Parenting and Homeschool advice - Equipped To Be with Connie Albers

Do you feel overwhelmed with managing, budgeting, or investing your money? You're not alone. Women often lack the confidence they need to make wise money decisions. My guest, Ed Vargo, founder of enL…

Do you want to resolve conflict with your teen or others? Learning to listen is the first step to working through all conflicts. And when you practice your listening skills you will help your teens l…

You don't listen me. You always correct me. You rush to judgement. Are these the words your teen says when they try to talk to you? Implementing these 7 tips to improve listening to your teen will he…

Are you considering homeschooling in the fall? As a homeschool mom of five graduates, I share 10 Insights I would tell my younger self. You'll glean tips that took me decades to learn. If you are thi…

Do you struggle to get your teens to open up about their struggles? They have a lot to say. But are they talking to you? Jackie Brewton joins me to discuss how you can get your teens talking to you a…

Does building character in your children in a world of compromise seem overwhelming? Countercultural parenting can be hard! Lee Nienhuis joins me to discuss how to instill character in your children.

Do you have a passive child? Does your child struggle to make a decision? Watch out! You need to help that child learn how to speak up and not follow the crowd. Tune in to learn what you can do to pa…

Do you know your strong-minded child struggles with being controlled? Do you want to know how to persuade your child to follow your instructions? Hint: your child already knows you're the boss! Liste…

Do you have a strong-minded child? Does turning conflict into cooperation appeal to you? Then this episode is for you! I'll be sharing 3 tips you can do today to start improving your relationship and…

Do you feel fearful or frustrated in a crisis? Do you want to learn how to navigate trials? There is a way to have hope in the midst of disruption. Join me for this life-giving episode! You can have …

Every day we hear stories of resilient families that rose above unbearable circumstances. Is it possible for your family to be resilient? Unsettling and challenging times provide an opportunity to bu…

Do you want to lead others well? Esther Littlefield and I as we discuss how to keep yourself refueled so you can pour out from a full pitcher.

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Are you getting frustrated by being surrounded by your spouse and kids all day? Sherri and I discuss how to manage your expectations and learn to talk things through so you can build close relationsh…

How do we navigate marriage during difficult times? Erin Smalley, of Focus on the Family, and I discuss how to keep your differences from becoming the problem that drives a wedge in your relationship…

Establishing curfews is an essential part of parenting, but we don't always know how to set curfews for our children without them pushing back. How can we set appropriate curfews that our children wi…

Stop second-guessing yourself! In an age where we often look around and compare, we must stop second-guessing if we are doing enough. We can live the life we are called to live more confidently.

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Do you feel the need to be productive when life requires that you slow down? Katie Reid, author of Made Like Martha, joins me to discuss how to be peaceful and not panic, settled not striving, and to…

Do you wrestle with knowing how to navigate the twists and turns of keeping the family together? Daniel Huerta, (VP of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family) and I have an upbeat conversation ab…

Want to learn how to help your child process the abrupt changes happening in their lives? A licensed counselor and owner of Counselor Thoughts, Michelle Nietert, will join us as we discuss walking yo…

Sudden changes often cause unease leading to stress, anxiety, and fear, but author Dr. Micheal Bengtson shares how you can overcome anxiety, worry, and fear of our coping with crisis series.

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