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Types of Alpha Kids
Alpha children are dominating and demanding, and nearly impossible to lead. In this popular episode, Kim breaks down the different types of alpha kids and what to do if you have one.
Types of Alpha Kids (Ep. 15)
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Why are some kids bossy and demanding? Or bullies? Or why do some kids try to tell us how to take care of them? These kids may have an alpha complex.
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Protecting Play Time in Your Catholic Home (Ep. 24)
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We’re continuing our routines and routines series by focusing on PLAY today! Play is the engine of emotional, social, and spiritual growth in our kids. We can use routines and rituals to ensure we set aside time for play in our homes. In this podcast: What is play? Why do kids need play? Tips for playing with your kids and tips for creating invitations for your child’s solitary play.
Gratitude in Tough Times (Ep. 19)
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We’re called to be grateful in all circumstances, not just in the good times. But, man, is it hard when life throws us a curve ball. In this episode we take a look at how we can recognize the graces God is sending our way even amidst the chaos, inconveniences and frustrations of family life.
Land the Helicopter: Giving Kids Room to Grow (Ep. 12)
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In this podcast episode, Kim explores helicopter parenting and how we can be an engaged, loving parent without becoming a helicopter parent.
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The Extraordinary Vocation of Motherhood: In Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Rombs (Ep. 33)
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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kathryn Rombs about the vocation of motherhood, the ambivalence some women feel about motherhood, and how motherhood can be a path to great fulfillment.
Encouraging Strong Sibling Bonds (Ep. 32)
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In this podcast episode, I share three ways parents can encourage and support strong siblings bonds between their kids. Sibling relationships can be a source of great blessing and a sign of holy unity!
Navigating Sibling Conflict (Ep. 31)
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Sibling conflict is probably inevitable, but it doesn’t have to be destructive. In fact, our kids can learn conflict management skills that help them protect their own dignity and their relationships. Important questions I address: What is a parent’s role in their kids’ conflict, and how can our faith help our kids see their siblings and their conflicts more clearly?
The Problem with Substitute Attachments (Ep. 30)
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Substitute or transferred attachment happen when kids look to peers or even objects to meet their emotional needs. Why is this a problem, and do you really need to worry about it?
Is Your Child Too Anxious? (Ep. 29)
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All kids are fearful sometimes, but how do we tell when normal childhood fears cross over into something that should concern us? In this show, Kim breaks down common childhood fears by age group, then she explains the signs of maladaptive anxiety.
Breaking the Cycle of Generational Abuse: In Conversation with Erin McCole Cupp (Ep. 28)
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How can you raise emotionally healthy children when you didn’t have an ideal childhood? What if that childhood was filled with abuse or neglect? In today’s podcast episode, I’m joined by author Erin McCole Cupp as we explore these important questions.
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