Only A Parent

Here is the episode we said we’d never do. Due to overwhelming feedback we’re relenting and talking about R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Sit back and eat some popcorn while we eat crow. Kids are graduating and that means getting ready to take some giant steps into independence. When we raise our kids to … The post The Best Worst Reward appeared first on Only a Parent.

Here is the episode we said we’d never do. Due to overwhelming feedback we’re relenting and talking about R-E-S-P-E-C-T! Sit back and eat some popcorn while we eat crow. The post Never Say Never: Respect appeared first on Only a Parent.

This week we politely negotiate (sort of) our differences of opinion on Belinda’s mood(s) in her third trimester during both pregnancies. The post The Third Trimonster appeared first on Only a Parent.

As parents it is so important to keep your word. Kids not only need to trust what parents say but integrity needs to be modelled before it can be taught. The post Keeping Your Word appeared first on Only a Parent.

This week we talk about 5 topics we aren’t going to talk about. Wait! What? There are 5 basic things we automatically assume parents should already be doing so won’t be making a topic out of them….ever….(maybe). The post 5 Things We Will Never Talk About appeared first on Only a Parent.

We talk about blended families with Maria Ashworth. She is the author of ‘Step One Step Two Step Three and Four’, a children's book that helps with the transition into becoming part of a blended family. You can learn more about Maria and find her new book here; MariaAshworth.com Purchase … The post Stepping into Blended appeared first on Only a Parent.

Should we, as parents, admit when we screw up? Should we apologize or carry on without saying anything? Some parents say yes, and some say no. This week we talk about apologizing to our kids and why we should or shouldn't do it.   The post Owning It: Should Parents Apologize? appeared first on Only a Parent.

This week we talk about the concept of ‘Grace Flows Uphill’. As parents, we often use our authority to assert our power to control our kids. 'Grace Flows Uphill' is the idea that we use that power to serve our kids instead of control them.   Photo courtesy of Yannick LePere The post Grace Flows Uphill appeared first on Only a Parent.

Do your kids expect things for no reason? Are they grateful when they do get gifts? Where does that expectation come from and what can we do about it? This week we’re talking about a sense of entitlement. If you like the podcast please consider leaving a comment on our iTunes page. Thanks … The post Entitlement appeared first on Only a Parent.

There comes a time when you have to go head to head with a strong willed child. It’s that time when you have to find your ‘hill to die on’. This week we talk about breaking will but not spirit. P.S. We want to thank you for listening. If you … The post Where there’s a will… appeared first on Only a Parent.

Ever find yourself saying something to your kids that is completely insane? On this episode we explain how “Only a Parent” originally began and go through some funny and crazy things only a parent would say…… Photo courtesy of Ryan McGuire The post Things Only a Parent would say appeared first on Only a Parent.

We’ve had some pretty hard times when it comes to our kids health. We’ve also seen some pretty incredible miracles to go along with them. This week we share our personal stories of ‘divine intervention’. Photo Courtesy of Public Domain Pictures The post Miracles appeared first on Only a Parent.

This week we talk about our biggest parenting fails and wins. The hardest part was coming up with just one each.   Photo courtesy of Ryan McGuire     The post Epic Fails appeared first on Only a Parent.

On this week’s podcast we get a little help from our kids as we ‘check in’ to see if our parenting is holding up. The post Family Time appeared first on Only a Parent.

This week we talk about what defines success. What real success is and some of the ways to achieve that for your family. We’re adding a link to a fantastic blog post at ‘The Art of Simple’ by Robin Dance that we came across and mention in this episode. We encourage you to … The post Redefining Success appeared first on Only a Parent.

The huge life change of having children forces us to change in a big way. Sometimes we lose ourselves in the process. This week we talk about having a parenting identity crisis. Picture courtesy of Unsplash The post Finding Your Parent Identity appeared first on Only a Parent.

You have a big event coming up like Christmas or a family vacation. You’ve imagined the perfect scenario in your mind and prepare to make this the best family event EVER. When the big day comes it all goes sideways and the perfect family picture you’ve created in your mind … The post Intervention appeared first on Only a Parent.

You have a big event coming up like Christmas or a family vacation. You’ve imagined the perfect scenario in your mind and prepare to make this the best family event EVER. When the big day comes it all goes sideways and the perfect family picture you’ve created in your mind … The post The Perfect Picture appeared first on Only a Parent.

This is an example page. It’s different from a blog post because it will stay in one place and will show up in your site navigation (in most themes). Most people start with an About page that introduces them to potential site visitors. It might say something like this: Hi … The post Introduction appeared first on Only a Parent.