Are you a crier or a stoic? Is one better for you than another? We're talking about ugly crying, having a good cry, and what all those tears might be good for on this episode. A baby's cry might trigger you or cue the nurture reflex. What might those responses say about you?

This warm conversation with Deana Thayer went in lots of directions!  She's a mom of 5 with over 20 years' experience in the marriage & family sphere, part of a blended family, and a wise new friend. Something for everyone in this fun conversation. 

Few things can be as frustrating as arguing with your child at the end of a long day about getting to bed on time. We're sharing what worked (or didn't) with our own kids as well as some tried-and-true tips for simple bedtime solutions. 

Mom of two, Misa Pignataro joins us on this episode to talk about picky eaters, the all-important "flavor window" from 6-18 months, and how to make food a high-adventure/low pressure issue in your family.  We're looking at common food struggles and how to address them.  

https://www.misascleankitchen.com/

"If you have divorced parents, you're probably not doing fine." Our guest, Kent Darcie, founder of Adults With Divorced Parents Ministries in Michigan, sheds light on issues most ADPs commonly face. We also get into "gray divorce," projected to triple from 1990 to 2030, and the unique challenges faced by adults experiencing their parents divorce after they leave the nest. 

Some of the resources mentioned in this episode:

http://hope4adp.com

Choose a Better Path by Kent Darcie

Leila Miller Primal Loss

The Unexpected Legacy of Divorce

Between Two Worlds: The Inner Lives of Children of Divorce

By the first grade, roughly 5% of children have noticeable speech issues. If you're a language specialist, would you even notice this in your child? How do you know if your child might benefit from speech therapy?  Join us and our guest, Jessie Kensey, founder of Simply Speech Therapy in Orange County, CA.  

And the pendulum swings again. FAFO may be an over-correction to the often misapplied gentle parenting. We're taking a look at yet another yikes-y trend and weighing in.  What's FAFO parenting?  "Fool" Around and Find Out!

We take a look at the trend in gentle and conscious parenting to discuss where it stems from and whether it's effective. Most parents want to be gentle and self-aware, but is that enough and is there more to add to the conversation?  

It's harder and harder to find movies and entertainment for kids that's positive, clean, and actually fun to watch. Nathan D. and D'Lytha Myers, veterans in the film and acting professions, have done just that with Aria Appleton Shines. Think High School Musical for middle school without crossing any moral lines.  This was such a fun conversation about their movie and the entertainment industry in general!

https://www.ariaappleton.com/

https://www.facebook.com/ariaappletonfilm/

https://www.instagram.com/ariaappleton/?hl=en

MOVIE TRAILERS

52% of young adults ages 18-29 in the US live with one or both parents. College debt and housing costs contribute to that, but more alarmingly, there's a trend toward failure to launch positively, leading to fractured relationships or estrangement. Guest Jack Stoltzfus is a psychologist whose mission is to help parents successfully launch their children to adulthood.  

The Parents' Launch Code: Loving and Letting Go of Our Adult Children