Welcome to the triple digits everyone! Thanks for coming along on this journey with us. Today we’re doing a “highlight reel” featuring the themes of this podcast. If you’re new to this podcast (or passing it along), below are a few links to episodes that touch on these themes.
Enjoy!
Joy’s Themes
Episode sampling:
Best Way to Destress Your Family
Enjoying the Middle School Years
101 Fun Things to Do as a Family
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Can You Affair-Proof Your Marriage
Parenting With A Positive Vision
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Billy’s Themes
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Discovering Your Default Operating Systems
Practicing Vulnerability In Marriage
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Keystone Habits For Healthy Families
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One Piece of Data That Blew Our Minds
A Parent's Most Fundamental Role
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Have your kids ever clammed up when you ask them questions? Do you feel like it’s been ages since you’ve heard more than a one-word answer? Perhaps there’s a better way to chat with our kids.
In this episode we discuss five principles for starting great conversations.
1st PRINCIPLE: Question for interest - If it’s important to your kids, it should be important to you.
2nd PRINCIPLE: Question for stories – bring out the storyteller in your child
3rd PRINCIPLE: Question for the long view – anchoring your kid to family identity
4th PRINCIPLE: Question for insight - checking your child’s gauges
5th PRINCIPLE: Question for opinion – learning what your kid really thinks
Talk about this:
What are the most common questions you ask your kids? Do they reflect your values?
Which of the five principles do you need to incorporate into your repertoire?
How can you remember to ask better questions?
Related links:
Mike Birbiglia asks Obama for baby advice here
Episode #37 - Creating A Family Identity
Episode # 41 - 21 Conversation Starters For Families
Joy’s blog on asking effective questions here
Also remember:
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Finally, if you don’t know where to begin listening to back episodes of the podcast, look for the helpful packages on our website betweenparentspodcast.com
Thanks for being awesome!
Have you ever been put into a tailspin by a challenging day? What parent isn’t sometimes discouraged by the rigors of raising kids? Today’s episode has five nuggets of encouragement you need to keep in mind. Remember – you are doing a great work!!
Talk about this: If you're feeling discouraged, we want to encourage you to share what's going on with your spouse and others in your circle of influence.
Also share which truth was most encouraging to you.
Related links:
Episode #97 Asking for Forgiveness
Text for Autobiography in Five Short Chapters by Portia Nelson
Also remember:
We love hearing from you. Reach out on the socials @betweenparents on instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook. While you’re there, tag someone who would also enjoy this content!
Finally, if you don’t know where to begin listening to back episodes of the podcast, look for the helpful packages on our website betweenparentspodcast.com
Thanks for being awesome!
Has your spouse ever hurt you? Or have you ever done anything to hurt your spouse? No matter how great your marriage, there will be times where forgiveness is required. But even when you recognize this as true, the actual FORGIVING isn’t easy.
In this episode we discuss not only why you should forgive your spouse but some practical ways to build a habit of forgiveness.
Talk about this: This week we don't have questions for you so much as we want you to PRACTICE the last point of the podcast* which is to go to your spouse with anything YOU have done and ask for forgiveness - receive it well - then PRACTICE letting go!
(*Note – this might not make sense if you’re reading these notes before listening to the podcast, so go listen!)
Related links:
Benefits of forgiveness articles HERE and HERE (use google for a whole bunch more!)
Episode #60 – What To Do When Spouses Annoy
Episode #11 -The Awkward Date Night
Also remember:
We love hearing from you. Reach out on the socials @betweenparents on instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook. While you’re there, tag someone who would also enjoy this content!
Finally, if you don’t know where to begin listening to back episodes of the podcast, look for the helpful packages on our website betweenparentspodcast.com
Thanks for being awesome!