Snack Time with Justin and Clarissa

Resiliency is a trait all kids must build! In this episode, we re-visit with Josh and Katie Booth to discuss the last year of change for them (adding a third child, moving, etc.) We also dive into the infamous golden nuggets of parenting to discover their key take-aways! From a year of change, resiliency, and learning how to share roles in parenting, Josh and Katie have a way of relating that makes you feel like you're in the room with them! You won't want to miss this episode! Take a listen!

We are sure you've heard of consistency, consistency, consistency when it comes to parenting! Take a listen to this episode to hear how consistency matches up with Tom and April's Golden Nuggets! Join our guests, Dan and Ali Matheney (parents of three) as they dive into what has worked for them, what they are fearful of, and some recent HILARIOUS trials with these famous nuggets! This is an episode you won't want to miss!

In part two of the "Golden Nuggets of Parenting" series, it's first time for a little review! In this episode, Justin and Clarissa talk about what they've been up to in their short hiatus including life changes and walking down a mountain! The pair then opens up about which golden nuggets of parenting stuck out to them and how they've already been trying to apply them on a daily basis! Be ready to laugh and nod your head simultaneously to this duo and their stories of recent adventures!

Justin and Clarissa are BACK after taking a short hiatus! This episode opens up the beginning of a spring/summer series called, "The Golden Nuggets of Parenting!" Inspired by a recent parenting group that they attended, Justin and Clarissa will open up this series by talking to the group leaders themselves, Tom and April Duncan! After being parents for over 30 years, Tom and April have 25 "golden nuggets" of parenting that they have collected and love to share with others who are in the trenches! In this podcast, Tom and April will share their past experiences and what motivated them to want to reach out to other young parents!

This fun filled episode (feel the sarcasm) we have two very special guests for a short bit. You will be serenaded and entertained by Jett and Jase, the two oldest of Justin and Clarissa's kids. Then Justin and Clarissa spend some time alone to discuss some of the highs and lows of this Christmas season.

Justin and Clarissa discuss one of the most recent changes that occurred at the beginning of the school year........ pretty severe temper tantrums. They talk about some of the reasons they believe these tantrums have occurred (specifically with the middle child) and how they have been dealing with them so far. If you want the guide to being the perfect parent during your child's tantrums, look elsewhere. If you want to be able to take a breath and know that you are not alone in this tantrum stage your child may be in, you've found the right episode.

In this episode Clarissa has her sister (Carina) and her husband (Josh) on to talk about their experience transitioning from having one kid to now having two kids. They hit on several different topics ranging from learning how to regulate emotions with a two-year-old, talking about doing "hard things," and figuring out how to balance a newborn and toddler, marriage, and full-time jobs. Their stories will make you laugh, nod your head, and relate fully.

Justin and Clarissa are back with what they are calling "Season 2" of the podcast. They go through and tell the story of how they got into their new home. It is a story of taking chances, relying on God, pushing through the tough times, and being blessed with a great community of friends and family. Enjoy!

Justin and Clarissa discuss some of the current life changes they are going through with buying a home. This situation with purchasing a home showed Justin how much he took for granted what their three-year-old new about moving to a new house. In addition to the move, Justin and Clarissa have been realizing that they need to take a second look at how they should respond to the kids' attitudes/actions and really trying to meet their emotional needs.

Justin and Clarissa talk about a few recent experiences that gave opportunities to their kids to stretch their abilities and grow. They discuss how we can easily limit the abilities of our children without giving them a chance to test those abilities and learn through their failures. They even talk about a few small examples of how we can demonstrate that "testing of abilities and comfort" in our personal lives.