Strong Marriage - Strong Parenting Episodes

In this podcast episode, Joe and Mellie Hashey joined DJ to share their journey of embracing imperfections and cultivating a strong family. Listen in as they discuss the challenges during lockdown that prompted a cross-country move and why they developed the "Strong Family Path" podcast which outlines seven pillars for a resilient family. Stay tuned to hear them talk about the importance of daily walks for communication, the role of humor, and instilling gratitude practices and as Mellie details...

The greatest gift you can give your kids is a stable loving home that serves as their fortress of security and confidence so they can learn the best practices of life. In this episode, DJ invited life coach, Veronica Williams on the show to talk about safeguarding our most precious treasure, a loving family and a rock solid marriage. Tune in to gain tools to conquer tomorrow's challenges as they share problem solving strategies, kindness generators, and how to become the masters of forgiveness. ...

In this episode, DJ invited podcast host and author, Jerry Dugan, on the show to discuss the “rut” we all get stuck in with the day in, day out life of marriage and children. Listen in as they talk about doing all the ”right” things but still not feeling fulfilled or impactful and how you can turn that around by implementing some practical tools and advice to live a more fulfilled life and find success in the areas of faith, family, fitness, finances and future possibilities. Jerry Dugan is the...

In this episode, DJ invited financial professional Debra Essling on the show to help educate you, our listeners, on family money matters. Listen in as DJ and Debra discuss the importance of creating an emergency fund, break down how compound interest works and why the credit card companies make it hard for you to pay off balances, why creating a budget and envelope system will help you stay on task and ultimately how to help you grow and protect your money. Debra Essling lives in the Chicago ar...

Mom Essentials podcast host and creator of The Parent Toolbox, Angie Weber, is amazing at helping parents find tools appropriate for the children living in our homes. Listen in as DJ and Angie discuss how to help break generational parenting cycles… You know the ones we mean… where you hear your mom coming out of your mouth. And how we can fill our own tool boxes with methods and techniques to be more effective and responsive with our children’s overall health and well-being. Angie Weber is the...

In this episode DJ chats with Lindsay Miller, The Stress Nanny, who offers great advice on managing our own stress, as well as helping our children gain the skills and the tools to manage their stress. Listen in as they discuss tips to accept the chaos and embrace the calm when you start each day, appreciating the time you have, showing empathy, finding time for self care and uncovering opportunities to be creative. Lindsay Miller is a kids mindfulness coach, mindfulness educator and host of Th...

In this episode, DJ talks with best-selling author and fellow podcaster, Linda Bjork, about the hard times, the joyful times and how your overall attitude about parenting can make all the difference. Listen in as they discuss the worry, fear, sacrificing, protecting and paying attention to the way you show up for parenting. And the best news… We all have different approaches and there is more than one right way to do things as a parent! Linda Bjork is a personal development expert, advocate for...

In this episode, DJ talks with her niece, Bailey Olsen, about growing up in a large family… the craziness, the goofiness and sometimes scariness of it all. Listen in as they share stories of growing up amongst many siblings, raising their own children, disagreements, frustration, aging, love, laughter and the sheer joy of being a parent and part of a large family full of big and unique personalities. Bailey is a second and third grade elementary school teacher and just like our beloved host (wh...

In this episode, DJ talks with Rabbi Manis Friedman about raising healthy children beyond the basic necessities, our own parenting fears and insecurities of raising them and how to find your parenting authority and confidence. Listen in as they discuss not judging, doing away with labels, giving yourself credit where it is deserved and how to remain an enthusiastic parent along the way. Rabbi Manis Friedman is a world renowned author, lecturer, counselor and philosopher. He was born in Prague, ...

In this episode, DJ talks with Danielle Ingenito who is an expert in healing after toxic relationships and she helps women turn their pain into power. Tune in to hear about not projecting your pain, fears and concerns on your children and instead, how to help them be prepared, not scared. By the end of the episode, you will understand how overprotecting your children will not allow them to develop the critical skills they will need as they grow and become adults and you will recognize the fine l...

In this episode, DJ talks with Kathy Derr, mom of five who lost her oldest son to an inoperable brain tumor at the age of 7. The financial and emotional struggles she and her family went through during his treatment led her to found a non-profit called “A Kid Again” so other struggling families could find support in each other and experience year-round fun adventures for both the sick child and their siblings who are unintentionally sacrificing their parent’s time and attention and extracurricul...

In this episode, DJ speaks with Elizabeth Andreyeveskiy, fellow podcaster and mom of 4 who has made it her mission to help stressed moms manage their emotions so they can stop being snappy and respond with patience and calm. Listen in as they discuss strategies to avoid your own emotional outbursts and how to purposefully manage your own emotions when interacting with your children so you stay calm and grounded. Elizabeth Andreyeveskiy is a Mom of 3 boys and 1 girl who has been married for 13 y...

In this episode, DJ talked with Bailey Olsen about the difference between punishment and discipline… a teaching opportunity for you, the parent, to teach your children about controlling their own actions. Tune in to hear DJ & Bailey offer experienced advice and tools you can use to set parental goals to methodically practice controlling your own actions when disciplining so you can be the best version of you for your children… and how to give yourself some grace when you feel like you’re falling...

Whether you are a young or more mature parent, no one is perfect. We all make mistakes. We overschedule. We are away at work too long. We have our own emotional triggers. We feel guilty about and try to make up for our own shortcomings by buying too much for our children... And we often feel like less than our efforts. STAY TUNED for this episode! DJ sat down with mom and The No BS Mama podcast host, Megan Eddinger. Megan and DJ share some great parenting stories and even greater advice on how t...

Our children absorb, internalize and regurgitate our behaviors and actions. If you’re so busy trying to stay perfect and inside the lines with your parenting techniques, what do you think that creates in your children? Stay tuned for this episode! DJ speaks with parenting book author, radio host & nationally syndicated humor columnist, Lisa Sugarman, about finding humor and positivity in parenting perfectly imperfect children and about skills you can utilize when you screw up, have a loss or di...