Description

This week on Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys, host Kathy sits down with Jenna Michael. Jenna is a wife, mother of four (ages 3 to 8), author, and parenting coach. She helps parents identify their core values, eliminate excess clutter, and create a framework that prioritizes what truly matters. Jenna provides practical strategies for reducing chaos, making mindful choices, and turning valuable insights into meaningful action. She and her husband, Jonathan, live in North Carolina, where they homeschool their children and enjoy an active, adventure-filled lifestyle.

In this episode, we dive into Jenna’s personal journey of parenting, homeschooling, and running a business, all while raising four children—including one young son. She shares powerful insights on simplifying home life, reducing decision fatigue, and raising boys with intention and understanding.

Guest Bio:

Jenna Michael is a wife, mother, author, and coach specializing in simplified and intentional living for families. Her writing covers topics such as family-friendly activities and events, wellness, travel, gifts, and essential parenting tips. Her coaching helps moms turn these valuable insights into practical action, reduce clutter and chaos, and ultimately pursue a life of purpose on purpose.

Key Topics:

• Jenna’s personal journey into simplified living and how it transformed her home and parenting approach.
• The challenges of managing a household with four young children while homeschooling and running a business.
• The importance of defining family values to make intentional decisions about time, space, and finances.
• Practical decluttering strategies, including why she doesn’t recommend separate playrooms and the benefits of ‘capsule rotations’ for toys and clothing.
• How decision fatigue affects both parents and children and how minimalism can help.
• Unique challenges in raising a son compared to daughters, including differences in emotional and physical responses.
• The role of faith and lifelong learning in preparing children for future challenges.
• Jenna’s biggest fears as a parent and her hopes for staying connected with her children as they grow.

Links & Resources

• Follow Jenna Michael on Instagram: @purposeful__parenting
• Visit Jenna’s website: www.yourpurposefulparenting.com
• Substack
• Jenna's book: Let’s Choose Less

Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys

Welcome to Unlocking the Parenting Code: All About Boys

This season, we’re diving deep into the world of boys—exploring what it takes to raise them to become remarkable young men. Hosted by Kathy Imabayashi, an experienced educator and passionate advocate for boys’ emotional well-being, this podcast offers real-life stories, expert insights, and practical strategies for parents, educators, and caregivers navigating the unique challenges of raising boys.

What to Expect

In Season 2, we’re focusing on boys' emotional worlds—understanding their behavior, building stronger connections, and helping them grow into confident, resilient individuals. Through heartfelt conversations and shared experiences, we’ll uncover the struggles, joys, and breakthroughs of parenting boys.

Each episode offers:

*Stories from parents, teachers, and caregivers that shed...