Do I Get My Kid a Smartphone? (Episode 256)
Should your teen – or tween – have a smartphone? How about younger? When is the “right” time to introduce devices in your home, and how do you keep them from taking over? Below we share some infographics on smartphones, and share our insights navigating screens with all three of our girls. Plus, our daughter […]
Continue readingHolding Space for Grieving (Episode 253)
It’s hard to do another podcast on parenting after another weekend of mass shootings. I’m sickened by the anger and division in our country, and across the world. It can make me feel utterly helpless, and I ache to the core with empathy for those whose losses are immeasurable at this moment with the heartache […]
Continue readingWhat To Do When Your Child Acts Out (GUEST Episode 252)
Why do kids act out? How do you eliminate battles and toxic behavior? Do you know what to do when your child acts out…or how to prevent the battles to begin with? I’m thrilled to have had a special guest this week who is an expert in this arena – Kimball Lewis: James Lehman was a […]
Continue readingThe Four Styles of Childhood Learning (Episode 251)
Knowing what kind of teacher you are – what motivates you and how you best take on learning new things – is huge. This, however, is simply the first step. Knowing what kind of child you are working with is critical. No matter how excited you are about something, if you don’t present and communicate […]
Continue readingThe Four Types of Parent – How Do You React? (Episode 250)
As a parent first and foremost, we want our children to learn and grow as much as possible. I’ve addressed how to raise life-long learners by not just being “teachers”, but “awakeners” already, so we know the term “teacher” is simply the traditional label we put on whomever our children are learning from. I want to […]
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