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The Parenting Podcast
Parenting IS hard - oh, but there's hope! This is why The Parenting Podcast is here for you. Wherever you are in your parenting journey, we at TPP want to come alongside addressing your questions and concerns with helpful insight to lighten your load. Our goal is to encourage you by providing real-life, relevant information to equip you. TPP wants to help you and your family flourish together and as individuals. Join us as we share, answering your questions and bringing your heart hope.
Episodes
196 episodes
The Glue You Don’t See Working | Ep. 194
Some of the most influential parts of family life don’t stand out while we’re building them. This episode looks at how traditions quietly hold families together—and why meaning matters more than appearance when deciding what we pass on.
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Season 5
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Episode 194
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26:06
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The Noise of Opinions vs. What Really Matters | Ep. 193
The flood of parenting input hasn’t slowed down—so how do you keep your footing? This episode explores how to sift through the noise, to name what matters, and to let steady voices speak louder than trends.
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Season 5
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Episode 193
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24:03
Parenting in the Age of Too Many Voices | Ep. 192
It’s not that the parenting advice is wrong—it’s the overload. Today we talk about what gets overlooked when everything demands attention and why the people who know us still shape us in ways information can’t.
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Season 5
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Episode 192
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21:19
Christie’s Story: The Real Work Begins When They Grow Up | Ep. 191
Christie returns to explore what changes when your kids grow up—the awkward shifts, the grief you don’t expect, and the quiet work of staying connected without managing their lives. A candid look at how the relationship evolves and how love gro...
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Season 5
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Episode 191
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26:47
Christie’s Story: When Parenting Stops Being a Plan | Ep. 190
What happens when all your good intentions meet real life? Christie opens up about raising four daughters and learning that parenting isn’t about perfect plans—it’s about seeing the child in front of you.
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Season 5
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Episode 190
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21:13
The lie we all believe | Ep. 189
We start out believing there’s one right way to parent—that if we just do it well enough, our kids will turn out fine. But parenting keeps proving there isn’t a formula. Instead, it’s messy, humbling, and full of grace—for our kids and for ours...
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Season 5
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Episode 189
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25:01
When Music Lives in Their Earbuds: Parenting in the 2020s | Ep. 188
In the age of streaming and earbuds, music is shaping our kids in ways we don’t always see. A mom and music teacher joins us to talk about helping kids choose well, listen wisely, and stay connected through the noise.Resources mentioned:...
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Season 5
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Episode 188
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23:47
More Than Music: What’s Being Formed Beneath the Sound | Ep. 187
Music does more than fill the background—it shapes who our kids are becoming. In this episode, a mom and longtime music teacher shares what years of teaching have revealed about perseverance, confidence, and connection—and why the lessons behin...
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Season 5
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Episode 187
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29:14
Parenting Through the Pushback | Ep. 186
When love feels like a battle and boundaries feel impossible, you’re not alone. Cheryl, Christie, and Kyla talk about the courage it takes to hold steady, stay kind, and keep your heart soft when the pushback comes. Because real love doesn’t gi...
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Season 5
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Episode 186
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33:33
Beyond Rules: The Heart Work of Boundaries | Ep. 185
We’re going under the surface—past the “what” into the “why.” This conversation invites you to notice the motive behind your limits and help your kids act from love, truth, and real ownership instead of fear or guilt. Gentle, practical, and hon...
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Season 5
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Episode 185
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26:01
Start Parenting the Outcome, Not the Outburst (Boundaries 3) | Ep. 184
We’re talking about the kind of boundaries that make home more connected: clear lines, calm voices, and letting outcomes do the teaching. From toddlers to teens—and for us as parents, too—if you’ve felt stuck between rescuing and resentment, th...
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Season 5
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Episode 184
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26:40
From Toddlers to Teens: How Boundaries Shape Families | Ep. 183
Boundaries aren’t about control—they’re about care. In this episode of The Parenting Podcast, Cheryl and Christie share their real-life struggles and growth with boundaries, exploring what it looks like to practice them with kids of al...
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Season 5
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Episode 183
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26:08
The Parenting Tool You Can’t Ignore: Boundaries | Ep. 182
We’re kicking off a new series on Boundaries with Kids. In this opening episode, Cheryl and Christie explore what boundaries really are, why they bring freedom instead of restriction, and how “This is me, this is not me” can transform ...
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Season 5
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Episode 182
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24:56
Parenting on Empty; More Than Just Tired | Ep. 181
Summary You love your kids—but you’re running on fumes. In this episode, we explore the quiet, cumulative exhaustion that parents often carry—and what to do when trying harder isn’t helping.
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Season 2
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Episode 181
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26:50
Apologies, Blue Crayons, and Building Bridges | Epi 180
What does forgiveness really look like in family life? This episode explores the everyday moments—from toddler squabbles to teenage standoffs—where repair matters more than being right. If you’ve ever wondered how to teach it, model it, or live...
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Season 4
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Episode 180
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21:57
Stop Rescuing; Start Releasing | Ep. 179
The urge to rescue is strong—but the real growth comes when our kids carry the weight of their own choices. In this episode, we get real about what that looks like in everyday parenting—the tension, the mess, and the surprising freedom it bring...
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Season 2
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Episode 179
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27:16
Launching, Not Raising: The Shift That Changes Parenting | Ep. 178
What if the real goal of parenting isn’t raising children, but launching adults? On this episode, we explore the mindset shift of giving freedom and responsibility along the way—so your kids step into adulthood more prepared, connected, and con...
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Season 2
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Episode 178
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24:45
Epi 177 More Than Words: Growing Readers for Life
The best reading lessons don’t always come from a book. Sometimes they happen in the car, around the dinner table, or when you’re laughing over a silly rhyme. In this episode, we’ll explore how everyday moments can spark curiosity, confidence, ...
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22:33
Not Just Letters: The Real Power of Reading | Ep. 176
Reading isn’t just about phonics and fluency—it’s about imagination, identity, and how our kids connect with the world. In this episode, we talk with a seasoned educator about how reading shapes more than academics and why understanding your ch...
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Season 2
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Episode 176
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21:11
School Choice: What Matters More than the Method | Epi 175
No matter where your kids go to school, the heart of parenting is the same. In this final episode of our series, we reflect on what unites us as parents—why it’s time to link arms, not draw lines—and how our shared love, values, and intentional...
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Season 2
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Episode 175
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19:22
More Than a Lesson Plan: Parenting While Homeschooling (Encore) | Ep. 174
This encore episode takes you inside the everyday world of homeschooling and parenting. From navigating sibling tension and academic pressures to embracing individuality and battling comparison, we explore what it means to raise kids while doin...
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Season 2
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Episode 174
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26:24
Real Parenting in a Private School World (Encore) | Ep. 173
This encore episode explores parenting in a private school setting—but the conversation reaches beyond. From friendships to expectations, it’s about staying grounded in what matters most, wherever your kids go to school.
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Season 2
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Episode 173
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21:49
Encore Episode: Parenting in Public School – Letting Go, Leaning In | Ep. 172
Letting go isn’t easy—but in public school parenting, it often starts early. In this encore episode, we explore how one mom navigated the balance of trust and involvement, connection and independence, while raising her kids through the public s...
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Season 2
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Episode 172
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28:15
Epi 171 Training: The Overlooked Superpower of Parenting
Training your kids isn’t about control—it’s about building confidence. Whether they’re four or fourteen, this episode explores how to break down life skills in doable ways that strengthen your child’s character and your bond at the same time.
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Season 2
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Episode 171
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21:32
Holding the Line Without Holding Them Back | Ep. 170
What does it look like to give your kids space to grow—without giving up your role as a parent? In this episode, we talk about holding steady in the push and pull: letting kids be their own person while still leading with clarity, connection, a...
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Season 2
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Episode 170
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24:16