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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
171 episodes
Parenting on a Full Plate: Small Shifts, Lasting Impact | Ep. 169
If you ever feel like you're missing the golden moments of parenting or just never have enough time, this episode is for you. Whether you work full-time or are simply feeling the pressure, we’re exploring how meaningful connection can still hap...
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Episode 169
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Screens, Culture, and the Quiet Revolution at Home | Ep. 168
We’re not just talking about kids and screens—we’re talking about us. In this final episode on parenting in the digital age, Cheryl and Christie reflect on what stuck, what’s still hard, and where real change begins. If you’ve ever wonde...
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Episode 168
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22:15
The Follow-Up: Family Life in the Age of Devices | Ep. 167
We’ve heard the warnings about screens and devices —but what does real change look like in everyday family life in this digital culture? In this follow-up conversation, Cheryl and Christie unpack what’s still echoing in their minds, and what sm...
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Episode 167
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18:59
Parenting in a Digital World pt. 3 | Ep. 166
Raising kids in a digital world doesn’t come with a manual—but it does come with community. In this final conversation with Crystal Coon, we talk about what’s working, what’s shifting, and how small decisions are shaping a bigger story.R...
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Episode 166
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16:34
Parenting in a Digital World pt. 2 | Ep. 165
Our kids are learning how to handle technology long before they ever get a phone—just by watching us. In this episode, Crystal Coon returns to explore what it looks like to model tech-wise habits with humility, honesty, and connection. It’s not...
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Episode 165
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17:51
Epi 164 Parenting in a Digital World pt 1
Screens are everywhere—but what are they doing to our kids, and to us? In this eye-opening episode, Crystal Coon joins us to unpack what’s really at stake in a screen-saturated world—and why awareness is the first step toward change.Reso...
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Episode 164
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26:40
When Birthdays Mean More than Age | Ep. 163
Birthdays can be more than celebrations—they can be intentional moments to hand off growth. In this episode, we explore how “birthday boxes” can help parents pace privilege, responsibility, and freedom with purpose through every stage of childh...
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Episode 163
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23:53
The Family Bridge: Where Parenting and Grandparenting Meet | Ep. 162
Parenting and grandparenting aren’t separate stories—they’re deeply intertwined. In this episode, we explore what it looks like to honor both roles, navigate tensions with grace, and build bridges that hold strong through the seasons.
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Episode 162
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24:35
Chat with Cheryl: Bridge Work, Part 2 — Boundaries, Consequences, and Connection | Ep. 161
What keeps the bridge open as our kids grow up? This episode explores how boundaries, emotional control, and quiet consistency can hold the weight of connection — especially in the teen years and beyond
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Episode 161
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23:46
Chat with Cheryl: Bridge Work: Keeping the Way Open Between Us | Ep. 160
When connection with your child starts to feel shaky, what can you do? In this episode, we’re talking about the invisible—but powerful—relationship bridge between you and your child, and how to keep it clear, strong, and open at every stage.
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Episode 160
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22:53
Chat with Cheryl: Craving Connection, Battling Loneliness | Ep. 159
Friendships can feel so fragile, and loneliness hits hard—especially in the middle and teen years. Today, we’re unpacking how to walk beside our kids through the hurt, building connection and trust as we go.
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Episode 159
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24:14
Chat with Cheryl: Birth Order - Does it matter? | Ep. 158
Why do our kids—raised in the same home—turn out so different? This episode explores how birth order shapes personalities, expectations, and family dynamics. From firstborn pressures to youngest-child freedom, we unpack what’s really going on—a...
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Episode 158
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27:07
Chats with Cheryl: What about when we blow it? | Ep. 157
We all start parenting with ideas of how it should go. But instead of getting stuck in regret, what if we saw those moments as part of the process? In this episode, we’re talking about the mistakes, the learning curves, and how growth ...
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Episode 157
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25:22
Chats with Cheryl: Saying No is Easy—Preparing Them is Harder | Ep. 156
It’s impossible to keep up—new apps, new shows, new trends. Do we allow it? Block it? Ignore it? In this episode, we’re tackling the challenge of guiding our kids through media without just saying no to everything.
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Episode 156
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25:09
Chat with Cheryl: What If the Mess Means You’re Doing It Right? | Ep. 155
Ever feel like your kids should just get it by now? You’ve taught, reminded, and corrected—but the same struggles keep showing up. What if that’s not failure, but part of the process? Today, we’re talking about the hidden work of parenting and ...
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Episode 155
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23:16
Chats with Cheryl: What Kids Don’t Know They Don’t Know—And How We Can Help | Ep. 154
A mom sat down with me and asked, How much do I guide, and how much do I let them figure out on their own? It’s a balance every parent wrestles with. In this episode, we talk about how to help our kids notice what they don’t see—without doing a...
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Episode 154
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21:26
Chats with Cheryl: When Enough Never Feels Like Enough – Tackling Entitlement | Ep. 153
No matter how much kids get, it never seems to be enough. And if we’re honest, we know that feeling too. How do we help our kids feel content in a world that constantly tells them to want more? In this episode, we explore why gratitude is so ha...
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Episode 153
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25:42
Chats with Cheryl: Apple Nailing & The Parenting Trap We All Fall For | Ep. 152
It’s easy to focus on outward success—getting kids to listen, behave, and meet expectations. But true parenting happens beneath the surface, shaping who they become, not just how they act. In this episode, we uncover the hidden trap of "apple n...
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Episode 152
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24:20
Chat with Cheryl: Why Fixing Isn’t Always the Answer | Ep. 151
It’s instinctive—we see our kids struggling, and we want to step in, fix the problem, and make it better. But what if fixing isn’t always what they need?
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Episode 151
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23:59
Chat with Cheryl: Closing the Gap with Adult Kids | Ep. 150
As children grow into adulthood, the dynamics of your relationship naturally evolve. This episode delves into effective ways to navigate these changes, emphasizing the importance of boundaries and mutual respect. Discover how to sustain meaning...
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Episode 150
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26:09
Beyond the Mom or Dad Badge: Reclaiming Yourself | Ep. 149
Being a parent is part of who you are, but it’s not all of who you are. In this episode, we explore how to step back from the pressures of parenting to reconnect with your own identity. Join us as we discuss practical steps for separating your ...
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Episode 149
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29:37
Parenting Without Losing Yourself | Ep. 148
Parenting can stretch you, but it doesn’t have to define you. Tune in to learn how to maintain your sense of self, separate your worth from your kids’ actions, and celebrate who you are outside of parenting.
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Episode 148
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26:23
Stop Being the Bad Guy: Let Consequences Do the Heavy Lifting | Ep. 147
What if life itself became your best parenting partner? Join us as we unpack the art of using real-world consequences to teach your kids lessons that stick—without the power struggles or endless reminders.
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Episode 147
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30:54
Parenting Hack: Why Experience Beats a Lecture Every Time | Ep. 146
In this episode, we’re exploring a game-changer for parents: allowing kids to learn lasting lessons through life experience. Join us as we dive into how consequences can do the talking, as we unpack the art of letting real-life consequences gui...
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Episode 146
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24:13
Helping Kids Find Their Voice—Without Losing Their Heart | Ep. 145
In today’s polarized world, it’s easy to tell kids what to think, but how do you teach them how to think? This episode uncovers strategies for guiding kids to navigate information thoughtfully while maintaining respect for others.
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Episode 145
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29:09