Raising Great Kids Podcast

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Atlanta, GA

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Decatur, GA

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Marietta, GA

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Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

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Alpharetta, GA

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Woodstock, GA

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Episode 21: Take Charge of Your Emotional Health Jul 16, 2020

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Parenting is rewarding. It’s often fun—but it isn’t easy. Feeling tired, overwhelmed, and stressed can easily become part of your everyday, but it doesn’t have to.

In this episode, best selling author, Rebekah Lyons, shares practical information on how to get better sleep, the impact of technology on our stress levels, and the importance of play. This interview and her book, Rhythms of Renewal: Trading Stress and Anxiety for a Life of Peace and Purpose are full of habits and rhythms that you can incorporate into your everyday life.

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

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North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

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Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

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Episode 20: Don't Parent Alone Jan 16, 2020

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Being a parent is a tough but important job. Whether you’re a single parent, married, or co-parenting, it’s crucial that you aren’t the only influence for your child as they are learning and growing.

In Episode 20, Kendra Fleming and Karen Stubbs talk about the importance of not parenting alone. Karen shares her story as it pertains to this topic as well as some of the best ways she’s found to involve others in parenting her children.

In 2011, Karen founded Birds on a Wire, a ministry for moms. It has reached hundreds of moms all over the world and aims to help them parent with confidence. Karen has four children and is also a wonderful grandmother. Her heart is to encourage, equip, and cheer on women in their journeys of motherhood.

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This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

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Episode 19: 10 Ideas for Christmas Fun Nov 26, 2019

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Christmas is coming! It’s the time of year when you’re shopping for the perfect gifts, baking treats, prepping for parties, and trying to create the most magical memories with your family. In the midst of it all, you also want your preschooler to be learning about the true meaning of Christmas. You want them to know that we are celebrating the birthday of Jesus!

In Episode 19, Kendra Fleming shares some great ideas to help you create super fun and meaningful experiences for your preschooler this holiday season. Here are just a few of them:

Keep a basket of Christmas books by your tree.
Make a paper chain Christmas countdown.
Bake a birthday cake for Jesus.
Have a dance party with your favorite Christmas songs.

10 Ideas for Christmas Fun blog post

Amazon shopping list

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This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 18: Helping Your Preschooler Transition Between Two Homes Nov 15, 2019

Show notes

Divorce or separation is never easy on families, especially when children are involved. And changes that involve transitioning between two homes can be especially difficult. Preschoolers are wired to crave consistency and routine, so it’s normal for them to face challenges as they navigate a new normal. We know parents want to get this right, but it’s hard to know where to start!

In Episode 18, Kendra Fleming and Erin Nicolas discuss what it looks like to help your preschooler ease through the transition between two homes. They talk about seven great things you can do to help your preschooler find consistency in the midst of big changes in your family.

Erin is a registered Play Therapist and Licensed Professional Counselor. Her areas of specialty include working with children struggling with anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, divorce, grief, behavioral issues, and/or self-esteem. She provides much knowledge and advice! After listening, we think you will walk away with some incredibly helpful information to help you parent your preschooler.

Additional Resources

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This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 17: Temperaments In Marriage Oct 29, 2019

Show notes

Conflict in marriage is inevitable, but learning how to best communicate with your spouse can help you manage it in a healthy way. The key to effective communication is understanding your temperament as well as your spouse’s.

In Episode 17, Kendra Fleming talks with Kathleen Edelman about what temperaments are, the strengths and weaknesses of each, and how you can become a communication expert in your marriage.

Kathleen is a Christian life coach and author. She has one goal in life: to help people learn to speak kindly to each other. She has spent 25 years coaching clients in the art of communication and is an expert in temperaments.

Connect with Kathleen

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Connect with Waumba Land

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

Learn more about Community Groups

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Episode 16: Top Struggles of Young Moms Oct 16, 2019

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Being a parent is the most important job anyone will ever have, and being a new mom in today’s world can bring lots of challenges and struggles.

In Episode 16, Kendra Fleming and Karen Stubbs talk about some of the top struggles of young moms and share practical advice on how to overcome these challenges.

Karen Stubbs is the founder of Birds on a Wire, a ministry for moms that was created in 2011. Birds on a Wire has reached hundreds of moms all over the world and aims to help moms parent with confidence. Karen has four children and is also a wonderful grandmother. Her heart is to encourage, equip, and cheer on moms in their journey of motherhood.

Connect with Birds on a Wire

Website // Instagram // Facebook // Resources

Connect with Waumba Land

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 15: Connecting Relationally with Your Toddler Oct 01, 2019

Show notes

The toddler years are hard and, as a parent, it may seem impossible to find time to be intentional with your little one. It’s a crazy time when they are testing boundaries, running all over the place, and learning so much about the world around them. But it’s so important to slow down and create intentional connection times when you can speak truth to your child’s heart.

In Episode 15, Kendra Fleming and Jennifer Walker talk about bedtime being an ideal time to help set foundations in your child’s heart. They aren’t open to it all day, but right between awake and asleep, when stimulation levels are down, is a time when toddlers are the most open to instruction. Jennifer shares specific ideas for how this can happen and encourages parents to implement what works best for their family.

Jennifer has over 20 years of experience as a pediatric nurse and has partnered with thousands of families to foster happy and healthy children. She has three boys of her own, including a set of twins! She’s one of the founders of Moms on Call, a resource for parents of infants to 4-year-olds, and she wants to help parents take the guilt away and celebrate the differences their children bring to the world.

Connect with Moms on Call

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Toddlers by Design App

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The Toddler Book

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This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 14: Discovering Your Child's Temperament Aug 27, 2019

Show notes

We are all different, and understanding how your child is wired is so helpful as you parent them!

In Episode 14, Kendra Fleming talks to Kathleen Edelman about temperaments and how you can become a communication expert as you parent your child. Kathleen provides great advice that will help you discover your child’s temperament and how best to parent them.

Kathleen is a Christian Life Coach and Author. She has one goal in life: to help people learn to speak kindly to each other. She has spent 25 years coaching clients in the art of communication and is an expert in temperaments.

Connect with Kathleen

Website // Instagram // Facebook

Connect with Waumba Land

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA

@decaturcity

East Cobb Church

Marietta, GA

@eastcobbchurch

Gwinnett Church

Gwinnett County, GA

@gwinnettchurch

North Point Community Church

Alpharetta, GA

@northpointcommunitychurch

Woodstock City Church

Woodstock, GA

@woodstockcitychurch

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Episode 13: Taking the Pressure Off When You Have a Newborn Aug 23, 2019

Show notes

Having a newborn in your home is difficult! They require constant attention and sometimes it seems like the crying and sleepless nights will never end. It’s easy for parents of newborns to feel pressure to get it right as they try to figure out their new normal—especially with limitless voices that tell them the right and wrong way to parent.

In Episode 13, Kendra Fleming talks to Jennifer Walker about how to take the pressure off when you bring a newborn into your home. Jennifer provides great advice that will hopefully make those early days a little bit easier, whether it’s your first baby or your fifth!

Connect with Moms on Call

Website // Instagram // Facebook// App

Connect with Waumba Land

This podcast is hosted by our Atlanta-area churches. If you would like to see more parenting content or if you have questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out.

Browns Bridge Church

Cumming, GA

@brownsbridge

Buckhead Church

Atlanta, GA

@buckheadchurch

Decatur City Church

Decatur, GA