Episodes

It is hard for some parents to admit their child needs help in some way. It was for me. Today's guest is teacher Bailey Olsen from Michigan. She has so much experience in helping young students get the assistance they need...

The first day of school can be a little daunting whether you are sending your precious child to preschool, kindergarten or higher grades. There are many changes with each year and with the uncertainty of containing and new C...

What to you need to know and do to make sure your children are safe if you're not there to protect them? I understand we don't like to talk about or plan for how things will go if we die, but if we don't plan it leaves the d...

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 n...

There are so many things we should never say to our kids, but for this episode, I highlight 10 common things that parents often say to their kids that tend to do more harm than good. By the end of this episode you will have t...

Oral care and kids don't always mesh together in a happy way. In episode 3, I have my first interview with Dr. Ted Bennion. By the end of this episode you will get the scoop on how parents make a difference in tooth care ho...

You are not responsible for your child's happiness...all of the time. Listen in to learn how to help your child grow through dealing with frustration, disappointment and anger.

In our inaugural episode, DJ shares a BIG secret! Are you ready for it? NO PARENT IS PERFECT! We can’t let society and cultural norms get in the way of really doing what is best for our own children. Trust your gut! She goes ...

Life is full of joy and parenting is no exception! Raising children is rewarding but can be hard work at times. The Imperfect Heroes Podcast is the creation of DJ Stutz, an Early Childhood Specialist with more than 20 years o...