From tracking our sleep and steps to obsessing over protein, phones and apps, in this episode we ask whether we’ve made everyday life way more complicated than it needs to be and whether it’s time to get back to simply enjoying things.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome back! Tough titties: Loz has been thinking a lot about the parenting phrases we all grew up with. So, which ones would we take, and which ones should we toss? — Got a question? Submit it here! — Thanks for listening! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or write a review. You can also find us on Instagram: @readyornot.pod @laurentreweek_ @lucindamckimm_— This podcast was recorded on the lands of the Boon Wurong people of the Kulin Nation. The land on

The Discipline Conversation I Wish I'd Had with My Kids In a mixed-needs home, fair discipline doesn't always mean the same discipline. Terrie disciplined her children privately to protect their dignity, and she tailored consequences to each child. A favorite device taken away for five minutes reached her neurodivergent kids in a way timeout never did. For her social-butterfly daughter, staying home was the consequence that mattered most. But there was a loophole she didn't see until her kids were

Venus stationed retrograde on Saturday, so we're now one full week into the stretch of the year where everything we want, everything we value, and everyone we're attached to gets dragged into a windowless conference room for a performance review. Venus retrograde never stops at asking what you want. It asks why you want it, and then it sits there with its arms crossed, unimpressed by "because I've always wanted it" or "because that's what a person like me is supposed to want." It wants the answer

On the UnSpecial podcast, the host interviews Mercedes Lara (Hooray for the Laras), an adoptive mom, homeschooler, Down syndrome advocate, and co-host of The Lucky Few podcast, about adoption, parenting a child with Down syndrome, homeschooling, advocacy, and building a world where everyone is included and valued. Lara shares how she began homeschooling after trying preschool, dealing with challenges like communication, and realizing the importance of having a supportive homeschool community and

https://rss.com/podcasts/myupperroom/?via=ILYFAva-CharlotteStory by Jana Strange, Oklahoma, USAMusic "DD Groove" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Psalm 27:7-147 Hear, O Lord, when I cry with my voice: have mercy also upon me, and answer me.8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek.9 Hide not thy face far from me; put not thy servant away in anger: thou

We can wonder sometimes where we fit in. The good news? You're not here by accident. God created you for a purpose, and He has a unique plan for your life.Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3SWzQ5G

Send us Fan Mail "Never go to bed angry" is great marriage advice. Until you have a newborn. Sleep is the second most important thing in your postpartum. For you, your baby, and your husband. So that 11:47pm whisper-fight about the dishwasher isn't a conversation. It's a drain from the battery you're near short circuiting on. Going to bed angry isn't giving up on the fight. It's protecting the one thing that makes a good fight possible. In this episode, I break down why "don't go to bed angry...

Want your kids to exhibit self-control and actually be responsible for their own emotions? Then you must learn the power of strategic silence. Whether you’re dealing with a toddler throwing a tantrum or a teenager furious about phone boundaries, this episode is a masterclass in strategic silence. Learn the exact moments to back off so your child can finally learn to control their own emotions and behavior.P.S. Finally…learn how to control yourself! Instantly download the Calm Parenting Bundle now

Best-of Sound Insight Program: Dr. Tom Curran begins to discuss 20 scripture passages that will change your life. Tom answers the question: What’s your favorite scripture in the New Testament and how has it transformed your life? (Original Run Date: 5/15/2025)Tom’s List of Life-Changing Scripture PassagesDo not be afraid any longer, little flock, for your Father is pleased to give you the kingdom. (Luke 12:32)For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel:By waiting and by calm you shall be

Lura Forcum and Lauren Hall welcome Liz Joyner, founder and president of The Village Square, to discuss rebuilding civic trust and healthier public dialogue across political divides. Joyner describes launching the organization in the early digital era after seeing politics become “two angry tribes” and noticing a lack of physical spaces for citizens to discuss contentious local issues beyond op-eds or brief public comment. She explains how The Village Square shifted from fact-driven,

Hope can feel almost dangerous when you’ve been disappointed enough times. Ebie Hepworth, author of Midnight Hallelujah: Why Hope Is Still Worth the Risk, joins Ginny Yurich for an honest conversation about grief and unanswered prayers. Ebie talks about her journey with infertility and adoption, and how she is currently walking alongside her son through Duchenne muscular dystrophy. She discusses what it looks like to keep choosing hope when the story still hasn’t changed. Ebie shares why grief has

The General of Gen X Talks Tells His Wild Life StoryBorn on the far side of the hill the Hollywood sign sits on, Mark Mendenhall has lived a life that sounds made up: running with the Hell's Angels, turning down $50,000 from the man who invented Trivial Pursuit and raising a houseful of kids as a single dad long before he became "The General" leading the Legion of X.  He joins us for an almost four hour conversation you won't want to end.You may know Mark as the Gen X Dad, or

Your provider offers you a flu shot, and you are not sure what to do. You have heard it protects your baby. You have also heard it barely worked last year and that the guidance keeps changing. Both have some truth to them, and you have choices beyond just opting in or opting out. In this episode, you will learn what the research shows about the flu shot during pregnancy, how safe it is, how well it works, when to get it, and which shot to ask for. Full article and resources for this episode:

When anxiety starts shaping the whole family's routines, helping the child may need to begin with supporting the parents. Dr. Lauren Siegel joins me to talk about SPACE, which stands for Supportive Parenting for Anxious Childhood Emotions. It is a little different from many treatments for childhood anxiety because although the child is still the focus, the parents are the ones going to therapy and making changes. Rather than beginning with "What skills does my child need?" SPACE asks parents to look

Don't Stress Talking Sex: Starting Honest, Healthy Conversations with Your Kids Most of us dread "the talk." John Fort didn't want to have it either. But after his own childhood exposure to pornography, with parents who never addressed it, he knew his kids wouldn't stand a chance if he stayed silent. Decades of ministry later, Focus on the Family asked him to write the book. In this episode, John and Terrie talk about why these conversations are part of discipling our kids, how early to start, and

This month Paige, Cathy and Jenny discuss mealtime strategies for young children with blindness and low vision. Paige and Cathy consider “aha” moments from their participation in the MRVI (Mealtime Routines for Visual Impairment) research project.  After reflecting on how vision is used incidentally in learning to eat, the group discusses practical strategies such as “eating cheek to cheek” to demonstrate chewing, providing multiple accessible spoons and the importance of good lighting and

Upcoming events in October and beyond include:The next graduation meeting for our Class of 2027 will be Monday, Oct. 12, at Garrett Chapel at College Church of the Nazarene in Olathe. Seniors will begin forming their own graduation committees!The next Moms’ Morning Out will be 6:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, at Pegah’s in Shawnee. Everyone is welcome — from those just thinking about homeschooling as well as those who have been homeschool veterans for decades.Join us for a free homeschool teaching summit

So angry you could scream? When you can feel the heat rising and you're desperate to get the frustration out of your body...In this short episode, I share a simple physical practice for giving anger somewhere to go before it turns into shouting. It's quick, contained, and doesn't require you to sit still and think (or breathe) yourself calm.You'll discover:• a physical outlet for anger and mum rage• how to release some of the tension building in your body• a simple alternative to

Are you inspired and/or fired up and looking for more?Here are the ways we can work together this season:Join me in our NEW FREE COMMUNITY Facebook Group - UNLIMITED!Curious about coaching with me? Book a free Discovery Call with me!Join us in-person at our "Business Besties" Women's Leadership Retreat this November!Loved this episode? Take 30 seconds to write a review! It means SO much and helps this podcast reach the ears and hearts of other amazing multi-passionate women leaders! Thanks for