Ep. 153: An Easter/Anniversary Chat with Monica and Dave Join my husband and I as we answer some questions and chat about marriage, parenting, and Easter. đź’• Hey Friends! Happy Holy Week! This week I have my husband, Dr. Dave, with me to celebrate our 26thanniversary, answer some questions, chat about parenting and marriage, and offer some Easter reflections. Though he is a much more behind-the-scenes type of guy, Dave has so much wisdom to offer, and I love getting to share him with
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Raising Boys to be Strong and Kind {Episode-152 with Korie Robertson}
Ep. 152: Raising Kids to be Strong and Kind, with Korie Robertson How to focus on character development in our kids in all seasons. I am so excited to be bringing back the most-downloaded episode of 2021 this week! I loved this chat with Duck Dynasty star, Korie Robertson, who has raised a number of amazing kids (her daughter, Sadie Robertson, is one of my top-recommendations for role models for young women!) I have admired Korie and her entire family for years, so this interview
Raising Kids to Know + Love God {Episode 151 with Monica}
Raising Boys to Know and Love God Nurturing + inspiring faith in your sons, from the toddler through the teenage years. Hi friends! This is the third part of the new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” found in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing from Chapter 4 – “The Beginning of Wisdom: Nurturing Faith.” This chapter is what I would consider the heart of the book (and definitely the heart of our parenting!!) It’s the best
Foster the Family {Episode-150 with Jamie C. Finn}
Foster the Family, with Jamie C. Finn Foster parenting basics, supporting friends who Foster, and all the rest! Jamie Finn is one of my new most inspirational friends. Whether you are a foster parent, are considering foster-parenting, or just want to know how to support those amazing people who are, this conversation is so good! After reading Jamie’s book, Foster the Family, I was so inspired to learn more. In today’s conversation we cover Jamie's story of becoming a foster parent
Let’s Talk about Youth Sports, {Episode-149 with Carla Hanes}
Let’s Talk About Youth Sports, with Carla Hanes. A Mom-to-Mom chat about raising kids with sports! Do you love youth sports, or dread them? Are you an enthusiastic fan, or would you rather avoid every gym, field, and court possible? Do you get excited to see your kids growing in strength and character through sports, or do you see them bringing out the dark side in your kids? Let’s face it – If your kids play sports, they will likely be a big part of your life! There is a lot we
Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness {Episode-148 with Bonnie Gray}
Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness, with Bonnie Gray Brokenness made beautiful, and what it really means to belong. Growing up as an American-Chinese daughter of a mail-order bride and a busboy working in San Francisco’s Chinatown, Bonnie Gray has a story that will capture your attention and win your heart. In her Memoir, Sweet Like Jasmine, Bonnie shares her grown-up journey of revisiting her childhood memories, uncovering family secrets, and witnessing brokenness made beautiful.
Habits of the Household, {Episode 147, with Justin Whitmel Earley}
Habits of the Household, with Justin Whitmel Earley -- Creating Structure from Mealtimes to Bedtimes We all have habits that fill our parenting, but are they the ones we choose? Justin Whitmel Earley says that “Our routines become who we are, good or bad, and over time they become the story and culture of our families.” If we do not carefully choose our habits, we end up falling back on rhythms that are forming us to be distracted, overstimulated, too busy, and lonely. (Wow, that hits
Raising Boys with Boundaries and Freedoms {Episode 146}
This is the second part of my new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 3 -- "Training Grounds: Boundaries, freedoms and discipline." This chapter has been a reader favorite and a most-requested topic for radio and podcast interviews. I love this topic so much and I hope it offers you some helpful perspective on: setting limits and saying no, giving kids a chance
