Kindred Conversations

In this episode we invited Kylie Childs- 6th grade teacher and cofounder of Cubekids- to join us in discussing childhood education and bridging the gap between traditional academics and a love of learning. Kylie answered our questions about smoothing the transition into pre-k education as well as how to support your child's learning once they are in school. We are so grateful to Kylie for joining...

Submission Episode! This episode is all about idea of continually “dating” your spouse. Finding a groove with your partner and fellow parent requires balance. At times, your romantic relationship can feel a bit more managerial than you imagined in the early days of your relationship. All marriages go through highs and lows but we believe it’s possible and much more enjoyable if you can find time t...

In this episode we dive into why the winter months can feel mentally tough and practical tips to care for our mental health.  We reference an article published by Harvard Medical School as well as our own personal experiences. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations, please share on social media and through word of mouth. You can join in the conversation @kindred_conversations, @britt...

Submission Episode! We have heard of some benefits from incorporating affirmations in your own life and with your children so we decided to dig a little deeper. We referenced this article: https://positivepsychology.com/daily-affirmations/ and then reached out to our listeners to hear how you are using affirmations in your daily life! If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations, please sh...

Ever found yourself scrolling through your Instagram feed and you don’t even remember clicking on the little app icon? How about checking your phone multiple times throughout the day without hearing a notification sound? Did it ever occur to you that your phone was designed for you to spend more and more time on it? and that you might be doing just that without ever making the conscious decision t...

Submission Episode! The fall season seems to bring with it a sense of self reflection. Instead of the constant (fun) chaos and noise of summer, we start to look inward to fill our cups. Into our homes and into our hearts. If we aren’t practiced in appreciating what is before us, this transition inward can feel a bit empty. Rather than chasing contentment with the next thing, the next phase, or the...

This episode is all about health! Emmy is a certified health coach and fitness trainer. Her approach is about balance, listening to your body, and seeking health and abundance in all areas of your life. We were so grateful to have the opportunity to chat with Emmy about the work that she is doing and practical ways that we can move toward a healthier version of ourselves (both mentally and physica...

This episode was inspired by the first of four "pillars of shared meaning" from The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work by Dr. John Gottman. The pillar is titled "rituals of connection" and is all about creating consistent opportunities that all parties depend on and enjoy to enhance your feeling of "togetherness". We both took a moment to reflect on our personal family cultures and rituals...

We have quoted and referenced our parenting hero (Janet Lansbury) many times. So, when a very difficult episode topic was requested (i.e. toddler tantrums) we felt it most appropriate to learn from the best rather than pretend we have any idea what we are doing!  Janet's book No Bad Kids: Toddler Discipline Without Shame is a quick read that we have both referenced a number of times throughou...

Submission episode! After our episode about fall routines (ep. 41) we felt like a submission episode for cleaning routines would be a perfect follow up. So much of how we spend our day and feel about our home stems from our cleaning & tidying habits. We talk through your favorite tips & tricks to keep a clean home without spending hours a day and share some of the things that have worked best for...

In this episode Brittany interviews her mom, Kimberli, about developing friendships with your children. They discuss creating moments of connection with your children individually, growing your friendship naturally through the stages of childhood, and respecting your children. If you enjoyed this episode please subscribe, rate, and review on your podcast app. Follow along @kindred_conversations, @...

Submission Episode! This casual episode goes through all of your submissions for getting back into a more regular routine as fall settles in. We loved to hear what you love about your schedules and what helps you ease back into the order and rhythm of your days. Paris also shares some exciting news at the beginning of this episode and we can’t wait for you to celebrate with us. You can follow alon...

We’re back with part 2! We often discuss the importance of investing in your marriage and this book felt like the right deep dive into that topic. If you haven't yet read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work now is the time! Author John Gottman has devoted his life's work to researching marriage- what makes it work... and what doesn't. This book comes with practical tips and strategies th...

This has been a topic that we have been anxiously awaiting! We were so excited to sit down with Cody Sanders (cofounder of Mixhers) and get the scoop on the phases of a women’s cycle. We also covered general hormone health and got the answers to some of the questions you submitted. We hope your learn as much as we did in this conversation with Cody! You can find her on Instagram @soulhappyandhealt...

We often discuss the importance of investing in your marriage and this book felt like the right deep dive into that topic. If you haven't yet read The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work now is the time! Author John Gottman has devoted his life's work to researching marriage- what makes it work... and what doesn't. This book comes with practical tips and strategies that you can start to impl...

It felt like the right time to address a topic that is so relevant to both of our lives currently! From moving houses to changing jobs, entering new phases of life can be so exciting and also a little difficult. Navigating change often requires careful intentionality. We talk about how we are both finding a sense of calm in the current chaos of our lives. If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Con...

Submission episode!  Entering motherhood brings the most beautiful of emotions.  It tips our worlds upside-down, and often we find that we need to find ourselves again after such a monumental life change.  In this episode we discuss the ways we rediscovered ourselves as mothers and hear from our listeners the methods they used to feel like themselves again. If you enjoyed this...

Submission Episode! How to make new friends and develop lasting friendships is one of our favorite topics to discuss. Friendships have richly blessed our lives and our experiences of motherhood. We are beyond excited to share all of the tips we got from fellow listeners. The desire to make more friends or create deeper relationships is so relatable so we were so grateful that you shared so many me...

What if we told you there was on simple task you could complete each day that would dramatically increase your motivation, energy, and overall happpiness? Would you do it? This one task is no secret and we are grateful to have had Daren on this episode to help break down the how and why of practicing gratitude. We hope that you can join us in adding a regular practice of recognizing and expressing...

Submission episodes are helpful if for no other reason than to know that we aren’t alone! Mom-guilt is so common and knowing that other moms experience it as well somehow makes overcoming it just a little easier. In this episode we share all the ways you move away from mom-guilt in hopes that we can all work on this together! If you enjoyed this episode of Kindred Conversations we would love if yo...

We live in a time when with so many resources at our fingertips! How amazing that we get to be so well informed and intentional in our parenting methods. Although we have far from perfected our parenting, both Paris and I really love learning about and applying the principles taught in the respectful/gentle parenting method. We thought it would be helpful if we shared what we love about it so you...

Finding time to deepen your relationship with your spouse often takes a back seat to the focus on parenting and connection with children. We  heard your advice on regularly connecting with your spouse in episode 21 and as we revisit the topic we thought we would bring in an expert! In this episode we are doing a deeper dive into connection in your marriage with guest Ellie Lowe.  Ellie shares tips...

Motherhood is FULL of surprises!! And we got the details on what has surprised you the most- from postpartum recovery to conversation topics. We laughed and cried our way through these submissions and are grateful that we get to share them with each other. Whatever unexpected circumstances you find yourself facing in this moment of motherhood, we hope you know you are not alone! So bring on all th...

Every year we look forward to the arrival of warmer weather and countless hour spent outdoors. Summertime feels like an opportunity to create traditions and meaningful memories as a family and we don’t want to miss it!  We asked you for your favorite ways to take advantage of the summer months and can’t wait to share all of the great ideas we got. We hope you can adopt some of these ideas int...

Have you ever wondered how to help your guests make genuine connections at a get-together you're hosting? The art of hosting meaningful gatherings can be such a powerful talent that (just like any talent) needs practice to develop. We are so thrilled to invite Natalie Drewery on the podcast today to share her gift with you!  Natalie has had a love of gathering from a young age. What is so uni...