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

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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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254: What is FAFO Parenting? The 9 Most Important Things Parents Should Know 1:01:11

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If you've been scrolling TikTok or parenting forums lately, you've probably encountered FAFO parenting - the trending approach that's being positioned as the antidote to ‘overly permissive’ gentle parenting. Standing for ‘F*** Around and Find Out,’ this parenting style centers on letting children experience harsh consequences without parental inter…

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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 31:10

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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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253: How to Do Homeschooling: A Former Teacher Explores Unschooling 1:12:17

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Ever wondered about alternative paths to educate your child outside the traditional school system? My guest today is Laura Moore, who spent 15 years in early childhood education - and who is now exploring homeschooling alternatives, including unschooling, for her own child. As a teacher and mother of a 3.5-year-old, Laura brings a unique insider pe…

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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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252: From ‘Be the Best’ Anxiety to Trusting Your Child’s Natural Learning 51:18

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When Sara's four-year-old son started asking permission to use art supplies he'd always freely accessed before, she knew something had shifted. After a year in a (loving, high-quality!) preschool, her previously autonomous child was suddenly seeking approval for things that had never required it. Sara had never required this at home, and in fact it…

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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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251: Why Your 8-12 Year Old Should Start a Business (And How to Support Them Without Taking Over!) 57:31

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What if the most powerful gift you could give your child isn't a college fund, but the skills to create their own income at age 10? When my daughter Carys started pet sitting, she didn't just earn money (although she does now have $759 in a retirement savings account that could become over $100,000 by the time she needs it). She’s also developing i…

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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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Episode Summary 02: The Anxious Generation: What Parents Need to Know 17:32

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Are you worried that social media is destroying your teen's mental health? You're not alone. Jonathan Haidt's bestselling book The Anxious Generation has parents everywhere wondering if smartphones are rewiring their kids' brains and creating a mental health crisis. But before you rush to ban your teen's phone, you need to hear what the research ac…

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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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250: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 4): Should we ban cell phones at home? 35:48

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In Part 1, we looked at the evidence for the teen 'mental health crisis.' In Part 2, we reviewed the evidence for whether social media is causing the so-called 'teen mental health crisis. In Part 3, we began looking at what to do about the effects of phones on kids - starting with school cell phone bans. If you've read The Anxious Generation or hea…

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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' …

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268. What You Need To Know When Your Husband With Dementia Has A Good Day as a Wife 12:42

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Your loved one suddenly shaves unprompted, laughs at old jokes, and walks 10 000 steps with the grandkids. It feels like heaven cracked open—until dread creeps in: “What if tomorrow they slip back into twenty-hour sleep days?” Episode 268 meets that exact tension. Anne, whose husband battles Parkinson’s disease, Lewy body dementia, and FTD, just li…

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The Bad Advice I Gave About Toilet Training 34:25

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In a previous "Unruffled" episode, Janet offered advice to a parent who was struggling with potty training. That parent wrote back recently to announce her daughter's 4-year saga had finally come to a successful conclusion... it was NOT the result of the parents following Janet's advice, but going full speed ahead in the opposite direction. In this…

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249: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 3): Should we ban cell phones in school? 48:14

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This is the third in our series of episodes on Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation. In Part 1, we looked at the evidence for the teen 'mental health crisis.' In Part 2, we reviewed the evidence for whether social media is causing the so-called 'teen mental health crisis. In this episode, we begin looking at what to do about the effects of …

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267. How to Stop Burning Out as a Dementia Caregiver — By Using What You're Actually Good At 26:04

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Are you juggling meds, bills, and late-night Google searches while silently asking, “Why am I still failing?” Episode 267 of Dementia Caregiver Support for Christians exposes a hidden truth: burnout often happens when we care outside the wiring God gave us. 1. The Question That Changes Everything “Let’s imagine it’s six months from today and your c…

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Summer Rewind Series: The Benefits of Unstructured Outdoor Play (& How to Get Your Child Outside!) with Allana Robinson 39:52

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We’re kicking off the Summer Rewind Series with some of your favorite past episodes—perfect for summer walks, long drives, or relaxing in the backyard. Even if you’ve heard them before, these conversations still hold so much value, and you just might hear something new now that you're in a different season of parenting. Getting kids outside is trul…

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Reacting vs Responding 18:41

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What happens in the split second before you yell at your children? The answer lies not in your parenting skills or your children's behavior, but in the invisible thought patterns running beneath your conscious awareness. When your child slams a door in your face or ignores you for the fifth time, thoughts like "they're disrespecting me" or "no one …

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Calming Our Reactivity to Children's Irritating, Demanding Behaviors 21:35

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In this popular encore episode, a parent writes that she’s overwhelmed by her two girls constantly demanding her attention, following her around their home and calling “Mommy! Mommy!” even if they are in the same room. “It’s driving me mad,” she writes. “It’s like a dripping tap. It is getting to the point where I just want to scream.” This mom not…

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248: The Anxious Generation Review (Part 2): Does Social Media Actually Cause Kids’ Depression and Anxiety? 57:53

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In Part 1 of this mini-series looking at Jonathan Haidt's book The Anxious Generation, we discovered that the teen mental health crisis might not be as dramatic as The Anxious Generation claims - and that changes in diagnosis and coding could be inflating the numbers. But even if we accept that teens' struggles have increased somewhat, the next cru…

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265. If God Is Good, Why Is There Dementia? 25:29

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Are you a Christian caregiver who secretly wonders, “Is all this sacrifice even worth it?” Episode 265 meets you in that raw place with Psalm 73 as a roadmap out of spiritual jail. 1. Name the Tension “Sometimes caregiving doesn’t feel like a calling. It feels like punishment.” That line opens the episode and echoes Asaph’s cry, “Surely in vain I h…

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264. How to Be a Dementia Caregiver When You Don’t Feel Ready (or Qualified) 22:04

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Beth is a pastor’s wife who never planned to be a dementia caregiver. Her father died in January; her 75-year-old mother could no longer live alone. In today’s episode, Beth admits: “I’ve moved into my bedroom and she’s moved into the house.” Shadowing, constant haggling, endless “Where’s my bank card?”—Beth is overwhelmed. So I invite her to pause…