Raising Independent Kids Episodes

This podcast episode encourages parents to engage positively, set boundaries with love, and emphasizes the long-term impact of a child's early experiences on their future well-being. In the segment, DJ announces changes in her podcast format going forward to focus on raising independent and kind children by emphasizing values and morals. February’s theme revolves around fostering love in childhood, highlighting its significant impact on a child's well-being, social-emotional, cognitive, and phy...

In this podcast episode, DJ invited speaker, author and certified parent instructor Eddie White on the show to share his knowledge and expertise about a dad's role in raising strong daughters. Pretty much anyone can be a parent, but it takes something else to be a leader in your family and Eddie knows the recipe. Listen in as he offers sage advice on how to get in front of the curve to raise and empower functional and independent adults. Eddie White is a speaker, author and educator devoted to ...

Many parents are looking for a way for their children to learn about self control, respect, and to be physically active. In this episode, DJ talks with Tim B., a martial arts coach and podcast host, about the benefits and best time to start martial arts with your kids, finding the right gym and how to be an involved parent by showing up and taking an active role in their accomplishments and growth. Tim is the founder and co-host of the FIGHT IN SIGHT podcast, which covers the world of mixed mar...

I think almost every parent wants to raise strong daughters. In this episode I have a conversation with Sunny and Dan Bennion. A father/daughter team that has great respect for each other. Sunny is about to go off to her new adventure on a full-ride scholarship in soccer and softball in college. Listen as they reminisce about events and attitudes that helped Sunny become strong and confident. Sunny not only was the homecoming queen her senior, but managed to kick the game-winning field goal at t...