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Episodes

Jan. 31, 2022

Episode 32: Neo Positivity: Is the Law of Attraction Working in Your …

In this episode, DJ spoke with Neo Positivity about the law of attraction. What is the law of attraction? Neo describes it like this: Have you ever thought of someone, and they ended up contacting you soon after? Think about...

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Jan. 24, 2022

Episode 31: Helping Children Through The Grief Of Losing A Sibling

In this episode, DJ talks with Michele Benyo to discuss how to help your child(ren) cope with the grief of losing their sibling when you are coping with the grief of losing your child. Some try to heal from a loss by refusin...

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Jan. 17, 2022

Episode 30: How Drumming and Reading Go Together with The Maxwells

In this episode, DJ talks with Max & Deanna Maxwell of Movin’ With The Maxwell’s about their “Little Drummer” course developed for young children to learn the basics of drumming while simultaneously gaining skills needed to b...

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Jan. 10, 2022

Episode 29: "FELT" The App That Builds & Restores Relationships with …

Don’t miss this episode! DJ talks with Maayan Malka, a product designer and developer, son and father, about how his own journey to develop a better relationship with his father led to his creation of a conflict resolution ap...

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Jan. 3, 2022

Episode 28: Hilary Ableser: An International Adoption Story

In this episode, DJ talks with Hilary Ableser about her internal struggles of adopting a child and how after lots of research, she and her husband embraced it. From there, it was a long journey but synchronistic at the same t...

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Dec. 27, 2021

Episode 27: Setting Attainable Goals with Dr. Christine Li

In this episode, DJ talks with Procrastination Coach, Podcaster and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Christine Li about setting attainable goals, manipulating your mindset and how failures are our best teachers and a brand new oppo...

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Dec. 20, 2021

Episode 26: Avoiding Those Grown-Up Christmas Meltdowns

Last episode, DJ brought you 10 tips to help your child avoid a Christmas meltdown. In this episode, she’s bringing all you overcommitted, trying-to-exceed-everyone’s-expectations, grown-ups out there some tips to avoid your ...

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Dec. 13, 2021

Episode 25: Avoid Christmas Meltdowns

Tis’ the season for large family gatherings, twinkling lights, music, laughter, presents, an overabundance of food and more. In this episode, DJ shares her top tips on how to consider your child’s individual needs and their r...

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Dec. 6, 2021

Episode 24: Developing Your Child’s Spirit of Giving with Matt Ballard

In this episode DJ talks with Matt Ballard about helping your child develop the spirit of giving instead of receiving and how we can guide our children in departing from the “getting” mentality by helping them look outward an...

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Nov. 29, 2021

Episode 23: Raising A Child With Disabilities, with Mother, Clarissa …

In this episode DJ talks with Clarissa about how to raise 6 children with different needs and desires when one of them has cerebral palsy; her life of frequent doctor and therapy appointments and her hesitance... then accepta...

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Nov. 22, 2021

Episode 22: Family Values vs. Valuing Family

In this episode DJ poses the question and answers it... of how we should go about raising children who not only have strong family values, but who also value family? Tune in for some great tips on teaching our children throug...

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Nov. 15, 2021

Episode 21: Trinity of Holidays

In this episode DJ is talking about the upcoming Trinity of Holidays - Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year’s, how they are all connected and how each one can prepare you and your family for the next and enrich your lives… if y...

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Nov. 8, 2021

Episode 20: Decluttering The Holidays with Renee Fieck

Traditions and rules are being broken in this podcast episode! And everyone is going to be better for it! Tune in to hear how you and your children can have a more substantive and impactful holiday season together by intentio...

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Nov. 1, 2021

Episode 19: How To Build Great Memories As You Travel With Your Child…

From managing tempers and the number of potty breaks taken to regulating screen time and throwing in some quiet time, listening to this episode will give you the perfect recipe to take your next family trip with small childre...

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Oct. 25, 2021

Episode 18: Spooks, Ghosts and Vampires... Oh My!!!

HALLOWEEN is coming! And it is an exciting time of year for our children. In this episode, DJ is breaking down the pros and cons of “All Hallows Eve” and how we can turn this spooky and sugar-filled occasion into a beautiful ...

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Oct. 18, 2021

Episode 17: Potty Training from A to Pee

It's time to Potty Training...or is it? is an exciting time. It's full of anticipation, frustration, excitement and joy. In this episode DJ shares her experiences as the mother of 5 and an early childhood specialist and b...

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Oct. 11, 2021

Episode 16: 4 Reasons Your Children Argue and What You Can Do About It

It is so hard to see your children arguing, picking on one another and even fighting. You want them to love one another and to be friends. Perhaps that happens some of the time or most of the time, but then there are thos...

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Oct. 4, 2021

Episode 15: How to Manage a Screaming Child Without Screaming Yourself

We have all had those days and nights where it seems our child never stops crying or screaming. You are exhausted, stressed and feeling like if you were a better parent you would be able to make them stop. You feel insecure...

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Sept. 24, 2021

Episode 14: What Gets In The Way Of You Being Present With Your Famil…

You are a parent who wants to be more present with your family but things just seem to get in the way. Sometimes we worry, and there are so many things we worry about. Finances, family issues, work issues, our own insecurit...

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Sept. 20, 2021

Episode 13: What It Means To Be Present With Your Family with therapi…

Are you a parent who wants to be more present with your family but things just seem to get in the way? Sometimes we worry, and there are so many things we worry about. Finances, family issues, work issues, our own insecurit...

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Sept. 14, 2021

Episode 12: Finding Balance Between Work and Home

Most parents work while raising kids. Even if you are blessed to be at home, it is easy to become overly busy with being a volunteer with teams, school and church. While there are many different ways to find balance, in thi...

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Sept. 6, 2021

Episode 11: Postpartum Depression From A Mother's Point of View with …

Postpartum Depression is serious business and more common than you might think. Whether it is something you may be struggling with or someone you love, this is the episode for you. New moms may be thinking they are crazy, a...

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Aug. 30, 2021

Episode 10: How do You Further Your Education When You Have Little Ki…

So many parents realize they need to further their education to better meet the needs of their family. Whether you are are starting new or going back, this episode is for you. In this episode my guest is Dr. Erin Bennion who...

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Aug. 23, 2021

Episode 9: The Awesome Sauce That Keeps Our Kids Ticking with Dr. Kar…

Are your kids unorganized? Do they struggle with simple chores and tasks? Does frustrated anger erupt after you have told them 50 times to get something done? Some of our children seem to get overwhelmed so easily. The si...

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