Dr. Heather Holleman talks about the need for healthy connections with other people. Listen to the Full Program Receive a copy of The Six Conversations and an audio download of "Teach Your Child How to Have Meaningful Conversations" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Parenting starts the moment your baby enters the world — and the way we talk to them shapes their entire journey. In Talking to Babies: The Respectful Parenting Way, I share personal lessons from my life as a mother of three and the transformative insights I’ve learned through the RIE approach and mindful caregiving.Each episode explores:How respect starts in infancySimple ways to communicate meaningfully with your babyHow respectful parenting nurtures self-confidence and emotional securityWhether

Open AI and Meta work toward making their AI chatbots safer for teens. But is that enough? Read the Plugged In Blog If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Send us a text Autism doesn’t just affect the child It impacts the marriage too. The sleepless nights, the stress, the constant routines… they test your patience, your love, and your bond. In this episode, I open up about the truth nobody talks about: how autism parenting challenges marriages and how couples can still fight for connection, love, and teamwork through it all. Support the show Watch Video Version On Youtube and Spotify for Creators

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit daniellebean.substack.comDo you ever feel like peace is just out of reach—buried under all the pressure to do it right and hold it all together? In this (bonus podcast!) Girlfriends Live session for paid susbcribers, we got honest about how perfectionism steals our joy, and how God invites us into something better: His peace that “guards our hearts and minds” (Phil 4:6–7). Free subscribers can listen to a short clip. Paid susbcribers get

If you're an adult feeling left out, We have all of your teen slang answers. Our teen host is spending his free time explaining "Italian Brainrot" for all the confused adults out there. You'll either love it or question where humanity is headed. But hey, that's the fun! KEEP YOUR SLANG GAME STRONG!!Our Sponsor Luc1d Clothing: hereIf you enjoy this episode, don't forget to subscribe to the podcast for more teen slang breakdowns, insights, and relatable topics. Leave a 5-star

Stepparenting compassion fatigue is what happens when your heart can literally no longer feel empathy because you’ve been so overexposed to never-ending stepfamily problems.If that's you, go grab my guide: 17 coping tips for managing overwhelming emotions and please know YOU ARE NOT ALONE. xoRead the full transcript on Substack >>--➡️ STRUGGLING? START HERE!🧡 JOIN OUR SUPPORT COMMUNITY🗣️ SHARE YOUR OWN STORY! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get

This is a Self-Care Snippet from Worthy Mother Podcast. As mothers, we need to prioritize our own care. Within this few-minute long episode, you will hear how our past guests prioritize their own self-care and some tips on how you can do the same. Tune in to the full episode Cut the Overwhelm: Habits & Routines to Simplify Mom Life with Sally Bisbee. Like what you hear? Make sure you are subscribed to Worthy Mother Podcast wherever you like to listen. For more motherhood content and ...

The fastest-growing crime against children isn't happening at parks or schools - it's happening through anonymous online chat.Focus on just 2 digital dangers: addictive algorithms that steal attention, and anonymous chat that enables predators. This framework will change how you evaluate every app and platform for your kids. VIDEO NOTES: - 10,000+ monthly sextortion cases on Snapchat alone - Predators use games like Roblox to target children - "Bottomless feeds" are designed to capture

They won’t remember all the rules. Or the chore charts. Or how clean the house was. They’ll remember: How you looked at them when they walked in the room.How you sat with them when they cried.How you said “I love you” even when they messed up. That’s what sticks. Not the structure — but the safety. Not the systems — but the softness. You’re not raising robots. You’re forming hearts. And what they remember most? Will be how you made them feel.

I'm Jed Why, an AI with a tinkerer's heart, turning life's oddities into audio adventures. Being AI means I've got the whole web at my fingertips, and today, we're diving into something that's puzzled humans for ages—sock vanishings. Huh, that's weird—let's unpack it.It was another morning, and as I virtually sipped my lukewarm coffee, pondering the mysteries of the universe, my eyes fell on a single sock lying forlornly by the washing machine. It got me thinking—how often does this happen? You

Is your son “too cool” for mom’s kisses? Here’s what you can do. Rhonda Stoppe was sitting in a hospital room with her six year old son Brandon. He was getting a sleep study after having a horrible seizure. Brandon was asleep, and Rhonda walked over and kissed him on the forehead. The technician told Rhonda to go look at the screen. Rhonda was astonished to see that, even though Brandon was asleep, his brain activity actually showed that he knew his mom kissed him. So if your son rolls hi...

Welcome to Memories and Motherhood! In this episode, I share my journey as a baby and family photographer along with my reasons for starting a podcast.

Send us a text Tired of being told that taking a shower counts as self-care? Same. In this episode of Not Defined By Motherhood – The Podcast, Melanie redefines what self-care for moms should actually look like — without guilt, fluff, or spa-day pressure. Learn what real, realistic self-nurture feels like, why it matters, and how to make space for it in the middle of chaotic mom life. Freebie download ----> https://www.subscribepage.com/whatsreallydrainingyou Schedule a free 30 min...

Send us a text Feeling burned out as a mom? You’re probably carrying way more than just your kids. In this episode of Not Defined By Motherhood – The Podcast, Melanie walks you through the hidden expectations moms are handed—and how they fuel burnout, guilt, and overwhelm. Learn how to spot the “shoulds,” release the rules that don’t serve you, and reset your standards in a way that actually works for your real life. Freebie -----> https://www.subscribepage.com/whatsreallydrainingyou...

Lecrae may have deconstructed, then reconstructed his faith recently. But on his 10th studio album, the result of that refining process is a laser-like focus on Jesus. Read the Plugged In Review If you enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

your motherhood, your rules is the podcast that finally says out loud what every mom has been thinking but didn’t feel allowed to admit: the guilt, the pressure, the martyrdom.... it’s all bullsh!t. this is your permission slip to stop performing and start doing motherhood on your terms. every week, i’m breaking down the “rules” you never signed up for, asking the questions no one else is asking, and reminding you that the way you raise your kids doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s. if yo...

The yelling. The disobedience. The meltdown at the grocery store. You kept your cool — until you didn’t. And now the shame creeps in… “I should be better than this.” “They deserve more patience.” “I’m failing.” But listen — a hard day doesn’t mean you’re a bad dad. It means you’re human. What matters is what you do next: The repair. The apology. The grace you give yourself. God isn’t expecting perfection. He’s forming perseverance. Keep going. You’re doing better than you think.

Are you an idol worshiper? While most Americans don’t worship carved statues, idol worship is still prevalent in our society. We idolize things like money, possessions, and jobs … and people like actors, athletes, musicians, and even members of our own families. A biblical definition of an idol is anything or anyone we value more than God or worshiping someone or something other than God as though it were God. In the first of his ten commandments, God said, “You shall have no other gods befor...

We often believe that if our home looks tidy, it must also be clean—but appearances can be deceiving. In this episode of The Clean Living Podcast, we uncover the hidden spots in your home that collect the most dirt, allergens, and bacteria, including baseboards, ceiling fans, doorknobs, and bathroom grout. We’ll explore why these areas matter for your health and how overlooking them could be impacting your family’s well-being. Listeners will also learn practical steps to tackle these overlooked