I have 5 children and as they've grown I have learned some practical things you can do today to get your kids talking. Yes, we have talked about how to approach subjects big and small on this podcast but I haven't really dug into any ways to ac

Closing Out 2019 and looking into 2020

Jan 1st, 2020 6m 25s

I hope you have enjoyed listening to the podcast this past year. Stepping out of my comfort zone and trying something new has been incredibly humbling and at moments downright scary. Talking, in general, is not my strong point and talking to ne

Interview with Kerensa Wing - Serving and Teenagers

Dec 18th, 2019 9m 28s

Kerensa Wing is a high school principal with an uncommon approach to doing her job. She is dedicated to working with children and young people and her unique approach recently garnered her attention at the national level and she was award Natio

Interview with Janelle Draper - Fostering

Dec 5th, 2019 25m 27s

Janelle Draper is the founder of Foundation to Fly, a non-profit organization that is helping to empower elementary-aged girls with confidence, problem-solving skills, and much more. Upon popular request, she also hosts Mess of a Mom, a program

Interview with Steve Montoya - Talking With Your Kid's Friends

Nov 13th, 2019 14m 59s

I remember when Jason and I started to like each other as more than just friends. There was a thrill and rush of excitement when I realized that he liked me too, but it was quickly paired with apprehension. Jason’s friends began to tease me tha

Dinner Woes With J

Oct 30th, 2019 8m 53s

Let me go ahead and dispell any myths that my family is perfect and that my children are always sweet and kind. They are children and like all children, they have their moments. In this episode you'll hear me talk with our middle child after a

Interview with Jason Montoya - Creating Rhythms of Relationship

Oct 16th, 2019 12m 12s

In today's episode my dynamic other half shares with you his practice of having one on one time with our five kiddos. Jason is oftentimes everything that I am not, and he has taught me so much about relationships and relating to other people. F

Interview with Kendria Johnson - Defining Moments

Oct 2nd, 2019 18m 42s

In our podcast today I had a chance to sit down and speak with Kendria Johnson. Kendria is a teacher, author, and speaker. Her story is truly motivational and I really enjoyed getting a chance to hear more from her. Her honesty and candid way o

Purpose, Mission, Vision, and Guidelines with M

Sep 18th, 2019 11m 51s

The Conversation Journal is targeted towards younger kids, in the elementary age. For children, this young Purpose, Vision, and Mission are more than likely over their heads. Values, which are our guidelines, are within their scope of understa

Final Test Podcast

Aug 21st, 2019 4m 27s

I'm excited for what is coming in this fall on the podcast. We plan on covering a range of topics from race, to social media and youtube fame. It's my hearts desire to help you all navigate tough topics and conversations with your kids. I need

M and the Mean Girl

Aug 14th, 2019 13m 34s

M had a girl in her class last year that she defined as mean. It has been a journey with her to unlock the meaning of the word mean and help her push through her apprehensions about this girl. In today's podcast I try to talk with M about what

J is nervous about school starting

Aug 7th, 2019 10m 38s

Our 6 year old is about to start Kindergarten and he's a little scared. In today's episode I try to talk with him and unlock some of the fear he has.Today's episode is brought to you by Audible. Listeners can get a free audio book and 30 day

Silly Conversation with D

Jul 31st, 2019 8m 23s

Laughter and silliness is currency with kids, and the silly conversations are vital for us building up credibility for the bigger conversations. My 8 year old walked in on my recording a podcast with his 6 year old brother and he wanted in on t

Bedtime Blues with J

Jul 24th, 2019 8m 25s

In my mind bedtime is supposed to be this peaceful thing, but it rarely ever is. Inevitably someone is upset over something and it almost always revolves around food and water.--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/

Conversation With E After a Dad Date

Jul 17th, 2019 5m 52s

Every Monday night my husband takes one of our children out on a dad date. When they return home from their date they get to stay up a little late and have one on one time with me. Our 3 year old had his dad date this past week and I went ahead

Getting over my fears

Jul 10th, 2019 3m 50s

When the Conversation Journal comes out in September I am also going to be launching a podcast to help support parents in having conversations with their kiddos. This process has been incredibly scary and I've shed more than a few tears - I mea

DuoLingo

Jul 8th, 2019 7m 31s

We are using Duolingo for our kiddos to learn Spanish this summer. Click the link Below to join Duolingo and start learning a language with us today.https://invite.duolingo.com/BDHTZTB5CWWKTFGRBJOHEFWGGI--- Send in a voice message: https:/

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