In this episode, Kyle and Sara dive into one of the most powerful gifts we can give our kids: emotional intelligence.

They unpack what emotional intelligence (EQ) really looks like in everyday family life, why it’s essential for your child’s mental health and resilience, and how to begin building it—even if you’re still growing in it yourself. From common parenting pitfalls to simple, meaningful daily practices, this episode offers honest conversation and practical tools to help your kids thrive.

Ready to raise kids who can manage big feelings, build strong relationships, and bounce back from challenges?

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Traveling with kids can be a beautiful opportunity to connect—or a chaotic experience no one wants to repeat. In this episode, Kyle and Sara share realistic, relationship-first strategies to help make road trips and vacations more peaceful and enjoyable.

Whether you're flying, driving, or just heading out for the day, these tips will help you approach travel with less stress, more flexibility, and a whole lot more connection.

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In this episode, Kyle and Sara tackle a struggle many intentional parents face:

“I want to be gentle and connected… but am I being too soft?”

The fear of being too authoritarian often pushes parents toward permissiveness—leading to unclear boundaries, power struggles, and anxiety in kids. But there’s a better way.

This conversation is all about loving guidance—a balanced approach that gives your kids structure, emotional support, and room to grow, while helping you stay grounded in your values.

Kyle and Sara walk you through 8 practical ways to avoid permissive parenting, so you can stay connected without losing clarity, leadership, or confidence.

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n this episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester dive into what it really takes to build a lifelong emotional connection with your child. They explore the subtle ways disconnection shows up—like busyness or emotional unavailability—and share practical strategies to create meaningful rituals, stay present, and repair relationships. If you want your discipline to come from connection, not control, this one’s for you.

Key Takeaways:

• Connection is the foundation of influence and discipline.
• Kids who feel emotionally seen are more resilient.
• Rituals, presence, and repair build lasting trust.

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In this episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester sit down with Tara Bremer, founder and CEO of House Peace, to explore how the state of our homes can deeply affect our parenting, stress levels, and connection with our kids. Tara has been bringing peace into homes since 2013, using her background in psychology and counseling to help families shift from chaos to calm. As a wife and mother of three, she understands firsthand the daily challenges of family life—and brings a compassionate, judgment-free lens to every conversation.

Together, they discuss how clutter and disorganization can undermine family dynamics and how intentional habits, body doubling, and visual cues can help restore peace. This episode offers grounded encouragement and actionable steps for parents looking to foster independence in their kids while maintaining a harmonious home environment.

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In this thought-provoking episode, Kyle and Sara Wester challenge a common parenting goal: obedience. They explore why obedience might deliver quick results, but often at the cost of long-term connection, emotional development, and a child's capacity for critical thinking.

Instead, they advocate for cooperation as a healthier, more empowering goal. Drawing from real-life examples and their work with families, Kyle and Sara share practical strategies to nurture trust, respect, and internal motivation in kids. They explain how cooperation builds emotional intelligence, strengthens relationships, and prepares children to become thoughtful, capable adults.

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In this episode, Kyle and Sara sit down with Lori Sugarman-Li—author of Our Home—to explore how reframing family responsibilities can transform your household. They talk about the emotional labor of parenting, why chores aren’t just tasks, and how involving kids in meaningful work builds connection, confidence, and life skills.

💡 Topics include:

• Why "helping" isn’t the same as "collaborating"
• Making invisible labor visible
• Teaching kids responsibility through shared care
• How shifting language and energy changes everything
• Creating a home where everyone feels valued

This conversation is a powerful reminder that daily routines can be opportunities for connection and growth.

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In this episode of Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara Wester explore one of the most common stressors for families—sibling conflict. Instead of falling into the trap of being a referee, dismissing the drama, or shutting it down, what if you could coach your kids through it?

Kyle and Sara break down the three roles parents often play (resister, dismisser, ref) and why they don’t work. Then they share a compassionate, research-backed alternative: coaching kids to build empathy, communication, and emotional regulation through conflict.

You’ll learn:

• How to shift from solving fights to building lifelong skills
• The power of connection in reducing rivalry
• Coaching prompts to use with your kids today
• Why modeling adult conflict well matters so much
• How sibling conflict can become a growth opportunity

"Sibling conflict isn’t a failure — it’s a chance to teach lifelong relationship skills."

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In this honest and inspiring conversation, Kyle and Sara Wester sit down with bestselling author Jessica N. Turner to talk about what happens when parenting and marriage don’t turn out the way you hoped.

Jessica opens up about her own journey through disappointment and divorce, and how she rebuilt her life with intention, emotional healing, and hope. She shares lessons from her new book, I Thought It Would Be Better Than This, including how therapy, forgiveness, and open communication can help parents heal and lead with purpose—even in hard seasons.

You’ll hear about:

• Why naming disappointment matters
• How therapy can support emotional resilience
• What forgiveness looks like after relational pain
• Tips for co-parenting with openness and grace
• Helping kids feel secure during big transitions

Whether you’re in a hard season or supporting someone who is, this episode offers practical wisdom and encouragement for parents who want to grow through what they’re going through.

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In this episode, Kyle and Sara explore the power of the Relationship Bank Account (RBA) — a simple but transformative tool for strengthening your connection with your child.

You’ll learn:

• What a Relationship Bank Account is (and why it matters)
• How to make daily “deposits” that build long-term trust and emotional security
• 10 practical ways to fill up your child’s RBA starting today
• What to do if your RBA is running low (or in overdraft)
• How RBA principles protect your relationship through conflict and correction

💡 This episode goes beyond emotional warmth — it’s about smart, future-focused parenting with long-term ROI.

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