In marriage awesome communication doesn’t just happen. It’s not like falling off a bike; it’s something you work for. Can you make the process easier? Where do you begin? In this episode, Billy and Joy suggest you start with five essential ground rules. Take a listen!
Talk about this:
Where do we think our current communication patterns came from? Is that a good or bad thing?
Are there any ground rules we don't routinely observe? How can we do better?
Are there other ground rules we need to discuss and establish? If so, what are they?
Related Links:
Awkward Date Nights – article HERE podcast #11 HERE
He speaks / She speaks article from Psychology Today HERE
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What do you feel when your kid is afraid? Frustrated? Embarrassed? Does it make you fearful as well? How do you respond to their fears? Do you push them? Or do you let them be?
This episode kicks around those topics and gives you a few things to talk about with the people in your life.
Talk about this:
1 - Are our child's fears age and developmentally appropriate? (Google age milestones!) - If not, make a plan for getting professional help - EVERYONE WILL BE HAPPIER IF YOU ADDRESS THE ISSUE!
2 - Take a close look at YOUR behavior and ask yourself - are we too accommodating? are we anxious? are we impatient or easily frustrated by our kid's fears?
3 - MAKE A PLAN - how can we practice gradually introducing our kids to the things they fear?
Related Links:
Psychology Today article on helping kids with fears as mentioned in this episode - HERE
An academic article on anxiety disorders - HERE
Wall St Journal article on how parents can make things worse for kids - HERE
Also remember…
Between Parents is now on SPOTIFY!!! Yup… So if you’re recommending this podcast to someone who may not be using more typical podcast platforms, send them over to Spotify!! Of course you can still find us on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, Tune-In (use this platform from Alexa – so cool!), Overcast, and Stitcher. If for some reason you can’t find us on a different platform, please let us know and we’ll chase it down!
Between Parents is on “The Socials” too!
Of course we are on Facebook. If you like the page you’ll receive more consistent updates and be able to share episodes with others. Connect with us @BetweenParentsPodcast
You can chat back with us on Twitter @between_parents or on Instagram @betweenparents
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Thanks for listening!
Pick up your toys! Brush your teeth! Stop screaming!
As much as we would love to think our daily corrections add up to deep, important foundations with our kids, we aren’t fully convinced. On today’s podcast we take the conversation up to a bird’s-eye-view and discuss broad life lessons we want to pass along. While the list isn’t comprehensive, it will get you off to a good start of thinking about what matters in your family.
Here’s our six:
Life is difficult - Effort is required
Life is unfair - People can be mean and the world isn't out to keep you happy
Life is scary - Courage and vulnerability is required.
Life is unforgiving - Some consequences are non-negotiable
Life is bigger than you - Avoid self-centeredness
Life is short - Look higher than just this life
Talk about this:
What's on your 'life is..." list?
What lessons would you like to "turn up" in your parenting?
What are the opportunities (times, places) to advance these conversations?
Also remember…
Between Parents is now on SPOTIFY!!! Yup… So if you’re recommending this podcast to someone who may not be using more typical podcast platforms, send them over to Spotify!! Of course you can still find us on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, Tune-In (use this platform from Alexa – so cool!), Overcast, and Stitcher. If for some reason you can’t find us on a different platform, please let us know and we’ll chase it down!
Between Parents is on “The Socials” too!
Of course we are on Facebook. If you like the page you’ll receive more consistent updates and be able to share episodes with others. Connect with us @BetweenParentsPodcast
You can chat back with us on Twitter @between_parents or on Instagram @betweenparents
FINALLY – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (formerly know as iTunes). This is a SUPER helpful way for increasing our reach and helping others find us. #sharingiscaring ; )
Thanks for listening!
While most people think marriage should be marked by unconditional love, the idea of unconditional respect isn’t usually a “thing.” Why is that? Is it possible to love when you don’t give your spouse unconditional respect? Billy and Joy chat about how respect impacts your marriage.
Talk about this:
What do I do that makes you feel MOST respected?
Do I have any habits that make you feel disrespected?
What specific practices or habits can WE do to foster better avenues to convey respect for each other?
Also remember…
Between Parents is now on SPOTIFY!!! Yup… So if you’re recommending this podcast to someone who may not be using more typical podcast platforms, send them over to Spotify!! Of course you can still find us on Apple podcasts, SoundCloud, Tune-In (use this platform from Alexa – so cool!), Overcast, and Stitcher. If for some reason you can’t find us on a different platform, please let us know and we’ll chase it down!
Between Parents is on “The Socials” too!
Of course we are on Facebook. If you like the page you’ll receive more consistent updates and be able to share episodes with others. Connect with us @BetweenParentsPodcast
You can chat back with us on Twitter @between_parents or on Instagram @betweenparents
FINALLY – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts (formerly know as iTunes). This is a SUPER helpful way for increasing our reach and helping others find us. #sharingiscaring ; )
Thanks for listening!