Family Looking Up
282 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 421 ratingsWe're about all things family and home. If you're a mom, and on the verge of jumping off the dryer or overdosing on Diet Dr. Pepper, visit us weekly for some laughter and hope. Learn from our fails and the successes of others. Motherhood is the busiest, messiest, worst paying job that we love...most of the time. We want you to know you're doing better than you think. When life gets you down, know that your family is looking up!
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Episodes
278. Just Us: It's time to say goodbye
February 28, 2023 13:00 - 38 minutes - 30.6 MBAfter almost five years, it is time for us to say goodbye. We have loved our time together with Family Looking Up and are sad to say goodbye. In this episode we laugh about all the behind the scenes funny moments and talk about the great journey these last five years have been for us! Thanks for listening and supporting us and being a part of our mom squad!
277. Just Us: Memory Lane
February 22, 2023 16:40 - 36 minutes - 29 MBJoin us as we walk down memory lane for the past 5 years recounting stories and moments we have shared together.
276: Just Us: Valentines Day 2023
February 14, 2023 13:00 - 29 minutes - 23.5 MBIt's Valentines week and we are sharing our favorite Valentine ideas. What has worked and what we want to try. We laugh about the ridiculousness of the holiday and share how we make the day special for our kids.
Episode 275. Just Us: Big Changes in 2023
February 07, 2023 13:00 - 37 minutes - 29.8 MBBig things are happening for us in 2023. In today's episode we laugh at the goals that are working for us, and discuss our lastest trends in intermittent fasting and sourdough bread making.
Episode 274. Vacation Ideas For Everyone (Re-release)
January 24, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 45.5 MBI don't know about you, but we need a vacation with a capital V! As mom's of lots of kids, wives, and ultimately just girls, we talk about girl trips, couple trips, and family trips. We share our favorite places, favorite memories, and do a little 'outside the box' thinking of how to make it special. If you're in the mood for some inspiration on fun times in YOUR future, this is the episode for you! Enjoy!
Episode 272. Growth Through Adversity - Guest Jenedy Paige
January 10, 2023 13:00 - 56 minutes - 45.4 MBJenedy Paige joins us today to discuss how she overcame adversity through God when she lost her son to drowning. It's an inspirational story that will leave you feeling inspired.
Episode 270. Just Us: Unpopular Opinions
December 27, 2022 13:00Join us for this fun episode where we each get brave and share our most unpopular opinions. No worries, nothing heavy here. Just a lot of laughter!
Episode 268. Manners: Teaching The Basics - Guest Brooke Romney
December 13, 2022 13:00 - 48 minutes - 38.5 MBJoin us as we talk with the one and only Brooke Romney about how to teach our family manners without all the drama! Plus hear about our newest favorites in Christmas movies!
Ep. 264 Holiday Gift Guide
November 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MBOur complete holiday gift guide is here! Listen in as we talk about every age and stage.
Ep. 262 Friluftsliv - The Swedish Custom Of Outside Living - Guest - Linda McGurk
November 01, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 38.9 MBLinda McGurk, one of our favorite return guests is back! She is sharing more of her Swedish culture, this time about a concept known as Friluftsliv. She has written a book about it and is here to teach us about how outside activities can bring us peace and contentment.
Ep. 261 Polyvagal Theory: How To Recognize The Cues Our Body Is Giving Us - Guest Jessica Downs
October 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 50.5 MBWe're excited to bring you a fascinating episode from Jessica Downs, a clinician who specializes in EMDR Therapy. In this episode she teaches about Polyvagal Theory and how it can help each of us understand the cues our body is giving us to find more peace and happiness in our day to day lives. Enjoy!
Ep. 260 Prioritizing Kids When Life Throws You Curve Balls - Guest Lisa Valentine Clark
October 18, 2022 12:00 - 46 minutes - 37 MBLisa Valentine Clark, host of The Lisa Show, actor and comedian joins us this week as we discuss how to prioritize kids when life throws you curve balls. Lisa is the mother of five who's husband died in 2020 of ALS. She gave some incredible advice on ways that each of us can be the mom we want to be even when life doesn't play fair. Enjoy!
Ep. 259 - Just Us: I Never Meant To Be A Witch
October 11, 2022 12:00 - 29 minutes - 23.6 MBJoin us this week for a HUGE announcement and a hillarious conversation about halloween plans and our own mom fails of times we didn't mean to be a witch! Enjoy!
Ep. 258. Just Us - Just For Fun: Would You Rather
October 04, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 35.2 MBJoin us for a fun filled game of "Would You Rather"!
Ep. 257. Just Us - Connection Made Easy
September 27, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 25.2 MBJoin Us this week as we explore ways that we connect with our kids. We talk about what connection is and isn't and how easy it can be. Like all things, we usually make it harder than it needs to be. Mom's are genius at having mom guilt over things they are actually doing just fine at. This episode will ease the guilt, make you laugh, and inspire new ideas for your family!
Ep. 256. How Self Care Leads to Connection
September 20, 2022 12:00 - 44 minutes - 36 MBThey may sound like two totally separate and things, but they are actually connected! Stay tuned to hear how!
Ep. 255. Just us - School Has Begun Part 2
September 13, 2022 12:00 - 35 minutes - 28.4 MBJoin us for a continuation of last week's back to school episode where we discuss routines, homework, and laugh until it hurts!
Ep. 254. Just Us - School Has Begun Part 1
September 06, 2022 01:52 - 45 minutes - 36.1 MBWith the beginning of school comes the beginning of routines, chores, hopes and dreams! Join us as we talk and laugh about our ideas, families, struggles and successes on this episode of Family Looking Up!
Ep. 253. Grandparenting 101 - Guests Richard and Linda Eyre
August 30, 2022 12:00 - 42 minutes - 33.9 MBOn this episode of Family Looking Up, we are chatting with Richard and Linda Eyre all about Grandparenting and a new course they are getting ready to launch. However, don't be fooled by the title, there is so much in here for parents as well! We loved our discussion and hope that you do as well.
Ep. 252. Just Us - Summer's End
August 23, 2022 12:00 - 31 minutes - 25 MBSummer is finally through and we are back! In this episode we talk about what our summers looked like, things we learned and things we are looking forward to! We hope you enjoy!
Ep. 251. Rerelease: Becoming Your Best Parent Self. Guest Dr. Amy Stoeber
August 16, 2022 12:00 - 56 minutes - 45 MBIn this fantastic episode of Family Looking Up, we explore the four types of parenting styles with Dr. Amy Stoeber (a licensed psychologist, trainer and parenting consultant). Dr Stoeber outlines the four types of styles and gives tips and insights on how we can become more well rounded in whatever type we naturally gravitate toward.
Ep. 250. Rerelease: 6 Tips For a Happy Marriage. Guests Trey and Lea Morgan
August 09, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 39.4 MBTrey and Lea Morgan have been married for 33 years. They run the Instagram site @stronger_marrriages and travel the country strengthening families one couple at a time. Today they are talking with us about 6 underrated tips for strengthening and sustaining a happy marriage. Listen in for fantastic ideas that are doable, down to earth, and proven to strengthen relationships!
Ep. 249. Rerelease: Scandinavian Secrets to Raising Healthy Kids - Guest Linda McGurk
August 02, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 36.8 MBThis week's episode is one that we are thrilled to release for you! Linda McGurk is the author of "There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids". This book was not only eye opening, but exciting and astounding! We hope you love this interview with this Swedish mom of two and acclaimed author.
Ep. 248. Re-release: Helping Kids Make Friends - Guest JoAnn Crohn
July 26, 2022 12:00 - 54 minutes - 43.8 MBThis is an excellent episode from one of our podcasting friends, JoAnn Crohn of No Guilt Mom. Not only is JoAnn a mom, but she also taught school and knows a thing or two about helping kids make friends. In this episode she talks about her newest book "Me and My Friendships". She is equally delightful and down to earth. We hope you enjoy!
Ep. 247. Just Us: Self Care
July 19, 2022 12:06 - 39 minutes - 31.3 MBJoin us for this laugh filled discussion!
Ep. 246. Quieting Your Teen's Negative Self Talk. Guest Lindsay Law
July 12, 2022 12:00 - 45 minutes - 36.6 MBOur guest this week is a mother of 6 and a life coach on a mission to help teens and tweens to embrace confidence and self love so that when hard times come, they will be ready. We hope you enjoy this episode and end it feeling empowered to help your child as well!
How to Make Learning Fun (and easier for mom). Guest Jerry Kolber
July 05, 2022 20:16 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBJerry Kolber, producer of National Geographic's series "Brain Games" and current podcast host of "Who Smarted," talks about three ways to make learning more fun and easier for moms.
Ep. 245. How to Make Learning Fun (and easier for mom). Guest Jerry Kolber
July 05, 2022 20:16 - 35 minutes - 28.1 MBJerry Kolber, producer of National Geographic's series "Brain Games" and current podcast host of "Who Smarted," talks about three ways to make learning more fun and easier for moms.
Ep. 244. Re-release: Parenting With Love and Logic -Guest - Holly Thurgood
June 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.9 MBHappy summer Mom-Squad! We're dropping one of our fav re-releases from years past that is sure to make your week. We hope summer is going well for you and hope that you enjoy this listen!
Ep. 243. Re-Release: Getting Organized For Summer - Guest Jenny Layton
June 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MBJenny Layton (professional organizer) and (actual) mother, joined us long ago to tackle how to get organized for summer. There is never a better time to take this one on than now! Summer is upon us moms! It's GO TIME! We. Must. Get. Organized. Or. Die!!!!!
Ep. 242. Just Us: Teaching Kids Manners
June 14, 2022 12:00 - 43 minutes - 35.2 MBRecently, the three of us have been discussing how often we are surprised by kids manners (or lack thereof). It occurred to us (in horror) that it was incredibly possible that other parents may be shocked by our kids manners. We decided it was time to discuss the issue of manners and what happened to them in our world. We brainstorm, discuss, laugh, and come up with a game plan for how we are using this summer to bring back MANNERS! We hope you enjoy!
Ep. 241 How to Simplify Toys Quickly (and why it matters!) - Guest Dawn Madsen
June 07, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBDawn Madsen, also known as The Minimal Mom, blew us away with her ideas on why we should even WANT to minimize (I was sure I wouldn't agree. Wrong again!) Second, how to even get started. Lastly, she got specific about 3 ways to simplify/store toys. Brilliant! It changed some integral ways that I was viewing toys and helped our homes forever! This one is a must listen for moms!
Ep. 240. Best Vacation Planning Tips To Travel The World! - Guest Kamree Price From Our Family Passport
May 31, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 40 MBOne of our favorite guests, Kam Price from @Our Family Passport is with us today! Kam always comes loaded with such fantastic knowledge that will save you thousands and make travel this summer possible. Enjoy this episode, take notes and get on with the dreaming!
Ep. 240. YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE RICH TO TRAVEL: 3 EASY Ways to Travel More for A Lot Less! - Guest Kamree Price From Our Family Passport
May 31, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 40 MBOne of our favorite guests, Kam Price from @Our Family Passport is with us today! Kam always comes loaded with such fantastic knowledge that will save you thousands and make travel this summer possible. Enjoy this episode, take notes and get on with the dreaming!
Ep. 239 Just Us: Summer Bucket List
May 24, 2022 12:00 - 23 minutes - 18.5 MBJoin us this week for a fun episode with just the three of us talking about the day today fun things (as well as functional things) that we want to do with our kids to make great memories this summer. In this episode we brainstorm ways to hold off insanity while trying to enjoy the best parts of summer! Enjoy!
Ep. 238. Making Summer Travel Possible For Every Family - Guests Alexis and Alan Tanner
May 17, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 32.6 MBOur guests are parents of 5 kids and are here to give great tips and tricks to making family travel possible at every income. If you are ready to make memories this summer but just don't know how to afford it and actually enjoy it with all those kiddos, then this is the episode for you! Enjoy!
Ep. 237. Less Fear. More Adventure. Guest Miranda Anderson
May 10, 2022 12:00 - 53 minutes - 42.7 MBYou're in for a treat this week with guest Miranda Anderson @livefreemiranda joining us to talk about finding happiness and adventure in your life (no matter the stage). This is a fun interview that is perfect to listen to as summer is beginning! We loved Miranda and know you will too!
Ep. 236. Special Mother's Day Mom Fail Episode
May 03, 2022 12:00 - 55 minutes - 44.8 MBIt's Mother's Day this week and you know what that means! It's our favorite season of laughter! Years ago we decided that the greatest gift we could give all the moms out there was a good 'ol dose of non-perfection, knee-slapping, slightly-peeing LAUGHTER! So, instead of feeling guilty this mothers day that you are human, sit back and listen to these brave sister mothers share their funniest mom fails!
Ep. 235. Supporting Parents of Kids With Autism - Guest Joya Van Der Laan
April 26, 2022 12:00 - 47 minutes - 38.1 MBOur guest, Joya Van Der Laan is a Family Nurse Practitioner, a Functional Medicine Specialist, and an autism mom. She is joining us this week to discuss helping parents of autistic children. She discusses three main areas that all parents can focus on: 1. Food as medicine (can be helpful or hurtful) 2. Targeted, individualized, and Intentional supplementation 3. Knowledge and curiosity is key She also points parents toward many free resources!
Ep. 234. Three Tips to Stop The Lying - Guest Kimball Lewis
April 19, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 32.7 MBAll parents have had the moment when their child tells a super obvious lie (because they're not good at it.. at ALL) and they wonder "has my child turned into a liar?? Is this the fast track to rebellion??? Juvenile detention, here we come!" The truth is that all kids go through a lying phase. Most don't end up in the clink because of it. However, nipping the lying in the bud is really important. Our guest, Kimball Lewis is the CEO of Empowering Parents and is here to share 3 easy thing...
Ep. 233. Just Us: Summer Negotiations
April 12, 2022 12:00 - 40 minutes - 32.2 MBIf the thought of summer coming and kids being home all day, fills you with impending doom about The number of child / parent hostage negotiations that take place day in and day out, then this is the episode for you! listen in as the three of us discuss our new ideas for summer negotiations coming up, how to keep control of a hostage takeover, and how to love the time that we have to be together this summer!
Ep. 232. Raising Calm, Helpful Kids Using Century Old Ways - Guest Michaeleen Doucleff
April 05, 2022 12:00 - 52 minutes - 42.2 MBWe have an incredible episode this week with author Michaleen Doucleff. In Hunt, Gather, Parent, Doucleff sets out with her three-year-old daughter in tow to learn and practice parenting strategies from families in three of the world’s most venerable communities: Maya families in Mexico, Inuit families above the Arctic Circle, and Hadzabe families in Tanzania. She sees that these cultures don’t have the same problems with children that Western parents do. Most strikingly, parents build a rel...
Ep. 231. Connections Through Cooking - Guest Hillary Hess
March 29, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 39.1 MBOur good friend and fellow podcaster, Hillary Hess, joins us this week to discuss connecting to our kids through cooking. We touch opon getting kids ready to go to college, nutrition, and meal planning at every ability level. This is an episode you won't want to miss!
Ep. 230 Awaken To Conscious Parenting. Guest Nina Cruz
March 22, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 48.8 MBThis week Nina Cruz teaches how to better communicate and relate to our children as we reflect on our own parenting styles. She teaches the value of conscious parenting and how to implent it in our home.
Ep. 229 Committing to Connection. Guests Hollie Henderson and Josh Brazier
March 15, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 74.6 MBThis week we talk all about connection. Our two fabulous guests, Hollie Henderson and Josh Brazier talk about the importance of connection in our families, road blocks to connecton, and how we can improve our interactions with our kids. It is a great episode for all ages.
Ep. 228. Just Us: Our Favorite Traditions
March 08, 2022 13:00 - 39 minutes - 32 MBFor this spring release, we talk traditions that center on kids birthdays, Valentines, and St. Patricks Day. It's one of the things we love to talk about since all of us have different ideas on how much or how little to do.
Ep. 227 Organizing for the Unorganized - Guest Dana K. White
March 01, 2022 13:00 - 47 minutes - 37.9 MBDana K. White of "A Slob Comes Clean" is with us today! Dana has come on once before, and has remained in our memory of one of the funniest guests we have had! Dana, a self confessed former slob, is brilliant at translating organization for the brains of the unorganized SO THAT WE CAN UNDERSTAND! She's genius, fun, and funny! Enjoy!
Ep. 226. The Best Book Recommendations from JUST US!
February 22, 2022 13:00 - 32 minutes - 26.3 MBYou know we each love books, so between the three of us we go through our fair share! On this episode we discuss our latest reads - all the good and all the bad. We do a lot of laughing and hope you can laugh along with us.
Ep. 225. Creating Space for God - Guest Kathi Lipp
February 15, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 42.3 MBOne of our favorite guests, Kathi Lipp, joins us for this episode discussing the importance of creating a space for God in our lives. Kathi talks through the things that keep us from doing so and how to overcome them in easy reachable steps. We hope you find this episode to be a helpful and hopeful message!
Ep. 224. Raising Boys To Be Good Men - Guest Bethany Jett
February 08, 2022 13:00 - 52 minutes - 42.3 MBParents never set out on their parenting journey with the goal of making man babies that take from, rather than give to, the world as a whole. We all want to raise little boys into good men who know how to treat others and leave the world a better place than they found it. Bethany Jett is a mom of boys who knows a thing or two about how to raise boys to be good men. We loved her and hope you enjoy this episode!