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Hold on to your hats, everyone! We're getting a little controversial in today's episode. From controversial rules to societal expectations, Jeena and Drue candidly discuss their parenting hot takes. No sleep-overs, inviting the entire family to birthday parties, not forcing their kids to hug their elders, and more. Whether you're a seasoned parent or preparing for the journey ahead, you'll find valuable insights and reassurance in their open conversations. See what the Wilder family does with the most debated parenting topics, and get to know their lifestyles a little better. Make sure to leave a review and subscribe to the podcast to foster a better community for raising confident, loved children!



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Get a little glimpse into the life of a multicultural family in today's new episode. Jeena, Drue, and the amazing guests Rhianna and Jon Schoeller share their unique experiences, challenges, and joys of diversity within a family. Rhianna and Jon are content creators, vloggers, world travelers, and most importantly transracial adoptive parents. They document their family experiences and trips on their YouTube channel, The Schoeller Family. The couple sits down with Jeena and Drue to share their sweet adoption story, how they handle some of the negativity they receive, raising their adopted child, and so much more. Whether you feel like laughing, crying, or educating yourself on the reality of being a multicultural family, this episode has it all. Don't forget to leave a review and subscribe to the podcast to join the #GuardianGang and foster a better community for raising confident, loved children!



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Should grandparents be allowed to spank your kids? Who's side are you taking when your wife and your mom get in an argument? How do you set boundaries with your parents about your own parenting styles? Jeena and Drue go deep into these questions and others as they discuss how to navigate relationships with in -laws. From establishing boundaries to fostering open communication, they share practical strategies for building positive and loving relationships with your in-laws. They explore common challenges and pitfalls, as well as effective ways to navigate differences and conflicts with empathy. As they speak from personal experiences with their own in-laws, it’s a juicy episode that you don’t want to miss!  #InLaws #RelationshipsWithInLaws #Family #Grandparents #FamilyBoundaries #Parenting

Jeena and Courtney discuss the transformative journey of adulthood as an adoptee with our guest, Melissa Guida-Richards! Melissa is a transracial adoptee born in Bogota, Colombia, raised in New York. She found out she was adopted at 19 years old, and she shares her experiences with this late discovery and how it impacted her identity, familial relationships, and other aspects of her life.  She is now an adoption educator and author with two books currently out (linked in the description below). Adulthood is difficult for anyone, but for adoptees it can be especially hard as they are reframing their identities and cultures again. Hear Melissa's inspiring stories, how she overcame the challenges she faced as an adult adoptee, and the insights she gives on adoption for adoptive parents or anyone curious about adoption.



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Melissa’s Books

What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/675697/what-white-parents-should-know-about-transracial-adoption-by-melissa-guida-richards/



What White Parents Should Know About Transracial Adoption: The Workbook: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/724012/what-white-parents-should-know-about-transracial-adoption--the-workbook-by-melissa-guida-richards/9781623178710/

How do the various aspects of society impact the growth and upbringing of our children? This episode provides multiple perspectives on the impact of society and social media on kids. Jeena, Courtney, and Blake talk about the positive and negative role technology has on developing young minds, as well as the societal influences for children when it comes to screen time, privacy within social media, and other effects of society on children. Whether you're a parent, educator, or just curious about the things that are shaping the next generation, this discussion gives a deeper understanding of society's effect on child development , and also how to support positive child development in a constantly changing world. 

Today's episode goes into the intricacies of parenting and nurturing strong connections with our children. Jeena and Drue discuss engaging with their children who are at different age groups, constantly growing, and have various interests. As parents, guardians, or mentors, fostering meaningful connections with our children is crucial. Explore the journey of building stronger and more meaningful bonds, that are attuned to your child's needs.