The Parenting Podcast
Parenting IS hard - oh, but there's hope! This is why The Parenting Podcast is here for you. Wherever you are in your parenting journey, we at TPP want to come alongside addressing your questions and concerns with helpful insight to lighten your load. Our goal is to encourage you by providing real-life, relevant information to equip you. TPP wants to help you and your family flourish together and as individuals. Join us as we share, answering your questions and bringing your heart hope.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 182
- Years Active
- 2021 - 2025
Apologies, Blue Crayons, and Building Bridges | Epi 180
What does forgiveness really look like in family life? This episode explores the everyday moments—from toddler squabbles to teenage standoffs—where repair matters more than being right.…
Stop Rescuing; Start Releasing | Ep. 179
The urge to rescue is strong—but the real growth comes when our kids carry the weight of their own choices. In this episode, we get real about what that looks like in everyday parenting…
Launching, Not Raising: The Shift That Changes Parenting | Ep. 178
What if the real goal of parenting isn’t raising children, but launching adults? On this episode, we explore the mindset shift of giving freedom and responsibility along the way—so your…
Epi 177 More Than Words: Growing Readers for Life
The best reading lessons don’t always come from a book. Sometimes they happen in the car, around the dinner table, or when you’re laughing over a silly rhyme. In this episode, we’ll exp…
Not Just Letters: The Real Power of Reading | Ep. 176
Reading isn’t just about phonics and fluency—it’s about imagination, identity, and how our kids connect with the world. In this episode, we talk with a seasoned educator about how readi…
School Choice: What Matters More than the Method | Epi 175
No matter where your kids go to school, the heart of parenting is the same. In this final episode of our series, we reflect on what unites us as parents—why it’s time to link arms, not …
More Than a Lesson Plan: Parenting While Homeschooling (Encore) | Ep. 174
This encore episode takes you inside the everyday world of homeschooling and parenting. From navigating sibling tension and academic pressures to embracing individuality and battling co…
Real Parenting in a Private School World (Encore) | Ep. 173
This encore episode explores parenting in a private school setting—but the conversation reaches beyond. From friendships to expectations, it’s about staying grounded in what matters mos…
Encore Episode: Parenting in Public School – Letting Go, Leaning In | Ep. 172
Letting go isn’t easy—but in public school parenting, it often starts early. In this encore episode, we explore how one mom navigated the balance of trust and involvement, connection an…
Epi 171 Training: The Overlooked Superpower of Parenting
Training your kids isn’t about control—it’s about building confidence. Whether they’re four or fourteen, this episode explores how to break down life skills in doable ways that strength…
Holding the Line Without Holding Them Back | Ep. 170
What does it look like to give your kids space to grow—without giving up your role as a parent? In this episode, we talk about holding steady in the push and pull: letting kids be their…
Parenting on a Full Plate: Small Shifts, Lasting Impact | Ep. 169
If you ever feel like you're missing the golden moments of parenting or just never have enough time, this episode is for you. Whether you work full-time or are simply feeling the pressu…
Screens, Culture, and the Quiet Revolution at Home | Ep. 168
We’re not just talking about kids and screens—we’re talking about us. In this final episode on parenting in the digital age, Cheryl and Christie reflect on what stuck, what’s still hard…
The Follow-Up: Family Life in the Age of Devices | Ep. 167
We’ve heard the warnings about screens and devices —but what does real change look like in everyday family life in this digital culture? In this follow-up conversation, Cheryl and Chris…
Parenting in a Digital World pt. 3 | Ep. 166
Raising kids in a digital world doesn’t come with a manual—but it does come with community. In this final conversation with Crystal Coon, we talk about what’s working, what’s shifting, …
Parenting in a Digital World pt. 2 | Ep. 165
Our kids are learning how to handle technology long before they ever get a phone—just by watching us. In this episode, Crystal Coon returns to explore what it looks like to model tech-w…
Epi 164 Parenting in a Digital World pt 1
Screens are everywhere—but what are they doing to our kids, and to us? In this eye-opening episode, Crystal Coon joins us to unpack what’s really at stake in a screen-saturated world—an…
When Birthdays Mean More than Age | Ep. 163
Birthdays can be more than celebrations—they can be intentional moments to hand off growth. In this episode, we explore how “birthday boxes” can help parents pace privilege, responsibil…
The Family Bridge: Where Parenting and Grandparenting Meet | Ep. 162
Parenting and grandparenting aren’t separate stories—they’re deeply intertwined. In this episode, we explore what it looks like to honor both roles, navigate tensions with grace, and bu…
Chat with Cheryl: Bridge Work, Part 2 — Boundaries, Consequences, and Connection | Ep. 161
What keeps the bridge open as our kids grow up? This episode explores how boundaries, emotional control, and quiet consistency can hold the weight of connection — especially in the tee…