The Whole Person Parenting Podcast
Parenting content focused on relational, spiritual, and psychological well-being for parents and children. This podcast features a mother/daughter duo. Mom is a licensed mental health provider and parent-child relationship expert, hosted by her own daughter who's a young woman finding her way in the world with a passion for the next generation. Authentic, hilarious, heart-felt, and informative. We hope every parent who listens is reminded of how important they are in their child's life, and how important they are to God.
The Whole Person Parenting Podcast
All is Calm, but Family is Complicated
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The holidays don’t just bring twinkly lights and cocoa—they also bring opinions. In Part 2 of our Christmas series, Presley and Val are talking about navigating the beautiful, complicated reality of extended family gatherings while staying rooted in the differentiated life God has uniquely called your family to live.
From well-meaning comments about your parenting choices to subtle pressure to fall back into old roles, we explore how to show up with grace without abandoning conviction. This episode unpacks what it looks like to honor parents and relatives, set healthy boundaries, and model faith-filled unity for your kids—all while keeping Jesus (not expectations, traditions, or Uncle Bob) at the center of it all.
If you’ve ever whispered a prayer in the bathroom during a family gathering or wondered how to keep peace and integrity at the Christmas table, this conversation is for you. Expect biblical encouragement, practical tools, and reminders that faithfulness doesn’t require sameness—and that God is present even in the awkward moments around the tree.
CDC Milestone Tracker App: https://www.cdc.gov/act-early/milestones-app/index.html
BabySparks - Developmental Tracker & Online Learning for Parents: https://babysparks.com/
Harvard's Center for the Developing Child: Three Core Concepts in Early Development: https://developingchild.harvard.edu/resources/videos/three-core-concepts-in-early-development/
Building Social-Emotional Skills at Home: https://www.naeyc.org/our-work/families/building-social-emotional-skills-at-home
