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The Parenting PodcastScreens, Culture, and the Quiet Revolution at Home | Ep. 168Send us a textWe’re not just talking about kids and screens—we’re talking about us. In this final episode on parenting in the digital age, Cheryl and Christie reflect on what stuck, what’s still hard, and where real change begins. If you’ve ever wondered how to lead your family differently in a tech-driven world, this conversation is for you Resources Mentioned:– The Tech-Wise Family and The Life We're Looking For by Andy Crouch– The Screen Time Solution by Emily Cherkin– The Anxious Generation by Dr...2025-06-1222 minThe Parenting PodcastThe Follow-Up: Family Life in the Age of Devices | Ep. 167Send us a textWe’ve heard the warnings about screens and devices —but what does real change look like in everyday family life in this digital culture? In this follow-up conversation, Cheryl and Christie unpack what’s still echoing in their minds, and what small steps are actually working for families.Resources Mentioned:– The Tech-Wise Family and The Life We're Looking For by Andy Crouch– The Screen Time Solution by Emily Cherkin– The Anxious Generation by Dr. Jonathan Haidt– How to Raise an Adult by Julie Lythcott-Haims2025-06-0518 minThe Parenting PodcastChat with Cheryl: Bridge Work, Part 2 — Boundaries, Consequences, and Connection | Ep. 161Send us a textWhat keeps the bridge open as our kids grow up? This episode explores how boundaries, emotional control, and quiet consistency can hold the weight of connection — especially in the teen years and beyond2025-04-1723 minThe Parenting PodcastChat with Cheryl: Bridge Work: Keeping the Way Open Between Us | Ep. 160Send us a textWhen connection with your child starts to feel shaky, what can you do? In this episode, we’re talking about the invisible—but powerful—relationship bridge between you and your child, and how to keep it clear, strong, and open at every stage.2025-04-1022 minThe Parenting PodcastChat with Cheryl: Craving Connection, Battling Loneliness | Ep. 159Send us a textFriendships can feel so fragile, and loneliness hits hard—especially in the middle and teen years. Today, we’re unpacking how to walk beside our kids through the hurt, building connection and trust as we go.2025-04-0324 minThe Parenting PodcastChat with Cheryl: Birth Order - Does it matter? | Ep. 158Send us a textWhy do our kids—raised in the same home—turn out so different? This episode explores how birth order shapes personalities, expectations, and family dynamics. From firstborn pressures to youngest-child freedom, we unpack what’s really going on—and how parents can respond with awareness, grace, and intention.2025-03-2727 minThe Parenting PodcastChats with Cheryl: What about when we blow it? | Ep. 157Send us a textWe all start parenting with ideas of how it should go. But instead of getting stuck in regret, what if we saw those moments as part of the process? In this episode, we’re talking about the mistakes, the learning curves, and how growth happens—for us and our kids—one imperfect step at a time.2025-03-2025 min
De Podcast voor Webdesigners - Podcast215: Hoe ga je om met klanten die lange teksten sturen?Lange teksten hebben weinig nut. Uit meerdere onderzoeken is gebleken dat nog geen kwart van de teksten op een pagina worden gelezen. Sterker nog, een kwart van alle pagina's worden niet langer dan 4 seconden bekeken. Nou, ik weet hoe het met jou zit, maar ik vind het dan enorm zonde van mijn tijd om flink te ploeteren en enorme lappen tekst te schrijven. Nou hoor ik het vaker, dat klanten gewoon letterlijk, volledige worddocumenten van soms wel 20 pagina's aanleveren aan jou als webdesigner en jij vervolgens denkt...what the....Hoe ga je...2025-03-1720 minThe Parenting PodcastChats with Cheryl: Saying No is Easy—Preparing Them is Harder | Ep. 156Send us a textIt’s impossible to keep up—new apps, new shows, new trends. Do we allow it? Block it? Ignore it? In this episode, we’re tackling the challenge of guiding our kids through media without just saying no to everything.2025-03-1325 minThe Parenting PodcastChat with Cheryl: What If the Mess Means You’re Doing It Right? | Ep. 155Send us a textEver feel like your kids should just get it by now? You’ve taught, reminded, and corrected—but the same struggles keep showing up. What if that’s not failure, but part of the process? Today, we’re talking about the hidden work of parenting and why real growth takes more time than we expect.2025-03-0623 minThe Parenting PodcastChats with Cheryl: What Kids Don’t Know They Don’t Know—And How We Can Help | Ep. 154Send us a textA mom sat down with me and asked, How much do I guide, and how much do I let them figure out on their own? It’s a balance every parent wrestles with. In this episode, we talk about how to help our kids notice what they don’t see—without doing all the thinking for them.2025-02-2721 minThe Parenting PodcastChats with Cheryl: When Enough Never Feels Like Enough – Tackling Entitlement | Ep. 153Send us a textNo matter how much kids get, it never seems to be enough. And if we’re honest, we know that feeling too. How do we help our kids feel content in a world that constantly tells them to want more? In this episode, we explore why gratitude is so hard to hold onto—and how we can build it into our family’s daily life.2025-02-2025 minThe Parenting PodcastChats with Cheryl: Apple Nailing & The Parenting Trap We All Fall For | Ep. 152Send us a textIt’s easy to focus on outward success—getting kids to listen, behave, and meet expectations. But true parenting happens beneath the surface, shaping who they become, not just how they act. In this episode, we uncover the hidden trap of "apple nailing"—why surface-level parenting feels effective in the moment but ultimately may miss the heart.2025-02-1324 minThe Parenting PodcastChat with Cheryl: Why Fixing Isn’t Always the Answer | Ep. 151Send us a textIt’s instinctive—we see our kids struggling, and we want to step in, fix the problem, and make it better. But what if fixing isn’t always what they need? 2025-02-0623 minThe Parenting PodcastChat with Cheryl: Closing the Gap with Adult Kids | Ep. 150Send us a textAs children grow into adulthood, the dynamics of your relationship naturally evolve. This episode delves into effective ways to navigate these changes, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and mutual respect. Discover how to sustain meaningful connections without overstepping.2025-01-3026 min
How Leaders Think with Kenny LangeHow Cheryl Torres Thinks About Balancing Speed with Teaching in Nonprofit Leadership
On today's episode of "How Leaders Think," host Kenny Lange engages with Cheryl Torres, executive director of Elijah's Retreat, in a deep dive on the nuances of people-first leadership. Cheryl illuminates the discussion with her firsthand experiences in mentoring and her innovative approach with leading and guiding autistic interns.Other places to find the “How Leaders Think” podcast:* Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/how-leaders-think-with-kenny-lange/id1434737807* Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2wKtzb6KaF1vNlG9TsZkzh* Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy50cmFuc2lzdG9yLmZtL2...2024-04-0334 minThe Parenting PodcastWhole Brain Child #1 Intro | Ep. 81Send us a textToday's episode begins a series of discussions on the Whole Brain Child - the best-selling book on developing emotional health and nurturing your children's minds. Regardless of what ages your children are, this book is an indispensable tool for your parenting. Be sure to listen in. 2023-07-0627 minThe Parenting PodcastOur Strong Personality Kids and How to Love Them | Ep. 80Send us a textA listener asked, “How do we parent a strong personality child without breaking their spirit by constantly correcting?” That dominant personality has such incredible strengths that can be tapped into and invested but they can also make our parenting more challenging. Listen in because the team shares some very practical and insightful suggestions that I personally found effective and helpful.2023-06-2931 minThe Parenting PodcastRoad Trip - The Final Launch (Pt. 2) | Ep. 79Send us a textWhether you have already released or are heading towards releasing your children, you are going to want to listen to this conversation. Although the launching years typically may be the least talked about in parenting, the TPP Recording Team intentionally addresses it because it is incredibly important since it actually never ends. On this segment, we focus on how to prepare yourself for this complex crucial season.2023-06-2232 minThe Parenting PodcastRoad Trip - The Final Launch (Pt. 1) | Ep. 78Send us a textJust because they are old enough to vote, you don’t quit being a parent! On this episode the Team addresses an often-overlooked season of parenting – the Launching and releasing of our grown children. Be sure to listen as we talk about how to prepare both our children and us for this incredibly important investment in both our futures2023-06-1525 minThe Parenting PodcastQ&A: Nagging! They won't take no for an answer | Ep. 77Send us a textNagging may be on every parent’s list of Least Favorite Things about Parenting! So what do we do about it and not shut down relationships? Listen in as the Team tackles this thorny subject which a number of listeners have asked about. Does my no mean no or should they just keep bugging me?2023-06-0825 minThe Parenting PodcastQ&A : What About When They Lie? | Ep. 76Send us a textAlthough it appears to be just a simple fix, the telling of lies; the telling of truth and our family culture of honesty and integrity are very important parts of our parenting. In response to a listener’s question the recording team explorers the complications and motivations behind why our children might lie and ways to approach the issue.2023-06-0130 minThe Parenting PodcastDoing our Family Road Trip - Season 3 Teens (Pt. 2) | Ep. 75Send us a textOn today’s episode we continue the conversation about this last season of active parenting. Be sure to listen as the Team shares about 3 E’s of this season and how they build opportunities for growth and a relationship with that very special person who's getting ready to step into adulthood.2023-05-2520 minThe Parenting PodcastDoing our Family Road Trip - Season 3 Teens (Pt. 1) | Ep. 74Send us a textIf you've ever had the opportunity to be the instructor helping a new driver learn how to drive it can be fun, maybe a little hair raising and character revealing. Not unlike Parenting during the teen years.. I'm joined in the studio by Ellen and Christie and we explore what your family's road trip might look like during this unique season.2023-05-1823 minThe Parenting PodcastDoing our Family Road Trip – Season 2 The Middle Years | Ep. 73Send us a textThis part of our Family Road Trip often seems a little like the Flyover States – a little simpler and maybe more easily navigated. On this episode the Team talks about how to use this time to “connect the dots” and invest in various ways with your middle ages.2023-05-1129 minThe Parenting PodcastQ&A: Sibling Rivalry | Ep. 72Send us a textSibling issues are one of TPP’s listeners most frequent questions. How do we stop it? Is this normal? Listen in as the Team actually discusses how this struggle can be a growing tool for your family.2023-05-0430 minThe Parenting PodcastDoing our Family Road Trip - Season 1 (Pt. 2) | Ep. 71Send us a textIn part 2, the team continues the discussion of what the beginning season of our Family Road Trip might look like. Oh listen in and learn about a very helpful tool for all stages of parenthood -ZPD.2023-04-2724 minThe Parenting PodcastDoing our Family Road Trip - Season 1 (Pt. 1) | Ep. 70Send us a textSo what does the beginning season of our Family Road Trip look like? The Team discusses the reality of the great and the not so great of this special launching that all families must travel. Listen in for a dose of reality and encouragement for this period of initiation into parenting. 2023-04-2123 minThe Parenting PodcastDoing Our Family Road Trip Intro (Pt. 2) | Ep. 69Send us a textThe Team continues our beginning conversation as we start a series on Your Family Road Trip through all the seasons of parenting. We explore more about a Destination vs Journey mindset and we each share aspects of what was particularly hard for us personally on our own Road Trips. Listen in as we lay down groundwork for all the ages of parenting.2023-04-0624 minThe Parenting PodcastDoing Our Family Road Trip Intro (Pt. 1) | Ep. 68Send us a textToday we are starting a more in depth series of creating and applying the idea of the Family Road Trip of vision and practice to all the seasons of parenting. The team lays some beginning groundwork and discusses why you might take the time to map out that Trip for your family. But we get practical in some of the how-tos of real daily life as well. Glad you could join us - no matter where you are in your parenting journey. 2023-03-3123 minThe Parenting PodcastTable Guest: Dr Kelly Stevens - The Gift of Failure (Pt. 2) | Ep. 67Send us a textOn the last episode, Dr. Kelly Stevens introduced an intriguing concept that our kids are missing out when we avoid using the Gift of Failure in their lives. Today we plow further into this often-overlooked aspect of parenting and discuss the benefits and then get specific in how it might be applied in real life. Be sure to listen in! 2023-03-2325 minThe Parenting PodcastTable Guest: Dr Kelly Stevens - The Gift of Failure (Pt. 1) | Ep. 66Send us a textDr. Kelly Stevens joins us again in the recording studio. This time with the unusual idea of equipping our children with the gift of failure. He talks about a style of parenting where preparing our children for life rather than trying to curate the road in front of them. You're not going to want to miss this interesting but challenging conversation.2023-03-1624 minThe Parenting PodcastWhat to Do When They Rebel and are Still at Home (Pt. 2) | Ep. 65Send us a textToday's episode is the continuation of a conversation which we started last week, but it was too full of good meat to cut short so we're going to jump right back in today where we left off. Now this isn't just a subject for parents with older children. What we talk about as the recording team is applicable to every stage of our parenting. So join us now and listen in about what to do when it's hard and they're rebelling but you want to love them well. 2023-03-0922 minThe Parenting PodcastWhat to Do When They Rebel and are Still at Home (Pt. 1) | Ep. 64Send us a textIn response to some listeners' requests, on this episode, the TPP recording team tackles one of the harder things just to figure out when you're a parent - what to do when they rebel while they're still living at home and underage. Getting a little more practical we explore what it might actually look like as we walk through some of this hard stuff with our children. Listen in on the conversation about those conversations.2023-03-0221 minThe Parenting PodcastSecond Helping: Adolescence - Being Blind-Sided and Pushing the Alarms (orig. posting 9/22/22) | Ep. 63Send us a textThis week we reach back to one of our listeners' favorite episodes - hence "Second Helping." The focus is adolescence, but the principles and practical applications apply to all stages of parenting. It's the tricky balance of being engaged and yet not OVER reacting. Listen in as the TPP Team discusses this important and challenging aspect of parenting.2023-02-2329 minThe Parenting PodcastSuper Powers of the Extroverted Parent | Ep. 62Send us a textIn this episode, the TPP Recording Team takes on extroverted parenting with all its energy, fun, and words, lots of words. Yes, they bring a larger battery to the job, but they also have their own particular challenges. Listen in as we explore their world and how "being" may be a great gift to add to their parenting toolbox.2023-02-0927 minThe Parenting PodcastSuperpowers of the Introverted Parent | Ep. 61Send us a textIn direct response to a lot of feedback that we have gotten from our listeners, the Team today explores parenting as an introvert. Now true, sometimes they may not be quite as visible as some of their more extroverted counterparts, but listen in as we talk about the challenges but also the superpowers of introverted parenting.2023-02-0231 minThe Parenting PodcastTable Guests: Dr. Kelly Stephens – Our Friend in Low Places - Expectations | Ep. 60Send us a textOnce again Dr. Kelly Stevens comes before the TPP mic. This time he challenges and then equips us with the idea of premeditatio malorum - keeping low expectations for ourselves, our kids, and our parenting. And as usual, it isn't all theory but we get down to some very practical, useful applications for our everyday lives.2023-01-2634 minThe Parenting PodcastNurturing the Introverted Child: Our Very Special Ducks | Ep. 59Send us a textOn today's episode the Recording Team discusses introverted children. They may not bring as much noise and energy to our families, but they do bring depth and richness. Listen in as we chat about their strengths and their struggles but also for practical ideas for parenting our wonderful introverts.2023-01-1929 minThe Parenting PodcastNurturing our Extroverts - Those Energizer Bunnies | Ep. 58Send us a textYes they come with noise. Yes they have lots of words and energy. But our extroverted children bring such life and connection to everything. On this episode the TPP Team discusses how to nurture and develop these balls of energy along with some practical suggestions for directing and appreciating these forces of nature we are blessed with. 2023-01-1229 minThe Parenting PodcastExtroverts & Introverts - We Make Colorful Families | Ep. 57Send us a textSome families are full of noisy loudness and others are more reflective and calm - what about yours? In this episode, the TPP Team begins a series on the beauty and the challenges that come in our families and lives with introverts and extroverts. Listen in to this conversation as we share experiences and work on defining this impacting aspect of our parenting. 2023-01-0530 minThe Parenting PodcastHome and the Holidays (Pt. 2) | Ep. 56Send us a textAlthough we all would love perfect Hallmark Movie Holidays, all too often our realities just don't match up to those expectations. Join the TPP Team as they share their own struggles with evolving family situations, loss, and grief and listen in on the discussion about how to fight for joy amidst some of the hard.2022-12-2232 minThe Parenting PodcastHome and the Holidays (Pt. 1) | Ep. 55Send us a textThe holidays are upon us so join the Recording Team as they talk about the lighter side of the season, discussing traditions and transitions. They also bravely tackle the perennial dilemma - white lights or multicolored - as well as other fun issues. Grab a hot drink and just sit back and listen in. 2022-12-1525 minThe Parenting PodcastMoney Money Money Teaching Our Kids About Finances | Ep. 54Send us a textThe economy is a bit crazy right now and that makes this a perfect time to intentionally begin teaching our children about money and how to control it instead of the other way around. Regardless of your children's ages or your financial situation listen in on the discussion as the Recording Team tackles this important and practical subject which turns out actually in the end to be all about the heart.2022-12-0832 minThe Parenting PodcastTable Guests Extra! Dr. Kelly Stephens and Friends: Becoming a Responsive NOT Reactive Parent | Ep. 53Send us a textDr. Kelly Stephens and Cheryl are joined by the TPP Recording Team for this special episode. The Quintet discusses the struggle to become a responsive rather than reactive parent. Dr. Kelly points out the dangers of being a YELP parent and the team shares some ideas for how to reset and move towards becoming the type of parent we want to be.2022-12-0138 minThe Parenting PodcastAnnouncement of TPP Fall BreakSend us a textCelebrating our first year at TPP, we're going to take a little fall break. We'll be back in a few weeks. Great time to binge on missed episodes. See you next month!2022-10-2701 minThe Parenting PodcastHow Parenting Changed ME! | Ep. 52Send us a textThe TPP Team Opens up and admits that we all originally thought WE were a gift to our children; yet on this episode, we share how parenting our children is a gift that changed US! Listen in and be encouraged how the mundane, the failures, the imperfections, and the hard things have been amazing tools in our lives and how we are better people because of it all. Oh and how we quit being Perfect-holics! 2022-10-1332 minThe Parenting PodcastDealing with Anger - Theirs and Mine | Ep. 51Send us a textWe all wish we could just have smooth easy responses in life and in our families but as the TPP Team shares, sometimes it is anger that blocks that dream. Listen in as they discuss their own struggles and move on to explore some root sources of anger, as well as suggestions for dealing with this emotion - in our children and more importantly in ourselves. 2022-10-0631 minThe Parenting PodcastConnecting with our Older Teens and Young Adults | Ep. 50Send us a textHow do I continue to connect and have a relationship with our older teens and grown children? The TPP Team, all experiencing this age themselves, discuss the struggle of a healthy balance in this rather under-discussed stage of parenting. Join the conversation about the shift of focus and roles and how to cultivate conversations with your burgeoning adults. 2022-09-2932 minThe Parenting PodcastAdolescence - Being Blind-Sided and Pushing the Alarms | Ep. 49Send us a text Following up on Dr. Stephens' episode, the TPP Team jumps into adolescence. Listen in as they discuss the reality of parenting in this unique season of life – what helped them, what blindsided them, and some suggestions for deciding when you might and might not push the Alarm Button. 2022-09-2229 minThe Parenting PodcastThe Very Special Middle Ages: Siblings, Bikes, and Do-overs | Ep. 48Send us a text Sometimes the Middle Ages of 4-8 might be a little overlooked, so listen in as the TPP Team addresses this important season of training and relationship. Don't miss hearing them actually role-play how to talk with an emotional child and share some practical tips for this special but fleeting time with your children. 2022-09-1530 minThe Parenting PodcastTable Guests: Dr. Kelly Stephens Adolescence Pt. 1 | Ep. 47Send us a text TPP friend and pediatrician Dr. Stephens joins Cheryl again at the microphone to talk about the often challenging years of adolescence. You aren’t going to want to miss hearing Dr. S as he demystifies this season and brings reality but also encouraging information and experience to equip and encourage all parents but especially those of teens. 2022-09-0833 minThe Parenting PodcastLies We Believed and Truths that Set Us Free | Ep. 46Send us a textWith a lot of transparent honesty, the Recording Team shares some of their individual struggles with lies in their parenting. You may be in a hard season yourself, or battling lies of your own, so listen in to get some insight into fighting for Truth to conquer those Lies, as well as some encouragement to move towards more freedom and hope.2022-09-0135 minThe Parenting PodcastParents Ask – What would you do differently? More on bedtimes. | Ep. 45Send us a textThe Team addresses some of our listeners' questions. First, we're offering some practical ideas for how to handle evenings so that bedtimes are easier and flow better. Then these seasoned parents address a regularly asked question about what we would go back and change if we could. So listen in and maybe get a dose of encouragement for your day.2022-08-2531 minThe Parenting PodcastOur kids have been robbed! A case for Boredom. | Ep. 44Send us a textBoredom has gotten a bad rap. In fact, many parents and groups work overtime trying to erase that word from their kids' lives. However, science and the TPP team make a case for why creating a space for boredom in a child's over-structured and entertaining life is not only mentally healthy, it is a power-packed surprising friend that can bring creativity, peace, initiative, and fun to the entire family. Make the space to join in on the conversation.2022-08-1831 minThe Parenting PodcastWhen they walk away from your values | Ep. 43Send us a textOne of the biggest heartaches for parents may be when their children turn their back and reject our deeply held values. How do we deal with that? How can we build bridges instead of walls in the relationship? Listen in on this timely and important conversation by the TPP team as they discuss these issues seeking to bring help but also hope in the midst of these challenges.2022-08-1133 minThe Parenting PodcastSo how do we DO our Family Reality? | Ep. 42Send us a textPutting feet to what we want to do is often a bit challenging. Join the TPP Team as they hash out some practical applications to Dr. Stevens' “Family Reality” concept. In addition to sharing honestly some of their own families’ struggles, they talk over ideas for how to love others even IF you are walking a different path as a family.2022-08-0426 minThe Parenting PodcastTable Guests: Dr. Kelly Stephens - Create your own Family Reality... but don't say "we" | Ep. 41Send us a text Cheryl sits down with Dr. Stephens again and this time explores his idea of creating your own Family Reality. No, he doesn’t recommend thinking you are pink elephants! But instead opens up this family-strengthening mindset and even talks about when we should and shouldn’t say “we.” Don’t miss Dr. S and his insights and experienced views on parenting. 2022-07-2826 minThe Parenting PodcastDads, welcome to TPP! We hear you. | Ep. 40Send us a textSome dads have asked us – “Why do you just say ‘Moms?’ We are parents too and enjoy TPP.” So starting today The Parenting Podcast will begin to do just that – address ALL those in parenting roles and loving kids - and especially dads. To celebrate, we start with a question from a dad about connecting with his kids as they age. 2022-07-2126 minThe Parenting PodcastMailbag: Ages, Stages, Birthday Boxes and Cake | Ep. 39Send us a text Listen in as the TPP Team reads some questions from our inbox. Moms write asking for more application and practical ideas of when to do certain things and the use of Birthday Boxes and consequences. The discussion covers specifics but also the reality of the challenges of parenting and, oh, what makes Ellen want cake! 2022-07-1425 minThe Parenting PodcastFighting fair - How we can parent better in conflicts | Ep. 38Send us a text How do you argue well? Conflict is all too easily a part of our relationships even when we love each other. In answer to a mom’s question, the TPP Team steps into the ring and hashes out the difference between a discussion and a fight - How do I keep myself under control? - How do I steer the argument to a good resolution for what is best for my child and myself? It can be complicated but there is hope and help even when we are at odds. 2022-07-0733 minThe Parenting PodcastResponse to Birthday boxes - Should you, could you, and why? | Ep. 37Send us a textThe TPP Team unwraps thoughts and responses related to Dr. Stephens’ ideas on Birthday Boxes. (Epi 36) So how does this actually fit into real life? Is my child too young? Too old? Is this another to-do that is going to make my life harder? Listen in as the Quartet discusses the benefits they see to Boxes and how it is flexible, helpful for our kids at any age, reduces nagging, and makes our job as parents easier. 2022-06-3025 minThe Parenting PodcastTable Guests: Introducing Dr. Kelly Stephens – Birthday Boxes | Ep. 36Send us a textTPP is excited to begin a new feature – interviews with amazing people. In this inaugural episode of Table Guests, pediatrician Dr. Kelly Stephens joins Cheryl in the studio and discusses the idea of Birthday Boxes – not your typical gift but a very helpful tool for parenting our children through the ages and stages of life – Dr. Stephens is great and you are going to enjoy listening and learning from him. 2022-06-2325 minThe Parenting PodcastPotty Training, Peer Pressure, and Pollinators | Ep. 35Send us a text Even if you don’t have a toddler, listen in to this conversation - the TPP team starts answering a mom’s question on potty-training and the conversation moves from practical advice and stories to peer pressure and encouragement on how to resist it and decide what’s best for your family – at this time, with this child, with these circumstances. Oh, and Cheryl throws in some bee-friendly gardening advice. 2022-06-1627 minThe Parenting PodcastMom Guilt - It's real - but is it good or bad? | Ep. 34Send us a textMom Guilt! It is all too often a shadow creeping around many of us. It robs us of our joy. It can derail our hearts in parenting. But, can it also motivate us to become more of what we want to be and to love our children better? Yes! You will want to hear the TPP Team as they not only talk about the real struggles of Mom Guilt but how to recognize False Guilt and how to use Good Guilt as our friend. 2022-06-0930 minThe Parenting PodcastWhen the mic keeps running - unplanned chat on stress, moms, and life | Ep. 33Send us a text Pulling back the curtain a little – One of the best parts of making TPP episodes is our conversations and processing with each other as friends as we come together to record. This particular session the mics were live but we were just sharing with each other and talking about stress in our own lives and just life struggles. So listen in on our unplanned conversation. 2022-06-0225 minThe Parenting PodcastDealing with Meltdowns - Teens to Toddlers | Ep. 32Send us a textWhether it’s the parent, a toddler or an older teen, at times we all struggle with our emotions. The TPP Team unpack some of the struggles of parenting when there are meltdowns and share some of their stories and thoughts for coping with or even preventing outbursts and how to be more emotionally healthy as a family. 2022-05-1231 minThe Parenting PodcastTalking More on the Good Parts of Parenting | Ep. 31Send us a textIn response to an article by a writer who was confused and fearful by all the negative she heard before her son was born, the TPP Team discusses the false ideals that discouraged them as moms and then shares what is GOOD and true about this amazing calling and actually learning to enjoy our children. 2022-05-0525 minThe Parenting PodcastBetter Health for Moms; Clean Rooms for Teens | Ep. 30Send us a textIn this episode the TPP Team deals with a practical subject – teens and clean rooms - and some deeper more personal challenges – mental and emotional health for us moms. But whatever the issue, the end of this episode summarizes one of TPP’s main goals for each of you, our listeners – to bring you hope and help, as well encouragement in your parenting and in your life.2022-04-2824 minThe Parenting PodcastNot Raising Your Voice but Connecting Your Hearts | Ep. 29Send us a text How do I get my kids to listen without raising my VOICE? The Recording Team discusses this issue and how to train our kids - but again it looks like the big training is about us, the moms – we need to train ourselves to respond so we are connected to their hearts not just their ears. Be sure to listen in to this conversation. 2022-04-2122 min