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Imperfect Heroes Podcast

Imperfect Heroes Podcast

Welcome to Imperfect Heroes - Insights Into Parenting Podcast with DJ Stutz. The ultimate destination for imperfect parents seeking joy in the journey of raising children in a less-than-perfect world. Tune in for insightful conversations and guidance on navigating the challenges of parenthood with authenticity and resilience.

Recent Episodes

April 15, 2024

Episode 146: Parent Perspectives: Making Changes Work For Our families with Cindy Hunt

This podcast episode explores the theme of managing changes in parenting, discussing various types of changes from small inconveniences to significant life events like moving or loss. In the segment, host DJ Stutz and guest …
April 8, 2024

Episode 145: What Do We Need to Flourish Through Change with Joris Gjata

The episode discusses strategies for parents and children to navigate transitions and changes, emphasizing the importance of unconditional support, acknowledging losses, and embracing uniqueness. In the segment , DJ invited …
April 1, 2024

Episode 144: Confidence Through Change, 10 Strategies to Help Your Children Adapt

This podcast episode is focused on helping children navigate changes effectively by providing strategies for parents. In the segment, DJ discusses the importance of structure, stability, and resilience in managing both big c…
March 25, 2024

Episode 143: Are Our Kids Being Trained to be Impatient?

This podcast episode explores the concept of patience in parenting, highlighting how impatience pervades modern society and affects interactions with children. In the segment, DJ references expert insights, delves into the d…
March 18, 2024

Episode 142: Parenting Perspectives, The Patience Project with Everyday Mom Lindsey Terry

This podcast episode delves into the imperfections of parenting, encouraging open admission of mistakes for a mutual learning environment between parents and children. In the segment, Lindsey Terry, a mother of three, shares…
March 11, 2024

Episode 141: Exploring Patience: Nurturing Resilience in Children and Ourselves with Dr. Stephen Rowley

Dive into this episode for a profound exploration of the dynamics of patience and gain valuable insights into fostering this essential quality. In the segment, DJ hosted Dr. Stephen Rowley, who brought his wealth of experien…

Recent Blog Posts

Navigating Change with Children: A Compassionate Guide

Today, we're diving into the choppy waters of change, an inevitable part of life that affects not just us adults but also our little ones. And who better to shed light on this than the wonderful Joris Gjataa from Newton, Massachusetts?  Wh…

10 Strategies to Help Children (and Parents) Cope with Changes

During the month of April, Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting podcast is focusing on a crucial aspect of parenting: helping our children navigate change with confidence. As parents of young children, we know that even small changes can feel m…

Navigating Parenthood with Patience

Patience is a virtue that benefits not just adults but also children. In today's fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, often leading to frustration and impatience. As parents, cultivating a patient de…

About the Host

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DJ Stutz

Parenting Coach, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Early Childhood Specialist

DJ Stutz, an Early Childhood Specialist and devoted advocate for children's rights and education, brings over two decades of teaching experience, specializing in Special Education and Music. Her expertise extends beyond the classroom, with roles as a 911 dispatcher and a parenting facilitator for the Clark County Division of Family and Youth Services. A parent herself and actively engaged in PTA leadership, including the presidency of the Nevada State PTA, DJ is dedicated to enhancing parental involvement in education. Her advocacy includes organizing a Nevada commission to improve Latino fathers' participation in education. Recognized as "Citizen of The Month" in 2008, DJ has testified before commissions, collaborated with Senator Ted Kennedy, and led international support groups. Now, through workshops, classes, coaching sessions, and her podcast, "Imperfect Heroes – Insights Into Parenting," DJ empowers parents to navigate the joys and challenges, fostering independence, productivity, and happiness in their children.

Discover insights, guidance, and practical tips on the following diverse parenting topics through DJ's one-on-one coaching, her speaking engagements, her courses offered at https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/ and her informative podcast, Imperfect Heroes offered at https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/

Effective Communication:
Improving parent-child communication
Dealing with miscommunication and misunderstandings
Communication with your spouse and building a parenting team

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