Table manners aren't about stuffy formality. They're about polite behavior that respects others. Table manners matter because people matter. In this episode, we give a run-down of some basic table manners parents can work on from toddlers just starting to use a spoon to teenagers & all the rest of us! Are mealtimes a battleground at your house? This episode will have some tips!

Emotional intelligence is what glues people together, and it's a proven predictor in academic, professional, and relationship success. What exactly IS it, can we improve it, and how do we coach our kids to have better EQ?

Got toddlers? This episode is a quick rundown (because obvs you're busy!) of our top toddler tips. What behavior can you reasonably expect from a toddler and what's asking too much? 15-36 months is a time of rapid development, discovering (& testing) boundaries, and a great time for parents to help set the stage for their successes down the road.

Not much happens accidentally in life, and that includes making and meeting goals we have for our marriages. This episode sums up 6 intentional steps we can all use to create a more flourishing, successful marriage relationship. Based on Paul Tripp's book on marriage, we talk about ways we did or didn't practice these tips in our own ways.

A key element in any relationship, trust involves some risk. How do parents foster trust between themselves and their children? What should we do when that trust is broken? Who (or what) do we and our children put our trust in--and is it trustworthy?

What's the best time to have kids? There's no right answer, but the age when women become first-time mothers has been steadily increasing in the US. In this episode, we talk with moms in their 20's, 30's and 40's about the pros and cons of having kids in these decades of life and what each of them have discovered from their experiences.

The concept of having healthy boundaries has been around for decades, and it's an extremely helpful way of thinking through relationships. More recently, this concept has shifted, making "boundaries" and "toxicity" popular buzzwords. What ARE boundaries, exactly, and what are they FOR? Can we go too far with them?

It's nice to feel wanted, but what happens when your child stiff-arms one parent and demands the other? All the daily tasks can become battle ground issues! We talk about some reasons for this behavior, what you can do about it, and some parent perspectives.

Is there a way to help people from different generations recognize each others' positive traits instead of being frustrated at the differences? Author, speaker, and leadership trainer, Jessica Stollings-Holder, talks us through the difference a generation makes and how we can make each other stronger.

The cost of sending a kid to college can bring on a cold sweat of anxiety for parents! Many of us are late to the college savings game--is there any way to catch up? Financial advisor and college planning expert, Brad Baldridge (from the Taming the High Cost of College podcast) joins us for this helpful discussion!