#010 – The Routines You Already Have and How to Make Them Better
#010 - Do you crave routine? Hate routines? Peggy Osborne joins us to talk about why routines matter, routines you probably already have (whether you know it or not), and how to create intentional routines that build skills in our children. Links Visit the You Are...
#009 – From Stress to Hope: Parenting Sensitive and Intense Kids
#009 - Do you often wonder, "Why does it seem like my child melts down more easily than others? What I'm doing isn't helping, but I don't know what else to do!" Listen in as Lynne Jackson and Lydia Rex join us to talk about their new "Sensitive and Intense Kids"...
#008 – Our Control Issues: Under the Surface
#008 - You’re embarrassed because of the kids’ behavior in church, or they are being rambunctious and unmannerly at the supper table with friends over. You want to declare, “This is not the way we’ve raised them!” or rush in and make sure those kids know who is in...
#007 – Parenting Strong-Willed Children Part 2
#007 - “Just do it like I told you!” Sound familiar? How do we help our strong-willed kids learn responsibility AND get out of the constant power struggles? We are excited to release today’s episode, part 2 of our interview with Kirk Martin, where we ask him our...
#006 – Parenting Strong-Willed Children Part 1
#006 - Have you ever said to yourself, “Why does this child have to be so difficult?!” In today’s episode, we are sharing part 1 of an interview about strong-willed kids with Kirk Martin, founder of Celebrate Calm and host of the Calm Parenting Podcast. He shares his...
#005 – How to Stop Isolating Ourselves and Live in Community
Do you long to experience connection and community with other parents? What keeps you stuck in isolation and how can we overcome barriers to community? Today's guest is a fellow podcaster and the author of her new book Don't Mom Alone. Her name is Heather MacFadyen,...
#004 – The 5 Emotions Your Child Needs to Know
Do you find yourself trying to stop your child’s big emotions before they get out of control? Do you have big emotions yourself? Today’s guest is a mentor of ours who loves to help parents learn along with their children how to constructively use their emotions. Her...
#003 – Is God Closer to His Well-Behaved Children?
There is something intrinsic in all of us that makes us feel more valuable when we behave the way we want to. But does God love us more or less in those moments? Today’s guest is a fellow parent coach and friend who knows how it feels to struggle with getting her...
#002 – My Child’s Anxiety is Making Me Anxious!
Anxiety, worry, and stress are normal emotions that we all experience, right? So why do we try so hard to make it stop when it surfaces in our children (of any age)? Today’s guest is a friend who knows firsthand about helping children with anxiety. Her name is Katie...
#001 – How to Discipline with Wisdom?
No matter which parenting style your parents used, you undoubtedly have an immediate mental image when you hear the word "discipline." Today's guest is a mentor who coached us through several difficult "discipline" scenarios, and he has become a dear friend. His name...