Parenting
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Guest Interview, Lifestyle, Parenting
Raising Awe-Seekers (with Deborah Farmer Kris)
Did you know that awe has superpowers? Christine chats with Deborah Farmer Kris, a former educator turned child development expert and author of “Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive.” They talk about finding awe in the everyday, and cover practical tactics around slowing down, dealing with technology, the power of looking for the good in hard times, and more.
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Guest Interview, Lifestyle, Parenting
How To Let Kids Go and Embrace What’s Next (with Meagan Francis)
Does the prospect of moving from having your arms full of kids to being hands free worry you? Christine chats with Meagan Francis about “lasts” with kids and the fact that they can be sad, scary, and confusing as well as freeing, exciting, and wonderful. They talk about this duality related to dealing with uncertainty, identity shifts, aging, and more—and ultimately, how to let kids go and embrace what’s next.
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How to Declutter with Kids
Are you struggling with the volume of kid stuff? Christine and Asha share 9 tips for how to declutter with kids in a way that is respectful and compassionate while also being tactical. Many of the recommendations also apply to decluttering with household members.
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Communication, Guest Interview, Lifestyle, Parenting
Lighthouse Parenting (with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg)
Wondering about how to parent in a way that increases trust, care, and communication while reducing hovering, distance, and conflict? Christine talks with Dr. Kenneth Ginsburg about lighthouse parenting. They discuss the importance of the long view in parenting, hovering vs. preparation, how to handle stumbles, and more.
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Guest Interview, Lifestyle, Parenting, Work
Reframing + Planning Career Pauses (with Neha Ruch)
Are you tired of that (tired!) question, “What do you do?” as an at-home parent? Christine converses with Neha Ruch about career breaks after kids, household labor visibility, redefining success during a pause, positioning yourself to return to work, and more.
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Guest Interview, Lifestyle, Parenting
Rethinking Parenting Expectations & Pressure (with Ben & Gabrielle Blair)
Stressed or freaked out by the immense pressures of modern parenting? Christine chats with Ben and Gabrielle Blair about their book, The Kids Are Alright: Parenting with Confidence in an Uncertain World. They talk about the power of listening, lowering the stakes, college stress, fostering independence in kids, and more.
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