Deciding what school option is right for your child can be so overwhelming for a parent. On this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we are talking with two parents who chose public schools for their kids. Join us as Laurie and Christina discuss what led them to make that decision for their kids and how to process a public school system in today’s society.

On this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we are talking with the Headmaster of Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy, Dr. Matt Koons, and his wife, Sarah Koons, CCC’s very own Kids Director. Both graduates of private education themselves and having prioritized it for their four children, we want to know why. Tune in as we ask them, is it worth the cost, and what exactly are you paying for?

On this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we are talking about building healthy eating habits in your kids. We asked nutritionist and personal trainer, Kim Davis, a full range of questions, from basics like: What should my kids be eating to what to do with picky eaters? And should you sneak vegetables to your kids? Tune in to hear her answers and more!

On this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we ask Zach and Amy Weihrauch to talk with us about one of the most essential parts of parenting: discipline. Their answers might surprise you as they share what’s the most important part to them. What works and what doesn’t? Join us as they share their wisdom and experience from raising five kids.

On this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we are talking with two very special guests — our moms! In a society that can pull you 100 different ways during the holidays, how do we know where to dig in?  Where should we spend our family time to create something that will last throughout the coming years? Tune in as we break down what worked for our families growing up, what stuck, and what didn’t.

The holidays are right around the corner, so that means many of us will be interacting with extended family and friends. On this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we are talking with Kristina Holwerda, licensed independent social worker and clinical counselor. We are discussing how to set boundaries for our kids during the holidays with extended family and friends. What do we do when someone leans in to kiss our child? Or how do we navigate family dynamics when we have different rules for our kids? Tune in as we break these questions down and the why behind them.

On this debut episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we introduce ourselves, talk about how we got to the place we are now, and share our vision for what we want this community to be. We are also getting real with each other and our listeners as we share the things we wish we had known before becoming parents.