Raising Bigs

Raising Bigs

By Marci Lynn HawkinsonParentingKids & Family
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Raising Bigs episodes

  • Episode 15 - Making a Pivot

    When your grown child decides to make a pivot, sometimes it can come as a shock! It's common for agreed upon pathways to change at this time of the year. Whether you are the young adult or the parent in this equation, transitions can be tricky. Let's discuss in this episode of RAISING BIGS! As always, we welcome feedback, questions and episode ideas anytime - DM us or email me at [email protected].

    29 min
  • Episode 14 - Anxiety

    In this episode, we address anxiety and how families can love each other through such a tricky and painful issue. Whether it's situational or clinical anxiety, the parent or the BIG suffering, it's nothing to take lightly or to suffer through alone. Tune in for some fresh perspective or a few new ideas to help you navigate through these uncertain and anxiety inducing times side-by-side. As always, we welcome questions, feedback and future episode ideas!


    38 min
  • Episode 13 - Over Scheduled Families

    In this episode of Raising Bigs we talk about Over Scheduled Families. For both parents and kids, learning how to have a blended mix of all of life's elements can be challenging and if your schedule is too full, someone pays the price. Tune in to this passionate discussion about how everyone can have what works for them, only at the expense of no one else! We welcome feedback and questions, as well as future episode ideas.

    1 hr
  • Episode 12 - Ten Things We Want to Hear

    On this episode of RAISING BIGS, Cayd and I offer up 5 things we think kids and parents want to hear from each other on the regular. We are all about the health of our relationship and always encourage you to do the work with your parent or young adult so yours can be healthy too. These are 10 easy, yet meaningful exchanges you can have today! Thank you for listening. Please reach out with feedback, questions and show ideas!

    55 min
  • Episode 11 - When the Relationship is Hard

    Not all relationships between parents and their Bigs are good ones and some aren't good just when they hit a temporary rough patch. On this episode of RAISING BIGS, we explore what can be done to navigate and repair tough interactions or challenging personalities, from both sides. If you are struggling now or think you might hit a snag in the future (you will), give a listen. Thank you to our loyal listeners. Please pass along this podcast and share with us any feedback or topic ideas you might have.

    59 min
  • Episode 10 - Trips and Travel

    Drop into our conversation about Trips and Travel! Whether you want to hear about trips as a family or our travels apart, as parents and young adults, it's all in this episode. It's a big travel season right now, so hopefully you pick up a helpful hint or two and get to scheduling your own fun! Thank you for tuning in. Please share any feedback you may have and we are always open to topic ideas for future episodes.

    52 min
  • Episode 9 - Extended Family Connections

    We just got back from a trip to visit extended family, so it was a natural topic for this episode of RAISING BIGS. How we keep in touch, navigate multi-generational differences, and really enjoy our time connecting. Family is our most important thing so come along for the ride and pick up a few new ideas or a fresh perspective. Please subscribe, like and share as you see fit. We appreciate any feedback you wish to give us!


    39 min
  • Episode 8 - Tech & Social Media

    In this episode we dive deep into the subject of technology and social media. From how families introduce it, manage it, and use it for good! It was a fun conversation for us, coming from two generations who think about and experienced it differently. Please subscribe, share and give us feedback on RAISING BIGS. We appreciate hearing from you!

    57 min
  • Episode 7 - Mental Health

    In this episode, we circle back to the topic of health and cover the big one - Mental Health. How parents and young adults can share what's going on, work through solutions and get additional help when needed. It can feel so heavy and is a big issue in today's world in families. Tune in to hear more! Please subscribe, follow, like, share, review...all the things. We'd also love topic suggestions - send us a message!

    49 min
  • Episode 6 - Money Smarts

    In this episode, Cayd and Marci discuss how to prepare your young adults for successful money management. It starts young and works best when parents are open about their financial realities. Things to steer clear of and things to make sure you cover - all here on this episode of RAISING BIGS. Thank you for joining us. We'd love a comment, review, like or share!

    54 min

About Raising Bigs

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A middle-aged mom and her twenty-something son talk about the beautiful, and sometimes complicated, relationship between parents and their young adult children. Join us as we share our journey, how…