The Parenting Podcast

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Parents Ask – What would you do differently? More on bedtimes. | Ep. 45 Aug 25, 2022

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The Team addresses some of our listeners' questions. First, we're offering some practical ideas for how to handle evenings so that bedtimes are easier and flow better. Then these seasoned parents address a regularly asked question about what we would go back and change if we could. So listen in and maybe get a dose of encouragement for your day.

Our kids have been robbed! A case for Boredom. | Ep. 44 Aug 18, 2022

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Boredom has gotten a bad rap. In fact, many parents and groups work overtime trying to erase that word from their kids' lives. However, science and the TPP team make a case for why creating a space for boredom in a child's over-structured and entertaining life is not only mentally healthy, it is a power-packed surprising friend that can bring creativity, peace, initiative, and fun to the entire family. Make the space to join in on the conversation.

When they walk away from your values | Ep. 43 Aug 11, 2022

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One of the biggest heartaches for parents may be when their children turn their back and reject our deeply held values. How do we deal with that? How can we build bridges instead of walls in the relationship? Listen in on this timely and important conversation by the TPP team as they discuss these issues seeking to bring help but also hope in the midst of these challenges.

So how do we DO our Family Reality? | Ep. 42 Aug 04, 2022

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Putting feet to what we want to do is often a bit challenging. Join the TPP Team as they hash out some practical applications to Dr. Stevens' “Family Reality” concept. In addition to sharing honestly some of their own families’ struggles, they talk over ideas for how to love others even IF you are walking a different path as a family.

Table Guests: Dr. Kelly Stephens - Create your own Family Reality... but don't say "we" | Ep. 41 Jul 28, 2022

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Cheryl sits down with Dr. Stephens again and this time explores his idea of creating your own Family Reality. No, he doesn’t recommend thinking you are pink elephants! But instead opens up this family-strengthening mindset and even talks about when we should and shouldn’t say “we.” Don’t miss Dr. S and his insights and experienced views on parenting.

Dads, welcome to TPP! We hear you. | Ep. 40 Jul 21, 2022

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Some dads have asked us – “Why do you just say ‘Moms?’ We are parents too and enjoy TPP.” So starting today The Parenting Podcast will begin to do just that – address ALL those in parenting roles and loving kids - and especially dads. To celebrate, we start with a question from a dad about connecting with his kids as they age.

Mailbag: Ages, Stages, Birthday Boxes and Cake | Ep. 39 Jul 14, 2022

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Listen in as the TPP Team reads some questions from our inbox. Moms write asking for more application and practical ideas of when to do certain things and the use of Birthday Boxes and consequences. The discussion covers specifics but also the reality of the challenges of parenting and, oh, what makes Ellen want cake!

Fighting fair - How we can parent better in conflicts | Ep. 38 Jul 07, 2022

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How do you argue well? Conflict is all too easily a part of our relationships even when we love each other. In answer to a mom’s question, the TPP Team steps into the ring and hashes out the difference between a discussion and a fight - How do I keep myself under control? - How do I steer the argument to a good resolution for what is best for my child and myself? It can be complicated but there is hope and help even when we are at odds.

Response to Birthday boxes - Should you, could you, and why? | Ep. 37 Jun 30, 2022

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The TPP Team unwraps thoughts and responses related to Dr. Stephens’ ideas on Birthday Boxes. (Epi 36) So how does this actually fit into real life? Is my child too young? Too old? Is this another to-do that is going to make my life harder? Listen in as the Quartet discusses the benefits they see to Boxes and how it is flexible, helpful for our kids at any age, reduces nagging, and makes our job as parents easier.

Table Guests: Introducing Dr. Kelly Stephens – Birthday Boxes | Ep. 36 Jun 23, 2022

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TPP is excited to begin a new feature – interviews with amazing people. In this inaugural episode of Table Guests, pediatrician Dr. Kelly Stephens joins Cheryl in the studio and discusses the idea of Birthday Boxes – not your typical gift but a very helpful tool for parenting our children through the ages and stages of life – Dr. Stephens is great and you are going to enjoy listening and learning from him.

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