Smart Family Podcast
114 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 days ago -Do you ever feel like being at home isn’t what you thought it would be? Somehow, it just seems to fall short. You try so hard to juggle the moving pieces and keep everyone happy, but you feel like you’re surviving instead of thriving. There’s so much advice about parenting and adult relationships, it’s hard to focus on what you really need to know.
Let us help you.
We started The Smart Family Podcast with you in mind. We exist to offer you high quality, practical advice to help you strengthen your marriage and boost your parenting to the next level. We’ll help you understand the latest research. We’ll bring you easy-to-digest conversations with experts on family life. We’ll save you time by doing the leg work for you, so you can thrive at home.
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SFP 107 Parenting a Child With a Disability; How To Be A Disability Advocate; Everything No One Tells You About Parenting Child with a Disability with Kelley Coleman
April 17, 2024 04:10 - 50 minutes - 95.2 MBAre you the parent of a child with a disability? Or do you know a parent who needs support with their child with a disability? Kelley Coleman is an expert on all things related to parenting a child with a disability. Kelley discusses her own experience as a parent but also explains how we can be an advocate, not just for individuals but also for the larger community. She suggests what we should or should not say and what we should or should not do. This conversation is filled with pearls of ...
SFP 106 What To Do When Your Teen Starts Using Substances; Why Regulating Your Own Emotions is Vital; How to Have Those Crucial Conversations
March 28, 2024 04:30 - 36 minutes - 68.5 MBToday's guest started having conversations with her child about avoiding drug use when he was still very young. So you can imagine the shock and denial she went through when she discovered he was using drugs as a teenager. Her story shows that it can happen to any parent. Ann is passionate about helping parents understand their own emotional reactions, and learning to regulate, and have better conversations with their teenager who may be 'going off the rails'. Most importantly, we talk about...
SFP 105 Max Lucado on Loneliness, Supporting Young Families and How a Faith Perspective Brings Hope and Meaning to His Life
March 14, 2024 04:30 - 37 minutes - 71.8 MBFor many of you the name Max Lucado is very familiar. As a well-known Christian pastor and author of over 40 books which have sold more than 145 million copies, it is quite possible that there's a Max Lucado book on your bookshelf. On the other hand, we have a diverse audience and since Max speaks mainly about the Christian faith, maybe you've never heard of him. Regardless, this episode will be so helpful and interesting, no matter what your background. Even if you are not a spiritual perso...
SFP 104 How To Help Teens Build Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, and Self-Regulation with Teen Psychologist and Gen Z Brain Coach Melanie McNally
February 28, 2024 12:58 - 47 minutes - 89 MBDo you have a teen who seems to struggle with emotions? Or maybe you had a hard time self-regulating when you were a teenager and want to set your pre-teen up for success. When we read Melanie McNally's book The Emotionally Intelligent Teen we knew we wanted to interview her for the podcast. Adolescence can be so complex, and for teenagers who have big emotions they can't make sense of, or that seem to paralyze them, even a few helpful nudges can guide them to a much brighter future. Melanie...
SFP 103 Practical Ways to Show Empathy and Collaborate with your Child While Fulfilling Your Role as a Parent; How Intentionally Harnessing Small Moments Can Help Build Stronger Bonds
February 14, 2024 05:30 - 48 minutes - 90.3 MBEver feel like your collaborating or empathizing with your child isn't helping them, or you? How do you empathize with your child's feelings without giving your child more control than is healthy for them? Think about how you would feel if a plane you're flying on seems to be in trouble, but the pilot comes out and asks you what to do. You'd be terrified, right?? You need to know the pilot is in control, and has a plan. Parenting coach Mary Willcox Smith joins us on the podcast to share i...
SFP 102 Jada Edwards How Faith Factors into Forgiveness; The Value of Risking Authenticity; Responding to Each Other's Needs is Critical
January 25, 2024 05:30 - 54 minutes - 102 MBIt's not uncommon to believe "I would never do...", from a posture of pride, while judging our spouse's actions. Or, "Okay. I'll lower myself to your point of view", which also finds its source in pride. Leaning into self-awareness is not an easy journey, but uncovering your blind spots is one step toward transforming your relationship. Jada Edwards, one of the teaching pastors at One Community Church in Plano, Texas shares a wealth of wisdom on marriage. She and her husband went through a r...
SFP 101 Help Your Kids Develop a Healthy Relationship with Money - With Author and Certified Financial Planner Ben Hockema
January 09, 2024 05:30 - 49 minutes - 93.8 MBCertified financial planners interact daily with adults who have a relationship with money that is shaped by their experiences in childhood. Often these can be negative experiences that are tied to shame. Yet money is a part of our world and a tool for accomplishing pretty well everything and anything in life. So how do we help our kids develop a healthy relationship around money? How do we talk to our kids about earning it, spending it wisely, saving it and giving it away? What are some pra...
SFP 100 "Does My Child Really Need a Baby Tooth Filled?"; Easy, Practical Ways to Relieve the Stress of Dentist's visits with Dr. Teresa Yang DDS
December 20, 2023 17:30 - 43 minutes - 82.6 MB'Just because it says "fruit" or "natural" on the product label doesn't mean the snack is healthy, especially for teeth.' That's just one snippet of wisdom from today's guest, Dr. Teresa Yang, professional dentist and author of the book, Nothing But the Tooth. Dr. Yang shares from her deep well of dentristy knowledge and experience to answer questions such as, "Does a baby tooth really need to be filled? Won't it just fall out?" and "It's an ordeal to get my child to see a dentist. What c...
SFP 099 The Life-Transforming Power Of Being Outside With Your Kids - With Ginny Yurich
December 06, 2023 05:30 - 1 hour - 115 MBWhen we heard that the average child today spends 4-7 minutes outside per day and 4-7 hours on screens, we felt compelled to explore this further and consider what we could do about this. Ginny Yurich is a mom, author, speaker and founder of 1000 Hours Outside - an organization designed to challenge and equip families with the knowledge and tools they need to make outside time a transformative time for children and families. We were born to be outside, with friends and family, learnin...
SFP 098 Give Your Kids the Gift of Self-Awareness; Learnable Soft Skills that Prepare Your Child for Success with CEO and Father of 7 William Vanderbloemen
November 24, 2023 05:10 - 51 minutes - 96.3 MBYou want to instill confidence and resilience in your child, but sometimes it seems life has another agenda, doesn't it?! Today's expert William Vanderbloemen translates what he's learned through working with thousands of young adults about character traits and soft skills that set kids up for success in their chosen life pursuit. The good news is, your child doesn't need to be born with the habits and soft skills that will help them succeed. They are all learnable, and today's discussion f...
SFP 097 Children's Mental Health...at Church? Yup! - Jeff Brodie Interviews Dr Rob Meeder
November 08, 2023 05:30 - 25 minutes - 49.6 MBToday Dr Rob Meeder shares his insights on children's mental health in an interview with Jeff Brodie. This is pretty well children's mental health in a nutshell... in 25 minutes. Dr Rob talks about everything from common mental health issues; what is stress (really); how behaviour, communication and mental health are connected; medications; how mental health starts in infancy and more. This was part of a 5 part series by Jeff Brodie at Connexus Community Church. Enjoy!
SFP 096 How to Harness the Power of Story to Build Intimacy; Your Partner is a Landscape to Be Explored, Not a Problem to be Solved with Marriage Expert Chris Bruno
October 25, 2023 04:30 - 47 minutes - 89.5 MBToday's marriage expert Chris Bruno knows from experience that one of the primary issues couples face over the long term is feeling disconnected. Maybe this resonates with you now, or has in the past. The question is, once you feel like the love is gone, is there still a future for your relationship? How can you rebuild your intimacy, from drifting apart to growing closer again? Chris shares invaluable advice about the power of kindness, in telling each other your stories and so much more. F...
SFP 095 Understanding How Trauma Impacts Child Development; How to Talk About Trauma With Kids and Families; Helping Children Hold The Whole Story with Jessica Sinarski
October 12, 2023 04:30 - 48 minutes - 90.8 MBTrauma can take on various forms and how children experience trauma will vary from child to child. Similarly, how to talk to children about this will vary. It is important to know how the brain is impacted by trauma and what that means for therapists, parents, teachers etc as they seek to help and nurture children who need to heal. Jessica Sinarski is a certified adoption therapist and now dedicates her work to helping the helpers. She creates resources for families and caregivers who seek t...
SFP 094 Does Your Child Have a Sensory Processing Disorder, and if so, How Can You Help Them? with Rachel Harrington Jessica Hill
September 27, 2023 04:30 - 39 minutes - 73.9 MBDo you have a child who shows signs of having heightened sensitivity to certain senses - bright lights, loud sounds, certain smells or tastes or textures? Will your child not only try to avoid the sensation, but even have a meltdown over the exposure? Perhaps there's a sensory processing disorder ("SPD") involved. Our guests, Rachel Harrington and Jessica Hill have years of practical experience helping children and their families to not only cope with SPD, but to find creative ways to 'grow ...
SFP 093 Understanding the Nurture Revolution and Your Baby with Neuroscientist and Doula - Greer Kirshenbaum, PhD
September 13, 2023 04:30 - 51 minutes - 97.5 MB(FULL EPISODE] In this episode we learn how recent neuroscience meets the very practical world of parenting your baby. The early months and years of a child's life are the most important because those experiences become the foundation for an entire lifetime of mental health (and physical health). When your parent instinct tells you to reach out and nurture and connect with your baby - that is exactly what you need to do. In this episode neuroscientist and doula (aka baby expert!) Greer Kirsh...
SFP 092 Sissy Goff on Becoming a Worry-Free Parent; What to Do When Your Amygala's Hanging Out; How to Process Your Own Anxiety Before It Reaches Your Kids
August 22, 2023 04:30 - 48 minutes - 91.4 MB"Our world has become far more connected. The violence around us feels more personal..." says anxiety counselling expert Sissy Goff. This is only one of the reasons that parental worry has become a pressing, almost universal issue for all of us who are raising kids. How does a parent's anxiety and worry impact a child? What are some of the steps parents can take even today to bring the level of worry down? Working to gain more mastery over anxiety and worry will reap dividends in your family...
SFP 091 Alli Worthington on Being Yourself While Raising Kids; How Your Emotional Health Impacts Theirs; What Can a Mom Do Right Now to Thrive?
August 09, 2023 04:30 - 44 minutes - 84.4 MB"The magic of motherhood is in who you are, not what you do". Just one snippet of the sage, empowering advice from today's guest, Alli Worthington, author of "Remaining You While Raising Them". Ever felt like you've given the essence of yourself away, wondering where your zest for life went after you became a mom? As you pour yourself out to meet the needs of your family, what about your own desires and longings? What's your own mothering style? Just as no two humans are alike, no two mother...
SFP 090 What Do You Say...? Talking To Teenagers, Connecting Emotionally and Avoiding Communication Pitfalls with Ned Johnson (Self-Driven Child)
July 25, 2023 04:30 - 51 minutes - 96.8 MBEver find yourself wanting to have a good talk wtih your teen or tween and either getting nothing or an unexpected earful? How can we connect without seeoming pushy or fake? Do we avoid the deep emotions or dive in headfirst? If these questions are nagging and you feel you are just not able to connect with your child - this episode will provide some great advice. Ned Johnson co-wrote The Self-Driven Child with William Stixrud. After the success of that book they tackled some of the tougher c...
SFP 089 SPECIAL REPLAY Jon Acuff Interviews Toni and Carey Nieuwhof on How A Marriage Can Move From Despair to Thriving, How To Leave Unhappiness Instead of Your Spouse, And Toni's Insights As A Family Law Mediator And A Former Divorce Attorney
July 12, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 90.2 MBWe got so much positive feedback on this episode and so many new listeners since it first aired in February 2021, that we felt it would be great to replay - either to listen to again or for the first time. Enjoy! Are you feeling stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected in your marriage? Worried about how this is impacting the kids? Do you wonder if maybe splitting up is better than continuing on? Then this is an episode you won't want to miss. Toni and Carey Niewuhof reflect together on how mar...
SFP 088 Jennifer Kolari on Connecting, Listening and Mirroring with Toddlers, Teenagers and Even Your Partner - Relationship Advice Every Parent Needs
June 28, 2023 04:30 - 51 minutes - 97 MBWhen we talked with Jennifer Kolari previously on the podcast (episode 35) we got such great feedback - and no wonder! Jennifer provides such rich advice on how we can really truly connect on a meaningful level with our kids, and our partners. We are wired for relationship and born to connect. Jennifer opens the box and unpacks how our brains really do this and what to do when connections are broken. Check this episode out if you long for deeper connections with everyone in your circle.
SFP 087 Strategies to Help You Thrive at Home AND at Work with Dr. Rose (Rob's Wife!); How a Mom of Four Teens Lives a Full Life Well and Loves Being Home
June 15, 2023 10:47 - 48 minutes - 90.5 MBRob's wife Rose takes her place behind the mic as the better half in our episode today! Whether you're a mom, a dad or a partner, you know how the things you've said 'yes' to may bump up against what you're trying to accomplish at home. Ever felt guilty about that? Ever wondered how to manage outside responsibiities and family-related ones, and still care for your own needs? Rose is filled with wisdom about living well, involving others, setting boundaries and living them out, and loving her...
SFP 086 REPLAY: Dr Anita Phillips - Marriage Lessons from a Trauma Expert; Distinguishing Traumatic from Stressful Events; Practical Tools for Trauma Recovery; And The Deep Pains of Racial Trauma
May 26, 2023 12:44 - 57 minutes - 80.7 MBWe want you to hear this episode - so we are playing it again in case you missed it the first time. It is powerful. "Most things that seem complicated are actually just hard." This is a central idea that grounds Dr. Anita Phillips' work as a trauma therapist and life coach. Marriage is a primary relationship where the impacts of trauma - often trauma that occurred prior to the relationship - show up. And when it does, labelling behaviours and laying blame may come easily for the other partne...
SFP 085 Should I Put My Kids Into Sports? What Sports Are Good For Kids? What Can Our Kids (And Parents!) Learn Through Sport?
May 09, 2023 04:30 - 46 minutes - 87.8 MBSports are part of our society and so it's no wonder that parents wonder whether they should put their kids into sports. And if so, when and what sport? These are all great questions that we explore today with Dr Katie Misener. Katie's research is devoted to sports and their benefits - not just for kids but also for parents and our communities. It turns out that getting kids involved in sports is good not just for their physical health, but also their mental health, and more. If you are a pa...
SFP 084 How to Parent with Joy and Stay Sane; Stopping the Power Struggles; Raising Resilient, Problem-Solving Children With Parenting Mentor and Author Sue Groner
April 19, 2023 04:30 - 40 minutes - 76 MBWouldn't it be great if you had a parenting mentor at your side during those difficult parenting moments? Sometimes we are faced with conundrums - do I intervene, or let my kids figure it our on their own? When do I shift from manager to consultant role? What about sibling rivalry? How can we be real with uncomfortable emotions in front of our kids? What if one parent wants to parent differently? Well parenting expert Sue Groner helps us out today! Sue is the author of Parenting with Sanity ...
SFP 083 How Developmental Trauma Shows Up in Your Family Relationships with Dr. Kathleen Murphy; Using Polyvagal Theory to Understand the Impacts of Childhood Trauma in Adulthood; How to Promote Healing
April 05, 2023 04:30 - 1 hour - 116 MBEver wondered about why it's sometimes hard to sync up your intentions for your relationships, and the ways you actually show up? Childhood trauma isn't necessarily what you think it is - we tend to think of the death of a parent or being involved in a life-threatening incident or being sexually abused when we talk about the lasting impacts of trauma (and rightfully so), but sometimes the sources of trauma are not obviously recognized. Trauma expert Dr. Kathleen Murphy joins us for an in-dep...
SFP 082 Understanding Teenagers, High School and Gen-Z Mental Health with Psychologist Dr. Deborah Offner
March 22, 2023 04:30 - 47 minutes - 89.2 MBThe world of teenagers is vastly different from the high-school world we experienced. This generation is digitally-native, more diverse and open to talking about mental health. This might leave your head spinning - what was taboo just a few years ago is now normal. Yet many teenagers are struggling with their mental health and the adults in their lives (teachers and parents) can sometimes find it hard to connect and support them. Today we talk to clinical psychologst and teen mental health e...
SFP 081 Patrick Lencioni on the Six Types of Working Genius; How Knowing Your Own Geniuses can Strengthen Your Family Life; How to Position Yourself to Love What You Do
March 08, 2023 05:30 - 49 minutes - 92.8 MBWe found this conversation not only enlightening and super practical, but also lively and surprising. Today's expert guest, Patrick Lencioni is acclaimed worldwide for his business acumen and leadership insights. The model he's talking about in our conversation was originally conceived of through his business and team experience, but the wonderfully surprising discovery is that this model (similar to other personality typing systems) has helped many people and couples with their relationship...
SFP 080 Mona Delahooke on The Brain-Body Connection and Why Parents Need To Know About This; How To Manage Tantrums, Defiance and Sensory Challenges In Our Kids; And Why Parents Need To Be Compassionate Towards Themselves As Well (New Episode!)
February 22, 2023 05:30 - 41 minutes - 77.6 MBSo pumped to have Dr Mona Delahooke back for another brand-new episode. Today we discuss how everyday practical parenting links with a new understanding of child behaviour and how brains and bodies are interlinked. Drawing on insights from her new book Brain-Body Parenting, Mona simplifies a complex theory called polyvagal theory and applies it to frustrating parenting challenges we see every day. She offers very practical advice about understanding and managing tantrums, defiance, and s...
SFP 079 Secrets of Sex and Marriage with Dr. Michael Sytsma; How to Overcome Mismatches in Desire; Great Sex and Communicating Well are Linked
February 08, 2023 11:43 - 49 minutes - 92.6 MBIf you're in a relationship and you value a sex life that is exciting and enduring, hear what our expert Dr. Michael Sytsma, experienced sex therapist and marriage researcher, has to say. His high-quality research findings are so encouraging for couples who look forward to a vibrant sex life for decades! Openness and honesty about physical intimacy plays a vital role. Did you know that there are different and equally legitimate types of sexual desire? The issues in your sex life that are fr...
SFP 078 Part 2: Andy and Sandra Stanley On Parenting; Super Practical Advice To Help Your Children Love Being Home - With You And With Each Other
January 24, 2023 05:30 - 35 minutes - 67.9 MBWelcome to Part 2 of our conversation with Andy and Sandra Stanley as we dive further into the topic of parenting. Andy and Sandra explain how we need to keep our parenting focused on the relationships first and foremost, and how they intentionally built that into every aspect of their parenting years - which have now evolved into friendships with their adult children. What do you need to do to ensure your children want to be with you, and each other, even when they no longer have to? In oth...
SFP 077 On Parenting with Andy and Sandra Stanley - Part 1; What is Your "North Star" For The Parenting Journey; The Stages of Parenting; Super Practical Advice To Guide Your Family Through The Parenting Years.
January 19, 2023 18:30 - 32 minutes - 62.2 MBNobody gave you a manual when your child was born, so now what? Today we get some fantastic advice from speakers and authors Andy and Sandra Stanley. They emphasize how every family needs to have a "north star" that guides the family journey. Andy and Sandra, drawing upon their own parenting experience with candid recollections and humor, make a strong case for a "north star" that focuses on the relationship above all. Having been involved with youth and fostering as well, Andy and Sandra a...
SFP 076 Does Your Child Tell Lies? Myths About the Lies Children Tell that You Need to Know; Raising A Respectful and Empathetic Child with Colleen Doyle Bryant
January 11, 2023 05:30 - 42 minutes - 80.3 MBMost of us parents know what it's like to be stressed out, dealing with your child telling lies. Practically every parent faces this issue at one time or another. How to handle lying in ways that don't make it worse is tricky and sometimes not intuitive. Today's guest Colleen Doyle Bryant is author of the book Common Decency and known for her character resources to equip teachers and parents with better, research-based ways of developing good character in our children and teens. In this e...
SFP 075 Secure Attachment and Mentalization: How Do We Promote Early Relational Health? - with Dr Rob Meeder
December 14, 2022 05:05 - 40 minutes - 76.5 MBDo infants have "mental health"? How important are those early weeks and months when it comes to developing secure attachments to caregivers? Well, today our own cohost Dr Rob Meeder shares recent learnings about these topics. Rob makes the point that those early relationship matter - a lot! Why? Because this is when kids develop the skill of mentalization - the ability to understand the state of mind of others as we develop trust. Furthermore, this happens most effectively in the context of...
SFP 074 Build Stronger Bonds with your Child or Teen; Intentional Listening and Setting the Stage for Better Connections; Focus on the 3 Big Questions Your Teen is Exploring
November 28, 2022 05:30 - 47 minutes - 66.8 MBListen in on what Brad Griffin, co-author of The Three Big Questions that Change Every Teenager, offers out of his depth of experience in researching and living out the approaches that build solid, healthy relationships with young people. From research he co-led, we turn our focus to the questions every teenage holds in common: what is my identity; where do I belong; and what is my purpose? Our conversation provides insight into how you can harness these questions to deepen your family ti...
SFP 073 Mental Health Expert Dr John Delony Tackles Two Potential Threats to Your Marriage: Loneliness and the Impacts of Trauma
November 14, 2022 05:30 - 54 minutes - 77.3 MBAcclaimed relationship expert Dr John Delony brings it in this interview! We tackle two issues that can wreak havoc in a relationship when they're not dealt with, namely, loneliness and trauma of the past. Do you have a friend you could call in the middle of the night in an emergency? We have a hope-filled conversation about how to build authentic friendships. Dr. John has written about the diverse, often unnoticed impacts of unresolved trauma. These include broken relationships, poor mental...
SFP 072 Toni Shares Perspectives From Her Practice as a Divorce Attorney; Practical Solutions to Strengthen Your Marriage
October 26, 2022 04:30 - 53 minutes - 75.3 MBIn this episode, Rob turns the mic on Toni about what she learned in her practice as a divorce attorney about relationships and the struggles almost every couple experiences. She is transparent about the challenges in her own marriage with her husband Carey, and the transformation that they eventually experienced. Toni talks about how to fight for "we" instead of "me", the benefits of ditching your own victim story, how to grow closer in any intimate relationship.
SFP 071 Helping Your Kids Develop Self-Leadership, Self-Confidence, And a Growth Mindset - With Dr Karyn Gordon
October 12, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 85.1 MBWhat a thrill to talk with Dr Karyn Gordon - psychologist, Ted Talk speaker and author of The Three Chairs. Karyn has done years of research on leadership and what makes an effective leader. Using principles from her knowledge of family systems she has figured out what allows people to work together effectively. She has distilled her findings into a metaphor which she calls The Three Chairs. Together we unpack this idea and along the way talk about self-leadership, self-confidence and how to...
SFP 070 Tapping into the Superpower of Mindset with Jon Acuff - How to Harness Soundtracks to See Better Results for You and Your Kids
September 21, 2022 04:30 - 53 minutes - 76.1 MBWhen Jon Acuff asked kids at a camp to write down their hidden doubts and fears, it became clear to him that the soundtracks they're listening to - the negative messages they feed themselves - aren't setting them up for success. Sound familiar? Has overthinking ever been an issue for you? If you've ever caught yourself thinking I'm not _____ enough to do that or heard your child saying, "I'm the worst at ________" or your teen saying, "I'll never pass ______" or "Fat chance I'll ever get int...
SFP 069 Understanding ADHD: What Is It and How Do We Treat It? With ADHD Expert Dr Walt Karniski
September 07, 2022 04:30 - 48 minutes - 68.6 MBDoes your child have difficulty focusing or paying attention? Are they hyperactive? Do you wonder if they (or maybe you) have ADHD? Maybe a friend or teacher has suggested the diagnosis and now you don't know what to do. Today we turn to ADHD expert and author Dr Walter Karniski for answers. He explains where ADHD comes from, why it used to be an advantage to have ADHD but how for many people it is a challenge. He explains how ADHD isn't really a disease or based in actual pathology but is b...
SFP 068 Helping Kids Build Friendships That Promote Growth and Purpose - A Practical Conversation with Dr Rob Meeder
August 29, 2022 04:30 - 40 minutes - 58.2 MBEver wonder if your kids have too few friends? Or too many? Or none? It's been a tough few years for kids and personal connection. As parents we want our kids to grow in a healthy family and community environment. We want positive peer influences - but how do we protect them from the negative influences (or should we?). What about the pull of on-line connections versus in-real-life connections? Dr Rob Meeder tackles all this and more in a super practical way that will help you as you parent ...
SFP 067 Toxic Sport Culture, Bullying, And Your Child's Brain - What Should Parents Watch For? With Jennifer Fraser
August 16, 2022 04:30 - 53 minutes - 75.7 MBOn the fence about whether you should sign your kids up for sports? Prior to the pandemic, lots of families were engaged in sports but recently parents have started to rethink whether to sign kids back up for sports or not. One of the reasons parents are hesitating is the toxic culture that exists in certain sports and teams - one that is often driven by coaches who bully and one that is hitting headline news on a regular basis. We learn that trying to "motivate" kids by bullying them is act...
SFP 066 How to Stop That Nagging Feeling of 'Mom Guilt' with Dr. Michelle Deering
July 27, 2022 04:30 - 38 minutes - 54.5 MBEver felt that nagging feeling you should be doing something for your kids or at home while you're at work? Or, doing something more at the office once you're at home? For the first time on our podcast, we're tackling the problem of 'mom guilt' (but for you men, we don't believe that only mothers get this feeling!). Dr Michelle Deering is a psychologist with decades of experience in helping people overcome the emotional hurdles in their lives and family relationships. She talks about the cor...
SFP 065 Transforming Your Parenting and Marriage from Stable Misery to Dynamic Joy with Dr Lynyetta Willis
July 13, 2022 04:30 - 49 minutes - 70.6 MBThis episode will inspire you. We get right into the nuts and bolts of the motto of our podcast: "Love Being Home!" with clinical psychologist Dr Lynyetta Willis. Do you feel like you are stuck in your family relationships? Do you see your spouse and kids and wonder if you are settling for mediocrity? Can there be more to your marriage and parenting? Dr Willis thinks so. She explains how we can get stuck in patterns of stable misery. More importantly, she describes how to move out of that pa...
SFP 064 Helping You Create a More Satisfying Sex Life: An Interview with Amie Latta
June 28, 2022 04:30 - 37 minutes - 53.6 MBThe tough times we've all been through lately have been impacting our marriages. How's it going with your sex life these days? Today's guest has years of experience helping couples get to the root of problems with their sexual intimacy. In this episode, Toni and our guest Amie Latta talk about the three most common pitfalls that trip couples up in the bedroom, along with practical wisdom on potential solutions and next steps. She shares ways to move past the barriers you've been experienci...
SFP 063 | Raising Emotionally Strong Boys with David Thomas
June 08, 2022 04:30 - 38 minutes - 55.1 MBWhy is it that we are so often led to believe that boys and men must supress their emotions in order to be truly masculine? It is as if the terms "emotional" and "masculine" are mutually exclusive. Our guest today has a different perspective. David Thomas believes that boys are healthier if they are emotionally strong. He also makes a powerful case that emotionally strong boys become much healthier men - a profound message given the sad mental health statistics for men. David has done extensi...
SFP 062 | Deanna Singh on how to help your kids embrace racial diversity and stand against racial injustice
May 19, 2022 02:17 - 44 minutes - 63.2 MBHaving conversations with our kids about topics of diversity, equity and inclusion can feel complicated these days. Even during periods when we're not hearing much about racial prejudice in the news, there's a lot for us to learn and much work to be done to right the wrongs of racial injustice in our societies. How can you and your family be part of ongoing antiracism efforts to put an end to racial injustice for this generation? Deanna Singh has been named by Forbes as an African American w...
SFP 061 | Should I Travel With My Kids....If They are Anxious, Inflexible or Neurodiverse? With Dawn Barclay
May 04, 2022 04:30 - 36 minutes - 51.7 MBWhen we think about travelling we imagine going to exotic places and great weather! But while that may be true (hopefully) for part of the trip, often there are challenging times as well - both enroute and at your destination. This is especially true when you are travelling with kids, and even moreso when they are anxious, inflexible or neurodiverse. With travel plans gaining steam again, you might be wondering if it's worth the risk, and how you might mitigste the challenges of travelling wi...
SFP 060 | Should I send my kids to camp?? Rich Birch On Everything You Need to Know About Sending Your Kids To Camp This Summer
April 20, 2022 04:30 - 53 minutes - 75.8 MBFor some families camp is a sure sign of summer and a childhood staple. For other families - maybe not so much. What are camps all about anyways? Is my kid ready for camp? How do camps develope their leaders? These are legitimate questions and we throw them like a sticky smore at Rich Birch - camp director extraordinaire and leadership expert. You will discover how camps are much more than just places for kids to pass the time, how they take health and safety seriously, and what you should l...
SFP 059 | How Alisa and Tony DiLorenzo Transformed their Marriage from Struggling to Extraordinary; Six Types of Intimacy; How Physical and Sexual Intimacy Complement Each Other
April 06, 2022 02:15 - 50 minutes - 71 MBThere were two times during their earlier years of married life when our guests, Alisa and Tony DiLorenzo, were contemplating divorce. They were feeling emotionally disconnected and their sex life was flatlined. But they were both engaged just enough to try something they never had done before. It was a decision they made about their sex life that sparked a turnaround. That was many years ago, and since then, our guests have been coaching other couples on how to build strong, healthy marriag...
SFP 058 | David Thomas - Special Replay Edition on Understanding and Raising Boys
March 23, 2022 04:30 - 45 minutes - 64 MBEver been perplexed at a boy's behaviour? If so, you'll appreciate this conversation with counselling expert David Thomas which we had exactly 2 years ago. He has been counselling kids and families for years, with a focus on boys. David has a lot to share about how boys develop and communicate, what makes them tick and how to understand their hearts. This episode really resonated with listeners and continues to be downloaded daily and no wonder - with practical advice and words of wisdom thi...