The Families of Character Show

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Tired of hearing airy & abstract references to your "mindset"? We get it! The last thing you feel like you can hear when you're in the thick of parenting is "You just need to work on your mindset." What even IS mindset? And how can you practically "work on" it? Andy Hickman returns to the Families of Charac...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Have you ever felt like your family’s day-to-day functioning could be smoother, more efficient, and connected? Maybe you're frustrated because you or your child keeps making decisions without considering the outcome, blurts out, or has difficulty with planning, prioritizing, and time management.  Just because you or your child struggle in t...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever wondered why "sharing is caring" might be a concept misunderstood by our little ones? Ever wondered what the outcome may be of insisting your little one share their beloved toys before they're ready? Pauline Meert, co-founder of Sophia Montessori Academy and an accredited Montessori teacher, returns to our show to unravel the...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Navigating the silent struggles and triumphs of fatherhood and husbandry can feel like an odyssey, yet these tales rarely take center stage. That changes today, as we pull back the curtain to honor the steadfast men in our lives. Jordan M. Montgomery 's reflections on leadership costs set the stage for a candid conversation about the comple...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What used to be sliced oranges served to kids after a rigorous game has turned into a goody bag full of sugary snacks that kids are fighting over! There's a better alternative! Our guest, Katie Kimball, brings her expertise to the table in our enlightening discussion on the current culture of sports snacks for kids. As a seasoned advocate f...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! I'll never forget celebrating Easter and glancing around a room full of my favorite people and realizing none of us were connecting. Every one of us had our face in our phone! It was a real wake-up call, and it's what propelled me to chat with Joey Odom from Aro about how we can reclaim our family time from the clutches of digital devi...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Celebrate a milestone moment with us as we sit down with the esteemed Dr. Leonard Sax on our 100th episode, unpacking the treasures of the parent-child relationship. Dr. Sax, has both a PhD in Psychology and an MD.  He is noted for his expertise in child and adolescent development and returns to share his insights on why swapping play dates for...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Stepping into the arena of parenting can often feel like navigating without a map. What if you had a playbook that promised not just good behavior but a legacy of strong moral fiber in your children?  Did you know that's what we're all about at Families of Character? Belonging to a community is KEY when navigating marriage and family l...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Summer calls for sunshine, ice cream, and if you're a parent—stacks of strategies to keep the kids engaged and entertained. I'm Jordan Langdon, and together with the brilliant Niki Langley (mom of 5) and our online parent community, we've come up with our best tips for summer. Whether you're wrangling toddlers or trying to pr...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! After counseling couples for 20 years, I've noticed a serious trend in what drives a wedge between husbands and wives when it comes to parenting and the seasons of family life. A lack of planning! If you're feeling overwhelmed by the next season of family life or if you dread summers because the season is so much different from the tra...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Caught up in the whirlwind of my husband's award ceremony, I found myself fumbling with a camera rather than soaking in his moment of glory. It was a wake-up call, underscoring a modern predicament: our incessant need to capture everything might just be causing us to miss the point of true experience. This episode is a heart-to-heart on the...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! When we say "I would die for my child," we're tapping into an ocean of love that runs deeper than a single act of bravery—it's about the daily acts of living for them, too. Our latest heart-to-heart on the podcast is a celebration of reaching a staggering 20,000 downloads, thanks to you, our dedicated listeners. We're pe...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! As I sat surrounded by the chaos of a schedule that was running me rather than the other way around, a lightbulb moment shifted everything: the weekly family huddle was born. On today's show, we're not just discussing the importance of family culture; we're taking an intimate look at how transforming our approach to family involve...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! When a listener reached out with her story about her son's speech delays, it struck a chord with me. We're peeling back the layers on parenting instincts and speech development with the help of Erin Honbarrier, a seasoned speech and language pathologist and homeschooling mother. Erin's expertise shines a light on the often-neglect...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! The resource I've been searching for over the past 20 years has been developed! As a therapist working with couples, I've noticed a huge gap in resources when it comes to helping husbands overcome blow-ups, knee-jerk defensive reactions, stonewalling, and gaslighting in their marriages! And I'm not talking about a quick hack or te...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Join the adventure of parenthood in the AI era with guest Jay Ezell, as we ponder the future landscape our kids will navigate. We're not just talking about any shift; this is a seismic wave propelled by artificial intelligence, touching everything from the way our children learn to the jobs they'll aspire to. Together, we dissect how A...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Have you ever considered the profound impact our conflict resolution skills have on our little ones? That’s exactly what we tackle in this episode. Join me, Jordan Langdon, as I uncover seven key tips to address marital disagreements in a constructive manner, especially when tiny ears are around. I dive straight into the transformative power of...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Discover the secret to a harmonious home life with simple yet profound tweaks to your daily habits, drawing from James Clear's book, "Atomic Habits ," as I, Jordan Langdon, guide you on a journey to amplify family unity and personal growth. I applied 3 of James Clear'sTips to Marriage and Family Life to help you be able to: C...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Suffering, in marriage and family life, is inevitable. What we tell ourselves about the suffering makes all the difference.  In this episode, I share an inspirational message from New York Times #1 Best Selling Author, Jocko Willink, that I encourage you to embrace. When life threw a curveball that ended my marriage just after college, I found m...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Struggling to find time for the people you love amidst the chaos of everyday life? You're not alone. Our latest episode is a heartfelt journey into the art of balancing the unstoppable march of time with the irreplaceable moments with family and friends.  We're celebrating the successes of our coaching couples from the alumni meetups,...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever feel like the teen years are an enigma wrapped in a hormonal riddle? Buckle up, parents, because today's chat is about to shed some much-needed light on that infamous rollercoaster ride. We will arm you with the essential tips needed to not just weather this storm but set sail smoothly through the tempestuous seas of adolescence. From...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Have you ever pondered the profound impact grandparents have on shaping the future? Linda, the wise and warm-hearted founder of Grandparents for Kids, joins us to illuminate the influential role these cherished family members play in the tapestry of education and moral guidance. Through her own experiences as a seasoned medical professional and...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest!  I'm thrilled to pull back the curtain on the Langdon family's secret weapon for navigating the chaos of everyday life: our distinctive approach to tracking goals and behaviors. We've cracked the code on structuring our days with clarity and ease, and now, you too can transform those hectic mornings into streamlined operations. Di...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever felt like your parenting goals are vanishing into thin air? I'm Jordan Langdon, and I'm here to assure you that the simple act of writing by hand can anchor those goals and transform your approach to family management. Tune in as I uncover the science of how pen and paper can not only preserve your ambitions but also bring a newfo...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Want to safeguard your family from a crisis in 2024? In this episode, you'll get practical ideas for setting a simple family goal to work towards that will have you all moving the ball down the field like a cohesive team.  Listen, I know what it’s like to be managing a house, 3 kids, a job, my relationship with my spouse, friendships, volun...