The Parenting Out Loud

We went on a mini getaway over the weekend. Here’s our breakfast.

In this episode, I share the story of my first food allergy reaction. Have you ever had a sudden reaction to food and didn’t know what was happening?

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I recently shared my thoughts on iPads and Roblox on Threads and got many reactions from parents.

Today’s workshop didn’t go as planned (frustrating)! But that's life right? So I took a deep breath, reminded myself to focus on what I can control, and chose to enjoy the moment.

2-min podcast: To some, these treats might just be a simple snack, but to me, they carry a powerful message: “Your efforts are seen,” “You are appreciated,” and “You are not alone.” It’s a beautiful reminder that kindness and recognition go a long way.

At 0:40, I talk with my daughter about her thoughts on AI-generated images versus hand-drawn art: does drawing still hold meaning in an AI-driven world?

At 1:15, a joke the classic question: “What do you want to do when you grow up?”

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"You see how smart your cousin is? Why can’t you be like them?” Sound familiar? Our culture puts a huge focus on competition—getting the best grades, landing the best job, being “better” than others. How can we teach our kids to compete in a healthy way without stressing them out?

Today, we’re pulling a question straight from The Story of Us journal (p.108): What’s something you’d love to do but feel too scared to try?

We’ve all been there. We wanting to do something but feeling that little (or big) voice of fear holding us back.

But wait… what do we do when our kid’s “big dream” is something we really don’t want them to follow through on?

In this episode, we’ll talk about what’s actually behind answers like this, how to respond without shutting the conversation down, and how to turn it into a chance to connect (without just saying “because I said so!”).

Today's 2-min episode is about "Curiosity Questions", a parenting tool by Dr. Jane Nelsen. It is based on the idea that when kids feel like they have a choice rather than just following orders, they are more likely to cooperate.

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Moving from reacting with anger and punishment to responding with curiosity, openness, and connection.

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