This episode is the sixth in a series of six that talks about some key things that impact how a family operates.

In this episode, I talk about time spent together, and ask if this ties into your family culture. I share some stories about my life before kids, and after kids. I talk about some of the guidelines I set for myself and my kids to add some structure to how our time is spent. I also talk a bit about the difficult transition that can take place when you go from being a single person to a new parent.

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic…

How does your family spend your time? Are you all involved in a lot of activities? Do you value time at home? Do you and your partner align with how to spend time with your kids?

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This episode is the fifth in a series of six that talks about some key things that impact how a family operates.

In this episode, I talk about family and friends impact on family culture. I share my love of play aunties and uncles, and my closeness with my extended family. I also talk a little about how my divorce impacted our family. 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic…

How do your friends and family show up for your kids? Are you close with family? Friends? Do you keep things to your nuclear unit? Do you have estranged relatives that your kids know about? How do you manage those conversations with them?

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This episode is the fourth in a series of six that talks about some key things that impact how a family operates.

In this episode, I talk about parenting styles, and some of the things that have helped me work with my co-parents. I talk about the benefit of healing, listening with empathy, understanding a bit about negotiations, and staying true to yourself. I also share my own parenting style. 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic…

What is your parenting style? If you parent with a partner, what is their style? Is it similar/dissimilar?

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This episode is the third in a series of six that talks about some key things that impact how a family operates.

In this episode, I talk about working together in my family of four with different personalities. I talk about how I leverage my parenting style of gentle parenting to provide discipline and lessons. I also talk about how treating each of my kids differently shows up in our daily lives. 

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic…

How do you choose to parent your child/children? How has your past influenced how you parent? If you parent multiple kids - how do you manage their different personalities?

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This episode is the second in a series of six that talks about some key things that impact how a family operates.

 In this episode, I talk about the the guiding principles I want my kids to use when they are making decisions. They are as follows:

1. Love and respect yourself and others
2. Be open and honest
3. Be safe and responsible

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic…

What are the guiding principles that matter to you and your family? If you have a spouse or partner, I encourage you to talk to them about it - where do you agree/differ?

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This episode is the first in a series of six that talks about some key things that impact how a family operates.

 In this episode, I talk about the core principles or practices that define atmosphere and environment for my family. They are as follows:

• Be authentic
• Be accountable & one team
• Be fulfilled
• Be structured

I’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic…

What are the core principles that matter to you and your family? If you have a spouse or partner, I encourage you to talk to them about it - where do you agree/differ?

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