Finding Moments
24 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 months ago -Our vision is to create a conversation around finding moments in time, in an organic way between family members. Our conversation will explore ways to provide practical tools to help families look up from their screens to find meaningful, connected moments that strengthen relationships with fundamental foundations that last a lifetime. Good friends, Chad, Trisha and LenEll, share their conversations ranging from child development to parenting. LenEll is the pro ... a Masters in Applied Psychology, Board-Certified Behavior Analyst, LBA, and ESDM Certified. Chad & Trisha are simply parents of 2nd and 7th grade boys that are always trying to stay one step ahead. Hopefully, through our conversations, our journey, you will find something of value that empowers you to find moments within your family.
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Episode 022 - Finding Kindness
February 04, 2024 22:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBEpisode 22 was recorded prior to the holidays. Well, it took us a minute and we gave ourselves a bit of grace and the permission to take off January! With that, we focus our cup of coffee conversation on finding kindness. The best moments happen when we give of ourselves, and we take a breath, and do the smallest of things to make someone else's day matter. Our kids watch us and model what we do. Kindness spreads so quickly and it is also a form of self care for us! finding-moments.c...
Episode 021 - Self Care
October 23, 2023 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.8 MBSpecial Guest! Jody Diebold, registered dietician, certified diabetes care and education specialist joins LenEll, Trisha & Chad in a self-care discussion as it relates to parenting today. ZOOM meetings, routines, sleep ... all on the table. Jody is our first "guest". She's amazing. The topics discussed over a cup of coffee conversation .... legit! It is hard to find the time and parents ... we've got this. Self care is important. How do we do it? Let's meet Jody! finding-moments.co...
Episode 020 - Parenting Mistakes
August 01, 2023 03:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBParents are human after all! Mistakes are daily. It's OK! There is no playbook. Parents are not perfect. For #20 ... we discuss Tom Huddleston Jr's article on CNBC with psychotherapist Amy Morin from April 16th, 2023 ... "Parents who raise mentally strong kids never use these 7 phrases when their children are young". Also there is so much truth Giannis Antetokoumpo's response to losing in the 2023 NBA playoff's being a failure, that it is a perfect tie in to the journey of parenting! ...
Episode 019 - Freestyle
February 20, 2023 21:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MBKicking off our 3rd season of our Finding Moments podcast! We start with a little fun with what our kids know and don't know about "stuff" from the 80's & 90's. Our special guests were killing it! Our discussion then kicked off our 3rd season theme of social skills and the challenges for both our kids ... and their parents! Our discussion took a few turns and ranged from teaching our kids about money to bullying with a few crazy stories of adults at their breaking points. Very on brand ...
Episode 018 - How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with your Kids (Book Review)
December 04, 2022 19:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBWe took a break for a few months, but coming back strong with a review of How to Stop Losing Your Sh*t with Your Kids by Carla Naumburg, PhD. This book is great! We agree that we are going to lose our Sh*t ... it's not as matter of if, just when. Our kids push our buttons. It's simply what they do. The trick is ... how do we as fully developed PFC brained adults deal with it. Join us in the discussion. Total recommendation of the strategies that are discussed. finding-moments.com o...
Episode 017 - WTF Moments
July 24, 2022 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBAn honest conversation all about WTF! 2022 keeps swinging big by leveling up the #parenting challenges. While the news cycle is a scary place, how do parents stay level? Having to explain current events? Self care? How? Coming out of a pandemic sounded easier but every day adds a new layer of special sauce to how #moms and #dads must adapt to stay above it to help our kids. Over a cup of coffee, this conversation takes a few turns but our favorite is the discussion of let it go or let...
Episode 016 - Summer Moments
May 15, 2022 01:00 - 31 minutes - 21.7 MBWith summer coming, how do we balance memorable moments our kids will remember without adding stress to mom & dad? Are summer moments built around expensive vacations, or is it simply about spending time with family & friends? Is summer for our kids to practice their social skills, learning and growing in an unstructured environment? Join our cup of coffee conversation talking summer activity lists, balancing the epic experience with the bonding experience. We discuss the value of outdoo...
Episode 015 - Marshall Fire Edition
March 15, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBOn December 30th the Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado claimed 1100 homes. On December 31st, we posted that Finding Moments was taking a moment to collect our thoughts as Chad and Trisha's home was one of the homes that was a total loss. It has taken us 75 days to tell our story. We are ready to share this moment with you. What we've learned is that our friends and family circles are incredible. Our family is strong. Our kids are amazing! We have our dog, we are safe and abo...
EPISODE 015 - Marshall Fire Edition
March 15, 2022 17:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBOn December 30th the Marshall Fire in Boulder County, Colorado claimed 1100 homes. On December 31st, we posted that Finding Moments was taking a moment to collect our thoughts as Chad and Trisha's home was one of the homes that was a total loss. It has taken us 75 days to tell our story. We are ready to share this moment with you. What we've learned is that our friends and family circles are incredible. Our family is strong. Our kids are amazing! We have our dog, we are safe and abo...
Episode 014 - Finding Joy
November 12, 2021 23:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBDiscussing "next" with coming out of the pandemic, and looking for ways to find our Joy as parents. Courtesy of How to Find Joy in your Everyday Life, courtesy of Nicol Natele, Prevention Magazine. 1. Look for meaning 2. Think small picture 3. Straighten out your spiral 4. Make room for a passion 5. Set a goal outside of your comfort zone 6. Be present 7. Confront your past 8. Choose authenticity 9. Volunteer 10. Re-connect with nature 11. Make opportunities for laughter 12. Seek out pos...
Episode 013 - Finding Moments
September 12, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBEpisode 13 focuses on "Finding Moments". We are one year old! Reflecting on our first year, discussing the tools we've built and how they can help parents find less tension with time-outs and must do's to make more time for fun things. Self care matters. Stay-cations can make for great moments. How it is important to take advantage of every minute with our family now to avoid regret later. We deep dive on Together Tokens, Your Time Clock, Our Tasks, Your Tasks Chore Chart and the ways ...
Episode 012 - Parenting Styles
July 05, 2021 02:00 - 33 minutes - 23.3 MBEpisode 12 explores the parenting styles permissive, uninvolved, authoritarian and authoritative also touching on free range parenting and asking the question, should we ever tell our kids no? What style of parenting do you lean to? Is it all or nothing, or is it simply how to balance different styles within a household. How our kids learn from our example. Ultimately how recognition of where we fall within these buckets and an honest self evaluation can help make us better parents. S...
Episode 011 - Screen-Time and its Impact on our Kids
May 16, 2021 21:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBAfter reading both Reset Your Child's Brain by Victoria L. Dunckley, MD and Glow Kids by Nicholas Kardaras, Ph.D. we discuss the impact of screen time on our own children as well as the concept and the practicality of a 3 week "reset" as recommended by Dr. Dunckley. In our discovery, our kids are being stimulated at a rate unlike any other generation. The gaming industry has put the R&D into keeping our kids hooked on screens. However, gaming isn't the only industry competing for our k...
Episode 010 - How to get your kids to "LISTEN!"
April 01, 2021 21:00 - 30 minutes - 20.7 MBHow do we get our kids to listen? Truly. Seems like they listen to everyone but their parents. From the perspective of 2 moms and a dad. Rooted in psychology. We look at different strategies that help. Positive parenting styles that reward positive interactions. Based on various sources, including Robert Shramm, the author of The Seven Steps to Earning Instructional Control; Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child by Ross W. Green and Jonathan Todd R...
Episode 009 - Routines vs Schedules
February 23, 2021 16:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBRoutines vs Schedules. Knowing what to expect makes us all feel better. Episode 9 is a conversation centered around how to build age appropriate routines and how flexibility in daily routines are critical to child development as well as family sanity. Striking the right balance is very personal and centered around each families needs. However, there are core tent poles each day that can be the building blocks including meal time, bed time, homework and family time. Modeling flexibility ...
Episode 008 - Are My Kids OK?
January 24, 2021 19:00 - 30 minutes - 20.8 MBAs we look forward to happier, brighter 2021, check out Russ Harris' book The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living. There is light at the end of the tunnel, yet we are still in the tunnel. One year into the pandemic, and where do we stand with our kids? Are we doing a good job? How do we talk to our kids about current events. How do we keep communication open, while protecting them at the same time? An open, honest conversation about the reality of parenting in the ...
Episode 007 - Traditions
December 20, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18.4 MBWhile saying goodbye to 2020, LenEll, Trisha & Chad talk about the importance of tradition for our families and our children. In a time of change and uncertainty, consistency isn't boring .... it feels comfortable and safe! finding-moments.com or Etsy Shop
Episode 005 - Your Time Clock
November 23, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 7.66 MBThe second, in our three part series we discuss an alternative to time outs, a simple concept of positive re-enforcement. Your Time Clock is a behavior system that is straightforward, visual and will put your child in charge of their time. Catch your child displaying behaviors you want (sharing, kind words, listening the first time, etc.) and your child earns minutes! When your child makes mistakes, they lose minutes. Use for bedtime, screen time, free time, home school recess, or whatever...
Episode 006 - Together Tokens
November 23, 2020 22:00 - 11 minutes - 8.06 MBTo complete our three part series, we discuss Together Tokens which teach patience, turn-taking, and how rewarding time can be with others … “the gift of play”. Through the use of short periods of time and play activities that are highly motivating, the two people learn to find excitement and joy in each other’s company and one another’s interests. Chad, Trisha and LenEll discuss ways in which we have used this parental tool, and how it can help your family connect. finding-moments.com...
Episode 004 - My Moment Door Hangers
November 23, 2020 22:00 - 8 minutes - 6.2 MBWe are live! We discuss Finding Moments as a platform ... tools for families; rooted in psychology; designed by parents. The first part of a three episode series, episode 004 talks about our website launch as well as one of our new products ... My Moment Door Hangers. finding-moments.com or Etsy Shop
Episode 003 - Quantity vs Quality
October 14, 2020 03:00 - 28 minutes - 19.3 MBOur conversation shifts to moments we spend with our children. Do we put too much pressure on ourselves to check a box? Do our children keep score, or is it about quality moments in time? Reciprocal interactions vs directed interactions ..... how do we, as parents / caregivers model the behavior to set our kids up with the tools they will ultimately need? Investing in your relationship with your child teaches your child to develop relationships. Credit to a New York Times article, "Do...
Episode 002 - Pandemic Playdates
September 21, 2020 23:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBOur conversation continues on ways to help our kids survive, and in some ways thrive in a socially distanced world with creative ideas on how to connect outdoors, in person and online in a responsible way. Chalk wars, online games, and play date kits are all on the table as our children are teaching us as much as we are teaching them. finding-moments.com or Etsy Shop
Episode 001 - Introduction
September 01, 2020 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOur focus for episode 1, centers on a discussion of the challenges of this unprecedented school year. No one has ever been through anything like this before, and our kids need a different set of support tools than they have had in the past. Whether you have a preschooler, elementary, middle or high school "er", everything is different. Topics: 1. How to not lose your mind as a COVID teacher-parent 2. How to help your kids in semi-quarantine 3. How to safely find social interactions In ...
Episode 001
September 01, 2020 02:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBOur focus for episode 1, centers on a discussion of the challenges of this unprecedented school year. No one has ever been through anything like this before, and our kids need a different set of support tools than they have had in the past. Whether you have a preschooler, elementary, middle or high school "er", everything is different. Topics: 1. How to not lose your mind as a COVID teacher-parent 2. How to help your kids in semi-quarantine 3. How to safely find social interactions In ...