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WT 199: When Personality Colors Collide Feb 18, 2020

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Opposites may attract, but when it comes to parenting your kids, how do you parent effectively as a team when your partner’s personality is the exact opposite of yours? On today’s show Karen answers questions from moms about their husband’s red, blue, green, or yellow personality clashing with their own.

Find out what 'color' you are with our free quiz.

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WT 198: Dealing With Out of Control Anger Feb 11, 2020

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Whether it’s you or your child struggling with angry outbursts, we’ve all been there. On today’s show, Karen and Sunny tackle questions from moms about aggressive behavior and physical tantrums, and Karen reminds us where self control ultimately comes from.

Listen to our new show, Real Life. Real Moms. now available exclusively in Patreon!

WT 197: Making Deposits In Your Marriage With Creative Date Nights Feb 04, 2020

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If you think of your marriage like a bank account, when was the last time you made a deposit? During the years your kids are at home it’s easy to get in the habit of constantly making withdrawals and forgetting to “put money in the bank”. On today’s episode, Karen and Sunny are sharing date night ideas that are sure to improve your balance. We’ve got stay-at-home date ideas, creative childcare solutions, and outside-the-box date night activities. Pick something new to try this month and let us know how it goes!

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WT 196: Setting Boundaries and Sticking to Them Jan 28, 2020

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Setting boundaries can be uncomfortable, whether you are trying to take control of your schedule, your toddler, or any other area of life. Listen in as Karen and Sunny answer questions from moms in our Facebook group about healthy, biblical boundaries and saying “no” without guilt!

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Sneak Peek: Real Life Real Moms with Kelsey & Emily Jan 23, 2020

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Our first episode of Real Life Real Moms is coming soon and features Karen's daughters Kelsey and Emily. Listen in for a sneak peek of their conversation and to hear Karen explain what our new show is all about.

Become a Patron today to get the whole episode as soon as it's released.

And a big thank you to Patrons Katie, Fernanda, Alison, Cara, Kareen and Brittany for your early support!

WT 195: How To Talk To Your Kids About Pornography with special guest Kristen Jenson Jan 21, 2020

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Until our society makes the internet safe for kids, parents must be proactive in teaching what pornography is, why it’s dangerous and exactly how to reject it. Today Karen and Sunny talk with Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures about porn-proofing our kids. We discuss age-appropriate definitions of pornography, how to talk about it with our kids, and how to help our kids form a plan for what to do when they see it.

Warning: this topic is not for young ears, moms. Pop in those earbuds before you start listening!

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WT 194: How Do I Handle This Conflict With My Mother or Mother-In-Law? Jan 14, 2020

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Whether you wish you had a closer relationship with your in-laws, are dealing with a broken relationship with a parent, or your relationship is a little too close (and not in a good way) with the grandparents, we think you’ll relate to one of the questions Karen tackles on today’s show. Don’t miss Karen walking us through how we can forgive someone who does not deserve our forgiveness or her surprising (to Sunny) take on one momma’s situation. You’ll especially want to her perspective as a grandmother herself to the very last question!

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WT 193: Saying Yes to Community with Maria Shanlian Jan 07, 2020

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On today’s episode, Maria Shanlian from the Birds on a Wire group in Wayne County, OH joins Karen and Sunny to share what happened in her community when she and a friend said yes to God’s prompting to pour into the moms in their community. Maria shares the hesitations they had, how God confirmed this calling, and how they went from 35 moms to more than 125 moms in just two years.

We think what’s going on in Wayne County is inspiring and we are praying hearts are stirred by this conversation!

For more on starting a BOAW group in your community, visit birdsonawiremoms.com/groups

WT 192: Finding Rest in Busy Seasons Dec 17, 2019

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Prioritizing rest is hard to do throughout the year, and for moms, it can be especially difficult during the holiday season. We're going all of the places and doing all of the things, all of the time! On today’s show Karen answers questions from moms about making room in their schedules, their hearts, and in their cars, for rest this season. Whether you’re a single mom, a new mom, or just a mom of non-stop talkers, listen in and be encouraged to find rest even in the busiest of seasons.

To help fund Birds on a Wire for 2020, head to boaw.mom/give today. And thank you for joining us in our mission to equip and encourage mothers around the world.

WT 191: Raising Worry-Free Girls with Sissy Goff Dec 10, 2019

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Author and counselor Sissy Goff joins Karen and Sunny in the studio today to talk about the rise of anxiety in our daughters. Sissy shares how anxiety presents in girls, the power there is in naming anxious thoughts, and offers strategies we can put in place to help our daughters cope with their “worry monster” in healthy ways. Plus, she gives a little tough love to moms by suggesting a few ways we may be contributing to our daughters’ struggles without knowing it. While this conversation is specific to girls, boy moms, there is a ton of wisdom in this episode for you as well!

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