Najlepsze podcasty z kategorii: Ask Your Mom (2025)

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In Defense of Caregiving 30:46

6d ago30:46

30:46

The science of caregiving--yes, there's research behind it!--is beginning to shed light on what it means to give and receive care (to children, parents, others), and how it changes us. Despite the prominent narrative in our culture that caregiving is a burden and detracts from higher aims, the evidence tells a different story. The Unexpected Magic …

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My Parents Don't Agree With How We're Raising Our Kids 41:30

13d ago41:30

41:30

We're answering a listener's question about what to do when your parents (the grandparents) dismiss or disagree with how you're raising your children. Looking at both sides of the coin, we reveal some of what could lie behind this behavior and ways to help the situation.Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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That's Not Fair! 40:15

20d ago40:15

40:15

A familiar childhood complaint --that's not fair!--actually holds more nuance than we might think. What's the difference between fairness, justice, equality and equity? How do you handle it when your kid complains that something's not fair?Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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Visits to Santa 20:44

27d ago20:44

20:44

If Santa is a part of your Christmas traditions, there's a good chance your kids will visit him & Mrs. Claus at some point. Maybe that's for pictures or perhaps it's just to let Santa know their fondest wish. We've got some best practices and pro tips for visits to the jolly guy in red.Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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What To Do with Santa? 31:55

1M ago31:55

31:55

Is Santa just a magical given at your house, or does the whole Santa story give you pause? Are childhood "characters" lying to your children? Join us for a jolly conversation about St. Nick and some options for his place in the holidays.Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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Baby Naming 29:00

1M ago29:00

29:00

Before the comprehensive book of baby names, how did parents choose names for their children? What's in a name anyway? What goes into choosing a name today? This episode might make you think twice before filling out that birth certificate!Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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Discipline & Punishment 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

All parents will face situations where our children need correction. The parenting interwebs offer a wide range of opinion on just how to do that. What IS discipline anyway and what does it look like? How does it differ from punishment, and what does it look like when we model our parenting after God's heart for us?…

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Hurry Up! 25:40

2M ago25:40

25:40

We move pretty fast in American society. There's so much to do and so much to take in. What's the real pace of childhood and can it teach us something as harried (and hurried) parents? How much down time should you (can you) actually have? The Hurried Child by David Elkind has its 25th anniversary this year.…

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Kinkeeping 38:34

2M ago38:34

38:34

Earlier this year, the term kinkeeping exploded. What is it and who tends to do it? We're talking about the emotional and organizational labor involved in keeping family connections strong, from being active in the group text to orchestrating the annual holiday family reunion. Is this a gendered role or one that anyone can do?…

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Parenting from 30,000 Feet 44:55

2M ago44:55

44:55

Sometimes it's helpful to step back from our day-to-day as parents and see what sort of role we're taking on with our kids. If we have a broader perspective, a view from 30,000 feet, say, we might learn a bit about our approach and whether it's serving us or our kids the way we want it to. Is your approach one of "ownership" or "ambassadorship"?…

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Halloween: To Trick or Treat? 39:00

3M ago39:00

39:00

Halloween is a huge holiday with consumers, with billions spent each year. We're talking about our own Halloween experiences and where we've landed these days with trick-or-treating. Where does Halloween come from anyway? Does it matter if or how we celebrate it?Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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Becoming Brave Together, with Jessica Patay 39:20

3M ago39:20

39:20

Jessica Patay, a mom of 3 from Los Angeles, CA, isn't fearless. But she is brave. She's formed a support organization and completed an anthology of stories from moms like her, moms whose expectations of motherhood turned out differently from what they'd imagined. One of her sons has Prater-Willi syndrome, a genetic disorder that they've learned to …

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As They Grow: Tweens to Teens 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

1:00:34

Older children need different guidance. There are some real transitions going on between parenting an elementary aged child and an adolescent/teen--for both parents and kids. They should be gaining responsibility and earning some freedom, while parents shift from directive guidance to a more influential role. We talk about many of those transitions…

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Letting Go...It's the Job 1:01:48

3M ago1:01:48

1:01:48

The gig of motherhood. If we do it right and all goes according to plan, we end up with children who leave and make their own way in the world. It's the most all consuming thing for parents aannnddd then it isn't. On this episode, we're reflecting on what the empty nest felt like initially and how it's going.…

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Afraid of the Doctor, with Melissa Hogan 55:25

3M ago55:25

55:25

Attorney and mom, Melissa Hogan, wrote the first book of its kind when her son was handed a challenging diagnosis. As she's navigated the health care system and learned how to care for her son and herself in the process, Melissa recognized the need to help all parents prevent and manage medical trauma. In our conversation she talks through some pra…

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Starting Kindergarten, with Katie Ellis & Deborah Henderson 1:00:10

4M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

One of the first major transitions a child has is the first day of school. We talk to two seasoned kindergarten teachers who give us great tips on what's really important for kids to know and practice before they start school, and some helpful advice for parents, too. Kindergarten is about way more than learning letters and numbers. How do you know…

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Meal Plans on a Budget, with Mandy Klentz 55:42

4M ago55:42

55:42

Grocery prices have skyrocketed and the average family struggles to afford feeding their family every week. Mandy is a real-life, regular mom who has figured it out. She's got easy and delicious meal plans with shopping lists and normal ingredients for busy families--even if cooking isn't your thing. We tried some of her recipes and gave them two t…

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Student Loans from a Student Perspective, with Savannah Cunningham 1:08:04

4M ago1:08:04

1:08:04

Student debt can be a hot button subject! We wanted to see how it looked from a student's point of view. This episode is our conversation with a student recently out of grad school, with the student loans to prove it. Savannah Cunningham (Bonnie's daughter) taught us a thing or two and offers some on-the-ground tips for families with high school or…

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Joy Habit #4: Attacking Toxic Thoughts 42:45

4M ago42:45

42:45

Many of us have looping tapes playing in our heads with a soundtrack that's largely negative. With a little practice and some small habits, we can arrest these toxic thoughts before they gain a foothold and hijack our relationships, success, and joy. And, we can teach our kiddos early on how to do this, too!…

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Joy Habit #3: Storytelling 58:53

5M ago58:53

58:53

How we tell our stories determines how we see ourselves and the world. How do we frame a failure or diappointment? How do we recount a struggle? But it's not just all about the spin. In this episode, our conversation covers learning how to tell better, truer stories in order to find those glimmers of joy. Marcus Warner's book: The Four Habits of Jo…

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Joy Habit #2: Appreciating 49:42

5M ago49:42

49:42

In this third episode of our Joy series, we look at the difference between living from a fear-based perspective and one based on joy. We walk through some easy-to-practice skills you (and your kids!) can do to learn the power of appreciation and get back on the path to emotional regulation and calm. Marcus Warner's book: The Four Habits of Joy-Fill…

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Joy Habit #1 Calming 36:36

5M ago36:36

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In this episode, part 2 of our joy series, we're talking about the first habit we can practice to move out of our "fear house" and into our "joy house." When we feel out of control -- like a toddler whose emotions are all over the place-- there are things we can do to quiet our bodies. Being calm isn't simply a matter of will or choice. When someon…

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Four Habits of Joy-Filled People, Part 1 36:54

5M ago36:54

36:54

We hear the slogan "choose joy" tossed around a lot, but is that even possible? In this upcoming series we're unpacking a few habits that we can practice--and help our children practice to get a headstart on things!--to unearth more joy in our lives. Simple and quick habits anyone can do. Four Habits of Joy-Filled People: 15 Minute Brain Science Ha…

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When Marriage is Tough, with Traci Condra (Part 2) 1:12:02

6M ago1:12:02

1:12:02

This 2-part interview with Traci Condra details her 15+ year marriage with her husband, Kyle, who struggled for years with worsening anger and rage. After years of prayer and counseling, Traci and their two daughters found themselves at a low point, wondering if this was just what life would be like. Then, the But God moment. National Domestic Abus…

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When Marriage is Tough, with Traci Condra (Part 1) 1:56:34

6M ago1:56:34

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This 2-part interview with Traci Condra details her 15+ year marriage with her husband, Kyle, who struggled for years with worsening anger and rage. After years of prayer and counseling, Traci and their two daughters found themselves at a low point, wondering if this was just what life would be like. National Domestic Abuse Hotline at 1-800-799-SAF…

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Birth Order: the Lastborn (a.k.a. "the baby) 29:17

6M ago29:17

29:17

In the 3rd in our birth order series, we peel back the curtain on the baby of the family. What makes lastborns tick and how might that play out in their marriages and parenting tendencies? Lastborns have advantages and disadvantages that other children in families don't. Plus, they really know how to turn on the charm.…

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Birth Order: the Middle Child 27:40

6M ago27:40

27:40

There's more to middle children than being the overlooked, overshadowed kid who gets lost in the shuffle. Middles do find ways to distinguish themselves from other siblings. They're sociable, adaptable, and very loyal friends. As a middle child, how might you react as a parent, or a spouse? Knowing these tendencies about yourself or your chlid can …

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Birth Order: Firstborns and Only Children 52:38

6M ago52:38

52:38

The family context we're born into plays a large part in who we become. It's the nurture part of the nature versus nurture equation. Firstborn and Only children not only have parents to themeselves for a good period of time, but they may also bear the first-time stress and doubt of new parents. They're the guinea pigs, the first drafts, and the one…

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Fitness for Moms, with Hannah Skelley 1:21:33

7M ago1:21:33

1:21:33

From hula hoops to Peloton, this conversation with guest Hannah Skelley covers miles of fitness ground. She's a golf coach and mom of two who also designs her own fitness routines to work with a busy mom's schedule. Join us for the low down on fitness from pregnancy to post-partum and beyond! Check out the vothcenter.com (Voice of the Heart), the c…

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The Role of Daughter-in-Law 37:26

7M ago37:26

37:26

It may be one of the trickiest and most notorious relationships in the history of families: mother and daughter-in-law. We've been both daughter-in-law and mother-in-law and we think there may be some best practices on both sides that can smooth a potentially rough road.Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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Dad Pod 51:44

7M ago51:44

51:44

It's not a dad bod, it's a father figure. ;) We're approaching father's day this week, and our conversation digs into at a couple of very do-able dad things that can make a big difference in your child's life. Moms, feel free to forward this one along as an encouragement to the dads in the trenches with you!…

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Aim Your Arrows 42:26

7M ago42:26

42:26

Do you have a target in raising your children? If you don't know where you're aiming, you could wind far from where you intended. If you fail to aim, you aim to fail. We get into some practical life skills and character traits that kids need to learn to become competent, capable adults. Far too often, we underestimate our kids! Here's a link to the…

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What's Wrong With Ordinary? 40:05

8M ago40:05

40:05

Much of mothering is sheer ordinariness: 2 am feedings, reading Good Night Moon AGAIN, and carpooling to soccer, band, or dance. Maybe we find ourselves yearning for "more," something more exciting or noteworthy. Somewhere along the way, "ordinary" became something to avoid or scoff at. But if we dig a little deeper, it just may be where all the be…

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Q&A with New Moms! 1:03:18

8M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

A fun twist on our format, 3 new moms turn the tables on us and WE are in the hot seat. Totally unscripted, this trio fired away with all kinds of topics they wanted answers for. We managed to sweat our way through the minefields and ended up with a fun, spontaneous conversation.Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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Get Some Rest 55:48

8M ago55:48

55:48

We're poking the bear a little here, questioning the old-fashioned Puritan "work ethic" our culture is bathed in. Where does this come from? As busy moms in a busy world, it's hard to hop off the merry-go-round, but there may be some profound things to learn by trying it out once in a while!Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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Talking to Your Kids about Death: Near Death Experiences and the Christian (with LaDonna & Jana Brown) 49:31

8M ago49:31

49:31

When a grandparent or another family member dies, it's only natural for kids to start asking questions. So how do we respond without confusing them? Perhaps some accounts of near-death-experiences could help. During a heart episode and 3+ minutes without a heartbeat, LaDonna Brown experienced something that she carries with her still and that has e…

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Pomp & Circumstance: Graduations & Rites of Passage 32:00

9M ago32:00

32:00

We're approaching graduation season, which means celebrating transitions of all kinds: preschool to elementary, elementary to middle school, and high school and college graduations. How are rites of passage important and how do we mark these milestones? From a public school & homeschool perspective, we weigh in on how things went while our kids wer…

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Baby Sitters, with Peyton and Miley Smith 1:02:16

9M ago1:02:16

1:02:16

If you've got young children and don't live near family, odds are you'll need a sitter at some point. What do you look for? How do you find one? What do sitters expect and what should you expect in return? In this episode, we talk to two sisters who give us the down low on all that and more!Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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#NannyLife, with Mary Hill & Merri Aydelott 57:39

9M ago57:39

57:39

Join us for our conversation with two seasoned nannies, Merri Aydelott and Mary Hill. They've nannied for multiple families and walk us through what it's like from the Nanny's perspective. What goes into hiring a nanny? What things might you consider? What happens when kids age out of needing a nanny? We learned a lot in this conversation & you wil…

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10 Conversations to Have With Your Daughter, with Nellie Harden 57:44

9M ago57:44

57:44

Our guest, Nellie Harden, a mom to 4 teenaged daughters, talks with us about some of her favorite conversations to have with them to instill self esteem, self worth, and self-confidence. Nellie is an author and speaker and offers courses and resources on navigating the teen years at her site nellieharden.com. 40 Scriptures and Conversations to Have…

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Kids & Weddings 40:56

10M ago40:56

40:56

In this episode, we dive into the pros and cons (and dos and don'ts) of having children AT your wedding, IN your wedding, or being the parent of a child in a wedding party or on a guest list. From simple etiquette know-how to things to consider whether you're a guest or a host, this fun conversation covers it all.…

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Parenting Through a Health Crisis, with Jamie Jackson 1:06:36

10M ago1:06:36

1:06:36

Just before her 40th birthday, Jamie Jackson received a shocking diagnosis. A mom of 3 daughters, Jamie's first concern was wanting to be there to see her kids grow up. Seven years down the road, the future is promising, and Jamie shares with us lessons she's learned about faith, fortitude, and fragility. And also that holing up under your bathroom…

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Prayers Through the Tough Stuff 55:16

10M ago55:16

55:16

We may spend a lot of time praying on behalf of our children. We've noticed over the years that our prayers have changed from those for blessings and success to those for resilience and transformation. When our children face the hardest things, sometimes God wants us to pray them through that instead of out of it. In this episode we chew on what th…

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T 50:45

10M ago50:45

50:45

The word "respect" gets tossed around a lot when kids reach the tweens & teenage years. What does respect look like and how do we raise respectful kids? What if we model and mirror respect with our marriages? Respect is reciprocal. Chances are, if we're feeling disrespected, it might be because we aren't as respectful as we could be ourselves.…

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Drawing Your Child Near to God, with Sara Bryson 1:00:14

10M ago1:00:14

1:00:14

Prayer is a two-way conversation, but we often struggle with helping our children to connect with and tune in to a God. This is especially true if it's something we struggle with in our own prayer life. Guest Sara Bryson joins us for a conversation about drawing near to God, hearing from Him, and some ways to help our children do that. If you'd lik…

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A Day in the Life of a Day Care, with BJ Smith 1:12:16

11M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

Over 6 million parents in the US use day cares for their childcare. What should parents look for and expect in a day care center? Special guest, BJ Smith, owner of several day cares in the middle Tennessee area, gives us the lowdown on what kids are doing in day cares and how they're faring. We learned a lot in this episode and hope you will, too! …

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Giving Our Daughters Confidence (Part 2), with Kelly McCasland 43:32

11M ago43:32

43:32

Part 2 of 2: Guest Kelly McCasland offers some suggestions and observations about what makes young women feel confident and what parents could do to bolster that. We talk feminism, finances, and flat tires and a whole host of other things that #girlmoms need to be tuned into.Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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Giving Our Daughters Confidence (Part 1), with Kelly McCasland 39:17

11M ago39:17

39:17

Part 1 of 2: Guest Kelly McCasland offers some suggestions and observations about what makes young women feel confident and what parents could do to bolster that. We talk feminism, finances, and flat tires and a whole host of other things that #girlmoms need to be tuned into.Autor: Just Ask Your Mom

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Organizing Your Home, with Gabri Goodwyn 56:12

11M ago56:12

56:12

Life with kids is busy, and when you can't find anything and your home's a wreck, that can push a lot of us over the edge. Professional organizer, Gabri Goodwyn, weighs in on tips and methods to take back the reins of your home. From clever ways to deal with items on the spot to better ways to think about how you use your space, this episode will i…

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School Safety 37:33

12M ago37:33

37:33

For this episode, we interviewed a seasoned public high school teacher who raised the question of what exactly IS or SHOULD BE our expectation of safety on school campuses where we send our children for 7-8 hours a day. Schools of today do not look like the ones you as a parent may remember even 10-15 years ago. If you don't yet have school-aged ch…

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