Where They're Planted

By Jen Bluske • Lit Path Studios

Where They’re Planted is a podcast for parents and care providers of unique children to gain skills, understanding and support. Listeners learn how to help children with developmental, emotional or be... more

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How many episodes does Where They're Planted have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.

Where They're Planted episodes:

November 21, 2025 42: Leading our Kids through Authoritative (Power With) Parenting
Jen helps us answer the question “am I modeling what I expect of my kids?” and explains how an authoritative parenting style and some important guided reflection and practice can help parents become a leader and an intentional example for their children.

Parent Coaching - Thriving Parents Collective Website

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Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
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25min
November 07, 2025 41: When Your “Support System” Isn’t Supportive
Jen discusses the challenge of navigating the input and commentary from our friends, family and community members that does not always feel supporting when parenting unique children. Jen explains ways to determine what type of support would be helpful and when to provide further information or knowledge to those around us. She discusses how to set healthy boundaries in order to be able to parent within your values and maintain safe and joyful connections with those around you.

⁠Link to Free Thrive Webinar⁠

**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK.

Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
...more
21min
October 24, 2025 40: Homeschooling: A Parent’s Perspective and Advice
Jen Bluske is joined by Cassie, a homeschooling parent, to discuss the benefits and challenges of homeschooling, why they chose homeschooling for their family and the considerations when deciding if it is right for a family.

Resources:
Southwest Madison Homeschool PlaygroupMadison CIRCLE Social GroupDane County Forest FriendsWild & FreeAldo Leopold Nature Center- "Nature School"

**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK.
Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
...more
27min
October 10, 2025 39: IEPs and 504s: Joining with the School to Create a Plan for Your Child with Sarah Dimick
Jen is joined by parent coach and yoga therapy specialist Sarah Dimick to discuss creating success for children in the school through specialized supports such as an IEP or 504 plan. Sarah and Jen discuss what an IEP is, how a child qualifies for accommodations and how these plans are developed.

**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK.

Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
...more
28min
September 26, 2025 38: Four Benefits of Turning on the Boredom Brain
Jen Bluske explores the often overlooked importance of boredom in child development. She discusses four main benefits and offers practical steps for parents to integrate these moments into their schedules and homes.

**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK.

Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
...more
26min
September 12, 2025 37: Daily Routines: What to Add and What to Take Away to Find a Better Family Flow
Season Two begins with this episode! Jen Bluske shares practical strategies to help families establish and fine tune daily routines as the school year gets underway. She discusses ways to create both open space and structure to support children’s regulation and family flow.

Beyond The Screens Course: https://www.thrivingparentscollective.com/courses

**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK.

Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
...more
25min
July 25, 2025 36: When Your Kids Leave the Nest: A Message to My Younger Parenting Self
Jen Bluske wraps up the season with a personal reflection on parenting through the transition of children launching into adulthood. Jen shares what she wishes she could tell her younger parenting self and what she encourages listeners to focus on early in their parenting experience. Episodes will resume in September after this personal transition for Jen!

**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK.

Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
...more
17min
June 06, 2025 35: Setting Boundaries with Children without Losing Connection
Jen discusses setting boundaries in parenting while maintaining connection with children. Jen explains what a boundary is offers tangible ways to set effective boundaries with children.

**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK.

Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
...more
24min
May 23, 2025 34: Failure as a Tool to Help Kids Build Autonomy
Jen Bluske discusses allowing children to fail as an important tool for supporting their increased resilience and autonomy. She explores the developmental context of growing autonomy and discuss strategies parents and teachers can use in order to support children during their times of frustration and failure.

**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK.

Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
...more
29min
May 09, 2025 33: The Power and Process of Acceptance in Parenting
Jen Bluske describes the process of moving toward acceptance in ones parenting journey and how to acknowledge both the vision of what we thought parenting would be and what the reality is. She discusses how through acceptance parents can authentically create connection and harbor growth in their children.

**Submit questions for Jen to answer on the podcast AT THIS LINK.

Host: Jen Bluske
Producers: Jamie Gale and Jen Bluske

Contact Jen Bluske:
Clinic Website
Thriving Parents Collective Website

Where They’re Planted is a Lit Path Studios Production.
⁠www.litpathstudios.com⁠ | IG: ⁠@litpathstudios⁠
...more
20min

FAQs about Where They're Planted:

How many episodes does Where They're Planted have?

The podcast currently has 42 episodes available.