Dealing with Parenting Disagreements #067

This episode is about how to get on the same team as parents.

***But first, a warning: This episode includes a lot of male body part innuendo (inspired by the "Schweddy Balls" SNL Skit ("NPR's Delicious Dish"). So, take care and maybe don't listen to this episode with your kids in the car.***

We look at how to handle three different points of disagreement that can show up in your marriage and your parenting.

• Foundational issues: How do you engage when you disagree on the "big rocks" on how you want to live your lives and raise your family?
  
  
• Mapping issues: What are some ways to work together towards agreement and teamwork when you both know and agree on what you want, but have disagreements on the best way to get there?
  
  
• In the moment: How do you discuss disagreements in how one of you is parenting or interacting with the kids at any moment?

Hint: The first step in all three of these situations is humility, humility, and more humility.

We finish up with a holiday candy-themed Stat of the Week. Can you guess all 10 of the most popular holiday candies?


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