Solo Parent

Recovering from Abuse

Paula has endured a long string of emotional, physical and spiritual abuse in her life at one point leaving her suicidal. She shares her, and others, pathway to healing in her book Bloom in the Dark, her TV show Bloom Today and today on this episode. Paula shares her story and discusses issues like:

Defining abuse

No longer being in an abusive marriage but continuing to fall into abusive situations / relationships

The idea of 'resetting' and starting a new normal.

Recovering from Abuse

Paula has endured a long string of emotional, physical and spiritual abuse in her life at one point leaving her suicidal. She shares her, and others, pathway to healing in her book Bloom in the Dark, her TV show Bloom Today and today on this episode. Paula shares her story and discusses issues like:

Defining abuse

No longer being in an abusive marriage but continuing to fall into abusive situations / relationships

The idea of 'resetting' and starting a new normal.

Dannah Gresh is a best selling author of over 25 books, creator of Secret Keeper Girl live events, a sought after speaker specializing in sexual theology and parenting, featured in her own TED talk, quoted in many publications and broadcasts including TIME magazine and the Fox Network and a regular on the Focus on the Family radio show. Today Dannah guides us through WHEN AND HOW TO HAVE THAT SEX TALK WITH OUR KIDS and discusses;

* The importance of addressing sex with our kids.

* Tips on preparing for the talk.

* Good ways to help our kids feel comfortable.

* Some suggestions on what to say, how detailed do we get?

* What would you say to those of us that are primary parents of the opposite sex child - what would your approach be?

* What is we have waited too long to have the initial conversation and our kids have already experimented or even experienced sex - What is important for them to hear from their parent?

* How to foster open, ongoing communication about sex with our kids?

Dannah Gresh is a best selling author of over 25 books, creator of Secret Keeper Girl live events, a sought after speaker specializing in sexual theology and parenting, featured in her own TED talk, quoted in many publications and broadcasts including TIME magazine and the Fox Network and a regular on the Focus on the Family radio show. Today Dannah guides us through WHEN AND HOW TO HAVE THAT SEX TALK WITH OUR KIDS and discusses;

* The importance of addressing sex with our kids.

* Tips on preparing for the talk.

* Good ways to help our kids feel comfortable.

* Some suggestions on what to say, how detailed do we get?

* What would you say to those of us that are primary parents of the opposite sex child - what would your approach be?

* What is we have waited too long to have the initial conversation and our kids have already experimented or even experienced sex - What is important for them to hear from their parent?

* How to foster open, ongoing communication about sex with our kids?

Dannah Gresh is a best selling author of over 25 books, creator of Secret Keeper Girl live events, a sought after speaker specializing in sexual theology and parenting, featured in her own TED talk, quoted in many publications and broadcasts including TIME magazine and the Fox Network and a regular on the Focus on the Family radio show. Today Dannah guides us through WHEN AND HOW TO HAVE THAT SEX TALK WITH OUR KIDS and discusses;

* The importance of addressing sex with our kids.

* Tips on preparing for the talk.

* Good ways to help our kids feel comfortable.

* Some suggestions on what to say, how detailed do we get?

* What would you say to those of us that are primary parents of the opposite sex child - what would your approach be?

* What is we have waited too long to have the initial conversation and our kids have already experimented or even experienced sex - What is important for them to hear from their parent?

* How to foster open, ongoing communication about sex with our kids?

Robbin Rockett is a clinical psychologist and the founder / host of Solo Parent Life podcast, she is also a Solo Parent. Based on her private practice, what she has learned from her podcast and of course her personal experience she shares the TOP 3 THINGS SOLO PARENT FACE and answers questions like:

* What surprised you when your professional training and expertise had to become personal in your own solo parented life?

* What would you say to a single mom or dad out there who is feeling alone and overwhelmed?

Robbin Rockett is a clinical psychologist and the founder / host of Solo Parent Life podcast, she is also a Solo Parent. Based on her private practice, what she has learned from her podcast and of course her personal experience she shares the TOP 3 THINGS SOLO PARENT FACE and answers questions like:

* What surprised you when your professional training and expertise had to become personal in your own solo parented life?

* What would you say to a single mom or dad out there who is feeling alone and overwhelmed?

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL

The holidays can be a very lonely season; today we discuss how to soothe loneliness. AND Robert's top 5 tips from season one.

THANKSGIVING SPECIAL

The holidays can be a very lonely season; today we discuss how to soothe loneliness. AND Robert's top 5 tips from season one.

Jordyn Thomas was at the top of her game! A successful single music executive in the vibrant Nashville social scene, until one afternoon everything changed. She found out she was pregnant. She was going to be an unwed solo mom. Today, Jordyn shares her journey with us and discusses:

*The hardest part of dealing with an unplanned pregnancy and how to cope.

*Solo Parenting a toddler

*The idea of dating again as a Solo mom