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🎙 Welcome to The Parent Thing 🎙 Hi, I’m Tarryn, your host, and I’m so excited you’re here! This is the space where we uncover the incredible potential of childhood, parenting, and the power of Neuro-Somatic Intelligence. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, caregiver, or someone who deeply impacts a child’s life, this podcast is your guide to nurturing emotional resilience, fostering growth, and building meaningful connections. Together, we’ll explore cutting-edge insights, practical tools, and ...
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The PedsDocTalk Podcast is your go-to parenting resource, hosted by Dr. Mona Amin, a trusted pediatrician, parenting expert, and mom of two. As a top 30 Parenting Podcast in the U.S., this show delivers expert-backed guidance on child development, health, illness, behavior, feeding, and sleep—giving parents the confidence to navigate every stage from baby to teen. Each episode dives into real-life parenting challenges, featuring conversations with specialists in pediatrics, child psychology, ...
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Happy Mum Happy Baby

Giovanna Fletcher

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In the Happy Mum, Happy Baby Podcast, Giovanna Fletcher continues the conversation about motherhood she began in her bestselling book of the same title. In a series of frank and warm conversations with other high-profile mums and dads, Gi discusses all aspects of parenthood - the highs, the lows, the challenges and rewards. There is no such thing as the perfect parent, and we’re all simply doing our best, something Giovanna fully encourages. It’s time to stop comparing ourselves and champion ...
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The Whole Parent Podcast

Jon Fogel - WholeParent

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Welcome to 'The Whole Parent Podcast,' where we dive deep into evidence-based parenting strategies, blending cutting-edge psychology with real-world experience. Each episode offers insightful discussions, expert interviews, and practical tips to empower you and your family through the joys and challenges of raising children. Join us as we explore not just the highs of parenting, but navigate the complexities and embrace the journey together.
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Wouldn’t it be great if your child came with an owner’s manual? A how-to book on how to raise your child? And if your child came with such a manual, wouldn’t it be helpful to have someone walk you through it, making that owner’s manual come alive? Michael Gurian and Tim Wright serve as your guides through what they believe is the owner’s manual for your child: Your child’s brain. While the brain doesn’t tell the whole story, it does offer a treasure trove of insights into your son or daughte ...
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Parenting and Personalities

Kate Mason, Stories and Strategies

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One thing about being a parent – there’s no shortage of personalities to be surrounded by. Our kids, our partners, our family, our friends. They keep us laughing, growing, loving, and crying. If only they understood us. Like the musician Van Morrison once sang “When people understand what I mean, mama said there will be days like this.” Adelaide Australia’s Kate Mason is an author, wife, and mother who has spent her career studying personality and relationships. In this podcast she looks at ...
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Focus on Parenting Podcast

Focus on the Family

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Christian mom or dad, could you use some encouragement and support? Put your ear buds in for this Christian parenting podcast and get practical, faith-based inspiration through all stages of parenting — raising toddlers, navigating the school-age years, preparing for puberty, and seeing your teen soar with confidence. Hosted by Danny Huerta, in every 8 to 15 minute episode, you’ll hear parenting experts share Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and useful resources that will hel ...
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Zen Pop Parenting

Todd and Cathy Adams

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Zen POP Parenting blends Gen X sensibility with mindful living, emotional awareness, and the music, movies, and moments that shaped us. Parenting is the thread that runs through it all—because whether our kids are little or grown, how we connect, communicate, and make sense of ourselves and our history matters.
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We got Trailer Reactions, Movie Reviews, Movie Chat (News, Spoiler Reviews, Film Rumors), Sketches, Youtube Video Reactions, and podcasts plus guests throughout the month! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-reel-rejects/support
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NO SUCH THING

iHeartPodcasts and Kaleidoscope

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No Such Thing is a show where three best friends and journalists settle their dumb arguments — and yours — by actually doing the research. Hosts Manny Fidel, Noah Friedman, and Devan Joseph, start each episode with an argument using just their gut feelings. Then they go out into the world, investigate, talk to experts, and conduct some experiments. Finally, the guys bring their findings back to the group to see if they can change minds, enlighten each other, and move past their emotional tru ...
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You thought a pet would be the perfect addition to your life. Instead, your bank account’s drained, your dog won’t stop barking, your cat’s peeing everywhere, and your house is such a disaster you can’t have friends over. You’ve shelled out for trainers and followed your vet’s advice, and you’re still up at 2 a.m. scrolling for answers and wondering how long you can keep trying to meet your pet’s needs while ignoring your own. Many pet podcasts dish out pet care advice like you’ve got endles ...
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Beyond The Chaos

Amy Gerard & Gen Muir

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Join parent educator and obstetric social worker - Gen Muir - and mum of three - Amy Gerard - as they tackle the challenges of parenthood and answer your questions on Beyond The Chaos. Listening to this podcast is guaranteed to reduce parent guilt, help with practical tips and show you that you're not alone - because parenting is by far the hardest and weirdest thing you'll ever do.
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The Medical Dads Podcast

Stuart Harman & David Hsu

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A weekly parenting podcast by two Canadian dads who happen to be medical doctors. Dr. Stuart Harman is a Paediatric ER Doc from Ottawa, Ontario and Dr. David Hsu is a Family Physician from Toronto, Ontario. Join them as they discuss medical issues related to parenting and share stories about their own experiences as dads.
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The Relentless Pursuit Podcast

Jordan Catapano and Rosanna Catapano

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A life lived on purpose requires daily intentionality, especially when you add a spouse, kids, a career, and a host of big dreams. Join Jordan and Rosanna – high-school sweethearts, educators, entrepreneurs, and parents – each week as they take life off autopilot and explore in unscripted conversations how to thrive as a couple while hustling after their passions. If you’re looking to make the most of your self, your relationships, your dreams, your marriage, and your parenting – you’ll find ...
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So much of what we do as Christian mothers is on repeat. Join us to redeem this repetition and untangle from confusion and overwhelm of parenting. We'll follow the Agains in the Bible to focus on the things that matter most and let our faith transform our families! Let's look up together to embrace a motherhood full of freedom and joy! This podcast is sponsored by Entrusted Ministries and aligns with the "Entrusted with a Child's Heart" study for moms. Entrusted offers Scripture-saturated re ...
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Parents of the Year

Caroline & Andrew

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We were never given a manual on how to parent. It is easy to get overwhelmed to know the right thing to do. There is so much contradictory information out there and everyone has their own advice. Parenting is a rewarding but messy, confusing, infuriating, guilt-inducing, and overwhelming journey. While it's easy to get lost, Andrew Stewart, a real dad, and Dr. Caroline Buzanko, a real mom, child psychologist, and parenting expert (who also happens to be married to Andrew) will help you get b ...
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You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surpr ...
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Raising Boys & Girls

That Sounds Fun Network

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Welcome to the Raising Boys and Girls Podcast with Sissy Goff, David Thomas, and Melissa Trevathan. In each episode of this podcast, we’ll share some of what we’re learning in the work we do with kids and families on a daily basis at Daystar Counseling Ministries. Our goal is to help you care for the kids in your life with a little more understanding, a little more practical help, and a whole lot of hope. So pull up a chair and join us on this journey of raising boys and girls. Connect with ...
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Oust Now

Oustnow

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Oust means to kick it out, shut it down, or straight up throw it away. That’s the vibe here—we talk about what’s real, what’s messy, and what needs to get the boot. No filters, no fluff. Just raw conversations about the stuff worth talking about.
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The Future Smart Parent podcast provides resources for parents and kids who want to be ready for all the ways in which the future is going to be different from today.We will explore this future together, bringing insights from top futurists, resources from smart people working on making our lives better, and most importantly, stories of parents who are parenting a little differently, yet very much intentionally, for a changing world. These stories, insights and resources are all there to pro ...
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Wiggle Talk - A Podcast For Parents

The Wiggles & iHeart Australia

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Wiggle Talk lifts the curtain on The Wiggles you know and love. Every week, get an insight into the lives of Simon and Lachy as not only Wiggles, but parents, as they navigate issues you’re probably going through with your toddlers right now. Plus, each episode listeners, and famous friends, will have the opportunity to ask founding Wiggles member and expert dad Anthony Field questions about their kids they need help with. Get to know The Wiggles as parents, without the skivvies, as we all w ...
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You’re doing everything you can to be a great parent. You’ve read the books, followed the mommy bloggers, asked your friends—yet somehow, parenting still feels overwhelming. One person says one thing, another says the opposite, and now you’re wondering if you’re ruining your child. It’s not you. It’s the endless, conflicting advice that’s making parenting more stressful than it needs to be. I’m Dr. Leah Clionsky, a licensed parenting psychologist, child development expert, and real-life mom ...
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Insights Into Things

Insights Into Things

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Insights Into Things is a podcast network bringing unique perspectives and deep dives into some of the every day things we deal with on a regular basis. From the trials and tribulations teenagers face, to mysteries and frustrations of today‘s technology, to perspectives on historical events and how they affect us today right down to the latest in pop culture and entertainment news. Insights Into Things offers shows that provide perspective, knowledge and insights into things that matter to y ...
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Parenting is hard…but does it have to be this hard? Wouldn’t it be better if your kids would stop pressing your buttons quite as often, and if there was a little more of you to go around (with maybe even some left over for yourself)? On the Your Parenting Mojo podcast, Jen Lumanlan M.S., M.Ed explores academic research on parenting and child development. But she doesn’t just tell you the results of the latest study - she interviews researchers at the top of their fields, and puts current inf ...
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The Happy Families Podcast with Dr. Justin Coulson is designed for the time poor parent who just wants answers now. Every day Justin and his wife Kylie provide practical tips and a common sense approach to parenting that Mums and Dads all over the world are connecting with. Justin and Kylie have 6 daughters and they regularly share their experiences of managing a busy household filled with lots of challenges and plenty of happiness. For real and practicable advice from people who understand ...
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As a parent, the one thing they don’t prepare you for is the amount of time your children will want to invest in crappy movies. Don’t get us wrong, there are some great ones out there, but even those can be too much when played on repeat. If the movies your kids watch drive you crazy and you feel like you might explode if you don’t get a chance to talk about the nutty things that are happening in them, then this is the podcast for you.
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Pediatrician in Your Pocket

Rebecca McCullough, MD

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Ever wish you could text your pediatrician bestie at 2 a.m. when your kid spikes a fever—or refuses to sleep for the third night in a row?! That’s the vibe here. I'm Dr. McCullough—a pediatrician and mom who knows how overwhelming parenting can be (even with a medical degree). In this podcast, we dive into all things child health and development, but with zero judgment, just facts and empathy. You’ll get: Science-backed advice that actually makes sense The latest pediatric updates broken dow ...
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THE podcast for parents with big dreams who want to create an EXTRAORDINARY lifestyle but feel stuck. Greg and Rachel Denning are parents of 7 children whom they've traveled with to 60+ countries on 5 continents -- all while homeschooling and building a multi-six-figure location independent biz. Let them show you how to finally break through what's holding you back so you can achieve your biggest dreams -- even with a family!
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The Divorce Podcast is a podcast dedicated to looking at divorce from new perspectives and driving reform. Hosted by Kate Daly, each episode invites experts from a variety of backgrounds and disciplines to discuss their own views on divorce, and debate them with the other guests. Shortlisted for the British Podcast Awards 2025.
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After Bedtime with Big Little Feelings

Dear Media and Big Little Feelings

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Real talk? Modern parenting is a doozy. There’s never been more pressure to be perfect with social media readily at our fingertips - mixed with total isolation and no help. Where the f*ck is that village everyone talks about? Consider After Bedtime your village. Led by Kristin and Deena - founders of the largest online parenting community, Big Little Feelings - After Bedtime is the place you can go at the end of a long hard day to find your “enough”-ness. We’ll laugh, we’ll cry, we’ll maybe ...
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AT Parenting Survival | Raising Kids with OCD & Anxiety

Natasha Daniels: Child Therapist, Child Anxiety and Child OCD Expert

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Natasha Daniels, Child OCD and Anxiety Therapist, shares practical advice for parents raising kids with OCD and anxiety. Raising a child or teen with OCD can feel overwhelming and isolating—but you don’t have to do it alone. In this podcast, Natasha shares practical, evidence-based strategies to support kids with obsessive-compulsive disorder and anxiety disorders. With over 20 years of clinical experience and first-hand knowledge as a parent herself to children with OCD and anxiety, Natasha ...
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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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The Quiet Truth

Martin & Enitan

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The Quiet Truth is a podcast that dares to name what others leave unspoken. From fatherhood and family to culture, business, and identity, each episode pulls back the curtain on the struggles, myths, and untold realities shaping our lives. Honest. Raw. Necessary. Say the thing.
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We're traveling Australia in our modest little caravan. We plan to share stories from our travels as we go. Interwoven into each story will be a series of micro segments that will offer advice, feedback and reviews about the trip, the kids or any other random thing we feel like forcing into your head until you inevitably give up and go back to listening to RadioLab.
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Parenting Unknown

Matthew Bronson

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Parenting Unknown Podcast is set to examine the aspects of what it means to be a "good parent", how much does a bad or good up bringing have an effect in how you parent ? How Much not having parents affects you being a parent.
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Under the Influence is a deep dive into social media, a place haunted by aspirational marketing where it feels like every other person is a social media influencer trying to sell you something, all while posed in perfect houses that never seem to get messy. And behind this airbrushed perfection is money, so much money. Billions and billions of dollars. Journalist and mom Jo Piazza looks at how we got here, what it all means and how the commodification of every single aspect of our lives is d ...
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Play Skillfully

Kathy Eggers

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Welcome to Play Skillfully, a podcast from the author of the award-winning curriculum A Year of Playing Skillfully and parent favorite, The Homegrown Preschooler. Join Kathy Eggers as she shares the latest research on the role of play and provides practical ideas to assist you in cultivating wonder and connection with your children. Kathy is the author of A Year of Playing Skillfully, A Summer of Playing Skillfully, The Homegrown Preschooler and 101 Easy, Wacky, Crazy Activities for Young Ch ...
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On The Hard Days

Megan Champion

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Raising an out-of-the-box kid can feel isolating. You wonder, Am I crazy? What am I doing wrong? The doubt, guilt, and exhaustion are overwhelming—and finding another mom who truly gets it feels impossible. That’s why the On The Hard Days podcast exists. Host Megan Champion knows the struggle firsthand and is on a mission to bring connection and support to moms raising neurodivergent kids. Each week, a brave mom shares her raw, honest story so you can feel seen, heard, and validated. Whether ...
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Episode Summary: Every parent wants their child to grow up confident, adaptable, and able to handle life’s challenges. In this episode of The Parent Thing, we’re diving into how to raise resilient kids. You’ll learn what resilience really means, why it matters for your child’s brain and emotional development, and practical strategies you can start …
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In this week’s Follow Up, Dr. Mona revisits one of her earliest and most popular episodes: 15 Things We Need to Stop Doing as Parents. This quick-hit version pulls out 5 powerful reminders that every parent needs to hear. From the viral Instagram post that sparked thousands of saves and shares, Dr. Mona brings back the tough love truths that free p…
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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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Navigating Family Dynamics: Real Estate, Relationships, and Parental Responsibilities Key Takeaways: Understanding the balance between parental support and children's independence is essential in a familial context. Family obligations and additional financial support do not always secure an everlasting familial bond. Aligning core family values acr…
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KING OF CLUBS!! Alice In Borderland Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Alice In Borderland Season 2 Episode 1, 2, & 3 Reaction: • ALICE IN BORDERLAND Season 2 Episode 1, 2,... With Alice In Borderland Season 3 around the corner, it's time for Alice in Borderland Season 2 Episodes 4–6 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, & Spoi…
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COULD YOU MILK ME?!? Meet the Parents Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ From The Austin Powers Director Behind The Roses, also w/ h Ben Stiller & the Severance team winning a boatload o…
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EL BRINGS DOWN A HELICOPTER!! Stranger Things Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ As Stranger Things 5 draws near, Tara & Andrew RETURN To give their Stranger Things 4 Reaction, Recap, Commenta…
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Hi! I must apologize for the time it's taken to get this episode on the air. I've been sitting on it for a while now, but a number of factors, not least of which is my broken laptop have prevented its release. All that said, it's also my lack of motivation and a jam packed couple of months. Coming soon... In this episode we stop by Coffin Bay and g…
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We explore whether it's better to seek out new experiences or enjoy familiar favorites when traveling. Plus, we share a surprising hack about alternatives to flossing, and how we’re approaching fall routines. Resources & links related to this episode: Learn your Tendency and learn more about the "Four Tendencies" framework "Dentists know you hate f…
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OHHH WE COOKING' WITH NEWS & RUMORS THIS WEEK! The Batman 2 Villain, Scarlet Witch X-Men Variant & Avengers Doomsday Doctor Doom’s Motivation — Greg Alba, John Humphrey & Coy Jandreau (DC Studios) dig into all the big Marvel & DC Universe scoops you need to know. First up: rumor from The Cosmic Circus that Scarlet Witch returns in Avengers: Doomsda…
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WIGGLE YOUR BIG TOE!! Kill Bill Volume 1 Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With the 10th Film from Quentin Tarantino still a mystery & The Whole Bloody Affair cut playing in Tarantino's…
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THE PRIME EAGLE!! Peacemaker Full Episode Reaction Watch Along / thereelrejects The Suicide Squad (2020) Movie Reaction: • THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021) IS ONE OF DC'S BE... Grab Our NEW Peacemaker Inspired Tee https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Frank Grillo (Rick Flag) Unleashed! With James Gunn's…
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Greetings! Welcome or welcome back to my virtual journal! What a time to be alive! WHEW! The Lord has called us believers to bring others into his kingdom by spreading the gospel. Watch as a I take a dive into this request from the Lord. Enjoy! Let me know if y'all have similar thoughts? Please make sure you LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE Please send…
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Think teens can’t have fun without booze? Think again. In this episode of I’ll Do Better Tomorrow, Justin and Kylie share the behind-the-scenes of hosting an 18th birthday that was loud, laughter-filled - and completely alcohol-free. From a $9.99 Bunnings “doorbell hack” every parent of a gamer needs, to setting clear boundaries that still let kids…
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THE HEIRARCHY OF POWER IN THE DCEU IS ABOUT TO CHANGE!! Black Adam Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With James Gunn's Superman in Theatres & Streaming on VOD + the recent updates regar…
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MICHAEL MYERS VS PAUL RUDD!! Halloween 6: The Curse of Michael Myers Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Continuing their Halloween Franchise Marathon, the Scream Queens are BACK to give …
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Do you feel like parenting is one constant power struggle? The truth is, your kids don’t need more control—they need more independence. In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning share their proven “fortress framework” for raising confident kids: strong family boundaries on the outside, with freedom to choose inside. This approach gives children the …
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It was a delight to get to know the lovely Erin Loechner more through this conversation, and we pray it blesses you! Erin has chosen a life of intentionality and prioritizes people over technology. Christian moms will certainly be inspired and challenged by her perspective! She doesn't just challenge moms and leave us there--she gives truly practic…
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We’re jumping back in with another episode in our Parenting Personalities series, and we are excited about this episode! This episode is on Birth Order, and can I tell you something fun that I love to do. When kids come for their very first visit at Daystar, we call it an assessment. We take kids on a tour around the Daystar house, they get to meet…
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One of the worst decisions you can make with your teens is trying to control them. Jessica Pfeiffer and Dr. Ken Wilgus talk to Jim Daly on why trying to sway all of your teen's choices is a recipe for disaster. Also, John asks Danny how parents can respond well if their teen was given some freedom, but they violated that privilege. Find us online a…
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The murder of political activist Charlie Kirk has prompted fears about rising levels of political violence in the US after a number of high-profile assassinations and attempted assassinations of political figures in recent years. But how connected are these events and do they signal a rise in public support for this kind of violence? To find out Ia…
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Potty training has been sold to parents as a finish line — three days, one weekend, no more diapers. But what if that’s the wrong way to think about it? In this episode, Laura Falin, co-author of Good to Go: A Fresh Take on Potty Training for Today’s Intentional Parent, explains why potty training isn’t a binary, why “naked weekends” don’t work for…
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“Mum, I’m bored!” Sound familiar? In a world of endless screens and instant entertainment, boredom feels like a problem to fix. But what if it’s actually a hidden superpower? Dr Justin and Kylie Coulson unpack the science of boredom - why the right kind helps kids grow more creative, independent, and emotionally steady, and when it tips into troubl…
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How do you explain special needs to kids in a way that’s kind and respectful?In this Dear Wiggles episode, Simon and Lachy are joined by Blue Wiggle Lucia Field to answer a parent’s heartfelt question. From playground moments to Wiggles meet-and-greets, they share simple ways to talk about differences, model acceptance, and raise kids who treat eve…
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A DIVISIVE ENDING?! I Know What You Did Last Summer Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order I Know What You Did Last Summer (1997) Reaction • I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (1997) MOV... I Still Know What You Did Last Summer Reaction: • I STILL KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER (199... Sarah…
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What does it really take to build something bigger than yourself? In this episode of The Quiet Truth, we sit down with Lanny Smith, founder of Actively Black, to unpack the price of chasing purpose. From one hour of sleep during Fashion Week to the duality of joy and pain in entrepreneurship, Lanny shares why staying in a “delusion” isn’t madness—i…
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WHAT A CLIFFHANGER!! Gen V Season 2 Full Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Starlight cameo in Gen V Season 2 Reaction, Recap, Commentary, Analysis, Breakdown, Ending Explained, Theories, & Spoiler Review! We catch up with returning heroes like Marie Moreau (Jaz Sinclair), Emma Meyer (Liz…
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WHAT DID YOU DO?!? Alien Earth Full Episode Reaction Watch Along: / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ Grab Our New XENOMORPHIN' TIME Tee!! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/  With the Season 1 Finale coming up next week, …
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My oldest son couldn’t read at seven. And me? I was writing a parenting book for a major publisher. Being asked to speak to thousands of parents. Teaching emotional development, brain-based learning, and motivation. The irony wasn’t lost on me. In this episode, I tells the vulnerable and surprising story of how we stopped trying to teach how to rea…
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What is therapy exactly, and what is it supposed to do? How do you know if you need therapy? If you’re in therapy, how do you know if it’s working? NO SUCH THING talks to Lilly Kaplan, therapist and author of the Reality Test newsletter, who gracefully demystifies the practice of therapy for us and answers a barrage of questions. Have a question yo…
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Parenting is hard. Parenting with ADHD, autism, and three kids? That’s hard mode. In this raw, unfiltered episode, Kristin (ADHD) and her husband Tyler (autism) share the messy, hilarious, beautiful, and deeply human truth of raising kids in a neurodivergent household. From autistic meltdowns to ADHD crashes, from marriage clashes to parenting a re…
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There are about 100 days left in the year, and we discuss why starting your 100-day countdown can make you happier. We also explore a hack that will help you read, learn, and get entertained, and we share interesting responses from listeners about the power of engaging. Resources & links related to this episode: For the Happier Podcast Book Club: A…
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Big kids mean big feelings and sometimes that shows up as defiance, meltdowns, or even anxiety. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really going on beneath the surface and why it’s not just “bad behavior.” We often think school-aged is cruising with emotions but big feelings are common. I’m joined by returning guest Alyssa Campbell, a child d…
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In this episode, Kate Daly is joined by Stephen Wildblood, King’s Counsel and a playwright, to discuss non-court dispute resolution (NCDR). About the episode: Kate and Stephen start by unpacking what NCDR (non-court dispute resolution) is, the main types available and the key benefits of choosing this route over going to court to finalise a divorce…
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If you've been rocked by all of the death, violence, and destruction in the news these past few weeks, you are not alone. Fr. Mike offers guidance during this difficult time, and reflects on Charlie Kirk's words: "When people stop talking, that's when you get violence." Fr. Mike filmed this video on September 12th, 2025 — two days after Charlie Kir…
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Is your child’s screen time spiralling—and every conversation about it ends in a fight? Professor Wayne Warburton, leading psychologist and researcher, reveals how apps and games are deliberately engineered to hook young brains. He explains the hidden neuroscience of addiction, what excessive screen use does to a child’s emotional regulation and at…
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Ever feel like you're speaking a different language from your coworkers—and no one's brought a translator? Kate Mason sits down once again with emotional intelligence expert Amy Jacobson to unpack the real reason workplace tension exists: we expect others to be just like us. Amy brings powerful insights into how emotional intelligence (EQ) transfor…
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MIGUEL PRADO CROSSES THE LINE!! Dexter Full Episode Reaction Watch Along / thereelrejects Visit https://huel.com/rejects to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! https://www.rejectnationshop.com/ With shocking developments continuing to about on Dexter: Resurrection as the Season Finale looms, John & Andre…
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It's pretty common that at some point, your tween might start withdrawing from things like family outings, meals and plans. But that doesn't mean it's not hard for parents, and the rest of the family. Today on Beyond The Chaos, Amy and Gen discuss a question from a listener struggling with exactly this. Plus, our wins and fails that, unsurprisingly…
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SUCH A POWERFUL FILM!! The Shawshank Redemption Full Movie Reaction Watch Along: ⁠ / thereelrejects ⁠ Visit ⁠https://huel.com/rejects⁠ to get 15% off your order Support The Channel By Getting Some REEL REJECTS Apparel! ⁠https://www.rejectnationshop.com/⁠ With the latest Stephen King Adaptation "The Long Walk" out in theatres now, Coy & Johnald fill…
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Are you exhausted from trying to do all the right things—but still feel like your family life isn’t extraordinary? You’re not alone. Many parents work tirelessly to manage schedules, teach principles, read parenting books, pray, practice gratitude, and still feel burnt out, disconnected, and frustrated. In this episode, Greg and Rachel Denning unpa…
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Does the question, “what age should a child get a cell phone?” keep you up at night? You’re not alone - and you’re not overthinking it. In this episode, I sit down with child psychologist Dr. Rupa Robbins, founder of Tech Positive Parenting, to cut through the chaos around phones for kids. Together we unpack the research, the realities, and the pra…
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Jenny Han’s The Summer I Turned Pretty is rooted in Gen X pop culture, taking inspiration from 80s movies to the soundtrack choices that set the mood. In this episode, we connect Belly’s summer at Cousins Beach to the stories that shaped us, from Jane Austen to John Hughes, from Dirty Dancing to Taylor Swift. We’ll talk about the love triangles tha…
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Contamination OCD can be easy to spot, but often, it runs much deeper than what you are observing. In this episode, I break down the common mistakes parents make when trying to support a child with contamination OCD, such as: Assuming it’s always about germs or illness Focusing only on visible rituals instead of the underlying fear Overlooking how …
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