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Oct 30 • 42:31
Sibling Squabling, competition, and other FAQs, with Jessica Smartt
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Sibling Squabling, competition, and other FAQs, with Jessica Smartt

October 30, 2024 • 42:31 • Monica Swanson

I am so excited to get to share this honest Mom-chat with my friend Jessica Smartt. I have loved Jessicas books (links to them over in my show notes) and getting to know her in real life a couple years ago, and I appreciate her wisdom, conviction, and humor. I think you'll enjoy getting to know her too!

In todays episode Jessica shares three helpful parenting goals for sibling relationships, and then we go on to cover questions I have received from Instagram messages and emails. We cover a lot! -- From what to do about a mean sibling, to how to handle competitionWhen parents should get involved vs. when to let kids sort things out on their own, and more! I think youll find this practical and helpful. (And I think were going to need a part 2! -- Let us know if you agree over in show notes!) 

 

Find notes for todays conversation at: http://monicaswanson.com/siblings-jessicasmartt 

General podcast page:http://www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

Looking for new math or science homeschool curriculum? All my boys have used DIVE/Shormann Math and science for Bible-based, short-but-thorough lessons, through AP level! They believe it was the best preparation for their college studies in engineering and data analytics. Shormann Algebra 1&2 prepares kids for everything on the Pre-SAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practice questions! Go todiveintomathto learn more! 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visitwww.christianparenting.org 

 

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The Monica Swanson Podcast

With Monica Swanson
Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom and Raising Amazing (releasing 2/21/2023), and blogger at monicaswanson.com, shares encouragement and inspiration for raising amazing kids and building strong families. Monica shares practical advice and biblical wisdom through honest conversations, interviews with experts, and light-hearted humor. You can follow Monica on Instagram, Facebook, and on her website at MonicaSwanson.com.
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Oct 30 • 42:31
Sibling Squabling, competition, and other FAQs, with Jessica Smartt

I am so excited to get to share this honest Mom-chat with my friend Jessica Smartt. I have loved Jessicas books (links to them over in my show notes) and getting to know her in real life a couple years ago, and I appreciate her wisdom, conviction, and humor. I think you'll enjoy getting to know her too!

In todays episode Jessica shares three helpful parenting goals for sibling relationships, and then we go on to cover questions I have received from Instagram messages and emails. We cover a lot! -- From what to do about a mean sibling, to how to handle competitionWhen parents should get involved vs. when to let kids sort things out on their own, and more! I think youll find this practical and helpful. (And I think were going to need a part 2! -- Let us know if you agree over in show notes!) 

 

Find notes for todays conversation at: http://monicaswanson.com/siblings-jessicasmartt 

General podcast page:http://www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

Looking for new math or science homeschool curriculum? All my boys have used DIVE/Shormann Math and science for Bible-based, short-but-thorough lessons, through AP level! They believe it was the best preparation for their college studies in engineering and data analytics. Shormann Algebra 1&2 prepares kids for everything on the Pre-SAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practice questions! Go todiveintomathto learn more! 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visitwww.christianparenting.org 

 

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Oct 23 • 19:24
Parenting Gold Nuggets from 7 Experts!

Im so excited to get to share a sneak peek, some special clips from 7 of the interviews which are a part of theCharacter Training Course. 

And the fun news is: The Character Training Course is finally open (only until next Monday!) I hope you can go over to the COURSE PAGE to see whats in there and join over a thousand families who are saying YES to raising kids of character!  

Whether or not you are a part of the course, todays guests will inspire you in the areas of: 

  • Raising kids with a strong work ethic 
  • Helping kids learn to COPE with difficult seasons and developing a vocab for big emotions. 
  • Managing our own emotions in parenting and avoiding angry responses. 
  • Encouragement for Father and daughter relationships.  
  • Nurturing gratitude and fighting entitlement in our kids. 
  • Helping girls navigate friendships. 
  • Words from my son (the original Character Training Student!) reflecting on his experience going through character training at home! 

Find show notes and links to listen at: http://www.monicaswanson.com/character-clips 

General podcast page:http://www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

Looking for new math or science homeschool curriculum? All of my boys have used DIVE/Shormann Math and science for Bible-based, short-but-thorough lessons, through AP level! They believe it was the best preparation for their college studies in engineering and data analytics. Shormann Algebra 1&2 prepares kids for everything on the Pre-SAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practie questions! Go todiveintomathto learn more! 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visitwww.christianparenting.org 

 

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Oct 16 • 31:47
Teach Character, Watch Kids Succeed, with Dennis Trittin

We all want our kids to have good character, but we dont always consider how crucial character 

is to our kids future success. In todays interview, former multi-billion-dollar investment 

manager, Dennis Trittin, helps us connect the dots and find even more motivation for raising kids 

of character.

After over 30 years managing investments and studying successful leaders all over the world, 

Dennis shifted his focus to sharing what he had learned with the next generation. Writing books 

and speaking to students, parents, and educators, Dennis is passionate about inspiring the next 

generation to embrace the kind of character that will help them get jobs, (and not get fired from 

them!) nurture healthy relationships, and live happy, fulfilling lives. Today we draw from his 

book, What I Wish I Knew at 18: Life Lessons for the Road Ahead.

Show notes: http://www.monicaswanson.com/characterandsuccess

General podcast page: http://www.monicaswanson.com/podcast

Looking for new math or science homeschool curriculum? All of my boys have used 

DIVE/Shormann Math and science for Bible-based, short-but-thorough lessons, through AP 

level! They believe it was the best preparation for their college studies in engineering and data 

analytics. Shormann Algebra 1&2 prepares kids for everything on the Pre-SAT, SAT, and ACT 

with over 200 practie questions! Go to diveintomath to learn more!

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find 

practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, 

visit www.christianparenting.org

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Oct 9 • 1:1:14
Parenting without Panic in an LGBT+ Affirming World, with Rachel Gilson

Welcome to week 2 of this fall series focused on Most-asked-about Parenting topics. Today we tackle a hot topic in our culture which I think is incredibly important for parents to tune into. 

 

My guest, Rachel Gilson, has an amazing testimony (I cant wait or you to hear it!) From her background as an atheist and a lesbian, to being confronted with the reality of Jesus love for her (at Yale, no-less!) Rachels story is powerful. Now as a wife, Mom, and Christ-follower, Rachel is in a unique position to communicate Truth and love to this generation.  

 

I hope you can listen and consider sharing this episode with people in your lie. Find links to Rachels book and anything else we talk about in show notes at: www.monicaswanson.com/rachel-gilson 

 

show notes:www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

 

Looking for new science or math homeschool curriculum? All my boys have usedDIVE/Shormann Math for Bible-based, short-but-thorough science and mathlessons, through the AP level! Your kids will love Dr. Shormanns short, well-put-together lessons, and Shormanns Algebra 1 and 2 classes will equip your kids for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practice qustions! Go to diveintomath.com to learn more! 

 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To findpractical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visitwww.christianparenting.org 

 

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Oct 2 • 38:32
Raising Mentally Unshakeable kids, with Lauren Gaines

This week we kick off a month + of most-requested parenting topics. Were going to cover some hard topics and some hot topics. Today we kick it all off with a topic important for every parent: Raising mentally strong kids! 

 

My guest, Lauren Gaines, has a background in school psychology and has taught at the University level. More recently Lauren began wearing the title of homeschool Mom.

 

In todays interview Lauren tells us about the cognitive triangle, how to help kids take captive their thoughts and the power of metacognition (thinking about what youre thinking about.) With relatable examples and ideas you can try at home, today (!) I think youll find a ton of practical help in this conversation! 

   

Find all of the links and show notes at: www.monicaswanson.com/lauren-gaines 

 

show notes:www.monicaswanson.com/podcast 

 

Looking for new science or math homeschool curriculum? All my boys have usedDIVE/Shormann Math for Bible-based, short-but-thorough science and mathlessons, through the AP level! Your kids will love Dr. Shormanns short, well-put-together lessons, and Shormanns Algebra 1 and 2 classes will equip your kids for the PSAT, SAT, and ACT with over 200 practice qustions! Go to diveintomath.com to learn more! 

 

The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To findpractical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visitwww.christianparenting.org 

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About the Host

Monica Swanson

Monica and her husband Dave raise boys and tropical fruit on the North Shore of Oahu.  Monica has homeschooled their four sons (two who are currently in Southern California, one in college, one a recent college grad!)  Monica is the author of Raising Amazing: Bringing up Kids Who Love God, Like their Family, and Do the Dishes without Being Asked (released this week!) as well as  Boy Mom: What Your Son Needs Most from You, and host of the Monica Swanson Podcast. Monica has been blogging for over 12 years and has encouraged over 10 million visitors to her website with articles on parenting and family, healthy living, and (mostly) healthy recipes. The Swanson boys are all surfers, (Luke, who is 19, surfs professionally) which keeps Monica on her knees. Monica loves good coffee, running trails with her husband and dog, Thor, the Word of God, and connecting with women all over the world through the crazy gift of the internet.

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