The Family of One Child
Where faith, family, and fun come together! I'm a wife, part-time working mum, and full-time believer in making the most of every joyful (and sometimes busy) moment. Join me as I share the highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud moments of raising an only child. Together, I'll explore relatable stories, heartwarming lessons, and real-life parenting humor—all while celebrating the beauty of small families. If you're looking for love, laughter, and faith-filled parenting tips, you're in the right place! Tune in and let’s enjoy this adventure together!
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Podcasting since 2023 • 68 episodes
The Family of One Child
Latest Episodes
What If Homework Is Really About The Heart
Homework can show up at the worst possible time, right when everyone is tired and you can finally see bedtime. I’m Ruth, and I’m letting you into what homework really looks like in our only-child home: the after-school car check-in, the moments...
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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21:05
When Play Changes: Midlife Motherhood With An Only Child
We face the honest sting of “You’re always tired” and unpack what it means to parent an only child while entering midlife. We trade guilt for grace and share how play can shift without losing love or connection.• turning 50 as a lens on...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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Raising An Only Child At 50
Ever sit in a room where everyone’s milestones feel a mile ahead of yours? That’s where our story opens: friends swapping grandbaby cuddles and wedding plans while we’re checking a third-grade backpack and learning the newest dance challenge wi...
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Claiming The Role Model Spot
This is Episode 3 of Season 4, and it begins with a moment I didn’t expect. A single comment from my husband at a celebrity meet-and-greet lit a fuse in my heart: Who gets to inspire our kids first? What started as a simple family outing opened...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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23:28
Raising an Only Child: How We Build Their Village Without Siblings
In this episode of The Family of One, we’re talking about something every “one and done” parent eventually bumps into: how do you build a community for your only child when some people assume siblings automatically fill that role?We get int...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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