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Diapers to Diplomas Starter Pack May 16, 2023

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Welcome to Diapers to Diplomas! If you're wondering where to get started, this short episode will point you in the right direction.

Our Adoption Story Episodes 2 & 3 Parenting Topics Episode 4 - How to Stop Parenting Fights Episode 16 - How to "Look Behind" the Behavior Episode 27 - Helping Your Child with Their Big Emotions Adoption Related Topics Episodes 13-30 Topics include - Securely attaching to your child, confronting racism, navigating the holidays, dealing with isolation Marriage Topics Episode 9 - What?! I don't get Sex Every Time I Want It? Episode 10 - How to Rediscover Your Identity as a Mom Episode 17 - Staying Emotionally Connected with Your Spouse Episode 24 - Helping Your Spouse When They Disengage

The Power of Early Intervention Jun 28, 2022

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What should you do when your child begins to show developmental delays? The decision to seek help for your child versus waiting to see if he’ll progress on his own is a decision filled with fear and anxiety. What if your child never catches up? What if you make the wrong choice? Should you wait until your child is older to start therapy? The questions can become overwhelming.

That’s why we’re talking today with Janna Hacker, founder of Janna Hacker & Associates. Since 2009, Janna and her team of 30 therapists have provided speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapy services to over 10,000 children. With over 28 years’ experience in speech therapy, Janna has witnessed the profound effect therapy has on helping children overcome obstacles so they can soar to new heights.

Connect with Janna Hacker & Associates
Facebook - @JannaHackerAssociates
Instagram - @jhatherapy
Website – www.jhatherapy.com

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Staying Connected to God When Your Child is in Crisis Jun 21, 2022

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Sometimes, God completely changes the script with your child. Everything is going well, and you have his future already envisioned. But suddenly, things take a sharp turn, and you have no clue how his life is going to play out. In fact, you’re just trying to figure out how you are going to get him to the next week. And you realize that the God you have put ALL your trust in is allowing everything to go off the tracks.

On today’s episode we are joined by Kris Hammons, an Indiana native, who now lives in Franklin, TN with his family of six. Kris shares the story of his son, Zacchaeus, who was diagnosed with two types of dwarfism and resulted in being in the NICU for the first 10 months of his life. Kris knows firsthand the difficulties of staying connected to the Lord when your child is in crisis.

Kris shares his story via writing and public speaking. You can find out more and follow him on social media by going to krishammons.com.

Connect with Kris Hammons:
Facebook - @KrismHammons
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Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901

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Psalm 27 Jun 14, 2022

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When you feel surrounded and overwhelmed, may you remember the truth of Psalm 27. This reading of Psalms is from the New Living Translation.

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How to Rebuild Community Around Your Family Jun 07, 2022

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Think back to the last time you scrolled through social media. When you saw everyone out having fun, were you happy for your friends, or were you unexpectedly hit with loneliness? Have you lost touch with many of your friends? Does your family not get invited over to other people’s homes very often? You’ve fallen so far off the social map that you’re sure you’re never going to be able to reconnect with anyone again.

Our family has never been what you would call “typical” since we deal with various challenges that many families don’t deal with. We know that it’s easy to wake up and find yourself doing life on an island with no one beside you. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, we’re going to help you take the first step in rebuilding a real and authentic community around your family.

NEW COMMUNITY

If you’re looking for a kind and loving community with other parents who are striving to build resilient families, then join us in our new Facebook Group. In this group, we will discuss building a strong Family Framework, encourage each other, and answer questions along the way.

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Connect with Michael:

Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901

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Connect with Christy:

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The Benefits of Being Honest About Your Needs with Your Spouse May 31, 2022

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Are you hesitant to express your true feelings with your spouse? Do you find yourself thinking that it will be easier if you keep your needs to yourself and just take care of the needs of others? Unfortunately, now you’re filled with resentment because your needs aren’t being fulfilled. On today’s episode, you’ll hear how choosing to be honest can build trust with your spouse, even if it brings a little conflict.

NEW COMMUNITY

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Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901

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Is God Committed to Your Family? May 24, 2022

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Have you ever gotten to the end of a day that was much harder with your child than you were expecting and been so discouraged that you started wondering where God was? Why didn’t he do more? Why was your family still struggling? Was he still committed to you and your family?

When we became parents 10 years ago, we believe God promised to provide for our boys every step of the way. While the journey has been harder than we expected, we have seen the Lord honor his word multiple times. He has continually used his scripture to show us his commitment and has shown himself faithful. Today, we’re going to show you how he once again used his word to reconfirm his commitment to us and how he desires to do the same with you.

NEW COMMUNITY

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Connect with Michael:

Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901

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How Intentionality Creates Trust With Your Child May 17, 2022

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While you knew that parenting would be a memorable ride, you did not realize it was going to be the turbulent rollercoaster you find yourself on. Your true desire is to have a strong healthy relationship with your child. But…it doesn’t seem to be happening. Listen in on today’s episode to see how the Hope Circle can help you bring peace and growth back into your up and down relationship with your child.

Connect with Michael:

Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901

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Connect with Christy:

Facebook – @ChristyPritchard901

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The One Thing That Can Bring Hope to Your Family May 10, 2022

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When your child has unique challenges, the stress feels constant while hope slowly fades. How do you bring hope back to your family? If hope even still possible? If so, what should you focus on?

Our family has thrived at times and struggled at others. What was the difference? It was whether we were actively working toward the one thing that could move our family forward.

This one thing will be the foundation of all our topics moving forward, so we hope you’ll join us today as we set the groundwork of how you can experience hope in your family again.

Connect with Michael:

Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901

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Connect with Christy:

Facebook – @ChristyPritchard901

Instagram – @ChristyPritchard901

Season 3 Preview May 03, 2022

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Being a parent hasn’t really worked out the way you thought it would. Your child has unique challenges and you’re at a loss on how to help him. As a result of these struggles, cracks in your other vital relationships, hidden beneath the surface, have begun to emerge. Your faith in the Lord has become dim. Your spouse seems distant. You’ve become isolated from your community.

If your child’s challenges stem from disability, trauma, or adoption, you need someone who has walked a similar journey. Join Michael and Christy Pritchard as they reveal the Family Framework that has kept their family strong for the last 10 years and teach you how to build your own.

Are you ready for your family to be filled with hope again? Join us as we build the relationships that matter…together.