The Parenting Podcast

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The Glue You Don’t See Working | Ep. 194 Dec 18, 2025

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Some of the most influential parts of family life don’t stand out while we’re building them. This episode looks at how traditions quietly hold families together—and why meaning matters more than appearance when deciding what we pass on.

The Noise of Opinions vs. What Really Matters | Ep. 193 Dec 11, 2025

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The flood of parenting input hasn’t slowed down—so how do you keep your footing? This episode explores how to sift through the noise, to name what matters, and to let steady voices speak louder than trends.

Parenting in the Age of Too Many Voices | Ep. 192 Dec 04, 2025

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It’s not that the parenting advice is wrong—it’s the overload. Today we talk about what gets overlooked when everything demands attention and why the people who know us still shape us in ways information can’t.

Christie’s Story: The Real Work Begins When They Grow Up | Ep. 191 Nov 20, 2025

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Christie returns to explore what changes when your kids grow up—the awkward shifts, the grief you don’t expect, and the quiet work of staying connected without managing their lives. A candid look at how the relationship evolves and how love grows with it.

Christie’s Story: When Parenting Stops Being a Plan | Ep. 190 Nov 13, 2025

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What happens when all your good intentions meet real life? Christie opens up about raising four daughters and learning that parenting isn’t about perfect plans—it’s about seeing the child in front of you.

The lie we all believe | Ep. 189 Nov 06, 2025

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We start out believing there’s one right way to parent—that if we just do it well enough, our kids will turn out fine. But parenting keeps proving there isn’t a formula. Instead, it’s messy, humbling, and full of grace—for our kids and for ourselves.

When Music Lives in Their Earbuds: Parenting in the 2020s | Ep. 188 Oct 30, 2025

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In the age of streaming and earbuds, music is shaping our kids in ways we don’t always see. A mom and music teacher joins us to talk about helping kids choose well, listen wisely, and stay connected through the noise.

Resources mentioned: Soltani music.com

More Than Music: What’s Being Formed Beneath the Sound | Ep. 187 Oct 23, 2025

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Music does more than fill the background—it shapes who our kids are becoming. In this episode, a mom and longtime music teacher shares what years of teaching have revealed about perseverance, confidence, and connection—and why the lessons behind the music might matter more than the notes themselves.
Resources mentioned: Soltani music.com

Parenting Through the Pushback | Ep. 186 Oct 16, 2025

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When love feels like a battle and boundaries feel impossible, you’re not alone. Cheryl, Christie, and Kyla talk about the courage it takes to hold steady, stay kind, and keep your heart soft when the pushback comes. Because real love doesn’t give up—it grows stronger in the tension.

Beyond Rules: The Heart Work of Boundaries | Ep. 185 Oct 09, 2025

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We’re going under the surface—past the “what” into the “why.” This conversation invites you to notice the motive behind your limits and help your kids act from love, truth, and real ownership instead of fear or guilt. Gentle, practical, and honest—something you can try at home tonight.

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