Episodes
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During this time of quarantine, weâre all having LOTS of family meals. As great as sitting around the dinner table sounds, sometimes itâs challenging to make it meaningful. We get it! Weâre living the same life.
This week we thought weâd pull this episode from our vault to remind us of the difference sitting around the table makes in connecting as a family.
Next Steps:Pull out the olâ calendar and schedule your family meals together for the rest of your month
Related-ish Link:We have RESEARCH!
National Health Institute Review HERE
Family Meals & Social Engagement Study HERE
Family Meals & Overall Health insight HERE
The Family Dinner Project Website HERE
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Thanks for being awesome!
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As we all adjust to the impact of a world with homeschooling, social distancing, and quarantines, the struggle for a new normal is real. On todayâs podcast we discuss 8-9 strategies that help make the transition smoother.
Related Links:
Matthew Walker Why We Sleep
Process This:
What are your observations on how each person is wired and how that impacts their response to being quarantined.Talk about what you do well and what you'd like to do differently
Also remember:
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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The world is a crazy place!
Like every generation before, todayâs parents have to process difficult news with their kids. But where do we start? What do we say? How can we explain events we donât fully understand?
In todayâs podcast, Billy and Joy talk about principles parents should consider as they process current events with their kids. How do we lead our family well - and wisely - when we are emotionally charged ourselves?
Talk about this:
Are there any "general rules" we violate?
How well do we process current events as a family? How can we improve?
WHAT seems like it needs processing these days?
Also remember:
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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Whether we like it or not, every kid faces challenges. Sometimes these difficulties are intense, painful, or life-altering. Does that make the challenges necessary or even bad? What do we do when adversity takes over? How should we respond? Join us for todayâs conversation.
Related Links:
Lisa Dâamour in the NY Times
Also check out her books:
Untangled
Under Pressure
Process This:
- Share the stories of your "worst childhood/teenager days" with your spouse- what did you learn through the hard times?- What tension do you feel when you think about your kids having bad days?
- What is a good way for you to prepare for the evitable, but NOT drift into worry?
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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Like a vine growing without the steady hand of a gardener, every marriage has the potential of getting out of control. On todayâs podcast weâll discuss four stages that help both the newly and âoldyâ weds make sure they are growing closer.
Related Links:
Check out the book - Boundaries for Marriage
Process This:
Of the four steps where are you most likely to fall short? âCreating a structure (boundaries)
- Paying Attention
- Doing the work/ climbing the ladder
- Committing to growth
What is ONE new habit you could create to do better on that missing step?
Also remember:
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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Have you ever felt like your kids arenât grateful for what they have or what they experience? Do you ever feel like they live with a distasteful attitude of demandingness? Perhaps you see this tendency in yourself?
In this replay episode Billy and Joy discuss the benefits of having an attitude of gratitude and some practical ways to build the habit of thankfulness in your family.
TALK ABOUT THIS:How well do I (personally) communicate gratitude? and how well is our family overall at cultivating attitudes of gratitude?
Where are your family "pinch points?" What parts of our family environment need to look different and what habits do we need to cultivate?
RELATED-ISH LINKSEpisode #17 â Creating a Plan For Money & Allowance With Your Kids
Do guys or girls make better sound effects? Check out the video HERE
ALSO REMEMBER:Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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As long as there have been families, children have misunderstood their parents and parents have misunderstood their kids. No one enjoys this reality, but it is a fact of life.
How do you process the frustration that comes along with this truth? How do you build connections? Thatâs this weekâs discussion.
Related Links:
Episode # 84 â Getting To The Bottom Of Disagreements
Process This:
How much do you struggle with being misunderstood?
What's the best way to address and care for those feelings?
Where do you need to focus your mental energies?
What "mutual understanding" ideas can you apply this week?
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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Life is difficult. This is a universal truth. However, some people seem particularly well-equipped when facing struggles. How does that happen? Are there secrets to enduring (or even thriving?) during challenges? On todayâs podcast weâll discuss a handful of approaches for doing some prework.
Related Links:
Episode # 163 â The First, Best Response To Any Conflict
Episode # 158 â Creating Intentional Habits
Episode # 7 â Donât Do Life Alone
Process This:
In which of these areas do you feel most deficient?
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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Time to clear out the question bag except THIS time we have a theme! Join us as we process some wildly specific newlywed queries with universal answers.
Related Links:
Episode # 9 â Five Tips On Making In-Law Relationships Work
Episode # 60 - What to do when spouses annoy
Episode # 119 â Improving Your Relationships With Better Systems
Process This:
Which of these are you most likely to struggle with?
Where do you need to establish new habits?
Who would benefit by hearing these reminders? (share!)
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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Have you noticed (or felt) a low-level of parent fatigue? Are you familiar with the dazed expression of someone who is feeling overwhelmed? Well, now is as good a time as any to remember things we can do to encourage our community. Todayâs podcast offers nine practical ways to lighten up the load of others and find a little encouragement yourself.
Related Links:
Episode # 89 â Why Married Couples Need Single Friends (and Vise Versa)
Episode # 42 â The Most Powerful Question in Marriage
Practice This:
Identify 2-3 parents that you can invest in for the next few weeks - then make a plan to use your words of encouragement
If you have someone in mind who could use some presence - either in the form of listening - or actually helping with life's logistics, make a plan to SHOW UP!
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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So your kid has made a mistake â not an accident or âoopsâ â but a bad decision, a willful rebellion, or a knowing infraction. How do you address the problem? Whatâs your reflex and whatâs your strategy? Where do your emotions land in the equation. Thereâs a bunch of thoughts to process and todayâs podcast will get you started!
Talk about this:
Discuss your default mode when your kid's do something wrong? In what ways are you most likely to mishandle the situation?
What ideas resonated with you on correcting your kid's mistakes?
What are some steps you can take OR reinforce for making your approach as healthy as possible?
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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Thereâs a principle in medicine to âFirst, do no harm.â This wisdom is surprisingly relevant to all relationships, particularly in a family setting. However, if youâre like us, sometimes our actions do, in fact, make things worse.
Why does this happen? How can we do better? Thatâs todayâs discussion!
Talk about this:
We have all "made things worse" before - think about some specific examples for you.
Consider a current conflict and list out responses that could make things worse (and think about how likely you are to respond that way).
Brainstorm ways you can respond in a healthy way!
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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When this happens, guilt creeps into our heads and clouds our hearts. How do you shed guilt in a healthy way? Thatâs todayâs conversation.
Talk about this:
Are you more likely to feel overly guilty or not guilty at all in your parenting? How does this impact your family life?
Are you more likely to accept or deflect blame? What habits would help you to step out of the blame game altogether?
How can you practice making amends with your kids THIS week?
Where would your home life benefit from developing new plans?
Related Link
Episode #119 â Improving Your Marriage Through Better Systems â HERE
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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Hereâs a fact that made us say âwowâ: according to Pew Research, sharing household chores ranks as a top three issue associated with having a successful marriage (third only to faithfulness and good sex). This seems like something we can all master, right? Thatâs todayâs podcast conversation!
Talk about this:
Go out of your way to express gratitude to your spouse this week.
Compare notes to clarify and synchronize your household priorities
Discuss which tasks you hate the most and then plan on doing the chores together.
Related Link
In case you REALLY want to know, the mascot for the University of Waterloo is the King Warrior. Check it out HERE
Article about couples thinking they do all the work HERE
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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How is your pace around the holidays? Do you feel like you are absorbing the joys? Or does it all feel like itâs a blur? In this episode we cover four reminders that will help your family make the season more meaningful.
Talk About This:Are we comfortable with our pace?
What are our favorite traditions? Are there some we need to ditch?
Related Link:Episode #78â The Best Way to Destress Your Family
Also remember:
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook. While youâre there, tag someone who would also enjoy this content!
Finally, if you donât 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!
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Even though we know itâs important to have dinner together, after hustling the family to the table, itâs exhausting to guide a meaningful conversation. Where do you start? Who has the energy to form a strategy?
In this episode (and JUST in time for the holidays!) Billy and Joy jump-start the process with a structure and 60 questions (pdf attached) so you can make your time around the table meaningful.
Take a listen!
RELATED LINKS: GET PDF OF QUESTIONS HERE8 Strategies For Getting Your Family Around The Table
Family Stories That Bind Us - NYT
The Secrets of Happy Families
ALSO REMEMBER:We love hearing from you. Reach out on the socials @betweenparents on instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook. While youâre there, tag someone who would also enjoy this content! Thanks for being awesomeâŠ
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âYou do not rise to the level of your goals. You fall to the level of your systems.â So says James Clear â and, we agree. But where do you start new habits in your family? We have a few VERY specific ideas for you on todayâs podcast!
Talk about this:
Discuss where your family would benefit from establishing new habits then pick a small, SUSTAINABLE next step. Practice for the next 30 days!
Related Links
Episode #38 â Keystone Habits
Atomic Habits by James Clear
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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For a host of reasons, the holidays can be rough on our schedule, our health, and particularly our relationships. Wouldnât it be nice to make the upcoming holiday season a little smoother? In todayâs podcast we tackle a few ways to let out the pressure!
Talk about this:
What are our priorities? Do our traditions serve our priorities or do our priorities serve the tradition?What expectations am I carrying? What exactly am I expecting of others?
How can I celebrate others?
Is this ___________ (whatever Iâm about to consume) a wise decision?
Bonus question for others: âTell me about why you believe what you do." (then listen!)
Related Link
Episode #116 - Four reminders to make the holidays meaningful
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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Have you ever told your kids they arenât normal? Have you ever even THOUGHT it? Today we kick around the idea of ânormalnessâ and that there may be a better and/or more precise word to use. Take a listen!
Talk about this:
- In what areas of our parenting might we be pushing an agenda under the guise of NORMAL when it might just be OUR agenda or the POPULAR agenda?
- In what ways can we begin a conversation with our kids to better understand THEIR desires, affinities, and wants as they grow?
- In what ways do you see your kids becoming HEALTHIER versions of themselves?
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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No one likes to be picked atâŠbut criticism is especially deadly in marriage. In this episode Billy & Joy challenge you to try and see your critical habits in the mirror and to consider the impact they have on your marriage.
Talk about this:
What critique hurts more than others?
What critiques feel like personal preferences?
What criticisms are good advice, but delivered poorly?
What topic/issue is most important to you?
How does your wiring impact the way you communicate?
Also rememberâŠ
Sharing is caring!! If youâve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
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