The Families of Character Show

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ready to transform your family life in the new year? Before you dive into goal setting, take a few minutes to reflect on 2023 as you listen to this episode. It'll give you that energy and synergy you need to declare a few simple goals for 2024. We promise! We’re sharing our journeys and wisdom to help you do just that. This episode is a tre...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever wondered why apologies seem so difficult? Want to discover how to move past conflicts and strengthen your relationships with your loved ones? We've got you covered. Today, we bring you a truly enlightening conversation with Licensed Professional Counselor Brooke Vincent, who's joining us for the third time on our podcast. Having m...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Want to avoid holiday meltdowns? What if I told you that managing these outbursts can be as easy as remembering the acronym "HALT?" As a counselor and parent myself, I've been there. I've navigated the tantrums and the tears, and I'm here to share my insights with you. Tune in as we reframe these intense emotional moment...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever thought of arming your little ones with a spatula instead of a toy? We're not just talking about kids playing chef, but actually welcoming them into the sacred realm of the kitchen. Explore how this seemingly simple act can turn into a powerful tool for fostering family unity, teaching responsibility, and granting your kids a valuable...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Have a picky eater at your house? Feel like you're constantly in a battle with your little ones over mealtimes? Sometimes it feels like negotiating with mini dictators who harbor a baffling dislike for nutritious food! We've got a solution in this enriching conversation with Katie Kimball, a mom to 4, Certified Stress Mastery Educator...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! How can we safeguard our children from the horrific realities of sexual abuse? Eli Harwood, a seasoned trauma-healing expert, joins us to tackle this deeply harrowing yet crucial topic. With 17 years under her belt aiding families in their journey toward healing, Eli shares her wisdom on preventative measures, the significance of communication,...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! If you find yourself wondering whether taking a couples-only trip would be worth the effort or whether planning a family vacation would be worth all the time and effort when you have young kids...this episode is for you! Traveling comes with its fair share of surprises - just like day-to-day family life.  We found ourselves stuck at a crossroads...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever wondered how an Olympic champion is raised? Our guest today, Dick Franklin, the father of five-time Olympic gold medalist swimmer, Missy Franklin, takes us through the exhilarating journey of raising an Olympian. We explore their family's unique approach to youth sports, focusing on the balance between motivation and fun, while steerin...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What if the words we use could fundamentally transform our family and work lives? Join me for a riveting dialogue with Jeff Schiefelbein as we unlock the power of language in creating an environment of trust, love, and growth at home and in the workplace. Jeff's valuable insights on breaking free from patterns of negativity and the consciou...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Prepare to have your notions of safety and family life reshaped by our riveting guest, Jimmy Graham. A seasoned US Navy SEAL and former CIA protective officer, Jimmy brings an intriguing mix of military discipline and community-oriented care to his role as a Fellow on Community Safety at the Centennial Institute. He sheds light on his unique pat...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever wondered how to turn a delightful family recipe into a thriving business while maintaining a balanced family life? Today's guest, Danielle Derner, co-creator of KrackCorn , a delicious caramel popcorn snack, will unravel her and her husband Cody's journey from their kitchen to the shelves of major retail stores. Their tale is a te...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Have you ever wondered how personal experiences and hardships can shape and direct someone's career path? Well, you're about to find out from our guest, Lauren Reitsema, President of The Center for Relationship Education.  From the ashes of her parents' divorce, she built a career dedicated to helping relationships succeed. A keen...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Picture this: you're a parent, juggling the responsibilities of a thriving business, and the demands of a bustling family life. Sound familiar? Then you won't want to miss our conversation with best-selling author, mom, and successful business owner, Alyson Caffrey. Alyson opens up about her early journey as a mom and business owner, r...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! What if there was a surefire way to raise children who are honest, accountable, resilient, and capable of seeking forgiveness?  We guarantee you'll find answers in our deep dive into the powerful tools of personal accountability and forgiveness. By simply implementing one rule...you'll notice your kids telling the truth vs. lying, bein...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! If you find yourself wondering whether your kids are at the right school, if homeschool is an option or if there are any hybrid systems of education out there that align with your values...this is the episode for you. Perhaps, you've questioned the courage it takes to break from societal norms to embark on a journey that may seem unconventi...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Struggling to transition your kids from school to home life without the meltdowns? Ever wonder how a simple greeting, a timely snack, or a little downtime could become a game-changer in setting the tone for the rest of the day? Dive into the psychology behind your children's after-school behavior and enjoy some practical tips to make this t...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Marriage requires tons of recalibrating over the years!  In this episode, my husband, Josh and I talk about the endless transitions we've navigated and what has kept us afloat and on course over the 19 years of our marriage. From uprooting our family in Texas and moving to Colorado to grieving miscarriages and making career changes, and mul...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Ever feel like you’re in a negative rut and haven’t noticed a peaceful, positive, memorable moment with your kids in a really long time? It happens. Parenting is hard! Sometimes the hard moments seem to really outnumber the good moments. But the truth is, the good moments outweigh the hard moments.  So, how can we notice more of the good, meanin...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! With school starting and all the things this season brings…backpacks, science projects, lunch boxes, hats, and gloves, we could all use some advice on how to help organize our kids for a successful year.  Well, you’re in luck! In this episode, I’ve got a lovely guest on the show who is both a mom and Professional Organizer. She’s the Founder of...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! There are 9 critical minutes of your child’s day that we call “Windows of Influence”.  These are the minutes that matter most to your child on a day-to-day basis. They are divided up into 3 min increments.  The first 3 minutes of the day when they first wake up and you greet them.  The first 3 minutes when they get in your car after school.  The...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! If you’ve ever sent your child to time out and left them there longer than you planned…you’re not alone. Been there, done that. But what are the effects of sending our kids to their rooms when they are at the height of their emotions? Brooke Vincent, Licensed Professional Counselor, helps us understand WHY we choose Time-Out (we all have the bes...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Who better to ask than someone who’s been there? In this episode, Eileen Lord, mother to 5 grown children and preschool teacher to hundreds of students, shares bits of parenting wisdom with our generation. Some of the tips she gives are: “Teach your kids “1  2  3…Ask Me”—to remind them to try whatever they are doing 3 times before asking you for...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! Families and Sports Teams are similar! How would your family life improve if you thought of yourselves as a unified team and acted accordingly? In this episode, I talk about how huddling up with your team on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis can take your most important team to the next level! But, it’s all about how you BEGIN! Using sports ter...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! If you’re frustrated with your child because they aren’t doing things the way you want them to, there might be something missing…a simple lesson! It’s common to tell a child what to do (like saying thank you when someone gives them a gift or telling them to walk at the swimming pool) but how many times do we forget to explain the “why” behind wh...

Send us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest! In this episode, Brooke Vincent, Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Marriage & Family Therapist, shares how we can diffuse temper tantrums in record time when we simply validate the feelings our child is experiencing when they are melting down and comfort them on their level.  (I know, it seems hard when their behavior seems so di...