The Parenting Personalities Podcast
179 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 1 year ago - ★★★★★ - 94 ratingsLet’s explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. In this podcast, we help you build your positive parenting practice by diving into the strengths and struggles of Crescent, Constellation, and Fireball parents. Want to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz then tune back in right here to learn and grow together. This is Parenting Personalities with Dr. Sarah Davis and Evie Granville. Photo credit: Cameron Whitman Photography
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How to Manage Stress & Your Well-Being Through Your Parenting Personality
October 17, 2022 18:28 - 16 minutes - 30.4 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. In this episode, Evie explores how understanding your parenting personality can build your 1) self-awareness and 2) intentionality: two components of "mindful parenting," which is show to positively affect your stress levels, your relationships, and your effectiveness as a parent. Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz For more personalized s...
What to Do When Your Child Gets in Trouble at School!
October 07, 2022 12:46 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. In this episode, we're talking about what to do when your child gets in trouble at school! How to handle it, how you can use it to create a fantastic relationship with the teacher, and how to use it as a teaching moment. Which parenting personality shines here? Which one has a hard time with it? Tune in to find out! Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSar...
How to Get Kids to Follow Your Household Rules
September 30, 2022 14:22 - 18 minutes - 33.8 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. In this episode, we're talking about our household rules. How many should you have? What kind? And what we can borrow from each parenting personalities when it comes to getting kids to follow our rules? Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz For more personalized support to help you reach your positive parenting goals, join our online communit...
Double Trouble for Our Book Birthday!
September 23, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 36.3 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. For this special joint episode, we share a back-to-school story that just proves how your parenting personality colors your reactions. We also reflect on and celebrate our book's second birthday with a special offer! In honor of the two-year anniversary of the release of Modern Manners for Moms & Dads, we're offering signed copies for just $5!! Click here to snag a signed copy for you...
My Number One Trick for Great Teacher/Parent Relationships
September 16, 2022 01:37 - 14 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. Today we focus on an experienced teacher and parent's trick to setting up a great relationship between parents and teachers right in the beginning of the school year. And, we talk about how your parenting personality helps you shine or holds you back when it comes to communicating with your child's teacher. Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.c...
Back to School: How to Stop Stressing & Give Your Child Grace
September 09, 2022 17:29 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. If you've got kids in the first few weeks of a new school year, consider this episode a back-to-school PSA. We're talking about the many demands on kids at the start of the school year and how we can lower our expectations at home to meet their emotional needs. Plus, we're covering why this might be a challenge for you based on your parenting personality. Ready to discover your parenting p...
FAQ's for Sarah's Four Step Method on Minimizing the Frequency and Intensity of Explosive Behaviors
September 02, 2022 13:38 - 15 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. Have you been trying out Sarah's Four Step Method but you have some questions about details? Like...aren't you just "enabling" your kid? What is this third step really like? Listen to this short episode to get all your questions answered! Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz For more personalized support to help you reach your positive p...
Eat, Sleep, Poop: How to Encourage Your Child to Cooperate When You Can’t "Control" Them
August 26, 2022 14:19 - 17 minutes - 32.4 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. If you’ve got a strong-willed kid in your house, chances are you’ve battled with them over one of the big three: Getting them to eat Getting them to sleep Getting them to toilet And, if you’ve ever begged or threatened your child to get them to do one of these things, you’ve probably noticed these tactics pretty much never work. In this episode, we talk about three practical strategie...
Who Says Parents Have to Do it all Alone?
August 18, 2022 22:53 - 13 minutes - 18.6 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. This week, we're talking about which parenting personality feels the most guilt and shame about using babysitters and daycare, and why...and which parenting personality finds it to be a regular and important part of the child rearing process. Where do you fit in? Find out this week! Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz For more persona...
Do *This* Every Day to Build Cooperation & Connection With Your Child
August 12, 2022 16:36 - 18 minutes - 34.7 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. In this episode, we discuss the disconnect between "positive parenting," "conscious parenting," and "peaceful parenting" and raising young kids in the real world, and we dive into a strategy we should all be using to build connection and cooperation with our kids: Special Time. Of course, we also talk about how each parenting personalities might struggle with this strategy and how you can...
Get Your Child Ready for Preschool By Tapping into Your Parenting Personality Superpowers
August 05, 2022 11:24 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. Are you getting your child ready for preschool? Find out which superpowers you have and which you need to borrow to give your child and YOU the best transition to preschool! Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz For more personalized support to help you reach your positive parenting goals, join our online community, The Neighborhood...
“Aren’t we ALL really just Crescent parents?”
July 29, 2022 15:30 - 16 minutes - 30.5 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. In this episode, we answer a listener question that asks, "If Crescents prioritize their child's needs, aren't we really all just Crescents? And if not, shouldn't we be?" Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz For more personalized support to help you reach your positive parenting goals, join our online community, The Neighborhood, at communit...
Four Action Steps to Switching OFF a Tantrum, without Bribes, Threats or Punishments
July 22, 2022 11:12 - 14 minutes - 19.5 MBIn this episode, I'm sharing with you my 4-step action method to handle explosive behaviors such as hitting, kicking, biting, and throwing. Sometimes, once the tantrum hits and your child is feeling super disregulated, you need some strategies. But some of these will be really hard for certain parenting personalities, and that's where the challenge is. Which step is easiest for you? Which step is the hardest? Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/qu...
How to Avoid Dinnertime Drama by Tapping into Your Parenting Personality
July 15, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 30.8 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. In this episode, we deep-dive into one very specific part of your day to highlight each parenting personality’s strengths and struggles: dinnertime drama. Discover how you can change your thinking and your actions at the table to decrease friction and make family meals fun, for everyone. Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz For more persona...
The Ultimate Fireball Superpower
July 08, 2022 14:46 - 13 minutes - 18.7 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. In this episode, we explore the ultimate Fireball superpower—how it sets them apart from Constellations and Crescents, and why the other two parenting personalities need to take notes from Fireballs and adopt this superpower to keep their sanity, their identity, and become a happier parent. Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz For more...
How a Single Question Can Build Your Positive Parenting Practice
July 01, 2022 10:00 - 15 minutes - 27.7 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. When it comes to building a positive parenting practice, there's always more we can learn. And this week, we're focusing on an area where Constellation parents really shine. Each parenting personality has its own special superpowers. And, in a perfect world, we should all be learning and borrowing from each other. So, are you using this important Constellation question to build your posit...
Why is Setting Boundaries So Hard for Some Parents?
June 24, 2022 12:11 - 12 minutes - 16.9 MBIn this podcast, we explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine and holding you back. Do you struggle with setting rules or boundaries for your kids? Many parents can feel tons of guilt around setting boundaries. We think we're being too harsh, we may even blame ourselves for kid behavior, and we talk ourselves out of setting rules. Today we explore WHY some parents do this, WHAT we can do to fix it and WHY it's so important to set boundaries for your kids and yourselves. To...
We're BACK!
June 17, 2022 18:00 - 3 minutes - 6.22 MBLet’s explore how your parenting personality is helping you shine or holding you back. In this podcast, we help you build your positive parenting practice by diving into the strengths and struggles of Crescent, Constellation, and Fireball parents. Ready to discover your parenting personality? Take the quiz at EvieandSarah.com/quiz then tune back in right here to learn and grow together. For more personalized support to help you reach your positive parenting goals, join our online community,...
#143 We'll See You Back Here for Season 2!
November 02, 2021 21:23 - 27 minutes - 63.1 MBThis week we’re talking about how Squid Game is going in Sarah’s house, what our listeners think about it, an inappropriate sign in a family neighborhood, plus some big news! After years of answering your questions on Modern Manners for Moms & Dads, we're taking a podcast hiatus and coming back for what we're calling "season 2" of the show with a new focus: our Parenting Perspectives framework and quiz. You'll find us right back here in a few weeks with a new look, a new podcast title, new...
#142 Tweens Watching Squid Game + Uninviting Parents from Bday Parties
October 19, 2021 21:18 - 36 minutes - 82.8 MBThis week we’re talking about whether tweens should watch Squid Game, plus birthday party etiquette: how to explicitly create a drop-off party when the extra guests will cost extra cash. Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle or at https://drpraegers.com. The Neighborhood is our private community for pare...
#141 A Month of Self-Care, Brown+Orange Foods ONLY, and a Voicemail about Predators
October 12, 2021 14:09 - 24 minutes - 45.3 MBThis week we’re talking about our self-care month in the Neighborhood, a three-year-old who won’t eat, plus a voicemail message about little girls in revealing clothing. Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle or at https://drpraegers.com. The Neighborhood is our private community for parents of kids ages ...
#140 Moms Night Out and What to Do When Your Child Refuses to Participate at Soccer
October 04, 2021 17:35 - 17 minutes - 40.7 MBThis week we’re talking about our Friday Night Fun events in the Neighborhood, and sad soccer Saturdays: what do you do when your child refuses to play? Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle or at https://drpraegers.com. The Neighborhood is our private community for parents of kids ages 2-7, where you'l...
#139 Are Crop Tops Too "Adult"? And Party Hosting During COVID
September 27, 2021 21:14 - 25 minutes - 59.3 MBThis week we’re talking about our daughters and their outfit choices, plus we’re taking a listener question about party-hosting during COVID. Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle or at https://drpraegers.com. The Neighborhood is our private community for parents of kids ages 2-7, where you'll learn posi...
#138 The Positive Parenting Approach to Potty-Training; Chaos in the School Drop-off Line
September 20, 2021 21:52 - 22 minutes - 51.7 MBThis week we’re talking about potty-training a strong-willed child and breaking free of the usual power struggles. Plus, we’re taking a listener question about a kindergartener having trouble with the school drop-off line. Can you bend the rules if you really need to? Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle...
#137 Positive Parenting Tweaks for *Your* Personality & a Self-Tattooing Trend Among Teens
September 14, 2021 18:37 - 21 minutes - 39.5 MBThis week, we’re talking about how we tweak positive parenting techniques for your parenting personality in the Neighborhood. Plus, we’re discussing a listener email about a scary teen trend. Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle or at https://drpraegers.com. The Neighborhood is our private community fo...
#136 A Scuffle with a Sassy Teen and Gifting via QR Codes on Social Media
September 07, 2021 14:04 - 30 minutes - 70.6 MBThis week, Sarah is sharing a story about a run-in with a sassy teenager at the park, and we’re taking a listener question about buying someone drinks when you weren’t invited to the party. Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle or at https://drpraegers.com. The Neighborhood is our private community for ...
#135 Sick Kid Etiquette for Outdoor Play
August 30, 2021 23:09 - 22 minutes - 52.4 MBThis week, we're giving you an update on our private parenting community, The Neighborhood, and answering a listener question about kids playing together while sick. Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle or at https://drpraegers.com. The Neighborhood is our private community for parents of kids ages 2-7...
#134 Back-to-School with New(ish?) Supplies & Potty-Training Questions
August 18, 2021 20:19 - 22 minutes - 50.7 MBThis week, we're talking about buying new school supplies (or not) and a listener question on how "potty independent" a child has to be when they start preschool. Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle or at https://drpraegers.com. The Neighborhood is our private community for parents of kids ages 2-7, w...
#133 The Art of Screen Time with Anya Kamenetz
August 09, 2021 15:46 - 20 minutes - 36.9 MBThis week, you're getting a sneak peek into our private parenting community, the Neighborhood! Each month, we welcome a guest expert, and this month we discussed screen time with Anya Kamenetz, the author of The Art of Screen Time: How Your Family Can Balance Digital Media And Real Life. Last week, we held a live discussion with Anya in the Neighborhood, which you'll hear in this episode. Members were able to ask Anya their own questions about screen time after our interview. Want to learn m...
#132 Nicole's Experience in the Neighborhood
August 02, 2021 23:54 - 29 minutes - 53.7 MBThis week, we’re talking with Nicole, mom of a four-year-old and a Crescent parent, about her experience in our private parenting community, the Neighborhood. We get to hear Nicole's biggest Aha! moments, why the sense of community is irreplaceable, and why you should join the Neighborhood. Interested in learning more about the Neighborhood? Visit community.evieandsarah.com. In the Neighborhood, you'll learn positive parenting strategies for challenging behaviors, unlock your secret superpo...
#131 When Self-Care Feels Impossible
July 26, 2021 16:00 - 26 minutes - 48.1 MBThis week, we’re talking through a popular meme about those moments when self-care feels impossible. Plus, we're answering an audience question from our Facebook Group about a dog that won’t stop barking. Interested in learning more about your Parenting Perspective? Take the quiz, then tune into the episode describing your parenting personality: Crescent Parents: https://play.acast.com/s/d05596cc-4c6d-4a61-9404-066376c2e369/0b1e90d4-decc-4275-9be0-7c19a01b3b7c Constellation Parents: https...
#130 When Self-Care Feels Impossible
July 19, 2021 15:36 - 29 minutes - 54 MBThis week, we’re talking about those moments when self-care feels impossible. Plus, we're answering an audience question from our Facebook Group about a dog that won’t stop barking. Interested in learning more about your Parenting Perspective? Take the quiz, then tune into the episode describing your parenting personality: Crescent Parents: https://play.acast.com/s/d05596cc-4c6d-4a61-9404-066376c2e369/0b1e90d4-decc-4275-9be0-7c19a01b3b7c Constellation Parents: https://play.acast.com/s/d05...
#130 What Kind of Parent Does Your Child Need?
July 19, 2021 15:36 - 29 minutes - 54 MBThis week, we’re talking about accepting an invitation to a fourth of July party, and a question from our FB group about adjusting your parenting personality to your child’s needs. Interested in learning more about your Parenting Perspective? Take the quiz, then tune into the episode describing your parenting personality: Crescent Parents: https://play.acast.com/s/d05596cc-4c6d-4a61-9404-066376c2e369/0b1e90d4-decc-4275-9be0-7c19a01b3b7c Constellation Parents: https://play.acast.com/s/d055...
#129 All About Constellation Parents
July 06, 2021 02:32 - 29 minutes - 53.2 MBThis week, we’re talking all about Constellation parents: who are they, what makes them tick, and what are their strengths and weaknesses in public and in parenting? Take our quiz to discover your Parenting Perspective: "How's Your Parenting Personality Helping You Shine or Holding You Back?" When you discover your unique strengths and challenges as a parent, you can develop your confidence, character, and connections. Interested in learning more about our private parenting community, the ...
#128 "I will get up at one in the morning for this!" 12x12 & the Neighborhood
June 28, 2021 23:12 - 32 minutes - 59.3 MBThis week, we’re talking with a mom of one and Fireball parent about her experience working with us in our intensive 12x12 Program, her biggest Aha! moments, what makes our programs different than anything else she'd tried, and what she loves most about our private parenting community, the Neighborhood. Interested in learning more about the Neighborhood and 12x12? Visit community.evieandsarah.com. In the Neighborhood, you'll learn positive parenting strategies for challenging behaviors, u...
#127 All About Fireballs
June 21, 2021 12:00 - 42 minutes - 77.7 MBThis week, we’re talking with practicing pediatrician and Fireball parent Dr. Molly O’Shea about who Fireballs really are, what makes them unique, and how their strengths and weaknesses affect their parenting in public and in private. Dr. Molly, as she’s known, has cared for thousands of children from birth through college. In addition to owning her own practice for over 30 years, she writes for award-winning print, media, and medical journals. She also shares her personal and professional...
#126 Doula Wisdom, Postpartum Plans, and Self-care, with Guest Mary Duke
June 15, 2021 01:38 - 41 minutes - 76.8 MBWant to sign up for our FREE Mini Masterclass on how to Get Your Spirited Little One to Listen by Unlocking the Secret Wisdom of Your Parenting Personality? We're going live on Tuesday, June 15, at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT. Visit evieandsarah.com/listen to sign up to join us then or get the link to the replay. See you there! This week on the podcast, we welcomed guest Mary Duke, a Lamaze Certified Childbirth Educator, experienced birth Doula, and an advocate for parents of Kentucky. You may...
BONUS | Free Mini Masterclass on Getting Kids to Listen
June 12, 2021 03:19 - 16 minutes - 29.3 MBListen in on a Facebook Live conversation that gives you a sneak peek of what we’re covering in a FREE Mini Masterclass we're offering this Tuesday, June 15, on how to Get Your Spirited Little One to Listen by Unlocking the Secret Wisdom of Your Parenting Personality. Visit evieandsarah.com/listen to sign up to join us live at 1:00 PM ET / 10:00 AM PT, or get the link to the replay. See you there! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
#125 Vulnerability in Friendships + When Public Parenting Styles Clash
June 07, 2021 22:12 - 35 minutes - 64.8 MBThis week, we’re talking about parent vulnerability in friendships, and how to handle it when you’re out with a bunch of kids and their parents and your friend’s children just won't behave. Jump into our amazing Facebook Group to join the conversation and weigh in: https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernmannersformomsanddads The Neighborhood is our private community for parents of spirited kids ages 2-7, where you'll learn positive parenting strategies for challenging behaviors like getting ...
#124 All About Crescent Parents
June 01, 2021 18:24 - 34 minutes - 78.7 MBThis week, we’re talking all about Crescent parents: who are they, what makes them tick, and what are their strengths and weaknesses in public and in parenting? Take our quiz to discover your Parenting Perspective: "How's Your Parenting Personality Helping You Shine or Holding You Back?" When you discover your unique strengths and challenges as a parent, you can develop your confidence, character, and connections. Interested in learning more about our private parenting community, the Neigh...
BONUS | What Your Child Needs Most from You
May 27, 2021 17:36 - 13 minutes - 24.2 MBIn this bonus episode, Evie shares about "what your child needs most from you," originally published on Facebook Live. "We work with so many parents who say, 'My kid turns everything into a battle. It's super stressful. I'm stressed out every day. By the time bedtime rolls around, I just feel exhausted and overwhelmed.' If you've got one of those kids who knows how to press your buttons or has a hard time listening—super spirited, really strong-willed, really determined kids—this will espec...
#123 Positive Parenting, "Special Time," and Wearing Masks to Set a Good Example for Kids?
May 24, 2021 23:39 - 20 minutes - 46.1 MBThis week, we’re talking about the positive parenting strategy of "Special Time," which we're teaching in our private community called the Neighborhood. Plus, we're discussing Evie's question from our Facebook Group about whether vaccinated adults should continue to wear masks when unvaccinated kids are around. What do you think? The Neighborhood is a community for parents of spirited kids ages 2-7, where you'll learn positive parenting strategies for challenging behaviors like getting kids...
#122 Getting Kids to Play Independently and Explaining Our Family Choices to Others
May 17, 2021 20:03 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBThis week, we’re talking about the theme of the month in the Neighborhood—independent play!—and why explaining our family’s choices to others is easy for some Parenting Perspectives and harder for others. The Neighborhood is a private online community for parents of spirited kids ages 2-7, where you'll learn positive parenting strategies for challenging behaviors like getting kids to listen and play independently, while connecting with other parents in the same stage as you. The Neighborhoo...
#121 Welcome to the Neighborhood, Our New Parenting Community!
May 11, 2021 00:44 - 20 minutes - 37.3 MBThis week, we’re talking about the Neighborhood, our brand new parenting community launching May 12, and planning social events in this post-vaccine world. Who do you invite? The Neighborhood is a private online community for parents of spirited kids ages 2-7, where you'll learn positive parenting strategies for challenging behaviors like getting kids to listen and play independently, while connecting with other parents in the same stage as you. The Neighborhood is already full of AH-MAZING...
#120 Gifting Out of Guilt? And NEW Details on Those Photo Books that Exclude Mom
May 03, 2021 14:26 - 23 minutes - 43.9 MBThis week, we’re talking about Sarah’s birthday cake fiasco, gifting daycare teachers when you're leaving with short notice, and new details from the mom whose mother-in-law seems to exclude her from family photo books (a question from episode 116). Thank you to our sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in the freezer aisle or at https://drpr...
#119 Fashion, Body Image, and Self-Care, with Guest Renée Greenstein
April 26, 2021 15:11 - 33 minutes - 62.2 MBThis week, we're joined by Renée Greenstein, the Founder and Designer of Women With Control® and Attitudes by Renée®, two top selling fashion lines featured on QVC, USA and UK. Renée has had the honor of being nominated for numerous awards and has built an inspiring cult following that she calls her Wardrobe Warriors. She has dedicated a Facebook group on social media for her Wardrobe Warriors, where positive interaction from women all around the world takes place every day. She is happily m...
#118 COVID Spirituality & Naming Kids After In-Laws You Don't Love
April 19, 2021 16:08 - 22 minutes - 42 MBThis week, we’re talking about Evie’s journey into spirituality during the pandemic, and taking a listener question about pressure to name your child after an in-law you really don't like. Please be sure to take our listener survey right here: https://forms.gle/NJk9a3ohLDMv29dH8 Thank you to our newest sponsor, Dr. Praeger's! For over 25 years, Dr. Praeger’s Sensible Foods® has offered delicious, nutritious, and convenient frozen food options for the whole family. Look for their products in...
#117 "Will You Please Wear a Damn Mask at the Playground?"
April 12, 2021 20:41 - 28 minutes - 51.8 MBThis week we’re celebrating community victories in our 12x12 program, and talking about what to do with the items in your donation pile (to list online or drop-off at a donation site?). Plus, we're taking a listener question on how to handle it when others don't wear masks at the playground and you don't feel safe staying. Please take our listener survey! https://forms.gle/NJk9a3ohLDMv29dH8 And stay in touch by sending us your questions and feedback: Voicemail or Text: (857) MANNERS Emai...
#116 Volunteer Burnout and Photo Books From Grandma that Exclude Mom
April 06, 2021 22:16 - 22 minutes - 40.5 MBThis week we’re talking about volunteer burnout from Girl Scout cookie season, and photo books from your mother-in-law that are suspiciously missing pictures of you. Please take our listener survey! https://forms.gle/NJk9a3ohLDMv29dH8 And stay in touch by sending us your questions and feedback: Voicemail or Text: (857) MANNERS Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernmannersformomsanddads Take our quiz to discover your Parenting Perspective: "Wha...
#115 Pandemic Anxiety and Body Image Blunders
March 30, 2021 21:33 - 24 minutes - 56.3 MBThis week we’re talking about our own pandemic anxieties, plus a Reddit post about a stepmom-to-be calling a child "pudgy." Stay in touch by sending us your questions and feedback: Voicemail or Text: (857) MANNERS Email: [email protected] Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/modernmannersformomsanddads Take our quiz to discover your Parenting Perspective: "What type of parent are you in public?" When you discover your unique strengths as a parent, you can develop your confi...