Families Matter Most

In today's episode, we're exploring the art of balancing leadership and management as a parent. Parenting goes beyond daily tasks; it's about inspiring and guiding your family toward growth and unity. We'll share simple, practical strategies to help you lead and manage your home effectively, plus a free downloadable worksheet to start implementing these tips right away! What's Included: Discover how to define and reinforce family values, create easy systems for daily tasks, encourage problem-solving, make time for flexibility, and empower your kids with responsibility. Each tip is designed to foster both structure and growth, helping you create a harmonious and thriving home environment. Download our worksheet, try these ideas with your family, and connect with our online community to share your journey! Keep the worksheet visible as a reminder of these practices. Balancing leadership and management at home doesn't have to be perfect. It's about finding what works best for you and your family. Thanks for j

On today's Families Matter Most podcast, we're diving into Marriage and Fighting, featuring a special guest—my husband, Sean! We'll explore the common parenting battles that arise at different stages of raising kids. First, we tackle the preschool years when life feels chaotic, finances are tight, you're overworked, and the kids seem to never listen—we're all just craving breaks! Next, we shift to the elementary years, where fights center around screen time, extracurriculars, and learning when to stand firm or let go. Then, it's on to the pre-teen and teen stages, where battles revolve around cell phones, driving, and navigating the tension of having a nearly adult child who lacks full responsibility. Throughout each stage, we share survival strategies and discuss how easy it is to fall into blame and miscommunication. But don't worry—it does get easier! Tune in to hear how we've navigated these challenges together.   Has this podcast hit home? I would love to help you with personalized tools click here for a

The Big 3: Three Things that will Transform Your Family This week, we have a special bonus episode from our online course Building Connection! Have you ever wondered how to strengthen family bonds, reduce sibling squabbles, or manage your own stress and anger as a parent? If so, this episode is for you. We're diving into one powerful part of the course today! Discover the three things that will transform your family connection: Weekly Family Fun Night – Carve out time for fun, laughter, and togetherness. Family Weekly Schedule Meeting – Keep communication open and get everyone on the same page. Weekly One-on-Ones – Spend focused, intentional time with each child, really listening to their heart. Tune in, don't forget your notepad and start transforming your family today!   Interested in finding out more about this course? Click Here.   Interested in coaching and free parenting resources? Click Here.   Like today's podcast? Don't forget to hit follow and leave a review.

Welcome to today's episode of Families Matter Most! We have an incredible guest with us—Jayna, Founder of Ember Impact Global. Jayna is deeply passionate about empowering women to rediscover their strength and ignite transformation, both personally and professionally. Through her coaching, she helps women who've experienced setbacks or feel stuck to reignite their potential and achieve remarkable growth. With a background in healthcare and a deep focus on high-level business and leadership issues, Jayna has always had the heart of a coach. We're thrilled to have her here today to share her journey, insights, and the impact she's making with her work.  In today's conversation, Jayna helps us redefine what it means to truly dream, guiding us to reconnect with our passions and ambitions. She'll share practical steps on how to dust off those dreams—whether they're for your personal life, your career, or both—and turn them into actionable goals. Jayna's approach empowers us to envision a life where we're fully ali

Welcome back to Families Matter Most Podcast! This week, we're diving into a topic that's both common and challenging for many parents: why do our kids act up and let loose in unhealthy ways right after school? We'll explore the reasons behind this behavior and offer actionable tips to help you manage it without feeling overwhelmed.  Big Breath, Moms! Before we dive into our tips for the kids, here's a quick strategy for you, the parent: Set an alarm for 3 p.m. every day. Use this time for a 5-minute coffee break or a moment to yourself. This brief pause will help you stay calm and collected, ensuring you're at your best to support your kids through their after-school transition. 4 Tips to Help Your Kids Adjust After School: 1. Crunchy Snack Time:    Encourage your child to have a crunchy snack when they get home. Crunchy foods can help them decompress and release some of the day's tension. Plus, it's a great way to keep their energy levels steady. 2. Quiet Time:    Give your child 10 to 15 minutes of quiet

This week, we are honored to have Jess Tetu as our special guest. Jess will share her remarkable journey to becoming a successful businesswoman, highlighting her dedication to giving back and her resilience in pushing through challenging times. Jess's story is one of finding strength and forging a path that aligns with her goals, dreams, and family life. Her phenomenal journey will undoubtedly motivate and encourage you to find the right balance of work and family in pursuit of your specific dreams. Don't miss this opportunity to be inspired by Jess's experiences and insights!   Connect with Jess Tetu: @jesstetu @jfyspa @liareesecanada @iconicbetty.ca   More about Jess Tetu: Overcoming adversity at a very young age, Jess began her adult life on her own at the age of 15 years old and through dedication, determination and hard work has become a national award winning philanthropist and entrepreneur.  Jess is the sole owner of five Just For You Day Spas in Saskatchewan & Alberta, Founder & CEO of Lia Ree

*Trigger Warning:* This episode discusses intimate partner violence and child abuse.    In this powerful and insightful episode, we welcome Courtney Lavalley, the Children's Program Coordinator at Sofia House, a vital refuge for women escaping violence and domestic abuse. Courtney shares her invaluable experiences and insights from working at Sofia House, a safe place that provides critical support for women in crisis. Courtney Levalley is dedicated to transforming the lives of women and children who have experienced domestic violence. As the Children's Program Coordinator at Sofia House, she plays a crucial role in providing a safe and nurturing environment for our next generation. Sofia House: Sofia House is more than a home for women fleeing violence. They offer parenting, group and personal coaching programs as well.  Key Statistics: - Women are 2 1/2 to 3 times more likely to be victims of intimate partner violence than men. - Intimate partner abuse is the number one form of abuse in Saskatchewan. Import

In a world where we're always connected and constantly juggling the demands of work, parenting, and personal ambitions, finding a moment of peace can feel impossible. Join us, as our special guest Dr. Jody Carington, renowned psychologist, and best-selling author, as she guides you to find calm and sucess as you parent well.  In today's episode, Dr. Jody combines expert insights with practical advice to help you navigate the chaos of modern life while parenting. Whether you're a busy professional, a stay at home parent, or simply someone seeking balance, Dr. Jody's wisdom will empower you to be successful, present, and at peace.   Discover the strategies that will transform your daily routine and help you thrive in every aspect of your life. Love what you heard? Don't forget to leave a review or hit subscribe.   Want to connect with Jody: facebook - https://www.facebook.com/drjodycarrington Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/drjodycarrington/?hl=en linkdin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jody-carringt

  In our journey as women, the pressure to continuously give can lead to burnout, often sacrificing our own passions and well-being. Join Amanda as she unveils her path to breaking free from this cycle. Discover how she not only built two thriving businesses but also nurtures a team of 15 employees across these ventures. Let Amanda inspire you to pursue your own entrepreneurial dreams!   Here's a bit about Amanda: Amanda Perrot is a stepmom, multiple-business owner, and a fierce advocate for women. Born and raised in Saskatchewan, her life has taken unexpected twists and turns, but she remains true to her core values of fun, kindness, and no BS. Unwilling to settle for boring small talk, she loves deep conversations with good people- chatting with Jenn is always good for her soul. Connect with Amanda at:  Web: www.amandaperrot.com www.alchemelife.com     Email: hello@alchemelife.com Instagram: @amandaperrot and @alchemelife     Looking for more podcasts like this? Everything You Want to Know  Are You the Pr

Here are 5 Rules for YOU to have an amazing and awesome life, which will help you be successful. All behaviour is communication, whether it is behaviour we like or we don't like it is all communicating something. Our children's behaviour is also connected to feelings, and these feelings are connected to developed or undeveloped skills. BUT we can help our kids develop these adult skills NOW so they can be successful, even now.  Is this something you want to see happen?    Developing great character and communication skills might take some work, so I am including an infographic printable to help you and your child grow these skills.  Download NOW. Use this for your own purposes or to work with your child on choosing which skills your child needs to work on, which skills they are doing well at, and making a plan to work on these together.    Looking for similar podcasts: Growing Up & Raising Kids in the Spotlight Defiance: When the Kids say NO!  Growing Your Kids Self Esteem  Is Your Kid a Jerk?  

As children we often dream of what life would be like if we had all the connections, were celebrities, or everyone knew us as famous. Greg Moore joins us on today's podcast to share his experiences of being raised in the spotlight and now raising his children in the spotlight. Greg shares some personal stories and 'aha' moments of how the spotlight changed him, while he thought this was "normal." We will also dive into some of the positives and negatives of how technology has changed parenting children in the spotlight from the perspective of being raised without technology himself.  Want to connect or follow more of Greg's Story? You can find Greg "Wheels" Moore on social (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, or Tiktok) via: @Wheelsz99     

Calling all parents! Join Jenn Dean and Julie Sims- Learning Resource Teacher as we dive into tools you can use to help your children with their emotions and behaviors. Many of you are looking for ways to work with your teachers and the classroom needs. These tools are great ways to help your child succeed, your teacher feel supported, and find success at home!    Resource Mentioned:  The following link is for the website, Lives in the Balance, which Julie mentions in the podcast.  Here you will find an introduction to the Collaborative and Proactive Solutions model.  It includes videos, links to podcasts, reading about the strategy, and practical ways for parents to implement the ideas at home with their children.  Included on the website are the free resources use by either printing or typing directly into the fillable PDF.  I suggest starting with the ASUP and ASUP guide.   https://livesinthebalance.org/parents-and-families/     Downloadable worksheet & cheatsheet Jenn mentions:  https://www.famili

  Disclaimer: My kids tell all and things might be shared that your kids are not ready to hear.   This week on the Families Matter Most podcast Matt, Evan, and Ryan tell all the parenting wins and fails from their perspective. That's right. Jenn is interviewing all three of her sons and they are sharing some deep parenting moments. Hear personal stories from the first born "fails" to the youngest child's safe place. This podcast gets really raw and honest, sharing how the consequence didn't fit the child, or trying a new parenting approach did not fit the age of her sons. Learn new ways to incorporate TRUST. COMMUNITY. And CONNECTION in your home today! Ready to work on connecting to your family in a new way? Book a Free Strategy Call today.Looking for more parenting Resources? Check out our website.  

Wow! 100 Episodes, I can't believe we have made it this far. Thank you to those who have been with us from day one, who have shared our podcast, or shared your questions and stories to help us keep this podcast going.  Families Matter Most Podcast  turned 5 years old this week, and we hit 100 podcasts today! So thank you, thank you, thank you!   On today's episode of Families Matter Most, Sean takes over the microphone and asks Jenn some deep questions about herself, marriage, work, and family. We will also hear Jenn do a speed answer round with personal and fun questions. Get to know Jenn on a deeper level on today's 100th podcast episode.   Want to learn more about Jenn's Coaching business? Click Here. Interested in some free parenting resources? Click Here.   Have a question for Jenn or need some parenting advice. Email Us.   Stay Tuned Next Podcast for some interviews with Jenn's family and friends...

This week, we are sharing something special. Today, I want to share one of my sessions from my online course No More Yelling. So today's podcast will actually be lesson two, where I break down our anger and diving into the three areas of anger. Yes, it's amazing when you can identify you are frustrated or angry, but how do you identify your trigger area? How do you calm yourself down? Today, I am sharing how you can do just this.  So grab a piece of paper and pen, and let's get started.  Did you love this week's episode and want to work on this more? Check out No More Yelling today. Want More Podcasts on Similar Topics: Are You The Problem? Stop Being So Negative! How to Reduce Anger Now.   Want to email us: familiesmattermost@gmail.com  Website: www.familiesmattermost.com Or Find us on Facebook, TikTok & Instagram at Families Matter Most  

Parenting is hard, parenting children no matter how they become part of your family is hard. Today, Tammy Winters shares the similarities and differences of raising children whether they are biological, foster, or adopted kids. As a parent, it's easy to think you know it all, that everything can be fixed by love, love, love, but is that always the case? Join me in hearing Tammy's story, her heart, and her wisdom on fostering/ adopting. Want to connect?  Facebook, Instagram & Tik Tok: Families Matter Most  www.familiesmattermost.com familiesmattermost@gmail.com   Gordon Nuefeld- Hold on to Your Kids   Families Matter Most Attachment Podcast: Ep. 56 Blanket Time-Teaching Kids Self Control Ep.54 Tying Strings  

An Actual Happy New Year -A year in recap. Families Matter Most (Jenn,) has made some huge changes and adjustments. Today,  she wants to share how she navigated lots of change all in one year.  Plus, Jenn has some tools and tips to help you succeed and reach your goals this year.  What is your goal for 2024? Are you looking for accountability? Click Here. Would you like to lose weight and keep it off? I have  a free Bootcamp starting January 15th! Click Here.   Looking for more Motivation Podcasts: Lose Weight For Good. Mindset You Need to Reach Your Goals Time Management. Exhaustion, Overwhelm & Burnout   Need More encouragement? Here is podcast #1, for you to see how far we have come from day one of podcasting. Feelings.  

We all love to have that friend that tells us life is so hard, but do you have that person that will also challenge you? What if the problem really is you? It's easy to get inside our own heads and hyper-focus. Remember that song, "Hi, it's me. I'm the problem, it's me." Ya, that song is a stab in the gut to admit, but often the truth.  We've all been there. We have all thought, "everybody has abandoned me, I'm the victim, why is everyone so awful to me?" BUT could this be a tell tale sign that it isn't them?  Before we spend long days around lots of people we may not "like" let's challenge ourselves with some truths. So we are mentally prepared for awkward moments.    Looking for more tools and motivation? Check us out on Facebook or Instagram at Families Matter Most Or on our website: www.familiesmattermost.com    

Christmas is coming and so are the big and little meltdowns.   But do you feel ready and equipped to parent these moments?   Are you ready to parent without your own emotions getting in the way. You know what I'm talking about, your kids don't listen, you get mad, then you have to apologize for freaking out. Learning moment is now gone and guilt steps in...   Was this weeks podcast helpful? Let us know in the comments or share with your friends. Looking for more tools? Check us out on Social @familiesmattermost Or our website www.familiesmattermost.com  

    Lose Your Weight for Good with Special Guest and friend Jaycee Tara. This week we are getting real sharing Jaycee's story of dieting, binging, and the root of why she did this. Have you ever wondered, what is beneath your desire to diet? Why you feel required to diet?  If you have had these thoughts, you will want to listen to today's podcast where Health Coach Jaycee shares her journey of losing weight for good. Jaycee shares all the things she did wrong, as well as her journey to a healthy lifestyle. Are you ready to start a sustainable - for good method? Click Here to get your cheatsheet to start today! Want to Connect with Jaycee? Lose Your Weight For Good on FB @jayceetara    Insta @loseyourweightforgood www.loseyourweightforgood.com   Connect with Families Matter Most: FB or Instagram @familiesmattermost www.familiesmattermost.com familiesmattermost@gmail.com Podcasts Like this: Lose Weight and Keep it Off (case study) Commit to Your Health Four Simple Ways to Not Gain Weight