EPISODE DESCRIPTION:If you've ever found yourself tiptoeing through your own home, rehearsing conversations to avoid triggering an explosion, or even putting a lock on your bedroom door for protection—you're not alone. Today's conversation with Dina Cannizzaro, Hopestream's Director of Education, confronts the uncomfortable reality so many parents face: how profoundly we normalize dangerous situations when our child struggles with substances.Dina brings battle-tested wisdom from

From February, 2021: A homeschooling mom is at her wits end being a mom and a teacher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello Brave Friends! This is an Ask Us Anything episode in which YOU, the listener, get to write or call in and, you guessed it, ASK US ANYTHING! In this Ask Us Anything episode, #231, we are discussing how we stay grounded in our own bodies and feelings when our children are struggling and needing us to be right there with them. In this conversation, Susanna Peace Lovell and Dr. Zoe Shaw cover what to do when children are struggling. They discuss the importance of recognizing one's own...

We’re sharing a special crossover: Dr. Val and Andrew join Tabitha St. Bernard-Jacobs and Adam Jacobs, co-hosts of the Raising Antiracist Kids podcast, to talk about parents as partners in building antiracist school communities. We dig into why relationships—especially across lines of race and class—are core to any multiracial democracy, what it looks like for White families to show up without centering themselves, and how we nurture brave, durable school communities together. Along the way, we sit

In this conversation, toddler expert Devon Kuntzman returns to reframe the years we’re told to dread as a season rich with firsts, wonder, and essential brain development. She explains why toddlerhood and the teen years are “parallel tracks,” and how learning the skills now—setting realistic expectations, scaffolding independence, and embracing the full spectrum of emotions—pays off for the long haul. Devon’s new book, Transforming Toddlerhood, distills real-life challenges into 45 fast, practical

Are you tired of feeling like your family’s rhythm changes faster than you can catch your breath?Physical therapist and military spouse Amanda Rabin shares how she went from sobbing in traffic, unable to reach daycare, to building a flexible career and family rhythms that actually work. This honest conversation tackles mom guilt, work-life balance, solo parenting, and creating breathing room in the chaos—perfect for overwhelmed Christian moms seeking practical wisdom and grace.Amanda's a mom of

On this powerful episode of Taking Authority Over Autism, host Sheletta Brundidge teams up with Your Path Health to tackle the growing impact of opioid use on families and communities. Together, they discuss how education, advocacy, and access to support can help prevent addiction and promote healing. Tune in for an honest, hope-filled conversation about breaking the cycle and building healthier futures.

So many parents get stuck repeating the same old patterns—yelling, bribing, shutting down, or giving in. In this episode of The Sean Donohue Show, Sean reveals why those patterns keep showing up and what you can do instead to break free from them. If you’re ready to stop repeating what isn’t working and start building a new legacy for your family, this episode is for you. Go deeper with Sean at SaveMyFamily.us Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you get pregnant, your body changes (duh). One of the most common changes happens in your boobs (double duh). But sometimes your boobs change in ways that you don’t at all expect. Today we hear from two women whose boobs caught them off-guard, back when they became moms.First, there’s Emily, whose nipples seemed to, uh, multiply. Then there’s Tara, whose boob betrayed her at age 26, when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. Except it’s her *other* boob that’s really the star of this

Today, Mark Gregston reflects on Matthew 11:28–30, emphasizing the need for homes — especially grandparents’ homes — to be places of rest and refuge for weary teens. He contrasts lifeless or overly rigid environments with welcoming spaces where kids feel safe, accepted and free to be imperfect. Mark encourages grandparents to design a warm setting, create a positive atmosphere, establish clear but loving rules and foster open conversations. By doing so, they can provide their grandchildren with a

Dr. John Townsend, bestselling author and psychologist, offers tips for married couples to set healthy boundaries. Hear his insight into the steps to experience freedom in your marriage and develop a mutually fulfilling relationship. Receive a copy of Boundaries in Marriage– or a bundle of two -- and an audio download of "How to Set Healthy Boundaries in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount! Get More Episode Resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly,

In this season finale of Father Figures, Justin and Heath reflect on what makes change worthwhile as parents navigating the constant evolution of family life. From discovering new levels of exhaustion to learning when to hold on and when to let go, they explore the delicate balance between providing for our families and finding moments of peace for ourselves. The conversation meanders through childhood concert memories (Amy Grant and Elton John, anyone?), the challenge of self-care when you're

This week on The Netmums Podcast, Wendy Golledge and Alison Perry are joined by A&E doctor turned mental health campaigner, author and Stompcast host Dr Alex George. Together, they dig into what young people are up against right now, how tiny daily routines can build big resilience, and why honest, calm conversations at home matter more than perfect fixes.Dr Alex talks through “mental fitness,” the case for more wellbeing in schools, and his new children’s book Happy Habits, which helps kids

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom. What strategies can parents and caregivers implement in their homes to help reduce the risk that their children may be sexually abused? Learn practical parenting tools from this conversation with Dr. Eliana Gil, the founder of the Gil Institute for Trauma Recovery and Education. She specializes in the assessment and treatment of trauma in children, especially those who have been sexually abused. In this episode, we discuss: Wh...

The Windward Institute invites all new and returning READ listeners for a five-part Fall 2025 series, What We all Can Learn about Reading, Together. This series brings together 20 guests including researchers and educators. We’ll dive into reading research, practice, and lived experience. This series is for everyone, whether you’re just starting to learn about reading education or you’ve been immersed in it for years. In the final episode of this series, we dive into implementation wher...

My guest today, Stephanie Winn, is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who will probably be familiar to most of the parents out there. Her podcast, You Must Be Some Kind of Therapist, is, in her words, “openly and unapologetically critical of gender ideology and the intrusion of wokeness into the counseling profession” — yet in my words, the tone of the podcast is the opposite of combative. It’s consistently calm, reassuring and above all, informative. The word “consistently” does a lot of work

Episode 44 of The Health Exchange Podcast dives deep into the science and emotion behind fertility with guest Dr. Sasha Hackman, a reproductive endocrinologist who blends expertise with lived experience. From the realities of IVF and egg freezing to the myths that cloud public understanding, Dr. Hackman explains how hormones, sleep, and stress intertwine with fertility outcomes and why personalized care matters more than one-size-fits-all advice. She opens up about her own infertility journey,

In this episode of Military Birth Talk, Anni interviews Ally, a certified nurse midwife, women's health nurse practitioner, military veteran, and spouse, currently stationed in the Netherlands with her Air Force husband. Ally shares her traumatic experience of giving birth to twin girls in November 2024, detailing her challenges, including being in a remote foreign country with no nearby U.S. base support. She discusses her pregnancy journey, the unexpected discovery of twins, and the unique ...

Send us a text Tay and Carly are back this week chatting about their fall break in Dollywood, what their families' bedtime routines look like and more! Today's episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Join the millions of people who are seeing what online therapy is really about. It’s always a good time to invest in yourself, because you are your greatest asset. And, special offer to Spill, Mama listeners, you can get 10% off your first month of professional therapy at BetterHelp...