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Parenting and Homeschool advice - Equipped To Be with Connie Albers

Equipped To Be is dedicated to helping Christian women discover and develop their gifts, strengths, and talents to navigate all seasons of life. This podcast will inspire you to move forward, even when you think you aren"t enough or don"t have the right skills to succeed. Connie Albers shares conversations about building relationships, parenting, social media, marriage, homeschooling, faith, challenges we face, and how to navigate them. I"ve spent 35 years learning about how we are uniquely created

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33:54

Obstacle or Closed Door? - 293

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2025/12/17

Pushing forward or letting go? Learn how to discern whether resistance is growth or God closing a door. Have you ever wondered if you're supposed to keep pushing, or if God is gently asking you to let go? Most of us face this question more often than we admit, especially in parenting, education, homeschooling, relationships, work, and ministry. We're told to persevere, to be faithful, not to quit too soon. And yet, sometimes the most faithful step forward is surrender. In this week's episode of

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27:32

Holiday Hospitality: Connection Over Perfection - 292

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2025/12/10

Choose connection over protection this holiday season. Simple hospitality, peaceful hosting, and meaningful memories that start right at home. The holidays whisper an incitation we all feel: Make it beautiful, make it memorable, make it perfect for the people you love. As moms, we want our homes to sparkle, our meals to be delicious, and our gatherings to feel magical. But somewhere between the planning, preparing, and performing, we lose the very thing we're craving most: connection. In this

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24:41

Holiday Moments Your Children Will Remember - 291

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2025/12/03

The Holiday Moments Your Kids Will Remember Most (And How You Can Create More of Them) Ever wonder what your kids will actually remember about the holiday season? Spoiler alert: it's not the things we spend most of our time stressing over. In this heartwarming episode of Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, I'm sharing what truly stays with your children: the small, simple, everyday moments that make them feel loved, seen, and connected. You'll discover why the warmth of the home matters more than

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26:24

10 Gratitude Habits For Happy Moms - 290

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2025/11/26

10 Gratitude Habits For Happy Moms. Motherhood is a beautiful blend of noise, needs, and never-ending responsibilities. Some mornings start before the sun rises, with the dishwasher humming and kids already calling your name. And before you know it, the weight of the day settles on your shoulder. But gratitude has a quiet way of lifting the heaviness. Not by removing the chaos, but by softening our hearts in the middle of it. This episode of Equipped To Be with Connie Albers I focus on ten

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32:53

Shepherding a Child with Big Emotions - 289

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2025/11/19

When children have big emotions, they aren't being "dramatic"; they're revealing something happening inside that they can't yet name, regulate, or express in mature ways. Shepherding a child through that requires both emotional attunement and calm leadership. Join me today to learn a research-based framework that aligns with a faith-anchored, relational approach. If you've ever had a child who feels everything deeply: joy, sadness, frustration, excitement. You know those moments can stretch you

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26:36

Top 5 Struggles Moms Are Facing Right Now - 288

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2025/11/12

Hey, Friend. Everywhere you look, moms are holding it all together, on the outside. But beneath the surface, many are running on empty. Between the constant pull of family needs, financial pressures, and the quiet ache of exhaustion, it's no wonder that so many mothers are asking, "Am I the only one who feels this way?" In this honest episode of Equipped To Be, Connie Albers opens a real conversation about the top five struggles moms are facing right now, from invisible mental load and rising

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26:53

Raising Respectful Kids - 287

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2025/11/05

What Happened to Manners? Somewhere between the rise of social media and the rush of modern life, common courtesy lost its footing. What once felt natural -- saying hello to a neighbor, waiting your turn, offering a genuine apology -- now feels like an interruption to our constant hurry. Scroll through almost any comment section today, and you'll see it: sarcasm, insults, shouting in all caps. Rudenss is everywhere. Our children see it every day in the way adults speak online, how students talk to

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35:24

Discipline That Builds Connection - 286

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2025/10/29

Every parent struggles with discipline. You want your child to listen, learn, and grow, but you don't want to damage the relationship in the process. The tension between correction and connection can leave even the best parents feeling unsure, frustrated, or guilty. In this episode of Equipped To Be, Connie Albers shares how discipline, when done with love and wisdom, can actually strengthen, not strain, the bond between parent and child. You'll learn: Why children need discipline and what

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31:22

How to Avoid Mom Burnout - 285

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2025/10/22

Mom burnout is on the rise. The outside pressure to be perfect, the expectations we place on ourselves, and the never-ending load of managing life are overwhelming. If we aren't careful, they will lead to burnout. But what if I told you you can avoid burnout by knowing what to do? Maybe today is the day you: Give yourself permission to pause. Let go of something that's draining you. Set a small boundary to protect your energy. Choose rest, even if it feels unproductive. Join me to discuss how

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33:49

Rest Before the Rush: Preparing Your Heart for What’s...

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2025/10/15

Do you ever feel the next busy season approaching before it even arrives? The calendar fills up, your energy drains, and the peace starts slipping through your fingers. In this episode, Connie Albers invites you to pause and discover why rest isn't wasted time. It's a scared preparation. Connie shares how to recognize when your heart is running on empty, identify what's truly draining you, and build rhythms of rest that restore your soul instead of depleting it. You'll hear stories from Connie's

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33:34

Stop Comparing, Start Connecting - 283

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2025/10/08

What if your words meant to encourage are quietly wounding your child's heart? In this episode, Connie Albers reveals how even subtle comparisons can damage your child's confidence, and what you should do instead. You love your kids. But comparison can still sneak in and hurt more than you realize. Discover how to stop comparing, start connecting, and create a lasting relationship with your child. Read the full show notes with links here: Stop Comparing, Start Connecting Popular Episodes: Lies

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22:12

Lies Moms Believe - 282

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2025/10/01

Every mom wrestles with hidden lies: "I'm not enough." "Other moms have it all together." "If I were stronger, I wouldn't feel this overwhelmed." These quiet whispers can steal our peace, drain our joy, and convice us that we're failing at the very thing we care about most, our families. In this episode of Equipped To Be, Connie Albers genlty unpacks three lies that so many moms believe and replaces them with life-giving truth. With stories you'll relate to, Scripture you can stand on, and

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23:01

The Beautiful Unseen Work of Motherhood - 281

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2025/09/24

Motherhood is often filled with unseen moments: packing lunches, wiping tears, praying late at night, that rarely get recognition. Yet these hidden acts are the very heartbeats of love that shape your child's future and build a legacy that lasts. In this encouraging episode of Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, Connie reminds you that the small things you do every day matter more than you realize. She'll share why motherhood is a high calling, how your unseen work makes a lasting impact, and why

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35:12

Helping Kids Process Tragedy Without Fear - 280

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2025/09/17

How do you talk to your children about tragedy when the world feels more divided than ever? They don't need you to have all the answers; they need you to be their safe place. Today, I'll show you how. When tragedy strikes, like the recent shooting of Charlie Kirk and other violent acts, it can feel impossible to know what to say to your kids. Do you protect them? Do you explain everything? Or do you simply sit and listen? In this episode, parenting/family expert Connie Albers shares how to guide

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22:33

Is Gentle Parenting Dissolving or Evolving? - 279

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2025/09/10

Is Gentle parenting dissolving or evolving? For years, this approach to raising kids, built on empathy, respect, and emotional awareness, has been the go-to model for modern parents. But now, many moms and dads are asking: Does Gentle Parenting go too far? No, many are saying it just isn't working. Without clear boundaries, can children truly learn responsiblity, resilience, and respect for authority? If you've ever felt guilty for losing your patience or wondered if you're being too soft or too

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37:19

Equipping Kids with a Biblical Worldview - 278

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2025/09/03

Raising kids today isn't easy. Everywhere they turn -- school, media, friendships -- culture is shaping what they believe about truth, identity, and faith. As parents, we wonder: Will my child know what they believe and stand firm when it matters most? In this episode of Equipped To Be, Connie Albers unpacks how to help your children build a biblical worldview, ask deeper faith questions, and think critically about the confusing messages they face every day. You'll discover practical ways to model

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26:49

3 Reasons Moms Choose Home - 277

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2025/08/27

Why are so many moms stepping back from work or cutting back on their hours to be home more? Since Covid, families have seen firsthand how culture shifts, eroding trust in insitiutions, and the rising struggles of children have reshaped what "success" looks like. In this episode of Equipped To Be, Connie Albers unpacks three powerful reasons moms are choosing to be home with their children, and why this decision matters more now than ever. You'll learn: What's driving moms to reconsider the

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19:47

The Pros, Cons, and Everyday Truths of Using AI - 276

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2025/08/20

Have you noticed how often AI slips into your conversations lately? Maybe your friend brings it up, or your text message asks if you want AI help, or you use Grammarly to check your email for errors. Let's face it, how we conduct business, manage our homes, and do research is changing. AI is everywhere, from your inbox to your dinner table. But does it really make life easier, or is it quietly leading us astray? In this episode, you learn the pros, cons, and everyday truths about using AI. I'll

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14:45

Too Loud for Little Ears? Protecting Kids Hearing - 275

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2025/08/14

The music was loud, the crowd was electric...then everything stopped. Latin superstar Maluma put down the mic, pointed into the audience, and called out a mother, not for dancing, not for causing trouble, but for holding a baby. A baby with no ear protection. What happened next sparked a worldwide discussion: How loud is too loud for your child's ears? In this episode, I'm talking about a moment that has millions of parents talking, and the truth could save your child from permanent hearing loss

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31:08

Easing Back To School Anxiety

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2025/08/06

Easing Back-to-School Blues: Helping Your Child Feel Safe, Connected, and Confident Is your child feeling nervous about returning to school? Maybe they are worried about fitting in, afraid they won't know the material, or concerned about change. In this heartfelt episode of Equipped To Be, I'm sharing practical ways you can prepare your children for a smooth start to a new school year: emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. You'll learn how to calm their fears, about making new friends, what to do

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