength during our collective pilgrimage. We invite you to join us in this enlightening episode as we journey towards a profound understanding of navigating our spiritual aspirations and embodying the extraordinary sense of faith that resides within each one of us.Embracing the practice of praying before slumber is more than just a routine; it's an avenue to recenter your heart, aligning it with God's purpose. Let Pray.com's Meditative Prayer be a nightly companion, deepening your bond with the Almighty and settling your spirit for a serene night's rest.Dr. Tim Clinton is from the American Association of Christian Counselors, for more information please visit: https://aacc.net/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if the parent report card you've been grading yourself on this whole time was never actually yours to fill out? Episode summary bullets: Nicole Barlow, longtime foster and adoptive mom and one of our Cultivate Connection facilitators, shares how she went from feeling like a "rockstar" foster parent to realizing she was in way over her head. Why the peer-to-peer model at the heart of Cultivate Connection matters: none of us are exempt from putting these tools into practice in our own homes. The weight of being watched. Nicole opens up about neighbors, strangers, and offhand comments that shaped how she saw her own parenting. How Nicole's understanding of Scripture around obedience and discipline shifted over time (a perspective she shares from her own faith journey). Redefining success: from "my kids are compliant" to "does my adult child still call me, even from a hard place?" Why a compliant kid isn't always a regulated kid, and what Nicole wishes she'd noticed sooner in her own home. Dysregulation isn't disobedience: a look at fight, flight, freeze, and fawn, and why repair matters more than perfection. Nicole and Jesse's honest conversation about social media, comparison, and the images of parenting we quietly measure ourselves against. Nicole's closing encouragement for any parent white-knuckling their way through this season: "It's not yours to carry." Resources mentioned: Cultivate Connection On-Demand course: https://empoweredtoconnect.shop/products/cultivate-connection-on-demand Connecting Practices Handbook: https://empowered-to-connect.myshopify.com/products/connecting-practices-handbook-ebook-spiral Timestamps: 00:00 – Meet Nicole Barlow and her foster and adoptive journey 09:53 – From "I've got this" to feeling completely in over her head 18:13 – Faith, obedience, and the pressure of what other people think 26:31 – What "successful mom" used to mean to Nicole, and what changed 33:08 – Why her most compliant kid taught her the most about trauma 39:07 – Redefining success as relationship, not response 48:36 – Nicole's word for any parent white-knuckling it right now Connect line: Find more trauma-informed parenting tools and connect with our community at http://empoweredtoconnect.org or follow along on Instagram @‌empoweredtoconnect. Chapters (00:00:05) - Empowered to Connect: Nicole Barlow on Foster Parents(00:03:22) - How to Train the Trainer(00:10:07) - Coming soon: Learning to Love Yourself(00:10:31) - What Made You Feel Bad About Your Parenting?(00:19:21) - Anglicans on Parenting(00:26:46) - Paula on Being a Successful Parent(00:35:59) - Fight or Flight: Dysregulation and How to Support It(00:39:10) - What Does That Look Like to Be a Successful Mom?(00:41:20) - "So Much of Success Is Staked on Connection With My Child(00:48:38) - It's Not Your Parents' Report Card

La chancla. El cinto. La cuchara. There are memes about them. People wear them like a badge of honor. Like it's just part of who we are. But what if it was never ours to begin with? In this episode, I sit down with Leslie Priscilla — founder of Latinx Parenting, certified parent coach with over 17 years of experience, and author of the brand new book CHANCLA: Healing Our Family, Ourselves, and Our Culture Through Nonviolent Parenting. This conversation broke my brain in the best way possible. We go deep into the history behind chancla culture, how colonization shaped the way we raise our children, and what it actually looks like to break the cycle — for our kids and for ourselves. I also share something personal I wasn't planning to. Something I think a lot of you will recognize in your own bodies. In this episode we cover: What chancla culture is actually rooted in — and why it was never our culture to begin with How colonization shows up in the way we discipline our kids What adult supremacy is and how it shows up in Latine families The needs underneath our children's behavior — and our own What decolonial nonviolent parenting actually looks like in real life Why healing our children starts with healing ourselves Co-parenting, blended families, and keeping kids at the center Pre-order Leslie's book CHANCLA

In this episode of AMA, Dennis tackles a range of topics, from the age-old question of whether men are naturally inclined to look at women in a certain way, to the importance of religious schooling for kids. One of the standout moments of the episode comes when a caller asks Dennis about his views on being American versus Jewish. Dennis shares his own experiences as a Jewish-American and explains how he sees his faith and nationality as complementary, rather than mutually exclusive. This conversation is a great example of the kind of insightful discussions that make this podcast so compelling. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is a special live Q&A recorded inside Apogee, where the hosts turned the tables and interviewed Larry alongside his wife Jessica for a rare joint conversation. Married 23 years with four sons, the two open up about what actually creates safety in a home, and their answer surprises the room: it starts with relentlessly prioritizing the marriage. From there they get honest about the early years when Larry admits he floundered and didn't lead well, how Jessica learned to call him forward without emasculating him, and why connection always has to come before correction. They talk repair as the true measure of a relationship, letting kids witness the full cycle of a disagreement, and Larry shares the hardest parts of his own story, an estranged mother and a father who left twice, and what forgiveness has and hasn't looked like. If you want a real look inside a marriage that leads, this one delivers.   Timeline Summary [1:05] – Larry and Jessica join Apogee, and the watermelon splitter jokes begin [5:03] – The Freud quote on a child's need for protection, and Larry's book for his boys [6:19] – What's really happening in a home when a child feels deeply safe [7:01] – The frying pan on the back burner: how marriages slide after kids arrive [8:29] – Marriage as a skill, not just a feeling, and the tactical work it requires [9:09] – Telling his 12 year old he prioritizes mom, and why that creates safety [10:04] – The 18 year old who wants to be home because of how his parents love [11:05] – Jessica on kids modeling what they see, and her daughter wanting flowers [13:16] – Jessica's loving, family oriented upbringing versus Larry's chaotic one [15:08] – Jessica's honesty: he did not lead very well in the early years [15:51] – Calling him forward with love instead of a finger in his face [17:28] – Connection before correction, and picking one when forced to choose [20:55] – Why calling someone forward implies connection and trust already exist [22:08] – Without connection you have no influence, even with your own kids [23:14] – Having tough conversations through activity: walks, workouts, the range [23:38] – Hold On to Your Kids and why attachment precedes instruction [24:51] – Parenting across developmental stages and the two bigs, two littles dynamic [28:01] – Why Larry found the young years hardest and came alive in the teens [29:23] – Jessica as the boy mom of empathy, affection, and don't cross me [30:29] – What repair looks like after losing patience with the kids [32:22] – Figs O'Sullivan on harmony, disharmony, and quality living in the repair [33:05] – Growing up with parents who never apologized, and breaking that cycle [35:05] – Coach Whittle's house rule: if you see the collision, you see the repair [36:12] – The deck argument Ethan witnessed and the repair he described back [38:20] – Repairing with your own parents, and the letters Apogee members are writing [41:53] – Larry's estranged mother, the milk incident, and an unsafe environment [42:37] – A father who left twice and the Starbucks reunion 18 years later [43:36] – Mason at 15 asking how he could ever forgive him [44:34] – Forgive and co-create the future, or live in the past with a grudge [46:18] – Screen time boundaries, dumb phones, and earning time through fitness [49:37] – The three page contract for an adult son living at home rent free [50:28] – Why doom scrolling infuriates Larry, and his own guilt with the work phone [57:08] – The Apogee host thanks Larry, and an early zoom happy birthday   5 Key Takeaways Protecting Kids Starts With the Marriage — The deepest safety a child feels comes from parents who prioritize each other. It's a long tail game, not a short term action, and kids who see their parents love each other feel warm, safe, and want to be home. Call Each Other Forward, Don't Tear Down — Jessica changed Larry by naming what she saw with love and respect instead of criticism, which made him want to change. That same energy, connection before correction, is exactly how they lead their sons. Without Connection You Have No Influence — Kids tune out discipline from someone they don't feel attached to. Building connection first, often through shared activity, makes every hard conversation land far better. The Relationship Lives in the Repair — Every relationship cycles through harmony, disharmony, and repair, and the quality resides in how you repair. Letting kids witness the whole cycle, including your apology, teaches them it's safe to mess up and own it. Forgiveness Is a Choice About the Future — Larry's father owned his two abandonments completely and earned a 21 year relationship, while his mother's unsafe patterns went unrepaired. You can forgive and co-create the future, or live your whole life in the past with a grudge.   Links & Resources Episode page and all links: https://thedadedge.com/1507 Dad Edge Day with the Arizona Cardinals (November 15, Cardinals vs Rams, State Farm Stadium): https://thedadedge.com/nfl Connect with Jessica Hagner: https://thedadedge.com/jessicahagner/ Larry and Jessica interview each other (part one): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_aCcKKv9pXw Larry and Jessica interview each other (part two): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XsHmnQiROMo&t=138s   Enjoyed This Episode? If watching Larry and Jessica lead their marriage out loud gave you something to aim at, take one piece into your own home this week. Prioritize your spouse in front of your kids, or let them witness a full repair the next time you lose your patience. If the show keeps delivering, follow, rate, and leave a review so more fathers can find these conversations.