Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast Kim Cameron-Smith

In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kathryn Rombs about the vocation of motherhood, the ambivalence some women feel about motherhood, and how motherhood can be a path to great fulfillment.

In this podcast episode, I share three ways parents can encourage and support strong siblings bonds between their kids. Sibling relationships can be a source of great blessing and a sign of holy unity!

Sibling conflict is probably inevitable, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In fact, our kids can learn conflict management skills that help them protect their own dignity and their relationships. Important questions I address: What is a parent’s role in their kids’ conflict, and how can our faith help our kids see their siblings and their conflicts more clearly?

Substitute or transferred attachment happen when kids look to peers or even objects to meet their emotional needs. Why is this a problem, and do you really need to worry about?

All kids are fearful sometimes, but how do we tell when normal childhood fears cross over into something that should concern us? In this show, Kim breaks down common childhood fears by age group, then she explains the signs of maladaptive anxiety.

How can you raise emotionally healthy children when you didn't have an ideal childhood? What if that childhood was filled with abuse or neglect? In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by author Erin McCole Cupp as we explore these important questions.