Parenting in Real Life

We are sad to let you know, that this is the final episode of the Parenting in Real Life Podcast. We took this episode to share a few things we learned from podcasting for 7.5 years. This whole podcast documented our kids' young years and us learning as young parents. When we started, our oldest was 5 years old and now our youngest is 5. We'll leave these episodes available for you to go back through if you find them helpful. Please stay in touch! We believe in families and want to keep shar...

In this episode, we interviewed Angela Santomero, the creator of iconic children's shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Blue's Clues. We discussed the importance of staying playful as parents and the valuable lessons we can learn from children's shows. We also talk about how to implement times of playfulness so you can connect and create fun memories with your kids. Angela's book, "Life Clues," offers guidance on nurturing playfulness and 20 lessons that will help you unlock passion, ...

We are super excited to have Brooke Romney on this podcast episode! In this interview, we discuss helping kids step out of their comfort zones, embracing mistakes, praising effort over outcomes, and setting clear expectations for children. We also have some great tips for parents too about remembering that every new parenting step means new things to learn and to allow yourself grace even when you're a seasoned parent. You can find Brooke Romney on instagram @bookeromneywrites. We also highl...

On this episode, we discuss emotional intelligence for children with life coach, business coach, and parent, Jody Moore. We explore the importance of allowing children to experience negative emotions without labeling them as problems. We delve into the concept of emotional intelligence and the benefits it brings to both children and parents. We also share practical tips on how to regulate behavior and emotions and teach kindness, empathy, and decision-making skills. This is a great interview ...

In episode 164 of Parenting in Real Life, we interview three passionate women from Bloomfully, a company dedicated to helping tweens and teens. We discuss cultivating confidence and strength in young people amidst social media and technology. The importance of growth mindset, trying new things, and creating routines for stability is emphasized. We also talk about the impact of screen time, making friends in middle school, and the value of their program for tweens. You can find the I Believe ...