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Have you ever wondered how your parenting style might be affecting your child’s development and behavior? Join us, Terrance and Sandy, along with our lovely daughter Ayla, as we tackle the complexities of parenting styles and their impacts. We share our personal experiences and even play a game that tests our understanding of each other's parenting approaches. You'll see how empathy can sometimes be more effective than the hammer of justice, and gain valuable insights into relationships and essential conversations for married couples.

In this engaging episode, we delve into the roles and responsibilities of parents as they navigate their children's defiance and behavioral challenges. From avoiding spanking to embracing the "because I said so" rule, we share our own experiences with Ayla's upbringing, reflecting on our different approaches to discipline. We also tackle the challenges of adolescence, covering topics such as social media addiction, cyberbullying, and nurturing a teenager's developing identity. Don't miss our emphasis on maintaining a united front as parents, and learn how understanding and communication can strengthen your family bond.

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Do you and your partner have separate bank accounts? Have you ever wondered if combining your finances might strengthen or weaken your relationship? Join us on this episode of the Lunch with Sandy podcast, where we tackle these questions, reflect on the generational differences in managing money, and explore how short weeks can feel like we don't get a break from work. Plus, we share our love for movie theater escapes!

We dive into the pros and cons of maintaining separate accounts in relationships, discussing the freedom and autonomy that comes with having your own money, but also addressing potential drawbacks and trust issues that might arise. Listen in as we explore the concept of compromise and suggest an approach where couples can have individual accounts and a joint account for shared expenses. You don't want to miss this insightful conversation!

Finally, we underscore the importance of being honest about finances with your partner, regardless of who makes more money. Learn the value of understanding each other's spending habits, setting expectations, and working together to achieve common financial goals. Tune in to this episode for valuable insights that will help you and your partner make informed decisions about managing your finances and fostering a strong, trusting relationship.

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Every relationship is a journey. And during the journey, there will be milestones that happen. In this episode, Sandy and I talk about some of the moments that matter in a relationship. Do you remember your first kiss? What about the first date? Join us as we discuss these moments.

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Times have changed. Growing up now as opposed to 15-20 years ago is different. In this episode, we are joined by our 13 year old daughter Ayla to discuss how things we "When I was your age". The difference in the environment and technological advances have helped shape today's youth and provide them with some distinct advantages. We discuss these in this episode.

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Sometimes you can be in the same room with your partner and be worlds apart. The awareness of how you are connecting to someone can be overlooked if you are not careful. In this episode, Sandy and I talk about being present in your relationship and how not being present can have an impact on the relationship.

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All relationships have challenges. But what happens when your partner does something that you feel they can't come back from? Where is that line in the sand that cannot be crossed. We discuss this in this episode.

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Honesty is essential for a relationship to endure. It aides in building trust and faith in the each other. But are there times when it is best not to be honest about certain things? We discuss this in this episode.

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In this episode, Sandy and I speak on some of the differences we had to navigate being from two different cultures. From the food to communication, we discuss how we were able to compromise and work toward building our own culture together.

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We all have insecurities. But how do you deal when those insecurities begin to overwhelm and cause issues in your relationship. In this episode we discuss how to deal with some of these insecurities.

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In some relationships, friends can play a pivotal role. In this episode we discuss some of the different dynamics and types of friendships. We basically are looking to answer 3 questions: 

1. Can me and women be just friends? 
2. Should partners be best friends? 
3. Should parents be friends with their kids