Parently

If your child knows exactly how to push your buttons and you find yourself unreasonably angry, this episode is for you. Kyle explains how parenting has exposed unfavorable traits and the importance of recognizing and addressing those tendencies. He also shares how Febrile seizures and infant eyewear have impacted his parenting experience. Music: ⁠⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠⁠

Jen and her husband Matt got more than bargained for when they decided to complete their family with another child. Jen describes the emotional highs and lows she has experienced adjusting to life as a mama of multiples. Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

Being present for your kids takes practice. Maura shares how shedding expectations, setting boundaries, and finding her voice has laid the foundation for her to lead a fulfilled, intentional life. Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

According to the CDC, “food allergies are a growing food safety and public health concern that affect an estimated 8% of children in the United States. That’s 1 in 13 children, or about 2 students per classroom.” Emily joins us to recount the experience of discovering her son’s food allergy and to explain the social, financial, and emotional impact it has had on her family. Music: ⁠https://www.pur...

Sarah is back to discuss the challenges and joys of raising Donovan and how her experience continues to impact how she interacts with others. Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

Meet Sarah - an ordinary woman working hard to obtain her PhD while grieving the loss of her grandfather. In part 1 of a 2 part episode, she shares how her ordinary life took an extraordinary turn after she enters an ER with stomach pains and leaves with much, much more. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Amy has never dreamed of becoming a parent and did not think she would have children. She explains how becoming a stepparent changed her perspective and shares her experience on finding her role within a preexisting family dynamic.  Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

Europe describes the obstacles she encounters in everyday life and how her childhood experiences of racism have directly impacted the way she parents her children. She shares specific examples of racial discrimination in the education system and why it is essential to teach your kids to be an advocate for all their peers. Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

Today’s guest is not a parent...yet. Caroline always thought she would have children but has been thrown a few curveballs in life. She talks about the obstacles she has encountered affecting her ability to build the family she imagined and how her experiences have impacted the type of parent she wants to become. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Kelsey is joined by author, educator, motivational speaker, husband, and father - Michael Arterberry. They talk about privilege, oppression, raising mixed children, and how to talk to your kids about racism. www.michaelarterberry.com www.youthvoicescenter.org Be Encouraged!!!: 250 Days of Motivation and Encouragement by Michael Arterberry Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

As a professional nanny, this week’s guest shares her expertise on how to properly hire and legally employ nannies. Brittney also takes us through a day-in-the-life and discloses the most rewarding and challenging parts of her job. Hint: one of these is the parents.  Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

The conversation continues as Allison shares how she forged on to complete her family after a devastating loss. Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

Most people will endure some sort of trauma in their lives. Many people become parents during their lifetime. Occasionally, these two monumental events coincide - as they did for Allison O’Keefe - creating a remarkable, bittersweet story. Music: ⁠https://www.purple-planet.com⁠

1 in 8 couples. IUI, IVF, PGS, ICSI - the acronyms alone are enough to make your head spin. Emily Bauer is here to break it down and take us along on her roller coaster journey of infertility. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

This week a dual-military couple drops in to share their thoughts on raising a family. Maintaining a lifestyle filled with early mornings, late nights, and plenty of distance, Vince and Caitlyn share the importance of leaning on family, faith, and one another. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

What is heterotaxy syndrome? How many ventricles does someone need? And who is Rhonda?! Chelsea Clark is here to answer all these questions and more as she shares her experience on navigating an ominous medical diagnosis for her child. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Kelsey is joined by Kristie Magnuson - mom of 4, advocate for Down syndrome awareness, and founder of Gabe the Babe & Co. Kristie takes us through her journey of motherhood beginning with her oldest, Gabe, who surprised her and husband at birth when they found out he had Down syndrome. She talks about grieving the child she imagined, the indescribable love he has brought to her family, and how...

Parently taps into the unique experiences and perspectives of parents to celebrate the joys and honor the challenges of child-rearing. With new interviews each week, this is a podcast for moms and dads seeking an empowering community and a little levity. Music: https://www.purple-planet.com