Families Matter Most

If you will apply this one simple practice in your home, I guarantee you'll reduce the frequency and frustration of conflict and sibling rivalry. Set aside less then an hour a week to do this activity with your kids.  Go to the website for more: www.familiesmattermost.com

Are you ready to go deeper? In Part 2, we're  answering the question: "What should I do now?" This week Dr Tomi Mitchell returns to answer recent listener questions about racism. Over a month has passed since the murder of George Floyd, and many of you have asked for more from Dr Mitchell.  Tomi gives us some great perspective and answers our questions. Lean into this, and listen with an open heart.   www.familiesmattermost.com

As a parent, you will do anything to help your child. You'll stay up late and get up early. You'll find a way to make extra money to get them their sports or that music lesson or extra tutoring. But what if it was the colour of their skin that was giving them a disadvantage? Without a doubt, racism exists in Canada. I've invited Dr Tomi Mitchell to share her perspective as a black mother, and what she wishes white parents knew. As a mama bear, she has hope that we can create a better future for ALL our children. I know you want that too, so let's learn from her and then do the work!   www.familiesmattermost.com for more details.

This episode is specifically for the parents who are struggling at the end of their rope. Dealing with strong willed children is hard, but it's even harder if your child is an alpha child that craves power. If this is you, if this resonates with you as a parent, I have HOPE. I have HOPE for you going forward, the road of parenting does not have to all be hair pulling, frayed ropes, and frustration. Connecting to your child's heart is possible.   There is HOPE!   www.familiesmattermost.com

Learn three big tips to stick to your goals and become the parent you've always wanted to be.  Discover what cravings actually are, how to deal with them in the moment, and what it means to be a healthy person that enjoys their life.   www.familiesmattermost.com

I wish I knew how much rushing through life would leave regrets. I am determined to do better, and part of my job is helping you notice your blindspots before they happen. If you are new or an experienced parent these tips will help you enjoy more in parenting. Take a moment and listen, and you know what, if you need to stop the podcast I'm glad you are. I won't say that often.  Will this matter in years? Is someone calling you out and you cut them off? I'm here to help you navigate parenting with hopefully a little less stress.   www.familiesmattermost.com for more details.

Karen Kostron speaks on the different versions of guilt and exhaustion through parenting. In this season of life day care may not be the mom guilt you are feeling, but maybe it is. Even more than before, as everyone else is isolating you are sending your kid to someone else. Or you are a terrible mom because while at home with your children you are not doing what other at-home mom's are doing? If this is you, Karen has great advice and has walked through the tears. The tears of mom and the tears of children.  Listen to some great tips for you and your family from Karen Kostron.   www.familiesmattermost.com for more details.

Guest Speaker Lisa Peters shares how she is going from flatlined businesses to making the changes for success in this season. All while moving from bad mood to positive mood, especially around her children she is wanting to protect. Lisa Peters is host of Talk of the Town, owner of Eye Inspire Events, and a mother. Life has changed drastically over the last few weeks. And she already has plans for moving forward. Lisa Peters Live Lisa Peters Eye Inspire Events Lisa Peters Facebook Lisa Peters Instagram Eye Inspire Instagram @eyeinspireevents 

Have you been feeling like you are living in multiple weeks of Saturdays? This can be good for a time, but not forever. Let's use this time well. As a mom, I know I do better when I feel accomplished. So if you haven't yet, listen to my first Covid19 podcast, then join me as we dive deeper in Managing Time in a Crisis. In this podcast we will look at finding the balance. Doing the things we never had time for. Taking our rest, play, and work to the next step. Where are we currently using our time? What are we needing to remove, change, or distract ourselves from. Let's manage or day together and seize this crisis for the better!   www.familiesmattermost.com

Welcome to edit free Jenn Dean, isn't that how life feels right now? We make plans, and throw them out. We try to figure this out and are realizing we are learning way more about ourselves than we expected. Join Jenn as she shares her tips to help families make the most of this self-isolation time in our lives. Jenn has three things to do each day, and great advice as you walk into this new homeschooling journey.

Are thoughts coming into your mind all day long that change your entire day going forward? This episode is for you! Take those negative thoughts captive with tools for changing our thought patterns. Recently I went through this again, where the negative thoughts came back into my life. So if you are like me and know the stuff, but it still happens, this is for you as well. Thank you to our Personal Sponsor HoneyBook. Are you in need of someone to organize your business? HoneyBook is for you! With pipelines, calendars, bookkeeping, and more your business life just got easier! Use my promotion code for 50% off your HoneyBook subscription. http://share.honeybook.com/jenn62874    www.familiesmattermost.com

Knowing how to help grieving loved ones is incredibly difficult. We fear we might make it worse. We fear we won't know what to say. Sometimes, our discomfort can paralyze us from doing anything!  Andrea Schick is a Warrior. She has experienced every mother's worst fear- the loss of her child, Sebastian. In this podcast episode Andrea openly shares her experience and offers us sincere advice on how to help others through all kinds of grief. Even if we're awkward and uncomfortable, let's lean into our relationships and be willing to show up for our people.  Learn more about Sebastian the Warrior and  Warrior 4s!  Support this initiative that honours Sebastian and helps provide essential needs for families with children in critical care in hospital.  Make a donation to Sebastian's fund at the Jim Pattison Children's Hospital HERE Learn about the 2nd Annual Warrior 4s soccer tournament:  Find warrior4s on Facebook or Instagram or follow @AndreaSchickWarriorWoman 

Allowances can be a hard area as a parent. And there is NO foul proof way to do chores and allowances. Jenn shares 3 of the most common Allowance styles parents use. She dives into the pro's and con's of each style and shares which one her family is currently using. Are you confused about allowances and money with your children? Then take a listen for great advice! For more visit www.familiesmattermost.com

As your teen matures, there are typical markers for healthy development that you don't want to miss. While both desire independence, boys tend to want more respect, while girls crave affirmations of unconditional love. Whether your teen is typical to the stereotype or not, we need to honour their own personality and help them become who they were created to be! If you own a service based side hustle you're going to want this link for 50% off Honeybook Client Management Software! Honeybook has helped save me so.much.time! It manages projects, contracts, payments, communication, and time. It streamlines everything from business inquiry to thank you follow up. Thanks Conexus for being a sponsor of the Saskatchewan Podcast Network!  Do you want more? Head over to www.familiesmattermost.com and sign up for free email class, take an online course, or get some specialized coaching. You CAN reach the hearts of your kids! 

Do you have a child in the tween or teen years? If so, you need to transition from being a teacher to a coach, and start moving away from lectures and toward mutual discussions. Learn to navigate difficult conversations, and how to respond when your child seems to disagree with everything that's important to you. www.familiesmattermost.com

Parenting is tough- and just when you think you've figured it out, something changes and you're not reaching our kids hearts the way we used to. Sound familiar? The way we relate to our kids needs to change as they get older. In this podcast, parents of teens learn how to transition from a teacher to a coach. www.familiesmattermost.com

Ever wonder how Families Matter Most came to be a thing? Join me in reminiscing through the humble beginnings of a nervous girl with a big dream to help families succeed.  Want tools to be a better parent? Head over to www.familiesmattermost.com  

When I say we've learned everything the hard way, I wasn't kidding! This episode we learn from my hero, my husband Sean Dean. He has worked hard over the years to become the amazing father and husband he is today. If your marriage is strong- press in to make it even better. If your marriage is struggling- our hope is to motivate you to do the hard work now.    www.familiesmattermost.com

We all have our own weird. But as crazy as this life can be, one thing we know is that we are all better together! In this episode Niki Williams is real and honest in her struggle with depression and thoughts of suicide. You were created with a purpose, and whether you believe it or not- You are worth fighting for! The Sisters Event is an opportunity to show up in the middle of whatever life we've got going on, and say to each other "I see you!" In addition to a great night of food, prizes, and inspiration, there are options for you to plug into a tribe of women after the event is over.   Go to familiesmattermost.com for the shownotes and links to the Sisters Event, how to reach Niki and more! 

Mommy guilt is real! In this episode we get to hear from Vanessa Mehrer about that inner struggle transitioning from being career focused to embracing her new role as stay-at-home mom. She'll teach us how to do it well, or at least do it with flair!  Don't let yourself fall into a Victim mindset. Instead be a Warrior in every season of life!  As usual, head over to the website at www.familiesmattermost.com to get pictures and links to everything we're talking about here!