Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting

Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2541: Shawna Scafe delivers a refreshingly honest and hilarious take on the common “fails” every mom is bound to face, from forgetting car seat buckles to sneak-eating chocolate in the pantry. With humor and heart, she reminds parents that imp...

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2517: Kids’ sports have become a high-stakes obsession for many parents, but is all this pressure actually helping them? Jay Harrington shares his personal experience as a college athlete and dives into the unrealistic expectations surrounding...