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Circle In: The Family Leadership Center Podcast

Family Leadership Center

Circle In: A Family Leadership Podcast provides inspiration, up-to-date research, timeless wisdom, and humor leaving parents and caregivers hopeful and encouraged.

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028: Beyond the Noise: A Practical Framework for...

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2026/01/07

Do you feel overwhelmed trying to sort through tons of parenting advice—from "gentle parenting" to warnings about "helicopter parenting"? You're not alone! This episode reveals our powerful, comprehensive framework that cuts through the noise and provides you with real-world solutions that solve problems while building the relationship with your child.. In this episode, they share the powerful principles that form the bedrock of everything we do at Family Leadership Center through our Circle In

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027: Family Matters - The Practice of Problem Solving

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2025/12/17

Does Family Conflict Have You Feeling Drained? 🔋 We've all been there: a simple disagreement turns into a "shame spiral," leaving everyone feeling exhausted instead of heard. But what if those tricky moments were actually the secret to a more resilient home? In this week's podcast, we learn how to flip the script on conflict. Instead of seeing family problems as roadblocks, we're showing you how to treat them as "muscle-building" exercises for your heart and home. 💪 The Essentials: Building Your

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22:40

026: Family Calendar: The Secret to More Connection...

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2025/12/05

Are you the sole family scheduler? Drowning in "Mom/Dad, what are we doing?" questions? You're not alone! Being the only one managing the schedule can lead to stress, chaos, and missed opportunities for connection. This week, we reveal the simple hack that transforms your family dynamic: the Family Calendar. 🗓️ When you talk about the schedule together and give everyone a voice, you don't just cut down on questions—you increase connection, teach responsibility, and boost cooperation. In This

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17:48

025: Family Meeting: The Art & Magic of Encouragement...

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2025/11/14

With the holidays fast approaching, oftentimes family time shifts into high gear—and that means a perfect chance to connect! This week, we're giving you a simple, powerful tool called the Encouragement Question. It's built on a core idea: when kids (or even adults!) act out, it's often because they feel discouraged. While it's a standard piece of your Family Meeting, it's actually a superpower you can use anywhere. Encouragement Questions are simply practice for listening without commenting. Just

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22:58

024: Family Meeting Anchor Skills: Share...

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2025/10/31

Short on time, feeling stretched thin? Wish you had a magic wand for more cooperation and connection at home? ✨ This week, we're diving into the two powerful anchors of a great family meeting: giving appreciations and planning family fun! These aren't just agenda items—they're simple, quick skills you can use anytime, anywhere, to transform your family dynamic. Learn how focusing on the good and carving out time to plan for fun together can be your secret weapon against the chaos. Don't just run the

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24:42

023: The Secret Ingredients to Your First Family...

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2025/10/10

Are you a busy, loving parent ready to transform your family dynamic? You've heard in episode 022 Why Family Meetings Matter how they are a powerful tool for connection, problem-solving, and building skills. Now, in this must-listen episode, we dive into the "what"—the essential, simple ingredients you need to get started. We break down the core components, offering practical, encouraging advice that makes starting this practice feel achievable, not overwhelming. Learn why consistency is more

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16:16

022: Why Family Meetings Matter

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2025/09/26

Do you ever feel like you're too busy to deal with family problems? Or that when you do try to talk, everyone gets too upset? Welcome to the first episode of our new series, where we introduce the Circle In Family Meeting ToolKit. It's a simple, weekly 20-minute meeting that helps you solve problems, create connections, and plan fun activities with the people you love. We’ll share how this timeless method, backed by decades of practice, can help you and your family. Family meetings aren't about

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44:31

021: Less Drama, More Love: The Key to Peaceful...

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2025/09/05

Do you ever feel like you're caught in a never-ending cycle of drama with your kids or even your partner? You're not alone! This week, Marjie and Paige sit down with marriage & family therapist Barbara Fairfield, LCMFT, to talk about the Drama Triangle. Barbara breaks down three roles we often find ourselves playing— Perpetrator, Rescuer, and Victim—and helps us see why this pattern keeps repeating. Here's the good news: we don't have to stay stuck in the drama! When we look at the whole picture

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28:19

020: Creating Routines, Especially When There is No Time

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2025/08/24

Do your evenings feel like a second full-time job? Do you just know you need a routine, but don’t have time to create one? This episode is for you. Marjie and Paige dive into the surprising power of creating small, collaborative routines, even when you feel like you don't have time. Drawing from a real-life example of a family struggling with a child's challenging behavior, they reveal how a simple shift in mindset and a few strategic actions can bring a sense of calm, cooperation, and genuine

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21:38

019: Bedtime Battles & Beyond: Finding Your Parenting...

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2025/08/15

Join Paige and Marjie on the CircleIn podcast as they tackle a HUGE parenting pain point: sleep! In this fun and practical episode, they chat with working mom Alex, who's struggling with her 3-year-old's nightly visits. Forget those sticker charts! Discover how one simple shift, based on connecting, empowering, and believing in your child, can transform bedtime chaos into peaceful nights. Get ready to feel encouraged, courageous, and equipped with fresh ideas to bring harmony back to your home. Tune

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018: Finding Strengths: The Essence of Encouragement

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2025/08/01

Join Louisa and Marjie Longshore at their kitchen table as they talk about an essential aspect of encouragement: finding strengths. They explore a powerful, and surprisingly simple, strategy for turning interpersonal challenges into shared successes, fostering more connection, fun, and engagement. Louisa shares how she built a habit of strength-finding in others (and herself) and grew a stronger team at work as a result. 💬Join the Conversation: Your ideas and questions matter. We’d love to hear how

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22:41

017: From Bored to Brilliant

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2025/07/17

Tired of "I'm bored" driving you crazy? 😩 This episode reveals why allowing kids to solve their own boredom can be a secret superpower! Marjie and Paige explore how modern parenting often prevents this crucial experience, and why allowing discomfort can spark incredible creativity and independence. Discover how to create an environment that encourages self-entertainment, building resilience and intrinsic motivation that lasts a lifetime. Get ready to embrace the quiet, trust your child's

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25:45

016: The Hidden Truth About Power Struggles (It’s Not...

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2025/06/30

Think your child is just being difficult? Think again. We reveal the surprising reasons behind power struggles and how you can shift the dynamic with empathy and clarity. We welcome a favorite guest, Certified Parent Educator, Patti Cancellier. This episode is your blueprint for fewer battles and more peace. Remember, peace begins at home. _____________________________________________________ 💬Join the Conversation: Your ideas and questions matter. send us a voice message through our Speakpipe

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20:45

015: From Screen Stress to Family Harmony: Simple...

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2025/06/20

Tired of the screen time struggle? Discover how to influence (not just control!) your kids' tech habits with Adlerian (aka encouraging) wisdom! Marjie and Paige share their thoughts on starting with an apology for your part in the struggle. They focus on a myriad of ways to connect, set screen-free zones 📵, and "add in" compelling real-world experiences like adventures & jobs. Let's raise confident, balanced kids together! 💬Join the Conversation: We’d love to hear how you how you feel about

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28:36

014: The Resilience Recipe: The 4 Crucial Cs for...

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2025/06/09

Ever wonder how to help your child bounce back from challenges, genuinely care for others, and step up responsibly? We get it. The good news is, there's a powerful, yet simple, framework: The 4 Crucial Cs.* These essential building blocks are core needs, and actively nurturing them helps your child connect meaningfully and contribute positively. In today’s episode, you will learn how by focusing on the Cs, you'll empower your kids to develop self-discipline, and become confident problem-solvers

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013: Listen Up, Parents! Transform Your Child’s...

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2025/05/22

What if the key to fewer power struggles wasn’t saying more, but saying less? In this episode, we dive into the power of listening to understand with Certified Parent Educator Patti Cancellier. Through examples and inspiring stories, we explore how simply being present and truly hearing your child can defuse conflict, build connection, and even encourage your child to solve their own problems. We’ll provide actionable guidance on how to practice focused listening in your family. And, you’ll discover

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012: Breaking Mom Myths: The Best Gift You Can Give...

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2025/05/09

Our gift to you this Mother’s Day is a conversation about busting the Mom Myths that leave us anxious and overwhelmed. We’ll share some of the myths we’ve personally believed, along with the ones we hear most often from colleagues and clients. And, most importantly, we’ll offer low-effort, high-impact ways to care for your child’s beloved Mom—you. Join the Conversation: Share your own Mom Myth plus the ways you take good care of YOU. Share your thoughts on social media Instagram or drop us an email

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31:26

011: The Power of Noticing + Shining a Light on...

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2025/04/28

In today’s episode, we dive into the transformative power of focusing on the positive actions our kids take, rather than always highlighting what they get wrong. Parenting can often feel like an endless cycle of correction, but what happens when we start noticing and celebrating the good? From the small gestures of kindness to big moments of growth, we explore how highlighting what's right can improve your relationship with your children, boost their self-esteem, and foster a more supportive family

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31:58

010: Whose Problem is it Anyway? Understanding...

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2025/04/11

As parents so often we get so wrapped up in issues- which aren’t even ours to solve! Today, we tackle a question that every parent faces: Who really owns the problem—the child or the parent? Marjie and Paige explore the delicate balance between our own problems, our kids’ problems, and a shared problem. Once we are clear whose problem it is, we know whether we need to take action, offer support, or discuss solutions. We see how getting clear on who owns the problem helps us respond in the most

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21:16

009: Family Harmony Starts with Problem...

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2025/03/28

Many families have someone (often one of the parents) who is super capable and takes over the task of problem solving in the family. The challenge is that even if their ideas are great, they can run into trouble if the others don't buy into their solutions. What if we told you we have a tool that can help you focus, lower your emotions and get you into positive change? We have one and it’s called problem identification! Today we focus on the importance of recognizing challenges without shame or

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