42 episodes
Diapers to Diplomas | Genuine Parenting Conversations Michael & Christy Pritchard
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- Crianças e família
Being a parent hasn’t really worked out the way you thought it would. Your child has unique challenges and you’re at a loss on how to help him. As a result of these struggles, cracks in your other vital relationships, hidden beneath the surface, have begun to emerge. Your faith in the Lord has become dim. Your spouse seems distant. You’ve become isolated from your community.
If your child’s challenges stem from disability, trauma, or adoption, you need someone who has walked a similar journey. Join Michael and Christy Pritchard as they reveal the Family Framework that kept their family strong for 10 years and teach you how to build your own.
Are you ready for your family to be filled with hope again? Join us as we build the relationships that matter…together.
Season 1 - General parenting topics
Season 2 - Adoption topics
Season 3 - Building a Family Framework
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Diapers to Diplomas Starter Pack
Welcome to Diapers to Diplomas! If you're wondering where to get started, this short episode will point you in the right direction.
Our Adoption Story
Episodes 2 & 3
Parenting Topics
Episode 4 - How to Stop Parenting Fights
Episode 16 - How to "Look Behind" the Behavior
Episode 27 - Helping Your Child with Their Big Emotions
Adoption Related Topics
Episodes 13-30
Topics include - Securely attaching to your child, confronting racism, navigating the holidays, dealing with isolation
Marriage Topics
Episode 9 - What?! I don't get Sex Every Time I Want It?
Episode 10 - How to Rediscover Your Identity as a Mom
Episode 17 - Staying Emotionally Connected with Your Spouse
Episode 24 - Helping Your Spouse When They Disengage
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The Power of Early Intervention
What should you do when your child begins to show developmental delays? The decision to seek help for your child versus waiting to see if he’ll progress on his own is a decision filled with fear and anxiety. What if your child never catches up? What if you make the wrong choice? Should you wait until your child is older to start therapy? The questions can become overwhelming.
That’s why we’re talking today with Janna Hacker, founder of Janna Hacker & Associates. Since 2009, Janna and her team of 30 therapists have provided speech, occupational, physical, and behavioral therapy services to over 10,000 children. With over 28 years’ experience in speech therapy, Janna has witnessed the profound effect therapy has on helping children overcome obstacles so they can soar to new heights.
Connect with Janna Hacker & Associates
Facebook - @JannaHackerAssociates
Instagram - @jhatherapy
Website – www.jhatherapy.com
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Connect with Michael:
Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901
Instagram – @MichaelPritchard901
Connect with Christy:
Facebook – @ChristyPritchard901
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Staying Connected to God When Your Child is in Crisis
Sometimes, God completely changes the script with your child. Everything is going well, and you have his future already envisioned. But suddenly, things take a sharp turn, and you have no clue how his life is going to play out. In fact, you’re just trying to figure out how you are going to get him to the next week. And you realize that the God you have put ALL your trust in is allowing everything to go off the tracks.
On today’s episode we are joined by Kris Hammons, an Indiana native, who now lives in Franklin, TN with his family of six. Kris shares the story of his son, Zacchaeus, who was diagnosed with two types of dwarfism and resulted in being in the NICU for the first 10 months of his life. Kris knows firsthand the difficulties of staying connected to the Lord when your child is in crisis.
Kris shares his story via writing and public speaking. You can find out more and follow him on social media by going to krishammons.com.
Connect with Kris Hammons:
Facebook - @KrismHammons
Instagram - @KrisHammons
Click here to request access to our private group.
Connect with Michael:
Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901
Instagram – @MichaelPritchard901
Connect with Christy:
Facebook – @ChristyPritchard901
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Psalm 27
When you feel surrounded and overwhelmed, may you remember the truth of Psalm 27. This reading of Psalms is from the New Living Translation.
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Connect with Michael:
Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901
Instagram – @MichaelPritchard901
Connect with Christy:
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How to Rebuild Community Around Your Family
Think back to the last time you scrolled through social media. When you saw everyone out having fun, were you happy for your friends, or were you unexpectedly hit with loneliness? Have you lost touch with many of your friends? Does your family not get invited over to other people’s homes very often? You’ve fallen so far off the social map that you’re sure you’re never going to be able to reconnect with anyone again.
Our family has never been what you would call “typical” since we deal with various challenges that many families don’t deal with. We know that it’s easy to wake up and find yourself doing life on an island with no one beside you. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Today, we’re going to help you take the first step in rebuilding a real and authentic community around your family.
NEW COMMUNITY
If you’re looking for a kind and loving community with other parents who are striving to build resilient families, then join us in our new Facebook Group. In this group, we will discuss building a strong Family Framework, encourage each other, and answer questions along the way.
Click here to request access to our private group.
Connect with Michael:
Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901
Instagram – @MichaelPritchard901
Connect with Christy:
Facebook – @ChristyPritchard901
Instagram – @ChristyPritchard901 -
The Benefits of Being Honest About Your Needs with Your Spouse
Are you hesitant to express your true feelings with your spouse? Do you find yourself thinking that it will be easier if you keep your needs to yourself and just take care of the needs of others? Unfortunately, now you’re filled with resentment because your needs aren’t being fulfilled. On today’s episode, you’ll hear how choosing to be honest can build trust with your spouse, even if it brings a little conflict.
NEW COMMUNITY
If you’re looking for a kind and loving community with other parents who are striving to build resilient families, then join us in our new Facebook Group. In this group, we will discuss building a strong Family Framework, encourage each other, and answer questions along the way.
Click here to request access to our private group.
Connect with Michael:
Facebook – @MichaelPritchard901
Instagram – @MichaelPritchard901
Connect with Christy:
Facebook – @ChristyPritchard901
Instagram – @ChristyPritchard901