The Works of Wonder Podcast

This week on the podcast, I’m talking about one of the biggest parenting transitions no one really prepares you for: parenting your child once they’re in college or adulthood. I’ve seen this struggle over and over with clients and families trying to figure out how to stay connected, offer support, and still respect growing independence. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 practical ways to navigate th...

This week, I’m sharing Mistake #12: I Wanted to Help So Much, I Stopped Listening. I have always wanted to help, fix, guide, and make things better, but sometimes that meant I was too quick to step in with advice instead of simply listening. In this episode, I talk about learning to resist the urge to take over, make room for my child’s experience, and remember that not every hard moment needs a l...

This week, I’m sharing I Forgot to Ask My Child What Happened. I talk about the times I accepted someone else’s version of a situation before slowing down and hearing my child’s side. This episode is about staying curious, building trust, and making sure our children know they can come to us, even when something has gone wrong. Be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss an episode! You can ta...

This week, I’m sharing Mistake #10: I Thought Obedience Should Look Happy. I used to struggle when my children were upset, frustrated, or disappointed, even when they were still doing what I asked. In this episode, I talk about learning to make room for hard emotions while still holding clear boundaries. All feelings are welcome. All behavior is not. Be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss...

This week, I’m sharing Mistake #9: I Thought Punishment Was the Best Teacher. For a long time, I believed punishment was the clearest way to teach obedience, respect, and authority. In this episode, I talk about why punishment and teaching are not the same thing, and how shifting from control to instruction can help children build the skills, understanding, and respect we actually want them to car...

This week, I’m sharing Mistake #8: I Assumed the Worst About Their Behavior. Looking back, I sometimes saw my children’s mistakes as character flaws when they were really signs of skills they had not learned yet. In this episode, I talk about the difference between judging behavior and identifying the missing skill, and why that shift can completely change the way we respond to our children. Be su...

This week, I’m talking about a parenting mistake I didn’t recognize for a long time: focusing more on my children’s shortcomings than their strengths. I became so aware of what needed correcting or improving that I sometimes missed what was already good. In this episode, I share why our children need us to notice their growth, strengths, and character just as intentionally as we notice the areas w...

This week, I’m sharing Mistake #6: I Tried to Make my Children's Bad Feelings Go Away. I often responded to my children’s difficult emotions by distracting them with something fun or trying to quickly make them feel better. In this episode, I discuss ambivalence, the ability to hold two truths and emotions at the same time, and why our children need us to sit with their feelings instead of rushing...

This week, I'm sharing how I confused protection with preparation. I'll talk about why I wish I had spent more time teaching my children to navigate the world instead of simply trying to keep them from it, and how intentional conversations build lasting trust. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode! Be sure to pick up your copy of Dr. Long’s book, Beyond Words:...

This week on the Works of Wonder Podcast, I'm sharing Mistake #4: I Micromanaged Their Friendships. As parents, it's natural to want to protect our children from being hurt or influenced in unhealthy ways. I know I did. But I learned that constantly trying to control their friendships wasn't building wisdom, it was limiting opportunities for trust, communication, and growth. Our greatest influence...

This week on the podcast, I continue Season 2 with another lesson from my 10 biggest parenting mistakes. In this episode, I share the moment I realized I had begun trusting my own efforts, fear, and desire for control more than I was trusting God with my children. I explore how easy it is for parents to carry burdens they were never meant to bear. I discuss the difference between faithful stewards...

This week on the podcast, I continue Season 2 with another lesson from my 10 biggest parenting mistakes. In this episode, I explore how many parents unknowingly tie their identity and success to their child's behavior, allowing moments of struggle, disobedience, or difficulty to become a measure of their own worth. Through both clinical insight and personal reflection, I want to encourage parents...

This week on the podcast we kick off Season 2 with the first episode in a new series covering her 10 biggest parenting mistakes. In this episode, I reflect on one of the most impactful lessons from my own parenting journey: listening to outside voices when I should have trusted the wisdom, discernment, and guidance God had already given me. Through both personal reflection and clinical insight, I...

In today's episode Dr. Long sits down to discuss how to effectively potty train children with developmental delays. Whether it is autism, speech delay, sensory processing disorder, or maybe just a child who hasn't responded to other "typical," potty training approaches, Dr. Long is positive that they can be taught! Want even more guidance? Dr. Long designed The Well-Rounded Potty Training Course s...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Long explores three foundational concepts that can significantly impact a child’s long-term success: task completion, permission seeking, and viewing behavior through a skill-based lens. She discusses why helping children learn to follow through on responsibilities builds confidence, competence, and the ability to function successfully in everyday life. Through both c...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Beth Long explores the importance of rest and how exhaustion impacts the entire family system. She discusses how many children and parents are functioning in a constant state of overstimulation, dysregulation, and fatigue without recognizing how deeply sleep affects emotional health, behavior, learning, and connection. Through both clinical insight and practical examp...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Beth Long explores how screens, technology, and overstimulation are shaping children and families today. She discusses how many parents feel stuck between wanting to protect their children from unhealthy screen habits while also navigating the reality of technology in everyday life. Through both clinical insight and practical examples, Dr. Long helps parents understan...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Beth Long explores the importance of emotional regulation in parenting and how calm, connected parenting begins with the parent first. She discusses how many parents attempt to manage their child’s emotions while operating from stress, overwhelm, and dysregulation themselves. Through both clinical insight and practical examples, Dr. Long helps parents understand how t...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Beth Long explores how to approach potty training in a way that is both effective and supportive for your child. She discusses how many parents feel overwhelmed or discouraged in the process, especially when progress does not look the way they expected. Through both clinical insight and practical guidance, Dr. Long walks through what it means to teach this skill with...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Beth Long explores the importance of self-compassion in parenting and how the way we speak to ourselves directly impacts how we show up for our children. She discusses how many parents unknowingly operate from self-criticism and shame, which can make it difficult to respond with patience, clarity, and connection. Through both clinical insight and practical examples, D...

How you speak to your children shapes the way they see themselves. Our words as parents matter. It was an honor to sit down with @Jodyhillparenting and talk all about the importance of our words and how they can change our children. Go follow Jody on Instagram: @Jodyhillparenting and grab your copy of her book: The Parent's Secret Superpower. You can find it for free at itsjodyhill.com Be sure to...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Beth Long explores how parents can unintentionally choose “near enemies” in communication: responses that feel right in the moment but ultimately move us away from connection and growth. She discusses how patterns like kindness without honesty or avoiding difficult conversations can limit a child’s ability to learn and develop necessary skills. Through both clinical i...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Beth Long explores how communication patterns shape the emotional climate of the home. Drawing from the Gottman framework and the Four Horsemen: criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling, we discuss how these patterns show up not just in marriage, but in parenting as well. Through both clinical insight and practical examples, Dr. Long helps parents recogniz...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Beth Long explores the importance of building a strong, connected “village” in parenting. She discusses how, despite living in a hyper-connected world, many parents are experiencing deep levels of isolation and loneliness. Drawing from both research and clinical insight, Dr. Long explains how meaningful relationships and community are essential not only for parental w...

This week on the podcast, Dr. Beth Long talks about something many kids are quietly feeling… they want more of you. Not you distracted. Not you half-listening. Not you behind a screen. Kids want to feel like they belong. They want intentional, face-to-face time where they are seen, heard, and known. Many children today are competing with phones for their parent’s attention, and they are noticing....