The word "respect" gets tossed around a lot when kids reach the tweens & teenage years. What does respect look like and how do we raise respectful kids? What if we model and mirror respect with our marriages? Respect is reciprocal. Chances are, if we're feeling disrespected, it might be because we aren't as respectful as we could be ourselves.
Prayer is a two-way conversation, but we often struggle with helping our children to connect with and tune in to a God. This is especially true if it's something we struggle with in our own prayer life. Guest Sara Bryson joins us for a conversation about drawing near to God, hearing from Him, and some ways to help our children do that.
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The book we mentioned by Andy Reese and Jennifer Barnett: Freedom Tools
Over 6 million parents in the US use day cares for their childcare. What should parents look for and expect in a day care center? Special guest, BJ Smith, owner of several day cares in the middle Tennessee area, gives us the lowdown on what kids are doing in day cares and how they're faring. We learned a lot in this episode and hope you will, too!
Tot's Spot Academyis the day care business BJ owns and operates.
Part 2 of 2: Guest Kelly McCasland offers some suggestions and observations about what makes young women feel confident and what parents could do to bolster that. We talk feminism, finances, and flat tires and a whole host of other things that #girlmoms need to be tuned into.
Part 1 of 2: Guest Kelly McCasland offers some suggestions and observations about what makes young women feel confident and what parents could do to bolster that. We talk feminism, finances, and flat tires and a whole host of other things that #girlmoms need to be tuned into.
Life with kids is busy, and when you can't find anything and your home's a wreck, that can push a lot of us over the edge. Professional organizer, Gabri Goodwyn, weighs in on tips and methods to take back the reins of your home. From clever ways to deal with items on the spot to better ways to think about how you use your space, this episode will inspire you to finally tackle that junk drawer!
For this episode, we interviewed a seasoned public high school teacher who raised the question of what exactly IS or SHOULD BE our expectation of safety on school campuses where we send our children for 7-8 hours a day. Schools of today do not look like the ones you as a parent may remember even 10-15 years ago. If you don't yet have school-aged children, this may well be a factor when deciding where and how to educate your kids.
**warning: some content may not be appropriate with young listeners in the room** Check out our website for stats & more in-depth articles about this subject.
https://projects.sun-sentinel.com/teenage-time-bombs/how-schools-manage-violent-kids/
The start of a new year isn't only a great time to set some goals, it's a perfect time to reflect on where you've been, what you've learned, and how you've grown. Bonnie & Renee give their answers to some dig-deeper questions from the past year. These are great conversation starters for a date night or friend group, too!
On those days where you're stuck inside because of weather or sick children, we've got you covered! This episode is full of ideas for being indoors with kids of all ages and not losing your mind. Don't let a surprise like weather or being UNDER the weather throw you for a loop!
The average cost of raising a child in the US per year is roughly $16,000. What goes into that estimate and what can budget-conscious families do to whittle that down? In this episode, we walk through some ways you can raise children without digging yourself deep into debt--and still have fun!
Words matter. The words we say and those we focus on. In this episode we outline 10 easy, creative, and kid-friendly ways to incorporate scripture (the most powerful words there are!) into your home. Words carry energy, so why not bring some positive, growth-centered energy into your new year?
We hear it all the time: moms are overwhelmed juggling ALL THE THINGS and it seems like everything falls on us. Maybe we talk to our kids about "helping out" or being "mommy's helper," but is this doing the trick? Does it teach initiative and teamwork? Catch this week's episode for some new language you might want to try to ease the burdens you're carrying.
Mell Hashey, of the Strong Family Project, joins us in this episode to talk about the elements that make a strong family. Mell and her husband Joe have incorporated all seven of these in their family of 5 and she walks us through some great tips for positive family routines, solid identity, and ways to get everybody contributing to the family.
Christmas can break the bank, but it doesn't have to be that way. On this episode, we run down some ways you can spend within your means and not spend January getting out of debt. And if that train has already left the station for this December, you can use it as motivation for next year!
We asked our listeners & you responded! This episode is full of tried & true Christmas traditions. If you're looking for something new and fun to try this season, you're sure to find something in our conversation! And if you're already too overwhelmed to think about adding one more thing, we get it! No pressure.
Part 1 of 2: On this episode, we're talking about looking at the big picture of the holidays and asking the question what might we slide off the table? Does our calendar HAVE to look jam-packed? Do we NEED to do that cookie swap or gift exchange? How can we get more intentional at the holidays and find some of that "peace and goodwill" all the songs talk about?
In 2023, it's nothing to snap a photo and post it in a matter of seconds, and parents are at the top of the list for posting about our kids. We call it sharenting. In this episode we run down 15 things to consider before hitting "post" for pictures of our kiddos.
A cycle breaker is someone who recognizes harmful or dysfunctional traits in the culture of their family and decides to trade those in for something better. When we become parents, at some point something our child does will trigger something in us, especially if that child is a lot like us (our "little me"). What might that look like, what can we do about it, and why does it matter that we are aware of it?
Author of Mom Enough, Rachel Marie Martin joins us to talk about the exhausting but totally normal days of motherhood. She's a mom of 7, writer, blogger, and founder of Finding Joy, and she knows all about juggling, overwhelm, and the pull of perfectionism!
Mom Enough by Rachel Marie Martin
FindingJoy.net (Rachel's site)
Speakers, authors, and teachers, Joey & Carla Link, join us for a run-down of their top 5 tips for parenting. These two have helped hundreds of families over the past few decades through their Parenting Made Practical ministry, and they're sharing some proven principles that work!
Why Can't I Get My Kids to Behave?
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