Build Family Connection

In moments of frustration, overwhelm, and anger, we can use memories from better times to anchor our hearts and lead us to more positive experiences in our families.

Sometimes in parenting our kids we take on too much. We end up feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and ready to quit. One small shift can lighten your load and decrease your stress and anxiety.

Life with older kids gets messy. We don't get to control their choices and they will mess up. We can count on it. The question I want you to consider today is, "How do I show up for my kids when they make a choice I don't like or disagree with?" Do they know you're on their team.

We can remember, but we also need to carry lessons we have learned from 9/11 and other difficult moments in our life forward. 

When was the last time you stopped to think about why you chose to do the things you do? Today is your day. Listen in and learn why your WHY matters.

After spending a week with little kids, I was reminded just how hard every stage of parenting can be! If you need a little encouragement today, I've got ya.

Does your family struggle to manage big emotions? Most do. Big emotions are a reality for all of us, but we often don’t practice how to express and feel big in safe and healthy ways. In this episode, we talk about steps you can take to help your family (this includes you) process big emotions without shattering the environment in your home.

If you’ve ever wondered about why building a relationship matters and how it fits with holding kids accountable and creating responsible adults, you are not alone. I get this question all the time!

Sometimes when our older kids come and ask for our help or share their problems, what they’re really asking for is for us to listen. We often jump in too quickly and begin trying to fix their problems. Then, they end up rejecting our ideas or tuning us. So frustrating, right? In episode 135, we cover 3 key questions you can use to guide you in these tricky conversations. I’ll give you a hint….we need to stop assuming they want our solutions! Anyone else struggle with this? Good thing we get to learn together.

A trip to the dentist reminded me that I needed to talk less and listen more. Episode 134 is short and sweet- don’t miss it!