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We serve parents who want more for their family. Our show offers research-based parenting solutions to the most common family problems, real-life parenting stories, and authentic support. The host, Jordan Langdon, is a wife, mother, and Licensed Clinical Social Worker who validates what parents go through and offers practical actionable steps parents can implement today to transform their families in joy and unity. Guests are experts in their field of work and provide high-value material for parents and families.
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Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What terrifies parents more than anything? The thought of their child experiencing sexual abuse. Yet this fear often prevents the very conversations that could protect our children. In this powerful episode, attachment specialist Eli Harwood joins Jordan to share essential strategies for preventing and responding to childhood sexual abuse. This episode goes over: • Using anatomically correct language for all body parts from infancy to norma...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What if the greatest threat to your child's wellbeing isn't lurking outside your home, but sitting in their pocket? Clinical psychologist Dr. Johann D'Souza delivers a wake-up call about what he calls "digital destruction" - the devastating impact of smartphones and social media on young people's mental health, development, and happiness. We discuss: • Rates of anxiety, depression, and suicidality have doubled or tripled among youth in weal...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What would you do if you noticed something wasn't quite right in your neighborhood? When off-duty firefighter Garrett Golish spotted smoke drifting through his yard while chatting with his sister-in-law about campfires, he could have dismissed it as someone grilling or burning yard waste. Instead, he trusted his instincts and took immediate action – a decision that likely saved a family with a sleeping baby who had no idea their backyard sw...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What would you do if violence erupted while your family was having a picnic in the park? Do your children know what to do in an emergency, or would panic take over? These aren't comfortable questions, but they're essential ones in today's world. Former Navy SEAL Jimmy Graham shares his expertise on family emergency preparedness and the importance of having a coordinated plan that includes children. He explains how his military and CIA prote...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What if the secret to raising virtuous children isn't found in lectures or lessons, but in the stories we share? When educator and father Jeff Minnick recalls the tale of "The Countess and the Impossible" – a story about a boy striving for excellence in lawn-mowing that shaped his work ethic for six decades – we glimpse the extraordinary power of literature in character formation. In this episode we discuss: • Stories serve as powerful exam...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever feel like you and your spouse are playing completely different games when it comes to discipline? One moment you're calmly coaching your child through a tantrum, the next your partner swoops in with strict consequences, leaving your kids confused about the rules and possibly learning to play you against each other. Creating a united front in discipline is essential for raising secure, respectful children who understand boundaries and f...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! The after-school hours between 3-6 PM represent a crucial transition time when children often experience emotional meltdowns after holding it together all day at school. When kids fall apart after returning home, it's actually a sign they feel safe with you, and by implementing the "three R's" routine—Refuel, Regulate, Reconnect—parents can transform this challenging window into an opportunity for meaningful connection. In this episode, we ...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! The Family Huddle is a simple yet powerful 20-minute weekly family meeting that can transform household chaos into calm and share the mental load that often falls on one parent. Studies show families who meet regularly report better communication, fewer behavioral issues, and children who are more emotionally secure and less likely to engage in risky behaviors. In this episode, we discuss: • A simple, repeatable format: prayer, calendar rev...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Routines aren't restrictive shackles but freedom frameworks that help children thrive during the back-to-school transition and beyond. Science confirms that consistent routines improve children's sleep quality, school performance, emotional regulation, and ultimately prepare them for independent adulthood. • Research shows kids with consistent bedtime routines sleep better and perform better academically • Routines reduce decision fatigue,...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What happens when a successful Hollywood scriptwriter encounters Jesus Christ? For Tim Maschler, who wrote for iconic shows like Hawaii Five-0, Starsky and Hutch, and Magnum PI, it meant walking away from mainstream entertainment to pioneer something more meaningful. We discuss: • How Tim experienced a dramatic conversion to Christ while writing for mainstream TV • How Tim and his wife, Melissa, began creating explicitly faith-based content...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever feel like the villain in your child's story for saying "no" when all the other parents are saying "yes"? You're not alone, and you're certainly not wrong. In this episode rebroadcast, we explore how to confidently say no to your children when other parents are saying yes, and why these important boundaries shape their character and future success. • Saying no is harder but prevents severe long-term consequences for our children • Impo...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever looked up from your smartphone and wondered where the time went? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with Joe Hollier, co-founder of the Light Phone, we explore how our constant connection to smartphones is quietly eroding our family time, mental space, and ability to be fully present. We speak about: • Most smartphone apps are built to maximize "retention" through addictive design to collect data and sell advertising • ...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Technology and screens have infiltrated every corner of our lives, raising the crucial question of whether we're managing our tech or it's managing us. We explore practical strategies to help families develop healthy tech habits without losing their sanity. • Dr. Leonard Sax identifies loss of parental authority around technology as a major factor in declining child well-being -- see Episode #100, #118, and #124 for more from Dr. Sax and c...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Have you ever caught yourself scrolling through your phone while your child tries desperately to get your attention? Or noticed an entire room of family members, all physically present but mentally elsewhere, faces illuminated by screens? You're not alone. In this eye-opening conversation with Joey Odom, co-founder of ARO, we delve into the hidden crisis affecting modern families—the way our devices are systematically eroding our most prec...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Your son was never meant to wander into manhood – he was meant to be led there. In a culture where most boys grow up without clear markers for their transition to manhood, they're left asking one haunting question: "Do I have what it takes?" This uncertainty ripples through generations, leaving men anxious, directionless, and disconnected from their purpose. Shaun Garrison, father of six and founder of Windswept Treks, shares his powerful ...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Marriage often gets pushed to the back burner when children arrive – but what if prioritizing your relationship is actually the best gift you can give your kids? In this episode we explore: why prioritizing your marriage is crucial for the whole family to thrive. Greet each other enthusiastically when reuniting—showing affection in front of children builds their sense of securityEstablish consistent routines for children to creat...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What if your prayers could provide spiritual armor for your spouse's daily battles? Katie Hartfiel's journey began with teenage letters to her future husband – little realizing God was orchestrating an extraordinary divine appointment. Discover how the very week she committed to pray for her unknown future spouse, the man who would become her husband experienced a profound spiritual conversion hundreds of miles away. Katie Hartfield shares ...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! The mother-daughter-in-law relationship stands as one of family life's most complex dynamics, often fraught with unspoken expectations, misunderstandings, and deep emotional triggers. In this revealing conversation, master coach Janet Quinlan pulls back the curtain on why these relationships become strained and offers transformative strategies to move from tension to genuine connection. We discuss: • Healthy mother-daughter-in-law relations...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Have you been putting off "the talk" with your kids? That uncomfortable conversation about bodies, relationships, and sex that just feels too awkward to navigate? Take a deep breath – you're not alone, and this episode will completely transform how you approach these crucial conversations. Dr. Mario Sacasa, licensed marriage and family therapist and father of four, brings refreshing wisdom to what many parents dread most. The breakthrough ...
Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! The summer countdown is on! Are you feeling excited about ditching the school routine, dreading the lack of structure, or somewhere in between? Jordan shares a simple yet powerful exercise to help parents prepare for summer with kids at home, transforming potential chaos into a season of connection and enjoyment. • Setting aside one uninterrupted hour to plan can dramatically improve your summer experience • Start by listing all your child...
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