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Ever wondered if love is more than just a fleeting feeling? Join us as we explore the profound essence of love and challenge its often distorted portrayal in popular culture. Through heartwarming anecdotes and the innocent wisdom of children, we unveil how love is not just a sentiment but a deep commitment involving self-sacrifice and prioritizing others. Discover the art of modeling genuine love for our children, emphasizing that true love thrives on mutual giving and unwavering support.

This episode covers:
• Redefining love beyond feelings and societal portrayals
• Children’s innocent definitions of love highlight key values
• Love as a commitment and daily choice rather than a fleeting emotion
• Examples of successful marriage strategies based on acts of kindness
• Practical suggestions for teaching kids about sacrificial love
• The importance of leading by example in demonstrating love
• Explanation of a guided journal for children focused on love actions 

Love is about choosing to serve others; embracing actionable love brings us closer to joy and fulfillment in our relationships.

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Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
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Discover the keys to a thriving marriage with insights from Doug Hinderer, a seasoned marriage and family therapist. Doug shares his personal and professional journey, offering wisdom on overcoming the challenges of marriage while raising a family. With a touch of humor and heartfelt stories, he discusses his new book, "Rekindled Hearts: A Spiritual Journey to Marital Healing." Join us as we explore the resilience needed to maintain a loving relationship amidst life's chaos.

In this episode you will hear:
• Importance of recognizing that conflict is a natural part of marriage 
• Discussion on needs: respect for men, love for women 
• Four Horsemen of marriage: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, stonewalling 
• Introduction of "gentle startup" communication technique 
• Emphasis on daily 1% investment of time to nurture love 
• Significance of forgiveness in sustaining healthy relationships

Be sure to tune-in to Doug's call-in radio show, Marriage Unhindererd, on Relevant Radio every Monday-Friday from 5-6pm cst.

The Thriving Family Accelerator provides an easy, 3-step process to lower stress, parent as a united team, and enjoy a true friendship with your spouse & relationship with your kids. Sign up now for this live parent coaching with proven methods for positively engaging your family and redistributing the mental load. 
Support the show

Give $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.
Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
Looking for things to combat boredom and bolster growth in your kids? Check out our Tame the Tech Bundle and the Best Me I Can Be Journal!

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Fareedah Shaheed, a pioneering internet safety expert and Forbes 30 under 30 honoree, joins us to unravel the complexities of protecting children in the digital age. Fareedah shares her journey into cybersecurity, inspired by her own experiences as a gamer, and introduces the innovative SAFE method designed to create secure online environments for kids. Her fresh perspective challenges outdated internet safety advice and offers practical solutions influenced by AI and the nuances of online interactions. With humor and insight, she recounts her teenage attempts to persuade her parents for a smartphone, reflecting the evolving nature of digital safety.

Our conversation takes an emotional turn as we explore the intricate dynamics of mother-teen relationships amid family challenges like divorce. We dive into the story of a mother grappling with her daughter's risky choices, highlighting the societal pressures that can push young girls towards relationships with older partners. This chapter emphasizes the significance of teaching children their self-worth and the impact of brain development on decision-making. We also shine a light on the lurking dangers of online predator rings targeting youth, stressing the necessity of education and vigilance to safeguard young lives.

As we tackle the role of parents in the digital realm, we offer practical cybersecurity strategies to protect children while fostering open communication. From utilizing parental controls to gradually allowing more independence, we provide guidance on trusted tools from Microsoft, Apple, and Google. Beyond technical measures, we encourage parents to engage in meaningful conversations about digital safety, ensuring children feel secure in sharing their online experiences. Our aim is to equip families with the knowledge and resources needed to create a supportive, secure environment both online and offline.

Check out Fareedah's Library of Resources and how to protect your kids on Snapchat.

The Thriving Family Accelerator provides an easy, 3-step process to lower stress, parent as a united team, and enjoy a true friendship with your spouse & relationship with your kids. Sign up now for this live parent coaching with proven methods for positively engaging your family and redistributing the mental load. 
Support the show

Give $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.
Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
Looking for things to combat boredom and bolster growth in your kids? Check out our Tame the Tech Bundle and the Best Me I Can Be Journal!

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If you can’t imagine being able to date your spouse when you have little kids…this episode is for YOU! It IS possible! Niki, mom to 5 sons talks all about the reality of family life and making time with her husband a priority. They even have a record of sitting outside on their patio in -13 degree weather…to keep their intentional time together going.  Her humor and authenticity will have you laughing and imagining what’s possible in your marriage and family!

Her word of the year “permission” inspires all types of encouragement for parents!

Tune in and share this episode with everyone in your circles. We are all about tools that help develop healthy habits! Check out our NEWEST TOOL: a Kids Guided Journal titled: THE BEST ME I CAN BE! A few pages each day and your kids will be pitching in and helping out with a Giving Mindset! Get yours TODAY! 

To receive our free printables that accompany these podcast episodes, sign up for our weekly email newsletter here!

Want to hear more from parents like you who are seeking self improvement and a better life for their children, too? Join the Thrive Community by Families of Character, our online Facebook Community where we support each other and offer resources that truly help.  

Catch us on the social channels, too! We are on FB and Insta and would love to hear from you.

Like what you hear? Consider donating to our organization to help support our mission to strengthen marriages and unite families. DONATE HERE

The Thriving Family Accelerator provides an easy, 3-step process to lower stress, parent as a united team, and enjoy a true friendship with your spouse & relationship with your kids. Sign up now for this live parent coaching with proven methods for positively engaging your family and redistributing the mental load. 
Support the show

Give $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.
Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
Looking for things to combat boredom and bolster growth in your kids? Check out our Tame the Tech Bundle and the Best Me I Can Be Journal!

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Family traditions are what unifies parents and kids for years beyond empty nesting. In this episode, guest Justin Bosak, lifelong musician, school music teacher and Army Veteran talks about the many ways music builds confidence and courage in kids and unifies families. From very simple ideas like playing cultural music that compliments your evening meal to family dance parties and formal music lessons…he provides a variety of suggestions for using music to create memories and traditions in your family.

We are all about tools that help develop healthy habits! Check out our NEWEST TOOL: a Kids Guided Journal titled "THE BEST ME I CAN BE"! A few pages each day and your kids will be pitching in and helping out with a Giving Mindset! Get yours TODAY! A great GIFT for your kids to give their friends, too!

To receive our free printables that accompany these podcast episodes, sign up for our weekly email newsletter here!

Want to hear more from parents like you who are seeking self improvement and a better life for their children, too? Join the Thrive Community by Families of Character, our online Facebook Community where we support each other and offer resources that truly help.  

Catch us on the social channels, too! We are on FB and Insta and would love to hear from you.

Like what you hear? Consider donating to our organization to help support our mission to strengthen marriages and unite families. DONATE HERE

The Thriving Family Accelerator provides an easy, 3-step process to lower stress, parent as a united team, and enjoy a true friendship with your spouse & relationship with your kids. Sign up now for this live parent coaching with proven methods for positively engaging your family and redistributing the mental load. 
Support the show

Give $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.
Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
Looking for things to combat boredom and bolster growth in your kids? Check out our Tame the Tech Bundle and the Best Me I Can Be Journal!

our website

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest!

All of us desire to be loved. It’s natural! But love is misrepresented in our culture. So, how do we teach our kids how to truly LOVE?
In this episode, I explore the true definition of love - dying to self - sacrifice!
Tune in for practical ways your family can develop a Giving Mindset - doing one small act every day to condition the behavior of self sacrifice (love). When families commit to just one small act for 30-60 days, they report LESS FIGHTING, LESS TANTRUMS, MORE PITCHING IN AND A POSITIVE TEAM MENTALITY!  

We are all about tools that help develop healthy habits! Check out our NEWEST TOOL: a Kids Guided Journal titled: THE BEST ME I CAN BE! A few pages each day and your kids will be pitching in and helping out with a Giving Mindset! Get yours TODAY! 

To receive our free printables that accompany these podcast episodes, sign up for our weekly email newsletter here!

Want to hear more from parents like you who are seeking self improvement and a better life for their children, too? Join the Thrive Community by Families of Character, our online Facebook Community where we support each other and offer resources that truly help. 

Catch us on the social channels, too! We are on FB and Insta and would love to hear from you.

Like what you hear? Consider donating to our organization to help support our mission to strengthen marriages and unite families. DONATE HERE

Support the show

Give $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.
Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
Looking for things to combat boredom and bolster growth in your kids? Check out our Tame the Tech Bundle and the Best Me I Can Be Journal!

our website

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Looking for a simple formula to manage anxiety and worry? In this episode, I share 3 specific steps that help interrupt worrisome thoughts, get your breath and body to calm down and get you back on track. Moving your body is the KEY to interrupt thoughts for immediate relief. Anxiety doesn’t have to be scary. Learn how to recognize what your anxiety is telling you and how to move to action to calm down. 

Check out the full episode to understand how to take back control and maybe even save yourself some money on therapy and meds!  

Check out Mel Robbins’ video for more on how to “flip off your fight or flight nervous system and flip ON your parasympathetic calm, cool nervous system”. I highly recommend it!

Tune into Episode 25 of our podcast for more information on going “From Overwhelm to Ease”. 

To receive our free printables that accompany these podcast episodes, sign up for our weekly email newsletter here!

Want to hear more from parents like you who are seeking self improvement and a better life for their children, too? Join the Thrive Community by Families of Character, our online Facebook Community where we support each other and offer resources that truly help.  

Catch us on the social channels, too! We are on FB and Insta and would love to hear from you.

Like what you hear? Consider donating to our organization to help support our mission to strengthen marriages and unite families. DONATE HERE

The Thriving Family Accelerator provides an easy, 3-step process to lower stress, parent as a united team, and enjoy a true friendship with your spouse & relationship with your kids. Sign up now for this live parent coaching with proven methods for positively engaging your family and redistributing the mental load. 
Support the show

Give $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.
Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
Looking for things to combat boredom and bolster growth in your kids? Check out our Tame the Tech Bundle and the Best Me I Can Be Journal!

our website

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Tired of the whining and complaining from kids wanting to quit? In this episode, we explore how you can develop GRIT in your kids. Hint: It requires a specific style of parenting that includes being Warm, Respectful and Demanding.

Sneak peek:  Angela Duckworth’s book, “Grit, The Power of Passion and Perseverance” is referenced throughout. We highly recommend it!

To receive our FREE printables that accompany these podcast episodes, sign up for our weekly email newsletter here!

Want to hear more from parents like you who are seeking self improvement and a better life for their children, too? Join the Thrive Community by Families of Character, our online Facebook Community where we support each other and offer resources that truly help.  

Catch us on the social channels, too! We are on FB and Insta and would love to hear from you.

Like what you hear? Consider donating to our organization to help support our mission to strengthen marriages and unite families. DONATE HERE

The Thriving Family Accelerator provides an easy, 3-step process to lower stress, parent as a united team, and enjoy a true friendship with your spouse & relationship with your kids. Sign up now for this live parent coaching with proven methods for positively engaging your family and redistributing the mental load. 
Support the show

Give $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.
Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
Looking for things to combat boredom and bolster growth in your kids? Check out our Tame the Tech Bundle and the Best Me I Can Be Journal!

our website

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest!

What if you didn’t have to say, “I wish I would’ve known that when I was a young parent!” In this episode, I talk about some of the common pitfalls of parenting when you have young kids - including putting your marriage relationship on the back burner and the effects that has - long term. Tune in to hear how to push through common anxieties about leaving the kids with a sitter and commit to dating your spouse again with these simple tips. Have older kids? This episode is for you, too! It’s never too late to reprioritize things in family life. #worthit

Want to hear more from parents like you who are seeking self improvement and a better life for their children, too? Join the Thrive Community by Families of Character, our online Facebook Community where we support each other and offer resources that truly help. 

Don’t forget to opt in for our weekly email newsletter, too. We promise only to email you stuff that truly matters to parents! Every week we send FREE resources and tools that are guaranteed to help! The week this launched, we sent out some conversation starters for date night to get you refocused on your relationship. Don’t miss out on our weekly FREEBIES! Sign up today! 

Catch us on the social channels, too! We are on FB and Insta and would love to hear from you.

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Support the show

Give $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.
Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
Looking for things to combat boredom and bolster growth in your kids? Check out our Tame the Tech Bundle and the Best Me I Can Be Journal!

our website

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest!

Everyone talks about the morning routine these days. But what about the NIGHTTIME ROUTINE? Could we be missing something by not prioritizing a few key things in our nighttime routine that could really influence the way our mornings go? Yes!

In this episode, I outline 6 SIMPLE STEPS to a solid nighttime routine that will help your mornings go much smoother and share 1 common nighttime habit that early risers list as a sort of non-negotiable, from this article in Self Magazine called “41 Morning People Share the Bedtime Routines That Help Them Wake Up So Early”.  

Spoiler alert - Check out the book, “Organize Tomorrow Today” by Jason Selk, Ted Bartow & Matthew Rudy for a deeper dive! 

Want to hear more from parents like you who are seeking self improvement and a better life for their children, too? Join the Thrive Community by Families of Character, our online Facebook Community where we support each other and offer resources that truly help. 

Catch us on the social channels, too! We are on FB and Insta and would love to hear from you.

Check out our shop for tools that help you manage screen time, get your kids to pitch in around the house more, and take responsibility for their own morning and evening routines. We’ve got you covered! 

Don’t forget to opt in for our weekly email newsletter, too. We promise only to email you stuff that truly matters to parents! Every week we send free resources and tools that are guaranteed to help! 

Support the show

Give $20 to keep the mic on. We're a 501 c(3) non-profit and produce this show for parents around the globe.
Discover the secrets to building a connected + thriving family. All you'll need is a few minutes of your week—it's easy!
Looking for things to combat boredom and bolster growth in your kids? Check out our Tame the Tech Bundle and the Best Me I Can Be Journal!

our website