This episode is inspired from one of our listener's emails. Today's topic is about talking with our children about how people come in all different shapes, sizes and colors. In this episode Anea and Joe discuss the idea of how important it is to find these "teachable moments" that are born from the questions our children ask.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"Mom, why is that little man so old and wrinkly?"

She’s an expert. He’s not. But they're both parents. Together, they help you navigate the willful waters of parenting. Hosted by author/self-esteem expert Anea Bogue, M.A., B. Ed, and comedian/record label owner Joe Sib, Rad Parenting is your go-to podcast to answer all of the difficult questions that come along with raising kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kids & Family

 Sometimes as parents we need shortcuts to get all the things done in a busy day. Some of us feel guilty taking shortcuts because we think they might short-change our children. Turns out some of the best parenting shortcuts can save time and come with big benefits for you and your kids. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Parenting Shortcuts with Benefits

Joe and Anea take their popular ‘United Front’ episode to the next level. How can you still be a united front as parents after divorce AND once new partners are in the mix? Tune in to find out. 
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Being a United Front...Even with Blended Families

Joe sets the stage for a great show when he calls himself out for having big expectations for his family...the kind that frequently leave him feeling like a failure. Turns out most of us carry impossible expectations that leave us feeling disappointed. If you’re ready to move from disappointment to gratitude this one’s for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Expectations Are Your Enemy

We want our children to feel like they could come to us with anything from the time they are tiny thru their teen years. In the Age of Me Too, it is especially important that our kids come to us if they find themselves in trouble. Anea and Joe take you through 5 Steps to becoming the ‘Askable Adult’ your kids actually want you to be.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Does it Mean to be an Askable Adult?

We all deal with the daily challenge of trying to be great parents in the face of limited time, energy, and resources. Cue the ‘Life Hacks’! Shelli Wright, Life Hacker Extraordinaire, joins Joe and Anea to share some of her best Life Hacks - the ones that help her save time, money, AND the environment. 
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"Mom, why is that little man so old and wrinkly?"

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