Family Looking Up

Ep. 175. Addiction Recovery From A Parents Perspective - Guest Tiffany Vincent

This weeks episode is a follow up to last weeks episode.  Both episodes focus on addiction recovery from two different standpoints.  The first was from the standpoint of a teenager who dealt with porn addiction and was able to recover and find healing.  This week we are talking to Tiffany Vincent, a mother who helped her son through drug addiction.  Tiffany has recently written a book about her journey in an effort to help other parents in the same situation.

Ep. 174. Addiction: An Episode All Parents Need To Hear- Guest Ashlee Ayre

No parent ever wants to deal with their child becoming addicted.  Unfortunately, in the world that we live in, addiction is becoming more and more commonplace.  Ashlee Ayre is 18.  She has dealt with and overcome addiction.  She shares with us how "the good girl" can easily fall into addiction.  She shares the warning signs and red flags that parents can look for.  Most importantly, she shares what parents can do if they see their child becoming addicted.  This was a powerful interview tha...

Ep. 173. Making Plans For Aging Parents - Guest Aaron Blight

Being a caregiver to family members is a huge undertaking, and one that affects thousands upon thousands of people in our communities.  Whether you are a caregiver yourself, are looking at the possibility of becoming one in the future, or just want to learn more to support caregivers around you, this episode is packed full of information and insight. Our guest, Aaron Blight,  is an international speaker and consultant on caregiving, aging, and healthcare. He is the Founder of Caregiving Ki...

Ep. 172. Just Us - #Marriage Goals

In a continuation of last weeks' fun episode of personal goals, this week the hosts talk about marriage goals for 2021.  They mix the serious in with fun banter and hilarious moments. Enjoy!

Ep. 171. Just Us: #goals 2021

In this episode the three hosts talk personal goals for 2021.  It is full of humor, silliness, contemplative thoughts, stealing each others goals and SO much more! If you're in the mood for a good laugh, tune in and enjoy!

Ep. 170. Helping Teens Be "Great"! - Guest Evgeniya Andrianova

We love teens and all of the energy they can bring!  Our guest this week is Evgeniya Andrianova who, like us, sees potential in teens.  She has written a book aimed at helping teens discover their potential and do more than dream - actually make the world a better place!   Evgeniya is originally from Siberia, but has lived in many countries around the world.  She has spent most of her adult life working in the corporate world, and has translated the strategies she learned there into steps ...

Ep. 169. Mindfulness For The Everyday Mom - Guest Hunter Clarke-Fields

Mindfulness is a buzzword that we all hear about, but how many really know what it is, why it's important, and how on earth the everyday mom is supposed to achieve it whilst juggling baseball, PTA, and dance class! If you feel frazzled (after the most frazzling year imaginable), listen in to hear Hunter describe why mindfulness is so much more than just a buzzword.

Ep. 168. How To Design YOUR Motherhood - Guest Diana Ballard

What does motherhood look like for you?  Do you feel like you have had opportunities to prepare for the challenges coming at you now?  Are you struggling with a part of motherhood that you just don't know how to fix?  Meet Diana Ballard, host of the Mom Training Podcast, who's on a mission to equip moms with the tools, strategies, and support they need to be the mom they want to be.  Listen in for a fantastic discussion!

Ep. 167. Living Life To Its Fullest - Guest Stacy Taniguchi

Stacy Taniguchi took several years to build his list of 100 goals.  His list began as a teenager, while living in his native Hawaii, inspired by life magazine's motto: “To see the world, things dangerous to come to, to see behind walls, draw closer, to find each other and to feel." Stacy decided that he didn't want to simply exist.  He wanted to thrive.  Throughout his life he steadily worked toward those 100 goals until recently accomplishing the last of them.   If you are interested in...

Ep. 166. Setting Goals Like an Olympian - Guest Noelle Pikus Pace

I don't know a better person in the world to talk about setting and fulfilling goals than an olympic medalist.  This episode is a treat!  Noelle Pikus Pace, Silver medalist in the 2014 Olympics, wife, mother of 4, and one down-to-earth-momma is with us today!  She talks about identifying your dreams, finding a way to accomplish them, and actually doing it.  We loved this interview and know you will too!  Get ready for some serious inspiration as we head into 2021!

Ep.165. A COVID Christmas - Andrea, Beth, and Camille

A very merry Christmas to you all!  In this episode, we tell some great stories, talk about Christmas Covid style, laugh a lot, and feel all the feels.  We hope you'll join us!

Jessica Joelle Alexander

Ep. 164. Parenting Tips From the World’s Happiest Country. Guest Jessica Joelle Alexander.

For the past 40 years, Denmark has been considered the happiest country in the world. That's pretty impressive, especially considering the United States doesn't usually make it into the top 20. Our interview this week is with Jessica Joelle Alexander, author of the Bestselling book, The Danish Way of Parenting: What the Happiest People in the World Know About Raising Confident, Capable Kids. This interview with Jessica was SO GOOD! There is so much to learn from Jessica and how the Dan...

Ep. 163. Simple Ways To Make This Christmas More Meaningful - Guest Jason F. Wright (author of the timeless classic, “Christmas Jars”)

If you feel like you'd love to add more meaning to the Christmas season, then this week's episode is what you're looking for!  "Christmas Jars", written by Jason F. Wright, has sold more than half a million copies worldwide and was a New York Times best-selling novel.  The film was produced by Muse and BYUtv and was released in theaters in November 2019. In this episode, Jason visits with us about the incredible experiences he has had, as well as countless others, with their own Christmas ...

Ep. 162. Your Christmas Gift Guide For The Perfect Gifts (Part 2) – ANDREA, BETH, CAMILLE.

This is our Christmas gift guide part 2!!  In last weeks episode we went over the best classic gifts (the ones that are built to LAST) that we've ever given our kids.  In this weeks we focus on fantastic gifts for friends, neighbors, spouses and, of course, for you!! It's one you won't want to miss!

Ep. 161. Your Christmas Gift Guide For The Perfect Gifts (Part 1) - Andrea, Beth, Camille

One thing that all parents hate is to finally think of a great gift, only to have their child lay it aside 10 minutes later (never to pick it up again) OR to have it break before Christmas day is over!  We've all been there....many times! In this episode the three of us put our heads together to think of the best classic gifts we have ever given that are built to LAST and that have held our kids attention for YEARS!   This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Ep. 161. FLU's Ultimate Christmas Gift Guide (Part 1)

One thing that all parents hate is to finally think of a great gift, only to have their child lay it aside 10 minutes later (never to pick it up again) OR to have it break before Christmas day is over!  We've all been there....many times! In this episode the three of us put our heads together to think of the best classic gifts we have ever given that are built to LAST and that have held our kids attention for YEARS!   This is an episode you won't want to miss!

Ep. 160. Ten Ideas For a More Grateful Home - Guest Adriane Thompson

It's the time of year when all parents wonder if they are actually teaching their kids to have more gratitude.  We all certainly hope that we are! Adriane Thompson of the amazing blog "Raising Kids With Purpose" is with us this week talking about 10 really fantastic ways to create a more grateful home.   We hope you find inspiration that will bless your home!

Ep. 159. Listener Question Answered: All Things Potty Training!! - Guest Monica Ferrie

Mom Squad, we have such an amazing episode for you this week!  Potty training is the #1 most asked for topic from our listeners.  We have searched for over a year for an absolutely fantastic expert to talk with us about the world of potty training.  We were elated when Monica Ferrie, co founder of "Toilet Training Educators" agreed to talk with us!   Between the three of our co-hosts, we have successfully potty trained 14 kids.  But we were BLOWN AWAY by Monica's knowledge and insights.  H...

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Ep. 158. Helping Kids Do Homework Without The Drama - Guest JoAnn Crohn

It seems (to most parents) a dream within a dream, but is it really possible to get kids to do their homework without all the drama?  According to our guest JoAnn Crohn, it is!  JoAnn is a mom, a former teacher, the founder of NoGuiltMom.com, and author of the book "Drama Free Homework".  JoAnn helps moms find happiness and use the most effective parenting techniques.  We are thrilled to have her join us this week so she can share the classified intel!!

Mega Media Madness

Ep. 157. Mega Media Madness - Andrea, Beth, and Camille

If you are looking for great books, movies, television, or music to be entertained by then look no further!  In this episode we divulge all the entertainment that has been getting us through 2020 and all the reasons why we love them in this Mega Media Madness episode!!

Ep. 156. Safe Sleep Tips For The Desperate Mother - Tara Williams

Can two words be more perfectly matched than “sleep tips” and “desperate mother”?  I have never uttered more fervent prayers to God than in the moments between 1am and 5am as I was trying to put a baby back to sleep. Tara Williams, founder of Dreamland Baby, talks with us about sleep tips and about creating a safe sleep experience for babies.  She covers the ABC's of Safe Sleep as well as other tips from the American Academy of Pediatrics.

Ep. 155. Becoming Your Best Parent Self - Guest Dr. Amy Stoeber

In this fantastic episode of Family Looking Up, we explore the four types of parenting styles with Dr. Amy Stroeber (a licensed psychologist, trainer and parenting consultant).  Dr Stroeber 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. 154 Building Strong Connections Through Family History - Lisa Lisson

Don't we all want to create more resilience and sense of belonging in our children?   Today our guest, Lisa Lisson, talks to us about how using our family history can help our kids overcome hardships and gain a better understanding of who they are.   Lisa is the author of the blog, Are you My Cousin.  In this episode, she describes how to start researching our family history and fun ways for our kids to get involved.

Ep. 153. Everything You Didn't Need To Know - Andrea, Beth and Camille

It's an episode full of laughter that we bring you this week!  We talk about all sorts of interesting and funny things that everyone can live without knowing...just not happily😂😂 Join us in a good laugh with some Diet Dr. Pepper!

Ep. 152. Three Ways To Get The Best Sleep Of Your Life - Guest Christine Lawler

For many parents, having a good nights sleep is a thing of the past... or is it? Christine Lawler is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist as well as the founder and owner of the sleep consulting company, "The Peaceful Sleeper".   Christine believes that good sleep is essential to happiness.  She makes it her goal to take the overwhelm in being a mom away and bring back the magic that is motherhood!  

Ep. 151. Listener Question Answered: When To Back Off & When To Step In - Guest Lynn Jiminez

We are in disbelief that we are approaching our third anniversary as a podcast!  This year, one of the big things we would like to implement is using questions from our listeners to determine better which experts we have on the show.   This episode is answering a fantastic question from one of our Mom Squad named Anna Varli.  Anna is a mom of 2 kids and struggles with something all parents do: wondering when to step in during kids squabbles and when to back off.   Lynn Jiminez is our exp...

Ep. 150. Combating Homeschool Overwhelm- Guest Jen Bradley

With the 2020 school year upon us, many moms are taking on something they never intended or expected: Homeschool! For those of us who are new to the world of homeschool, buckle up!  There are so many amazing resources and perks available to us that we probably never knew about.  Alternatively, sometimes the sheer number of choices of things such as curriculum, schedule, and implementation methods is overwhelming.   Jen is a pro at homeschooling and is here to take the overwhelm away and ...

Ep. 149. Four Keys To Keeping Your Sanity Intact And Your Goals On Track - Guest Ceri Payne

We are SO excited to be back with new episodes this week!  We're leading off with a fantastic interview with Ceri Payne; a mom, a business owner, a former teacher who is helping us to know how to move our goals and businesses forward during this uncertain time when many of us have kids home and under our feet. Join us for new stories, laughs and insights!

Ep. 148. How To Keep Your Head Above Water: 6 keys to help us keep trying in the mental game of life - Guest Lindsay Nielson

Lindsay Nielson from @thelindsayreport visits with us today about the mental game of this life.  Dealing with frustration, disappointment, chronic illness, and mundane tasks are a part of our life experience.  Lindsay identifies 6 key phrases that we can use as we live the path we are on that will help to keep putting one foot in front of the other and enjoy the life God has given us! (Originally aired as episode 97).

Ep. 147. Herding Cats: Routine ideas that can help a mom’s craziest time of the day/Guest Whitney Archibald of "How She Moms"

Mornings,  after school, and bedtime--- these are by far the hardest times for moms to navigate.   Help is here, Mom Squad! On today's show we bring you one of our favorite mom helpers out there: Whitney Archibald from “How She Moms” (www.howshemoms.com).  If you are not familiar with her website, then just know that your life just got better. Whitney's motto, on the website, is “Different moms solving the same problems.”  The premise is that all parents have the same problems we are trying ...

Ep. 146. The Food Nanny, Family Dinner, and Great Change In America. (Rerelease)

Liz Edmunds, author of two books and star of the TV show, "The Food Nanny", visited with us today about the quickly disappearing tradition of family dinner. She shared her enthusiasm for her mission to bring it back to families across the world and explained why it’s worth fighting for. Her passion, heart, and down to earth attitude make this an episode you won't want to miss! (Note this episode originally aired as episode 12 back in 2017)

Ep. 145. So Many Things To Chat About! Andrea, Beth and Camille catch up.

In this episode, the three of us take it easy and just let the conversation roll!  Some of the things we covered were: Weird things we do when we get older, things we have learned about ourselves from COVID, embracing our changing bodies, and so much more!  Join us for friends chat!

Ep. 144. Learning To Effectively Communicate With Your Kids - Guest Nicholeen Peck

Nicholeen Peck is a mom of four and a well know speaker on the topic of teaching children self government.  In her words, self government consists of "being able to determine the cause and effect as it relates to your own actions and behaviors".   In this episode she talks with us about steps we can implement to effectively communicate with our kids.  We hope it's an episode you will enjoy!

Ep. 143. Loving Your Kids Just The Way They Are - Guest Jill Savage (Re-release)

We've talked a lot about the perfectionistic world that we live in and parent in.  This is one of our favorite episodes on parenting and on not allowing the perfection perceived in society to dictate how we see our kids.   We hope you enjoy this witty and fantastic interview with the spectacular Jill Savage!

Ep. 142. Learning To Allow Emotion In Yourself And Others -Guest EmyLee McIntyre

Why is allowing emotion important?  Well, the answer lies in the idea that there is a difference between pain and suffering.  When we learn to allow emotion, rather than spiraling thoughts we are able to experience the pain of situations without the suffering aspects. Join us this week as we talk with EmyLee McIntyre about how to train our brains to feel the emotion without allowing the spiraling that leads to more suffering.

Ep. 141. Who's Ready For A Vacation?!? Best Vacation Ideas (on EVERY budget) From The Three Of Us!

I 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!

Ep. 140. Feel Like You're Running But Never Catching Up? Find Greater Productivity and Peace Through Time Mapping - Guest Lisa Anderson

All parents have one similar problem: too much to do in too little time.  Is there any parent among us that feels like they have this completely under their belt?  I think not. Time mapping is a tool that can help parents to accomplish what matters most. Join us with our guest Lisa Anderson as we learn all about time mapping and how it can help each of us!

Ep. 140. Feel Like You're Running But Never Catching Up? Find Greater Productivity and Peace Through Time Mapping - Guest Lisa Andersen

All parents have one similar problem: too much to do in too little time.  Is there any parent among us that feels like they have this completely under their belt?  I think not. Time mapping is a tool that can help parents to accomplish what matters most. Join us with our guest Lisa Andersen as we learn all about time mapping and how it can help each of us!

Ep. 139. The Power of Gratitude - Guest Nancy Davis Kho (Re-release)

There is power in feeling gratitude.  Studies have shown that your brain releases serotonin and dopamine when gratitude is felt, which leads to an immediate sense of happiness.  Nancy Davis Kho, a freelance writer, podcaster and author took this idea of gratitude to a whole new level.  Instead of just feeling gratitude she decided to express it.   There is even more power in expressing gratitude to others. We hope you enjoy this funny and uplifting episode and find more gratitude and hap...

Ep. 138. Which Personality Profile Are You? Beth, Andrea, and Camille Explore 'The Four Tendencies'.

We are big fans of personality profiles.  We have found many of them to be an insightful look into our own motivations as well as those of the people closest to us.  Not only does understanding that help us to be kinder to ourselves, but it also helps us to be kinder to those around us.  One of our favorite resources is Gretchen Rubin's book "The Four Tendencies: The Indispensable Personality Profiles That Reveal How to Make Your Life Better (and Other People's Lives Better, Too)" In this ...

Ep. 137. 10 Steps To Becoming A More Positive Parent - Guest Stephanie Creighton

Positive parenting skills are definitely something that most parents would like to incorporate...unless that means that mom is super positive and kids are holy terrors.  "Not so!" Says our guest Stephanie Creighton.  Stephanie began this interview by assuring listeners that  1. Positive parenting is NOT perfect parenting. 2.  Positive parenting is NOT permissive parenting. It is developing skills to create a relationship of mutual respect that leads to more positivity and peace.  If th...

Ep. 136. Attachment Theory: Why understanding it can empower your parenting and bless your children - Guest Valerie Hamaker

Every human was made to be attached to other human beings.  Attachment Theory describes the bond between parent and child that influences subsequent behaviors and feelings in that child's life.  Valerie Hamaker is with us this week discussing attachment theory.  She talks about the attachment categories, how we can help our kids attach well, and what we can do with those children who didn't attach well in the beginning.  

Ep. 135. Encouraging Reading: Tips and Tricks From A New York Times Best Selling Author's Point of View - Guest Alan Gratz

Alan Gratz is a New York Times Best Selling Author.  He has authored a number of books, including Samurai Shortstop, which was named one of the ALA's 2007 Top Ten Best Books for Young Adults, and The Brooklyn Nine, which was among Booklist's Top Ten Sports Books and Top Ten Historical Books for Youth in 2010. A native of Knoxville, Tennessee, Alan is now a full-time writer living in western North Carolina with his wife and daughter. In this episode we talk with him about his books, his ins...

Ep. 134. 5 Methods For Mending A Stuck-In-A-Rut Marriage - Dr. Lynyetta Willis

All marriages have their up's and down's.  Dr. Lynyetta Willis is with us this week talking about the down's and how to get them back on an upward path.  She refers to these "down" times as "stable misery".  In this episode she walks us through 5 steps for turning "stable misery" into joy again. Lynyetta is full of energy and insight.  We hope you love this episode!

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Ep. 133. Mothers Day Mega Mom Fails 2020

Happy Mothers Day Mom Squad!!!  We wanted to bring you the gift of laughter this mothers day so we called on our Mom Squad to bring in the funny, and boy did they!  Caution:  This episode should not be listened to with a full bladder, while running in public, or while using knives in the kitchen (or anywhere else for that matter).  Enjoy!!!!

Ep. 132. Recovering Financially From The Pandemic Rollercoaster - Guest Ericka Young

Did the COVID-19 pandemic affect your financial well being?  It did for millions across the globe.  Ericka Young, from Tailor-Made Budgets is with us this week talking us through the most important financial steps we should be taking right now to shore up our financial defenses.