Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

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WT 298: Limiting Negative Influences in Your Teen's Life Jan 25, 2022

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Parenting a teen in today’s world is not for the faint of heart! Join us today as we answer your questions about raising teenagers and dealing with tough topics like pornography, low self-esteem, smartphones, and social media. Moms of littles, please listen! Looking down the road a few years can help you make choices today that will make your tomorrow easier.

Find show notes at: birdsonawiremoms.com/podcast/episode298

WT 297: How Can I Help Foster My Teen's Faith? Jan 18, 2022

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One of our primary roles in our child's life is to point them toward God, but their relationship with God is just that, it's their relationship. Your child is not an extension of you, and for better or worse, you are not in control! In this conversation we talk about the importance of being a prayer warrior for your child and how to approach them in a winning way.

WT 296: Disciplining Your Teenager Jan 11, 2022

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Consistency is Karen’s key word for discipline and on today’s episode we are talking about what that looks like in the life of a teenager. From how to pick your battles and knowing which topics aren’t worth the fight, today’s episode gives practical tips and encouragement to stay the course and be consistent during the teenage years.

WT 295: Dealing with Teenage Drama Jan 04, 2022

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We’re baaaaack! And we’re kicking off the New Year with a month of episodes focused on teenagers. Whether you’re the mom of multiple teens or you’re still in toddler world, you’ll benefit from tuning into today’s practical wisdom for dealing with drama.

Grab a copy of Karen's 365 day devotional for moms HERE.

WT 294: Real Life, Real Moms sneak peek with Ann Mason Dec 14, 2021

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Today we’re giving you a peek into our Patreon podcast - Real Life, Real Moms!

Ann Mason and I have been friends for a while, and I've been so impressed by the God-honoring way she parents. She has three children, one of whom is special needs and non-verbal. We talk a little about that and the isolation and grieving that often comes alongside having a special needs child. We also chat a little about boundaries and freedoms as kids get older.

Become a Patron today and hear the rest of Ann's episode!

WT 293: Preparing to Blend with author Ron Deal Dec 07, 2021

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Blended family expert Ron Deal joins Wire Talk today to answer questions from moms in our BOAW community and offer his unique perspective from decades of ministry with stepfamilies. Ron tackles everything from how to prepare your child's heart to accept a new relationship to disciplining stepchildren. This episode is packed with great advice, and no matter what kind of family you have, listening will leave you with a nugget of wisdom you can put into practice today.

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WT 292: BOAW Advice That Worked For Me! Nov 30, 2021

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We love how this show has enabled the Birds ministry to grow and impact families across the world. Today, Karen and Sunny share emails from listeners with BOAW advice that is making a difference in their lives today. What BOAW advice has worked for YOU lately?

Find show notes (and that family values pic) HERE.

WT 291: Handling Disappointment at the Holidays Nov 23, 2021

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When expectations collide with reality, especially around the holidays, disappointment can be the inevitable result. Today Karen shares how the holidays will be different for her this year with four married children and gives us practical ways to keep our heart in the right place no matter what the season looks like this year.

Become a Patreon supporter today and get immediate access to two years of Real Life, Real Moms episodes!

WT 290: How To Give Dating Advice Your Teens Will Actually Listen To Nov 16, 2021

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Helping our teens navigate the world of dating can be tricky. In this episode, Karen offers fantastic, practical advice for keeping the lines of communication open and speaking truth in love into your teen’s life.

Pick up a copy of Karen's Prayer Journal in the BOAW shop today!

WT 289: Liar, Liar! Nov 09, 2021

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Lying wreaks havoc on family relationships, whether your child is a toddler or a tween. Today Karen shares her thoughts on disciplining a habitual liar and reminds us of the importance of dealing with lying early and consistently, so our children's hearts do not get hardened to this sin.

You might also enjoy this episode: How Do I Handle My Sweet Little Liar?

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