Best Melodee Barnes Podcasts (2026)

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Abbott Elementary Season 2 Episode 20 29:08

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2+ y ago29:08

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Hey families! This episode goes out to my fellow teachers and educators. Feel free to pull up a seat and listen, but I really wanted to speak and share my thoughts and what I thought was a very pivotal episode in this season. So, welcome teachers and educators. Join me as I share my thoughts on how to navigate Family Conferences in an elementary cl…

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Season 4: The Big Emotions 49:26

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Welcome to The Big Emotions Episode! Join Melodee, Marlene and Rachel in an important discussion about big emotions and how to deal with them. Plot twist: It often starts with us, the caregivers. Through the lens of our experiences and and different teaching styles, we help you navigate big emotions in yourself and in your child. We love sharing ti…

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Season 4: The Navigators 9:29

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Welcome to the Navigators Episode! *Sound fixed.- Enjoy!* Meet Melodee, Marlene and Rachel. Three qualified navigators to help you on your parenting journey, each with a different style. We call those styles, routes. And just like the navigation system in a vehicle, you can choose the navigation system for you! Negative behaviors can be challenging…

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Season 3 Recap and Season 4 Teaser 5:42

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Want to know what I've been up to? Wondering if the podcast is coming back? Listen now to find out!

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Famly Nuggets (Trailer) 0:53

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Summer Series: Should I Homeschool? 52:44

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As Season Three wraps up, Join me and my guest Samantha Douse as we glean from her expertise as a former educator and current homeschooler of three! She brings a wealth of knowledge to this conversation and if you want to learn more about homeschooling (and have a little fun) you are in the right place. Originally recorded July 2020. Thank you for …

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Summer Series: Rest in the Age of COVID 40:01

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At the height of COVID, clinical therapist Charlene Sanuade and I talk about rest and what that means during a global pandemic. Though recorded in 2020, this conversation is still very relevant. COVID and the repercussions of it are still present. How has it effected you? Are you resting? Listen and find out how to achieve...rest.…

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Summer Series: Loving Your Hair Starts Early 36:10

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Join my guest Darlyshia Menzie and I as we talk about how loving our hair has to start early. What can we do as adults to nurture self-love in our young girls, so as adults they do not struggle with who they are. Disclaimer: This episode was recorded in the Summer of 2020 and released in the Fall of 2021. Thank you for being a loyal listener! Follo…

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Summer Series: Queen, It's Okay to Wear Your Crown 32:31

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How do you love yourself when you don't know what its like to love your own hair? Join me as I talk to one of my favorite hair stylists about loving your hair! Purchase the Children's Book Dear Curly Hair at famlynuggets.com/dearcurlyhair Special Thanks to: Viola Tucker, Oasis Hair Salon, Park Forest, Illinois…

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Summer Series: Shaping Behavior in My Older Child...Is It Too Late? 1:06:05

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This has to be one of my favorite conversations with one of my favorite people. Its an hour worth of goodness that will help you navigate negative behaviors in your older, elementary-age children. Honest, real, and funny. Nothing was edited out. This is a real conversation. It only gets better the more you listen. Enjoy!…

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Summer Series: How to Protect Your Child's Innocence While Still Giving a Dose of Reality 37:34

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As families, a child's sense of innocence we all try to protect. What happens when it seems like an impossible feat?During the height of the pandemic and social unrest, I spoke with licensed clinical therapist Charlene Sanuade and we discussed how to make what is seemingly impossible, possible. We explore not just what children go through, but what…

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Season Two: What Happens When you Don’t Like Your Child? 27:05

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Parents and teachers alike are held to a very high standard. Love your kids, treat them right and make sure all of their needs are met. Some of us are doing that and doing a darn good job at it! But, what happens when you find yourself not liking your child? Are you supposed to think those thoughts? Have those feelings? Are we even allowed to say i…

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Season Two: Thank You, Device! You Took the Pressure off of Me! 21:39

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Are we giving too much power to a device to teach our kids? Does tech really take the pressure off us as parents? What if we really need the device for a much needed break? Listen in on our discussion. We keep it real, light-hearted and of course we drop some nuggets! For more information, visit famlynuggets.com. *Originally Published February 23, …

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Season Two: That Darn Technology! 34:37

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I love tech, you love tech (probably), we all love tech!! But what does it do to our kid's social-emotional health? How much is too much? There are so many questions and we are just getting started with this topic. In fact we're sure that we're just getting started! Let's talk! Welcome and listen in! Learn more at famlynuggets.com *Originally Publi…

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Season Two: Introducing Melodee and Christi! 19:11

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Hey person who loves your kids! It's not always easy to get answers from a teacher about things you might worry about. It might be embarrassing or just simply inconvenient. This season, Join Christi and I as we attempt to attempt to answer some pressing questions we have heard as teachers from other families. Got a question! We'd love to try and pr…

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Episode 12: The Overly Patient Parent 7:50

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Are you an overly patient parent? In this episode I give you three signs to recognize if you are the overly patient parent and three things you can do empower yourself and your kids.

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Episode 11: I Love You, But Why Am I So Angry 10:22

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As parents, we’d all prefer to live in a state of parental bliss! So, why is anger is something we to feel so often? Let’s explore this thought together and discover how we might kick this feeling of anger to the curb.

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Episode 10: Why I Needed (and still need) a Mommy Experience 13:05

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Are you a mom that Needs a break? Need to talk? Need to meet other moms? You are in for a treat! Come to the Mommy Experience! Hear from a dynamic speaker, who will speak life, give you a fresh perspective hear from a doctor who will remind us all of good health practices, hear from a teacher who will give great advice on best practices in the clas…

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Episode 9: Repeat 'YoSelf! 7:17

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Treat yourself to five reasons repeating yourself is an essential way to teach your child important lessons that will stick with them for a lifetime!

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Episode 8: Be Uncomfortable. Be Consistent. 5:24

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If you’re a parent the most important thing you can do for your child is be consistent. It’s uncomfortable, tiring and sometimes you feel like you’re stuck on repeat. Yet, it has wonderful benefits for you and your family. Anything worth doing takes work. Be uncomfortable. Be Consistent.

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Episode 7: 10 Reasons Your Child Listens to the Teacher More than They Listen at Home 14:17

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Not sure why your child follows the teachers directions more than they follow yours? In this episode I lay out ten strategies I use in the classroom you may find helpful. And if you’re already using these strategies, they will serve as a good reminder.

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Episode 6: The Sadness Factor 5:07

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Have you looked at your child and immediately wanted to know and what was wrong and how you could immediately fix it? Learn how sadness can be beneficial and what you can do the next time your child feels sad. Disclaimer: This episode does not address depression or anxiety.

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Episode 5: Disagreements in Parenting 7:15

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Disagreements happen! Here are some ways to overcome them.

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Episode 4: It's OK to Cry 5:43

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We are taught to be strong for our children, so they know their world is not in turmoil. But what are we teaching our children when we do this? We can't hide how we're feeling. It's better to cry and talk about it. Here's why.