Aloha Friends! I'm so happy to share today's podcast episode with you. Wendy Speake was the first guest ever on my podcast (Episode # 3 on Boys, Boundaries and Freedoms and #4 Boys and Discipline) and I've had a lot of requests to bring her back for more! I love talking to Wendy, so I loved that idea! Well, Wendy is in a very busy season at the moment! Her book: The 40-Day Sugar Fast, will release on November 5th -(it's SO GOOD-- and you can
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Books and Podcasts for Teens {Aloha Friday Episode 023, with my Son Jonah}
In today's episode my son, Jonah, (18) joins me to talk about some of the books and podcasts he recommends for teenagers. Jonah is so much fun to talk to, I really think you'll enjoy this conversation! Side note: Jonah and Josiah really wanted to start a podcast last summer, but I kinda talked them out of it...seriously. (shame on me, right?) I just didn't think they had the time and felt they needed to mature a bit before taking on a podcast. (I also knew
Raising Boys with Sensory Processing Challenges. {Episode 022 with Heather MacFadyen}
Friends! We have officially made our way through all of the topics from Boy Mom here on the Podcast! I hope you have enjoyed them all. It feels a little bittersweet to be moving on, but of course I'll be referring to the book allofthetime, because it's like my fifth son now, and also -- it's applicable to so many topics we'll be covering. If you've missed any of the episodes, be sure to scroll through the archives and catch up!! The fun thing now is that
Weekend Challenge: Teach your Kids a New Life Skill. And Q & A on Sibling Bullying. {Aloha Friday Episode 21}
Happy Aloha Friday! After our last Podcast Episode (on raising boys who will be ready to launch one day!) we've been talking more about teaching our boys the LIFE SKILLS they need to be independent one day. These life skills can (and should!) begin when boys are young, and will build on each other and add up to make a responsible young man one day. (the goal!!) Listeners have been asking me for ideas on what kids should do at various ages, so I decided to share
Raising Boys who will be Ready to Launch {Episode 20 with my Husband, Dave}
I'm feeling a rather bittersweet as I share today's podcast episode: We are finally covering the topic from the very last chapter of Boy Mom! I have so enjoyed going over these topics with you here, and hope you have too! Today we get to talk about launching our boys into independence! And whether that is eighteen years or eight months away...the day is coming for all of us! (*quick pause to wipe tears.*) This chapter is so much of my heart-- and really
Fall Recipe Roundup
A roundup of some of my favorite fall recipes. There's only one time of year that I ask for just a *tad* bit of pity for the fact that I live in Hawaii. Fall. I am pretty sure that I love the autumn season more than the average person, yet, unless I travel, I don't really get to experience it at all. (any sympathy yet?) So, while we continue to have our tropical balmy evenings, and the ocean is bath-water warm, I tend to whine and complain a teensy bit around October and
On Friendships, Lonely Seasons, and Making Wise Choices. {Podcast Episode 019 with my Son, Luke}
Hey Friends! Happy Aloha Friday! :) Today my 15 year-old son, Luke, joins me for a short interview about friendships. I hope your kids can join you to hear Luke share from his experience and a bit of wisdom from the Bible (and George Washington! :)) I also share a quick Q & A about helping busy boys organize their time in the midst of school, sports, and other activities. (Hint: I'm not a pro, but shared one thing that has been
Boys — Relationships and Dating {Podcast Episode 18 with Rhonda Stoppe}
Hey guys, Today brings us to the podcast episode many of you have been waiting for! We (finally!) get to talk about BOYS: RELATIONSHIPS AND DATING! Are you excited? Terrified!? Haha, there are so many emotions on this topic, but rest assured, today's episode is packed full of WISDOM, RICH EXPERIENCE, AND Biblical PRINCIPLES for navigating all of these things. Rhonda Stoppe is on with me, and here's just one of the big reasons why we should all
