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Because silence isn't always peaceful and sometimes the deepest wounds come from the words left unsaid. Have you ever found yourself in a disagreement with your partner, only to be met with complete silence? No conversation. No explanation. Just distance. Whether you've experienced the silent treatment or caught yourself using it, this episode shines a light on a relationship pattern that...

How shame, withdrawal, and approval-based parenting quietly affect self-worth. Have you ever found yourself saying things like, "I'm disappointed in you," giving your child the silent treatment after a difficult moment, or withholding affection until they apologized or behaved differently? Most parents have. Not because we don't love our children. But because many of us were rais...

Mud puddles, imagination, movement, messes… and why it all matters. Have you ever watched your child jump into a mud puddle, build an elaborate imaginary world, climb higher than you expected, or spend hours creating games out of things that weren't even toys? If so, you've witnessed something powerful. Because what looks like "just play" is actually some of the most important work of childhood. I...

Because the conversations we have around food today can shape the way our children think about themselves for years to come. Have you ever encouraged your child to clean their plate, offered dessert as a reward, or made a casual comment about your own weight without thinking much of it? Most parents have. The truth is, many of the messages we send about food are messages we inherited ourselves. We...

We've all seen the ugly version. The screaming. The lawyers. The kids stuck in the middle, learning to pack a bag every week and tiptoe between two worlds that can't stand each other. But what if I told you it doesn't have to look like that? In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Armstrong — author of The Mom's Guide to a Good Divorce: What to Think Through When Children Are Involv...

Have you ever found yourself negotiating over shoes, brushing teeth, bedtime… and suddenly wondered how your child became the one calling the shots? You’re definitely not alone. And if parenting has felt like a constant tug-of-war between wanting to raise independent kids and trying to keep the peace at home, this conversation is for you. In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Miniseries , Celia...

You've said it. I've said it. We've all said it: "Don't worry — kids are resilient." But what if that phrase, however well-meaning, is actually doing more harm than good? In this powerful episode, Celia Kibler sits down with Stacy Schaffer, MA, LPC — a dedicated children's and adolescent therapist with over 20 years of experience, Founder of Strong Hearts Counseling i...

There is something about difficult conversations that can make even the most loving parent want to avoid them, delay them, soften them too much, or come in with more emotion than they meant to. In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Miniseries , Celia Kibler and Dr. Kailey Buller talk about why these conversations matter so much, how to approach them with more calm and confidence, and what it rea...

There is a reason so many parents feel confused, discouraged, and exhausted when it comes to discipline. One minute you are told you are too soft. The next minute you are told you are too hard. Then somewhere in the middle of trying to hold it all together, you raise your voice again and end the day feeling guilty, frustrated, and defeated. In this episode of the Raising Eyebrows Series , we are t...

Screens are everywhere, and most parents are stuck in the same loop: How much is too much? Am I ruining their brain? Is this just what modern childhood looks like now? In this Raising Eyebrows episode, Family & Relationship Empowerment Coach Celia Kibler and double-board-certified physician Dr. Kailey Buller unpack the real story on screen time so you can stop guessing, drop the guilt, and mak...

If the word "discipline" makes you tense up or think of punishment, it’s time for a major perspective shift. In this third episode of the Raising Eyebrows series, Dr. Kailey Buller and I are pulling back the curtain on one of the most misunderstood parts of parenting: how we actually teach our children to do better. We move past the myths of "time-outs" and "punitive measu...

If you’ve ever found yourself sitting on the nursery floor in the dark, scrolling through "sleep expert" advice and wondering why your child didn't get the memo, this episode is for you. In the second installment of our Raising Eyebrows series, Dr. Kailey Buller and I are pulling back the curtain on the "Sleep Industrial Complex" to reveal why so much of what you’re reading online is causing more...

Have you ever felt like you’re drowning in a sea of conflicting parenting advice? One minute you're told you must do things one way, and the next, a "parenting expert" on TikTok tells you the exact opposite. It’s enough to make any parent feel like they’re failing before they’ve even begun. That is exactly why I am so thrilled to introduce our brand-new mini-series, Raising Eyebrows . My "partner...

We’ve all seen the headlines about the mountain of college debt, and it’s enough to make any parent freeze in their tracks. It’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and just push the conversation into a corner, but avoidance is a giant monster that only grows the longer you wait. My guest, Brian S. Eyster, the visionary behind the G.R.A.D. Process, joined me to pull back the curtain on how you can navigat...

The holidays bring out a lot. Extra noise, extra stuff, extra sugar, and a whole lot of pressure on you to hold it all together. In this class replay from our recent This Holiday Reset Your Stress series , we talk about how to create boundaries that actually stick, feel kind, and protect your peace without drowning in guilt or feeling like the “mean parent.” In this session, I walk you through wha...

Holiday meltdowns, money stress, family drama, and kids who suddenly “need” everything they see? 🎁😵‍💫 This special Holiday Stress Class Replay from our This Holiday Reset Your Stress series on the Be A Better Parent Podcast is your gentle, practical reset button. Recorded live with real parents, this episode walks you through simple tools you can use in the moment — even when emotions are high...

I’m so excited to share this conversation with you because, let’s be honest, we all hear about the mountain of things we’re "supposed" to be doing with our money, and it’s so easy to just get overwhelmed and do absolutely nothing. My guest, Lori Atwood from Fearless Finance, joined me to pull a comb through all that tangled mess and show us that a problem is really just a topic you haven't sliced...

We’re beginning a new chapter together. Pumped Up Parenting is now Be A Better Parent , and this first episode under our new name leans right into the question so many parents ask in quiet moments: “Why do I feel like I’m failing, and what can I actually do about it?” I take you through the real-life pressure points — those nights you wish you hadn’t yelled, the sleep and mealtime battles, the com...

Parents, grief is one of those tough topics that so many of us struggle with — how do we help our children when they lose a loved one, a pet, or even go through big life changes like divorce? In this episode of the Pumped Up Parenting Podcast , I’m talking with Dr. Jerry L. Woodbridge, an award-winning Christian author, grief advocate, and lifelong educator, about how we can guide our kids through...

Parenting is never perfectly balanced, and sometimes it is not even close. In this heart-opening conversation, I sit down with Daryl Potter , a dad and author who raised two kids on very different paths: one with complex medical needs and one who still needed his own place in the spotlight. You will hear how his family navigated daily medical crises and palliative care while keeping his son seen,...

When we hit, threaten, or shout, we don’t teach respect — we teach fear. In this straight-talking episode, I dismantle the myth that spanking “toughens kids up” and show you what actually builds strong, respectful humans: calm leadership, clear limits, and consistent follow-through. If you’ve ever wondered why the yelling keeps coming back after a spanking, this will connect the dots — and give yo...

Parenting is influence — whether it’s you, a friend, a teacher, or the endless scroll of the internet, someone is shaping your child’s beliefs, behaviors, and future. In this special episode of the Pumped Up Parenting Podcast , you’ll hear Celia Kibler’s full, unfiltered talk from The Intentional Parent Annual Conference 2025 . With her signature mix of warmth, humor, and practical wisdom, Celia s...

In this episode of the Pumped Up Parenting Podcast, I’m thrilled to sit down with Jen Anderson aka the Professional Imperfectionist and creator of the Accomplist app for a real and refreshing talk about perfectionism, overwhelm, and how to stop beating yourself up when your to-do list doesn't get done. Jen shares her personal journey of building a productivity app designed for real people with rea...

If you only listen to one parenting podcast this year—let it be this one. Don’t miss this powerful conversation with world-renowned brain expert Dr. Robert Melillo , best-selling author of Disconnected Kids and creator of the Melillo Method, whose groundbreaking work in brain health has transformed the lives of thousands of children and families. In this episode, we go beyond the labels—ADHD, auti...

In this deeply important episode of the Pumped Up Parenting Podcast, we’re diving into a conversation every parent needs to hear - about the inner critic. I’m joined by the insightful Alyssa Scarano , therapist and founder of The Collective Therapy & Wellness , and together we unpack how those harsh inner voices are formed, how they’re rooted in childhood patterns, and most importantly —how we...