Between Parents Joy Phenix, Billy Phenix

During this time of quarantine, we’re all having LOTS of family meals. As great as sitting around the dinner table sounds, sometimes it’s challenging to make it meaningful. We get it! We’re living the same life.
This week we thought we’d pull this episode from our vault to remind us of the difference sitting around the table makes in connecting as a family.
Next Steps: Pull out the ol’ calendar and schedule your family meals together for the rest of your month
Related-ish Link: We have RESEARCH!
National Health Institute Review HERE
Family Meals & Social Engagement Study HERE
Family Meals & Overall Health insight HERE
The Family Dinner Project Website HERE
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Thanks for being awesome!
 

As we all adjust to the impact of a world with homeschooling, social distancing, and quarantines, the struggle for a new normal is real. On today’s podcast we discuss 8-9 strategies that help make the transition smoother.
Related Links:
Matthew Walker Why We Sleep
Process This:
What are your observations on how each person is wired and how that impacts their response to being quarantined.
Talk about what you do well and what you'd like to do differently
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Thanks for being awesome!
 

The world is a crazy place!
Like every generation before, today’s parents have to process difficult news with their kids. But where do we start? What do we say? How can we explain events we don’t fully understand?
In today’s podcast, Billy and Joy talk about principles parents should consider as they process current events with their kids. How do we lead our family well - and wisely - when we are emotionally charged ourselves?
Talk about this:
Are there any "general rules" we violate?
How well do we process current events as a family? How can we improve?
WHAT seems like it needs processing these days?
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Sharing is caring!!  If you’ve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
 
 
 

Whether we like it or not, every kid faces challenges. Sometimes these difficulties are intense, painful, or life-altering. Does that make the challenges necessary or even bad? What do we do when adversity takes over? How should we respond? Join us for today’s conversation. 
Related Links:
Lisa D’amour in the NY Times
Also check out her books:
Untangled
Under Pressure
Process This:
- Share the stories of your "worst childhood/teenager days" with your spouse- what did you learn through the hard times?
- What tension do you feel when you think about your kids having bad days?
- What is a good way for you to prepare for the evitable, but NOT drift into worry?
Also remember…
Sharing is caring!!  If you’ve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!
 

Like a vine growing without the steady hand of a gardener, every marriage has the potential of getting out of control. On today’s podcast we’ll discuss four stages that help both the newly and “oldy” weds make sure they are growing closer.
Related Links:
Check out the book - Boundaries for Marriage
Process This:
Of the four steps where are you most likely to fall short? –
 Creating a structure (boundaries)
- Paying Attention
- Doing the work/ climbing the ladder
- Committing to growth
What is ONE new habit you could create to do better on that missing step?
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Sharing is caring!!  If you’ve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
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Thanks for being awesome!
 

Have you ever felt like your kids aren’t grateful for what they have or what they experience? Do you ever feel like they live with a distasteful attitude of demandingness? Perhaps you see this tendency in yourself?
In this replay episode Billy and Joy discuss the benefits of having an attitude of gratitude and some practical ways to build the habit of thankfulness in your family.
TALK ABOUT THIS: How well do I (personally) communicate gratitude? and how well is our family overall at cultivating attitudes of gratitude?
Where are your family "pinch points?" What parts of our family environment need to look different and what habits do we need to cultivate?
RELATED-ISH LINKS Episode #17 – Creating a Plan For Money & Allowance With Your Kids
Do guys or girls make better sound effects? Check out the video HERE
ALSO REMEMBER: Sharing is caring!!  If you’ve enjoyed this episode please share! You can leave a review on Apple Podcasts. This is SUPER helpful in helping others find our show.
OR cut/paste a link from our website betweenparentspodcast.com (this is also where you can find helpful packages of back episodes!)
Want to reach us? You can find us on the socials @betweenparents on Instagram and @betweenparentspodcast on Facebook.
Thanks for being awesome!