Build Family Connection

Today we have Rachael Curfew as our guest host. Rachael is a mother an anxiety coach. She shares with us the power of a free pass in our parenting journey. We hear so much about the importance of consistency and follow through that sometimes we forget about the importance of a free pass. Listen in to learn more. You can find Rachael at RachaelCurfew.com

We can count on failure. Let's get better at learning how to adjust and adapt.

If we want to raise kids who practice gratitude, we get to lead the way through our example. This episode is short and sweet but full of specific ideas you can try.

Is it easier to see the good in other people's children? There might be a reason. Join me for an exercise that helped me see my own kids in a brighter and healthier light. 

Sometimes we fail to look at all of our parenting options. Don't get stuck making the same mistakes again and again. Let's get creative and approach from a new angle.

Let's talk about expectations- are the ones you have for yourself realistic? Bumps and mishaps are an unavoidable part of our family journey.

As leaders in our home, we make a lot of big decisions, and sometimes those decisions feel daunting. Listen in for a few thoughts to gain clarity in the decision making process.

Two of my favorite words to use when I don't know what to say or do. Listen in to learn how and when to use them.

Sometimes it feels like a child knows just what to do to get under your skin. Knowing how to respond when you feel this is tricky. Listen in for some things to consider in your sticky relationships.

Listen in for tips to help lighten your load when traveling with older kids this summer.

Let's make Memorial Day a day of remembrance and gratitude.

Our family needs a little less criticism and a lot more kindness. How about yours? Listen in for specific ways to increase kind energy.

We all need a reality check every once in a while. Join me in this episode for a good dose of reality and hope.

Often I hear parents say, "I just need to let go." Learning to identify what we can and cannot control is not hands off parenting. As parents we aren't trying to let go so much as we are trying to loosen our grip and guide.

This week marks the beginning of graduation season for 2021. Take a breath and let's chat about making room for the ups and downs we feel during seasons of transition. 

Let's get specific about the roles of boundaries, accountability, and compassion in a way that allows us to share control within our familyl.

Recognizing what we can and cannot control is a critical element in developing healthy relationships. Do you know the difference between what you want to control and what your child turthfully controls?

When we see our kids stuck in overwhelm, it can be hard to find empathy and compassion. Why can't they just get their stuff done? In this episode, we talk about options and tools for moving through it.

Feeling the chaos of a busy family and kids' activities picking up? You're not alone! Join me as we talk about skills you can use to reclaim the present moment and invite a feeling of calm into your life.

It's easy to lose sight of our own progress. Join me for a quick reminder- you are right where you need to be in this moment. --- Come follow me on INSTAGRAM: @BuildFamilyConnection FB: https://www.facebook.com/BuildFamilyConnection

Parenting and getting dressed in the morning- what do they have in common? Join me in this episode to find out. Let's think of parenting as a new adventure of creation. If you enjoyed this episode, come follow me on INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/buildfamilyconnection/  

In this episode we discuss how thought patterns impact levels of anxiousness and explore tools to push back against the distortions.

Celebrating how we got here to 100 episodes! Winners of our giveaway announced.

Join us in this episode for a few tools you can practice with your family to help navigate the bumpy road of anxiousness.

Knowing how to help someone when they're experiencing moments of high anxiety can feel daunting. In this episode we identify 5 steps to act as your roadmap through to the other side.