The Parenting Podcast

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What to Do When They Rebel and are Still at Home (Pt. 1) | Ep. 64 Mar 02, 2023

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In response to some listeners' requests, on this episode, the TPP recording team tackles one of the harder things just to figure out when you're a parent - what to do when they rebel while they're still living at home and underage. Getting a little more practical we explore what it might actually look like as we walk through some of this hard stuff with our children. Listen in on the conversation about those conversations.

Second Helping: Adolescence - Being Blind-Sided and Pushing the Alarms (orig. posting 9/22/22) | Ep. 63 Feb 23, 2023

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This week we reach back to one of our listeners' favorite episodes - hence "Second Helping." The focus is adolescence, but the principles and practical applications apply to all stages of parenting. It's the tricky balance of being engaged and yet not OVER reacting. Listen in as the TPP Team discusses this important and challenging aspect of parenting.

Super Powers of the Extroverted Parent | Ep. 62 Feb 09, 2023

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In this episode, the TPP Recording Team takes on extroverted parenting with all its energy, fun, and words, lots of words. Yes, they bring a larger battery to the job, but they also have their own particular challenges. Listen in as we explore their world and how "being" may be a great gift to add to their parenting toolbox.

Superpowers of the Introverted Parent | Ep. 61 Feb 02, 2023

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In direct response to a lot of feedback that we have gotten from our listeners, the Team today explores parenting as an introvert. Now true, sometimes they may not be quite as visible as some of their more extroverted counterparts, but listen in as we talk about the challenges but also the superpowers of introverted parenting.

Table Guests: Dr. Kelly Stephens – Our Friend in Low Places - Expectations | Ep. 60 Jan 26, 2023

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Once again Dr. Kelly Stevens comes before the TPP mic. This time he challenges and then equips us with the idea of premeditatio malorum - keeping low expectations for ourselves, our kids, and our parenting. And as usual, it isn't all theory but we get down to some very practical, useful applications for our everyday lives.

Nurturing the Introverted Child: Our Very Special Ducks | Ep. 59 Jan 19, 2023

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On today's episode the Recording Team discusses introverted children. They may not bring as much noise and energy to our families, but they do bring depth and richness. Listen in as we chat about their strengths and their struggles but also for practical ideas for parenting our wonderful introverts.

Nurturing our Extroverts - Those Energizer Bunnies | Ep. 58 Jan 12, 2023

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Yes they come with noise. Yes they have lots of words and energy. But our extroverted children bring such life and connection to everything. On this episode the TPP Team discusses how to nurture and develop these balls of energy along with some practical suggestions for directing and appreciating these forces of nature we are blessed with.

Extroverts & Introverts - We Make Colorful Families | Ep. 57 Jan 05, 2023

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Some families are full of noisy loudness and others are more reflective and calm - what about yours? In this episode, the TPP Team begins a series on the beauty and the challenges that come in our families and lives with introverts and extroverts. Listen in to this conversation as we share experiences and work on defining this impacting aspect of our parenting.

Home and the Holidays (Pt. 2) | Ep. 56 Dec 22, 2022

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Although we all would love perfect Hallmark Movie Holidays, all too often our realities just don't match up to those expectations. Join the TPP Team as they share their own struggles with evolving family situations, loss, and grief and listen in on the discussion about how to fight for joy amidst some of the hard.

Home and the Holidays (Pt. 1) | Ep. 55 Dec 15, 2022

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The holidays are upon us so join the Recording Team as they talk about the lighter side of the season, discussing traditions and transitions. They also bravely tackle the perennial dilemma - white lights or multicolored - as well as other fun issues. Grab a hot drink and just sit back and listen in.

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