Great communication isn’t about having the perfect answer—it’s about asking better questions and actually listening to the response.In this episode, Carly and Sherry talk about becoming better communicators with both customers and staff. They cover active listening, reading physical cues, uncovering what customers really need, navigating difficult conversations with curiosity, and knowing when it’s time to wrap things up. Connect with the Pet Shop Girls! Find us anywhere you like to connect

Tired of the daily battles with your toddler? In this episode, we’re joined by Mom Therapist Stacy McCann, LCSW, to explore how to reduce power struggles, navigate big emotions, and build more cooperation with your little one using connection, boundaries, understanding, and practical strategies that work in real life. FOLLOW @stacymccannlcsw Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

What do sandwich cookies, Jewish holidays, and Kiddo have in common? A lot of sweetness. Learn all about the Jewish calendar in this episode.Today's episode features the book Welcome Moon, written and illustrated by Amalia Hoffman, published by PJ Publishing. Afternoons With Mimi is a production of PJ Library. Production: Executive Producer, Alli Thresher Digital Production Coordinator: Megan Bagala Audio editing, mixing, mastering, and score: Peter Moore, Palace of Purpose Studios in

What do we do when our kids seem stuck on repeat—like when they keep asking us the same question over and over or making the same demand? Even on our best days, their persistence can quickly wear us down. We respond once calmly, twice firmly, and by the third time all bets are off. We've lost our patience. Janet responds to a mom whose four-year-old repeats the same list of requests every morning. She explores why kids get stuck in these patterns and how getting everyone unstuck is simpler than we

Learn about what 30 years of marriage taught us, what surprised us, what tested us, and what we understand now that we could not have known when we said “I do.” | “A successful marriage requires falling in love many times, always with the same person.” —Mignon McLaughlinIs it really possible to rekindle the spark and restore the “like-new” connection in your marriage? Yes it is! In the 6 Pillars of Intimacy, you will discover secrets that have transformed countless marriages. Its ideas are

"Giving It a Rest in Your Overreactions" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I’m sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you’ll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It’s the free therapy you need!Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at

#214 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on parenting toddlers. She covers what age she considers to be a toddler, toddler impulse control, discipline for toddlers, shifting focus towards connection, her take on the word brat, and the fact that parents are learning as they go. Lastly, Lisa addresses eleven listener questions, discussing how to approach discipline for a bilingual 20-month-old, how to handle a strong-willed 30-month-old showing physical aggression and saying no, re...

Time dilation causes clocks to measure slightly different amounts of elapsed time depending on motion and gravity. Today, we learn how this effect has been measured with atomic clocks and even has to be accounted for by GPS satellites!Curious Kids Every Day is a daily, interactive podcast that respects your child’s intelligence and curiosity.I created this to be a show I would be happy to have my kids listen to. Seven Reasons to join the Curious Kids Club! SupportCuriousKids.com Your curious

Your daughter sits alone at lunch every day, and you’re lying awake wondering whether she’s going to be okay. You’re both struggling—but in different ways. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Philip Mamalakis about why your first move should be calming yourself down, not solving her problem. He also walks through the fears he gets asked about most: the phone your kid won’t put down, the teen who doesn’t want to go to church and the spouse who isn’t Orthodox. Download this week’s free

Life with kids is full. Whether you're rushing out the door, driving to school or sports practice, gathering for bedtime prayers, or simply looking for a quiet moment together, finding simple ways to help your children grow in their faith can be a challenge.That's why we created Pebbles.Pebbles is a short daily devotional for kids designed to help families weave God's Word into the everyday moments that matter most. In less than three minutes, children are encouraged to grow in both

For many Christian parents, sending a child to public school can feel intimidating. Questions about faith, culture, religious freedom, and discipleship often create anxiety. In this episode, Steph sits down with Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School and author of Backpack Faith, to discuss practical ways parents can prepare their children to confidently follow Jesus in public school.Kori shares why parents remain the primary disciplers of their children regardless of where they attend school, how

Bishop Alphonse Gallegos drove straight into Sacramento's most dangerous neighborhoods and learned every young man's name. Shaped by years of feeling overlooked after a childhood illness, Alphonse grounded his ministry in long hours of silent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament every day. He then walked into gang territory again and again, treating young men others had written off with real dignity and kindness, until his death on the very night he'd administered Confirmation. "You matter to God."

John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta hear from authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake to discussing replacing reactive, knee-jerk parenting responses with thoughtful, biblically grounded scripts—covering how to set consequences ahead of time, self-regulate in heated moments, and keep connection intact while enforcing boundaries. Parenting Scripts 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior (Digital Download)

StarWars:ZeroCompanyplaces its XCOM-like, tactical RPG action in aStar Warssetting.But is this new game family-friendly fun or a lot of messy trigger-pulling?Plugged In has the review (and a few droids) that you’re looking for. Read the full Review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

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We were made for connection, but relationships don’t always come easy. In today’s conversation, Debra Fileta breaks down the “seasons” (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that relationships naturally go through. She provides practical tools and encouragement to help us tend to our relationships well, ultimately guiding us to follow Christ’s example of love first. Get "Relationship Skills" free with your gift. Improve Your Sex Life to Improve Your Marriage -- A great sex life

Have you ever wondered what the world was like before sidewalks and streets? Imagine stepping outside and walking straight into a squishy, sticky, stinky mud puddle every time it rained! In this episode of History's Not Boring, Mira and Finn travel back in time to discover how humans finally solved the muddy mess and paved the world!First, we visit a giant, squishy swamp in ancient England to find a super-smart wooden path built thousands of years ago. Then, we travel to Ancient Egypt to un...

This illustrated biography details the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, beginning with his childhood as a musical prodigy in Salzburg alongside his sister, Nannerl. Guided by his father, Leopold, Mozart traveled across Europe to perform for royalty and elite society, eventually composing his first major works at a very young age. The narrative explores his struggles for independence from restrictive employers, his move to Vienna, and his marriage to Constance. It highlights his transition into a

What if being brave didn’t mean feeling fearless… but simply having a go?Woody is getting ready to start kindergarten — a brand-new classroom, lots of new faces and the big question of who he’ll play with.Then Woody meets a young dragon with the most incredible shiny scales. But there’s something surprising about this dragon… whenever he does something brave — even when he’s feeling nervous — another scale begins to glow. ✨🐉With a footy tucked under his arm and his brilliant blonde mohawk standing