In this episode of The Mommy Daddy Time Podcast, Eric and Kristy talk about parenting. Does it make sense to parent all of your kids the same way? Should we worry about fairness in our parenting? What about parenting for personality types or even which parenting method is the best? Eric and Kristy answer all these questions and more giving real life experiences, insights, and thoughts on all of the hot topic parenting issues. Don't forget to send your questions to ask@mommydaddytimepodcast.com and if you haven't subscribed, rated, and reviewed the show it would mean a lot to us if you did!
TIME STAMPS:
00:00 - Intro & Confession Time
04:50 - Kristy is injured???
07:07 - Best Listeners In The World
11:30 - Question 1 - What's that on your finger? Kristy & Eric talk tattoos
20:15 - Question 2 - How do you guys parent your 3 kids?
22:23 - A vulnerable Facebook post from our friend Kate
24:30 - Do you worry about fairness in parenting your kids?
25:30 - What Style Did Kristy and Eric grow up under?
31:30 - Fiction vs. Reality when parenting
35:30 - The most freedom giving perspective for parents to have
36:37 - How to work through feeling like you're failing as a parent
38:15 - How our kids love languages show up EVERY DAY
41:15 - Where do you go for parenting advice?
43:10 - 1 BIG THING to remember when in an argument with your kid (or anyone)
45:00 - The MOST important thing to do as a parent
47:40 - How we walk through PUBLIC discipline with our kids
52:07 - The 1 Phrase Kristy & Eric SAY ALL THE TIME when the kids are in trouble
52:35 - Real Talk...we are FAR from perfect parents
53:25 - Our practical tips to parent for different personality types
57:38 - What if your kids notice you parent each one different? Should we be fair?
61:22 - What Books, Resources, Parenting Styles do we recommend?
65:38 - Kristy gets REALLY REAL about her parenting journey
67:26 - How to support one another as parents and couples
70:09 - A personal Message from Eric & Kristy To ANY parent struggling right now