If your child knows exactly how to push your buttons and you find yourself unreasonably angry, this episode is for you. Kyle explains how parenting has exposed unfavorable traits and the importance of recognizing and addressing those tendencies. He also shares how Febrile seizures and infant eyewear have impacted his parenting experience.

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Jen and her husband Matt got more than bargained for when they decided to complete their family with another child. Jen describes the emotional highs and lows she has experienced adjusting to life as a mama of multiples.

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Being present for your kids takes practice. Maura shares how shedding expectations, setting boundaries, and finding her voice has laid the foundation for her to lead a fulfilled, intentional life.

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According to the CDC, “food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in 13 children, or about 2 students per classroom.” Emily joins us to recount the experience of discovering her son’s food allergy and to explain the social, financial, and emotional impact it has had on her family.

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Sarah is back to discuss the challenges and joys of raising Donovan and how her experience continues to impact how she interacts with others.

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Meet Sarah - an ordinary woman working hard to obtain her PhD while grieving the loss of her grandfather. In part 1 of a 2 part episode, she shares how her ordinary life took an extraordinary turn after she enters an ER with stomach pains and leaves with much, much more.

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Amy has never dreamed of becoming a parent and did not think she would have children. She explains how becoming a stepparent changed her perspective and shares her experience on finding her role within a preexisting family dynamic. 

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Europe describes the obstacles she encounters in everyday life and how her childhood experiences of racism have directly impacted the way she parents her children. She shares specific examples of racial discrimination in the education system and why it is essential to teach your kids to be an advocate for all their peers.

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Today’s guest is not a parent...yet. Caroline always thought she would have children but has been thrown a few curveballs in life. She talks about the obstacles she has encountered affecting her ability to build the family she imagined and how her experiences have impacted the type of parent she wants to become.

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Kelsey is joined by author, educator, motivational speaker, husband, and father - Michael Arterberry. They talk about privilege, oppression, raising mixed children, and how to talk to your kids about racism.

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www.youthvoicescenter.org

Be Encouraged!!!: 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement by Michael Arterberry

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