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Raising kids isn’t easy, but the most helpful advice can come from right next door. Join host Ivy Lassiter as she draws on her experience working with families and practical tips from some of the best experts – parents who’ve been there, too.
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Hannah and her husband, Lance, have 3 kids and live in Franklin, TN. They moved from Brooklyn to Tennessee shortly after having their first child. It was a huge transition, and Hannah talks about how she navigated those days. Hannah is always full of perspective and great wisdom. You will love this conversation!
In this episode Matt and Tammy vulnerably share about their parenting experiences and how they have seen God work through it.  They have 3 kids - two are adulting and the 3rd is in high school.  God compelled them to create a gap year program in Colorado with the purpose of launching new adults into the world who can thrive with the purpose and responsibilities. It’s an amazing story of how God brings all things together for the good of those who love Him!Find out more from their website here.
Stephanie, Fran and Ivy have a candid conversation about our kids school projects. We talk through the things we have experienced, what we have learned and what we are continuing to learn.
In this episode Ivy shares a personal story about when her son started Kindergarten and the gift of God being with us wherever we go.
On this episode I talk with Meredith who is a mom, wife of a pastor and the creator of Concrete Conversations. Concrete Conversations is a tool designed to equip us with intentional questions to better know and be known by those around us.  Meredith is someone who is naturally a great question asker, genuinely enjoys asking questions and is using that gifting to help others become more intentional at asking questions.  In this conversation she talks about why conversation with our kids matters and gives practical ideas of when and how to talk to your kids.  Here is the website to purchase the product!
Chris is a children's pastor and founder of Kaleidoscope. Kaleidoscope creates books to help get kids excited about reading the Bible. They are writing every book of the Bible, in beautifully designed single volumes, at an elementary level. Check out their store here. In addition to sharing how Kaleidoscope came to be, Chris shares some great wisdom on discipling your kids and how to choose a church that's best for your family.
Nanette is a mom of grown girls as well as a preschool minister. Through those experiences she has gained a wealth of wisdom. In this episode she shares lots of great ideas for helping your preschoolers experience Jesus early on.The resources Nanette mentioned are...Parent CueBible in NIRV translationJesus Storybook BibleHabits of the HouseholdNanette's Podcast is Small Steps
Taralyn and Darrel are parents of 5 children.  Their oldest three are biological and the younger two are adopted. By God’s grace in their lives they are very good parents. We talk about a lot of different things in this conversation from fostering and adoption, schooling, general parenting decisions and it’s just full of spiritual wisdom.
On this episode, Victoria shares her story of how loosing her husband to the war in Afghanistan spurred her on to helping military families who have lost loved ones.  Hearing her story might help give you perspective and new ideas of ways your family can honor those who have sacrificed their lives for our country. Find out more about Patientia Perfectus, her organization which connects military families with organizations. Here is her instagram account.
Sena talks about her incredible Korean parents, growing up in Hawaii and how God turned her heart back to Him. Her story is very similar to the Prodigal Son.All of these details of her life spurred her and her business partner to create the Millu Box. Instagram: @millubox
Laurie and Chan share their parenting experience of raising two boys while managing a career being a football coach. Chan has coached both at the collegiate and NFL. They include some wisdom and perspective on transitioning your children to new places, not bringing the stress of your work home and becoming a close knit family. The biggest theme from their experience is God being at the center of our lives is the very best way to live.
Kari and her husband are parents of six children.  Three of her children are biological and 3 of her children are adopted from Costa Rica.  She very honestly talks about the journey of adoption, the challenges they are facing, the places of redemption and how she has seen God work through all of it. Her faith and perseverance are remarkable and there’s a lot we can learn from her experience.  God used her adoption experience and medical background to create Healing Casa where her heart is to create a safe space that brings hope and healing through neurobehavioral support coaching.
Courtney is a mom of 3 and has a small business called All the Best Days. She loves going places and in this episode she talks about making a trip happen, how to think about planning your trip and why it matters. Here is her instagram and website.
Brooke became a widow right before her son's first birthday. In this episode she shares her story and how she has experienced Jesus' redeeming power through her grief. Through her own experience she began Songs in the Night, a ministry for widows.Warning: you might cry a little, but you will definitely leave this episode feeling spiritually full!
Erin: Cancer Survivor

Erin: Cancer Survivor

2022-04-0701:06:54

Erin found out she had breast cancer when her daughter was little. She shares what it was like finding out, the treatment she endured and how she moves forward today as a survivor. She is also an elementary school counselor and she gives some thoughts on how, as parent,s we can partner with our child's teacher.
Christy and Chris are both in high school education and have incredible perspective on what is happening in the lives of high schoolers these days. In addition, they are parents of 3 - a son in junior high and a set of twins in elementary school. Their son was diagnosed with Fragile X Syndrome as a 2 year old, and they share the highs and lows of that experience. They talk honestly about what it was like having 3 kids under the age of 3. While it was a lot there is a very helpful viewpoint they share - it goes by fast and don't spend so much time worrying!
Jenny and Wade are grandparents and do an extraordinary job of creating memorable moments with their grandkids. In this episode they talk about practical ways to plan out time with kids that makes it fun, life-giving and super special. Wade has experience in recreational ministry and currently works for Upwards. Jenny is a natural creative type and has a gift for finding the fun activity!Here is a guide to help create your own meaningful time with the kids in your life!!
Amy and Andrew have a teenager and a set of twins in elementary school. They talk about what it was like managing twins and helping their oldest child navigate the newness of having new siblings. They talk about how knowing their kids personalities helps them navigate how to best parent their kids. They shared their most helpful resource has been the people that are a few seasons ahead who provided perspective and insight.
Valerie is a prayer warrior, an entrepreneur, a mom of two girls and a make it happen kind of person. She shares her journey of starting her business, writing her books and how in the middle of all of that her and her family prioritize rest.Her books are all here.Purchase her Val Marie prayer journal here.She mentioned a great organizing and goal setting resource called Power Sheets from Cultivate.Valerie mentioned the book she was reading called The 12 Week Year and here is her Good Reads account.
Storytime: Slow Down

Storytime: Slow Down

2022-03-0305:50

In this episode Ivy tells a story that helps you think about the times that cause you to slow down. Maybe those slow times are preparing you to actually run your best race.
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