Best How Do I Stop Yelling At My Child Podcasts (2025)

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291. How To Go From Resentment To Contentment As A Dementia Caregiver 31:49

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“Every caregiver starts from a different place, and where you begin will shape everything about your experience.” In Episode 291, I walk you through a simple, biblical framework to help you see where you are—and what the next faithful step looks like. Stage 1: Complacent (not ready, not skilled). You may say, “I’m just helping.” Denial is common—so…

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Why You Can’t Reason With a Dysregulated Child (& What Actually Helps in the Moment!) 14:59

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Have you ever tried to explain something perfectly clearly to your child—only to be met with tears, frustration, or a complete meltdown? It feels like the more sense we try to make, the less sense it actually makes to them. That’s because when kids are emotionally activated, logic goes right out the window. Their brains simply can’t take in reasoni…

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290. How to Build Support as a Solo Christian Dementia Caregiver 25:01

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Are you caring for a parent with dementia all by yourself—no siblings, no spouse, a tiny church, and a growing knot of worry in your stomach? That’s Jennifer’s story in Episode 290. Her 84-year-old mom has Alzheimer’s, and Jennifer admits the hardest part is asking for help. I begin, as always, with the focusing prompt: “in six months, what needs t…

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Making Independent Play Work for You and Your Child (Brilliant Examples From My Inbox) 30:59

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You've no doubt heard by now about the countless benefits of our children's self-directed play. Less understood is how to nurture this invaluable instinct in our babies—every child has it. With our good intentions, though, we sometimes get in the way of play. Perhaps we intervene and unnecessarily interrupt our children's process. Or, as our kids g…

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289. How To Change Caregiver Burden To Christian Stewardship In Dementia 25:47

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“Why is everything spinning when there’s still no diagnosis?” In Episode 288, we walked with Fran through locked doors, false accusations, ER ping-pong—and the ache of holding Power of Attorney that seems powerless without clarity. Lizette began with the focusing prompt she uses in every session: “In six months from today, what would need to happen…

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Parenting Reflections: How My 4-Year-Old Learned to Ride a Bike—And Why the Small Moments of Preparation Made All the Difference 14:10

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This week, I’m sharing one of those small-but-big parenting moments: my 4-year-old daughter learning to ride her two-wheel bike. It was both ordinary and magical, watching her step into something brand new with so much determination. I’d spent time preparing her for what it feels like to learn something new—the ups, the wobbles, and even the possib…

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288. How To Cope When Christian Dementia Caregiving Starts In Chaos 20:05

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Are you living in chaos—sure something’s wrong, but there’s no diagnosis yet? That’s where we meet Fran in Episode 288. Her mom changed the locks, accused her of stealing meds, refused help, and bounced in and out of the ER. Fran holds POA, but without clarity she feels powerless. I began with my focusing prompt: “In six months from today, what wou…

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Obedience Is Not a Dirty Word 21:35

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We all hope to raise polite, well-behaved kids who follow rules and comply with requests, assuming these are fair, just, and appropriate. We want our kids to not only respect us but other authority figures in their lives. Yet, many of us shy away from the term "obedience," because it connotes using discipline methods that are overly strict, harsh, …

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287. Can You Be More Ready To Be A Dementia Caregiver? 34:44

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“She said, I’m not really a caregiver—I just call my dad to check if he ate.” That’s where Episode 287 begins: most of us don’t recognize caregiving until we’re already overwhelmed. Readiness isn’t a switch; it’s a process God invites us into. 1) Move from unaware to aware. Awareness is grace. When you finally name, “I am a caregiver,” you can resp…

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Why “Just Stay Calm” Doesn’t Work During Your Child’s Meltdowns—And What to Focus on Instead 21:05

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We’ve all heard the advice: “Just stay calm when your child is melting down.” But if you’ve ever tried it, you know it’s not that simple—and there’s a reason for that. In this episode, we’re unpacking why staying calm can feel so hard in the moment, what’s really going on inside us when our kids are overwhelmed, and what makes a difference in findi…

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286. How To Receive Help as a Christian Dementia Caregiver Without Guilt 14:43

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“Caregivers are natural givers… when it comes time to ask for help, that guilty voice shows up.” In Episode 286, Linda says, “I hate to ask my sons for help. This is my job, not theirs.” I answer plainly: “That guilt doesn't protect anyone. It just leaves you drained and makes it harder for you to serve with patience and joy.” As always, I begin wi…

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Parenting Problems Our Childhoods Create (and How to Fix Them) 36:19

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The root causes for our children's behaviors—especially the behaviors that most alarm and confuse us—are often confusing and complex. Sometimes, try as we might to understand and even reason with our child, the behavior only gets worse. But these behaviors may be simpler to address than we might imagine. All we need to do is recognize the intense f…

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285. How To Make Wise Decisions As A Christian Dementia Caregiver 25:53

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“Caregiving is full of hard choices… you feel overwhelmed, stuck, and guilty.” That’s how Episode 285 opens—and why we walk straight at the question so many of you are wrestling with: Is it time for memory care? I guide you through a simple, biblical grid to cut through decision fatigue. Run your situation through these five questions—exactly as I …

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Parenting Reflections: From Vacation Chaos to Calm at Home: How Emily Went from Cutting a Family Trip Short to Celebrating Milestones and Peaceful, Connected Moments 32:14

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What do you do when your child’s meltdowns get so big they disrupt everyday life—even cutting a family vacation short? That’s where Emily found herself as a mom of a highly sensitive child. Between the constant meltdowns and the stress of preparing for kindergarten, she was stretched thin and exhausted. In this honest conversation, Emily shares wha…

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284. How to Communicate Differently in Late-Stage Dementia Without Frustration 22:05

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“I just wish my wife could speak louder so I’d know what she needs.” If that’s your heart today, Episode 284 is for you. Delbert is caring for his wife with late-stage Lewy Body Dementia. Her voice is very soft, sometimes garbled, and most days she sleeps. His deepest desire? “If I could look back six months from now and say, we got our communicati…

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Don’t Raise Your Kids in a Bubble 27:14

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As parents, we're naturally protective of our kids' feelings and sensibilities, but as they mature and venture out socially, it's also our job to give them the tools they need to thrive in a variety of settings and with people who have differing views and engagement styles. Our kids need to learn to respect and adapt to every person's boundaries—no…

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283. How to Keep Trusting God When You’re Too Tired to Keep Going 24:55

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“Have you ever thought, I am so tired, I love the Lord, I pray, I serve, but I don't think I can keep doing this?” That’s where Episode 283 begins—naming the ache many of us whisper in the dark. Lizette shares how the Lord met her own exhaustion and then anchors us in four truths: The race is long—God will renew you. “The Christian life is race… no…

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Will My Sensitive Child Ever Outgrow the Meltdowns? Here's Why Emotional Sensitivity Doesn't Just Disappear (& How to Help Your Child Cope Instead) 20:20

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Ever find yourself wondering if your highly sensitive child will ever “grow out” of the meltdowns? You’re not alone. A fellow mom asked this exact question after feeling stuck in the cycle of escalating emotions, hitting, and endless late-night worries about the future. It’s the question that so many parents quietly carry: Will things ever get easi…

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282. How To Recognize What Caregiving Costs Your Other Relationships 14:17

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“I put everything on hold to care for my mom… and left my own kids by the roadside.” Diana’s words opened Episode 282—and maybe your heart echoed them. This conversation is for every caregiver whose marriage, children, or friendships have quietly paid the price of devotion. I began, as always, with the same clarifying prompt: “Diana, let’s say it’s…

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Helping Your Child Overcome Anxieties, Fears, and Rocky Transitions 30:55

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Transitions tend to be difficult for young children, and they express their struggles in a variety of concerning ways. They may be focused to distraction on particular random-seeming anxieties and fears. Worse, they take their feelings out on us by being uncooperative or lashing out in violent meltdowns. Two families reach out to Janet with these i…

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281. How Being a Dementia Caregiver Changes Your Perspective of God 31:20

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“I look in the mirror and I don’t recognize myself anymore.” If that’s you, Episode 281 is a gentle reset. Caregiving changes you—but not into less. God is reshaping you in this season. 1) Clarity: Your identity is hidden in Christ Roles shift—daughter, spouse, scheduler—but identity doesn’t. Colossians 3:3–4 steadies us when roles blur: your life …

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Parenting Reflections: How I Prepared My Sensitive Child to Handle the Middle School Transition with Confidence 21:50

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Starting middle school is a big milestone, and for a highly sensitive child, it can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I share how my oldest son’s recent transition went surprisingly smoothly—and the preparation that made all the difference. I’ll walk through what we did ahead of time to help him feel ready and confident, and why that kind of prep…

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280. How To Quit Feeling Guilty When Your Loved One Isn't Happy In Dementia Caregiving 25:32

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As a Christian dementia caregiver, you can pour your heart into providing safety, comfort, and love — and still feel like you’re falling short when your loved one isn’t happy. In Episode 280 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians, host Lizette talks about the crushing weight of caregiver guilt. Together, they explore why it’s not your respons…

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Negativity, Pushback, No to EVERYTHING 24:31

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The parent of a 7-year-old describes writes that her daughter has become relentlessly negative and argumentative. "It feels like everything is a debate, and she says no to almost every request." As one of Janet's longtime followers, she knows not to take the behavior personally, tries to maintain a light attitude, but she often finds herself lectur…

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279. How To Know If A Dementia Caregiver Support Group Is Actually Helping You 32:01

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“Not long ago, I had a conversation with someone who called my coaching community a support group… It is supportive… But here’s the difference.” In Episode 279, Lizette explains why many groups offer comfort but send you home with the same questions—and how a Christ-centered, facilitated community equips you to walk faithfully tomorrow. 1) Comfort …

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When Back-to-School Feels Like Too Much for Your Highly Sensitive Child—Here’s What’s Really Going On (& How to Support Them Through the Transition) 19:51

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The back-to-school transition can feel like a mountain for sensitive kids—new routines, new faces, and new expectations all at once. And it doesn’t have to be a big milestone year for them to feel the weight of it; even returning to the same school can stir up nerves and overwhelm. What feels exciting to some can feel completely daunting to them. I…

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278. How To Avoid The Most Expensive Mistake Dementia Caregivers Make 17:40

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“The most expensive mistake dementia caregivers make isn’t medical—it’s waiting too long to secure legal and financial footing.” Episode 278 is a straight-talk coaching call with Margie that every Christian caregiver needs to hear. Lizette begins with her signature prompt to create clarity: “So let’s say it’s six months from today and things are ea…

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Fighting Is Playing (Let the Kids Work It Out) 32:52

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It's unnerving when our kids engage in conflict with siblings or peers, whether it's over a toy, their perceived 'space', or even our attentions. As emotions escalate, so does grabbing, pushing, and sometimes hitting. No parent wants to witness this, and our instinct tends to be to try to manage the situation by separating the warring factions, com…

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277. How To Not Panic When Your Loved One With Dementia Falls 28:49

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It’s 2 a.m. The phone rings. “Your mom fell.” Panic. Guilt. A thousand what-ifs. Episode 277 speaks straight into that moment—and shows a calmer, wiser way forward. 1) Know the two types of falls Medical emergency: obvious injury, severe pain, deformity, unconsciousness. Don’t pass go—call 911. Non-injury/assist-needed fall: dignity is hurt, not th…

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Summer Rewind Series: How to Communicate Effectively with Your Sensitive Child’s Teacher for a Successful School Year with Jess Hammond – Part 2 29:34

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In this final Summer Rewind episode, I’m joined once again by veteran teacher and fellow parent Jess Hammond for the second half of our honest, two-part conversation. This time, we’re talking about helping kids build independence with their schoolwork—and what to do when they hit a wall. We also wade into the tricky waters of homework—what’s helpfu…

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276. How to Truly Help the Dementia Caregiver — When You’re Not the One in Charge 12:10

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Not the decision-maker, still carrying the heartbreak? That’s Helen. She isn’t in the driver’s seat of her sister’s dementia care, yet the weight lands squarely on her heart. Episode 276 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians walks through how to truly help when you’re not the one in charge. Lizette begins with her coaching prompt to create c…

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Making a Successful Transition to Preschool (with Mr. Chazz) 45:16

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Janet welcomes a timely visit from iconic educator Mr. Chazz who shares how parents and teachers can help kids successfully transition to a new preschool or childcare situation. His focus is on trust and maintaining the sense of connection that supports parents and kids to separate with confidence. Janet's "No Bad Kids" Master Course is at nobadkid…

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275. How To Know Whether You Are Being Called To Be A Christian Dementia Caregiver 34:34

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“For years I said it: I will never live with my dad.” Episode 275 begins with Lizette’s confession—and the quiet, Spirit-led shift that changed everything after her mother’s death. If you’re wrestling with the same question—“Am I being called to be a dementia caregiver?”—this 30-minute solo reflection is your roadmap. 1. What is a calling? Lizette …

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Summer Rewind Series: How to Communicate Effectively with Your Sensitive Child’s Teacher for a Successful School Year with Jess Hammond – Part 1 37:04

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In this 5th episode of our Summer Rewind Series, we’re bringing back part one of a heartfelt, insight-packed conversation with one of my closest friends—a teacher with 23 years of experience and a parent to two elementary-aged kids. Her dual perspective is one every parent needs to hear. We talk about how to build strong connections between parents…

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274. When You’re the Only One — How to Avoid Exhaustion in Dementia Caregiving 22:37

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Lisa’s groceries were in the cart when her real burden tumbled out: “I’m doing everything, and I don’t feel gentle anymore.” Episode 274 captures that live coaching moment and the three biblical strategies Lizette used to turn Lisa’s exhaustion into a game plan. 1. Begin with Clarity, Not Guilt Lizette opened with her signature question: “Let’s say…

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Uncovering Stress Triggers with Journaling 39:34

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Today we're bringing back another one of our most-loved episodes [Uncovering Stress Triggers with Journaling]. This one struck a chord with so many of you, and it’s no surprise. Because when the days feel long and everything feels like too much, it’s easy to think the stress is coming from the chaos around you. But what if you could slow it down, p…

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How to Help a Strong-Willed Child (Without Wounding His Spirit) 23:03

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A parent describes her 4-year-old son as energetic, independent and strong-willed. While she appreciates her son’s enthusiasm and free spirit, she constantly struggles to reign him in and finds herself yelling, "You're not listening!" As an example, she says they often take nature walks with friends, and he inevitably runs ahead at an unsafe distan…

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273. How To Keep Your Christian Faith When Dementia Isn’t “Fixed” 33:39

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“Have you ever caught yourself thinking, maybe God isn’t going to fix this?” Lizette opens Episode 273 with the question most Christian caregivers whisper but rarely voice. If that sentence hits home, today’s five-part framework is for you: 1. Faith What do you really believe about God while dementia keeps progressing? Lizette reminds us our comfor…

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Summer Rewind Series: Beyond Sleep Training or Co-Sleeping Forever: Finding the Baby Sleep Middle Ground with Rachael Shepherd-Ohta 31:24

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We’re continuing our Summer Rewind Series by bringing back another favorite episode—because baby sleep struggles never really go out of season. If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how do I get my baby to sleep?” at 3am, you’re definitely not alone. Baby sleep can feel like one of the hardest parts of parenting, and the pressure to pick a “side”…

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272. How To Care For A Loved One Alone As A Christian—Without Guilt, Burnout, or Regret 26:30

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“If you are the one holding all of the decisions, the care, the appointments, the family tension, and you’re wondering if it’s even OK to use your parents’ money to get help, you’re not the only one.” Joseph’s Dilemma Mom has passed away. Dad is 91. Joseph shoulders every fall, appointment, and bill while siblings hover on the sidelines. He worries…

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When Your Child Wants To Live With The Other Parent. 11:51

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Today I’m bringing back one of the most listened-to episodes on the podcast, and for good reason. It's called “When Your Child Wants to Live with the Other Parent” and if you’ve ever felt the sting of those words, or worried they might come, this one’s for you. This episode struck a chord with so many of you because it goes deeper than just what yo…

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Validating Feelings Isn't Working 21:00

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The practice of acknowledging our children's feelings and struggles can provide healing, calming messages of safety and acceptance. With a genuine tone and a few words, our acknowledgments can help children share pent-up emotions, feel seen and heard, and gradually regulate, which in turn eases problematic behaviors. However, parents commonly share…

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271. How to Wrestle With God About Dementia — Without Losing Your Faith in the Process 29:00

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“Have you ever wondered if it's okay to wrestle with God?” Lizette opens Episode 271 with that raw question, then answers it by walking straight through Psalm 89. 1. If God Is Faithful, Why Is There Dementia? The psalmist begins by singing of God’s steadfast love—and ends by crying, “Lord, where is Your steadfast love of old?” Lizette reminds us th…

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Summer Rewind Series: Intuitive Eating for Kids: How to Help Picky Eaters & Heal Food Trauma with Bekah Groop 31:50

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This episode is the third in our Summer Rewind Series, where we’re bringing back past favorites to revisit with fresh perspective. If you’ve ever struggled with picky eating, mealtime stress, or worries about your child’s nutrition, this conversation is one you’ll want to hear. In this replay, I chat with peaceful parenting educator and mom of thre…

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270. How to Trust Others (and Still Protect Your Loved One) as a Dementia Caregiver 16:45

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Need more help but flinch at the word “trust”? Anne gets it. In Episode 270 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians she admits, “**One word would make caregiving easier—**trust.” Doctors who push life-at-any-cost, aides who overstep, relatives who second-guess… no wonder she’d rather shoulder everything herself. Lizette begins with her signatu…

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Anxious About Going Back To Work After Maternity Leave? 22:20

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Today I'm bringing back one of the most downloaded episodes of the podcast [this one really struck a chord]. Whether you're just heading back to work or you're still wrestling with mixed emotions long after maternity leave ended, this episode is for you. We’re talking about the anxiety, the guilt, the fear of being forgotten and why you’re not alon…

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The Help Toddlers Need With Aggressive Behavior 32:54

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Janet responds to 3 messages from listeners who say their kids exhibit aggressive or violent behavior towards their peers, in one case "pushing, hitting, or attacking faces, sometimes without warning." While all these parents recognize that fatigue and other discomforts can contribute to this behavior, it often seems that their kids lash out for no…

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269. How Revolutionary Christian Caregiving Is When Contrasted To The World 27:29

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Why do we still feel uneasy when secular experts say, “Just tell Mom her husband is at work” or “Late-stage patients have no quality of life”? Episode 269 answers with three Bible-anchored distinctives that drive the Think Different Dementia Method™. 1. Dignity Is Imago Dei, Not IQ Lizette opens by reminding us that worth flows from Genesis 1 27, n…

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Summer Rewind Series: “How Do I Get My Partner On Board with Gentle Parenting?” with Bryana Kappadakunnel 34:16

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Summer’s a great time to slow down, reflect, and revisit some of the most powerful parenting conversations—and that’s exactly what we’re doing in the Summer Rewind Series. This week, we’re revisiting an honest and relatable episode all about navigating parenting when you and your partner don’t exactly see eye to eye. If you’ve ever felt like you’re…

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When Our Kids Pull Away 18:54

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Rejection hurts. When our teenagers pull away, spending hours alone in their rooms and responding with one-word answers or slammed doors, many mothers experience it as personal rejection. This pain isn't imaginary, neuroscience confirms that social rejection activates the same brain regions as physical pain, a mechanism evolved from our ancestors' …