Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

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WT 180: Creating a Family Culture That Sticks Sep 24, 2019

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On today's show we're talking about the habits that bring our families together. From big, intentional practices like creating a family mission statement to fun traditions like weekly queso-fests at the local Mexican restaurant, Karen shares her thoughts on how to create a family culture that ensures your children know they belong. Whatever your family looks like, we think you'll find something in this episode that you can take and make your own.

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WT 179: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Motherhood Sep 17, 2019

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On today’s episode, Karen reflects back over 29 years of parenting and shares the big lessons she learned from all of those small moments. Plus, she shares the greatest lesson she believes she taught her kids and gives a great little tip for any moms of perfection-minded blue kids. We hope this episode inspires you to take a deep breath, to keep the long view in mind, and reminds you that raising children really does take a village.

Links from today's show:

Corey's Auto Service - Karen’s mechanic, aka the best mechanic in North Georgia!

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WT 178: Finding Your Child's Currency Sep 10, 2019

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Discipline is a constant in our world as moms and it's made harder by the fact that what works for your family constantly changes depending on the child you're disciplining and their age. On today's show we're discussing the idea of discipline as "currency", what that means and how to find out what your child's is. Plus, hear Karen delve into the idea of "pain now = peace later" and the Scripture that keeps her motivated to be consistent. If you're struggling with disciplining one or more children in your family, listen in and be encouraged!

Links from the show today:

Discipline series: Episodes 154, 155, 156

Mom Core curriculum - Discipline lesson

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Books on raising boys: Boy Mom, Bringing Up Boys

Hebrews 4:11

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WT 177: Your Most Popular Questions from the Summer Answered Sep 03, 2019

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We got a ton of questions from you guys over the summer and on today’s show we’ve picked out 5 questions that seem to come up over and over again. From sibling rivalry and sleepovers to meal time and bed time shenanigans, Karen and Sunny tackle it all.

Mentioned on the Show Today:

Episode 151: Sibling Rivalry

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WT 176: Keep It Simple, Momma! Aug 27, 2019

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From managing extracurricular activities and keeping our homes in order, to shepherding our children's faith and paying attention to our marriage in the midst of it all; on today's show we're talking about 4 aspects of family life that are easy to overcomplicate. If you're feeling overwhelmed by pressure to do it all and do it all well, this episode is one you don't want to miss.

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Episode 175: Launching Your College Freshman Well

Karen's Studies: Says Who? Part 2 and Parenting Together

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WT 175: Launching Your College Freshman Well Aug 20, 2019

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Karen and Sunny are back together today talking about the experience of sending our children off to college for the first time. They cover so much territory in this episode! From the best advice Karen gave her kids before they left for school to how to handle boyfriends/girlfriends coming back home with them. Karen also advises how to help siblings left behind adjust to the empty place at the dinner table. Whether you are facing this transition right now or if it's on the horizon, listen and be encouraged as Karen shares why she loved this season of mothering so much.

Mentioned on the show today:

Get tickets to Mom's Night Out with Karen at Christ's Church in Jacksonville HERE.

Wire Talk episode on Grief with Judy Wolfe

Praying for Your Adult Children

Grace Walk by Steve McVey

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WT 174: Your Child's First Device with Arlene Pellicane Aug 13, 2019

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Arlene Pellicane joins us again today to talk about a relatively recent parenting milestone: giving our kids their first phone. From pitfalls we want to avoid, to steps we can proactively take to ensure our child's health and safety, we are talking about it all. This is a conversation that is relevant whether you have a 5 year old or 15 year old, so grab a cup of coffee or pop in those earbuds and join us. As always, we hope you are encouraged and equipped!

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WT 173: Technology + Motherhood with Arlene Pellicane Aug 06, 2019

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Karen and guest host Katie Leipprandt are chatting with Arlene Pellicane today about how technology has impacted our parenting world. We talk about the ways we use technology as moms, the benefits and pitfalls of having a world of technology at arm's length and some boundaries we can consider putting in place to stay connected in our most important relationships - our families.

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WT 172: Real Talk with Karen's Kids Jul 30, 2019

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On today's episode all of Karen's children join her in the studio to answer questions you guys have asked about the Stubbs family. Hear their thoughts on growing up in a big family, what traditions they want to carry into their own families one day, and for sure don't miss them answering the question, "How did Karen mess up as a mom?"

Let us know what you want to hear more of on the show by emailing us at info@birdsonawiremoms.com.

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WT 171: Mom Friendships Jul 23, 2019

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On today’s episode we’re getting real about how isolating and lonely life as a mom can be. Listen in to hear Karen answer questions from moms who have recently moved, single moms, and a newly stay-at-home mom. As always, we hope this conversation encourages you! Let us know what you want to hear more of on the show by emailing us at info@birdsonawiremoms.com.

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