A Family Chat

Becky Olsen
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  • Parenting
  • Updated Semiweekly

Explore parenting principles through vivid and honest family stories of a blended family with eight children.  The host, Becky Olsen, shares stories of divorce, step parenting, and mothering that she has learned from two and a half decades of parenting. 

  1. Jan 29

    Going Slow: What kids learn when we stop rushing

    Send a text In this episode, Becky talks about how kids benefit from parents going slow, and how parents find joy in parenting by seeing the nobility in the small moments.

    6 min

  2. 09/21/2025

    Books as Fuel: Unity in parenting in a second marriage by expanding your knowledge

    Send a text In this episode, Becky discusses the importance of seeking knowledge to fuel innovative parenting.

    9 min

  3. 06/01/2025

    A Chinese Foot Massage: Unity in parenting in a second marriage by prioritizing the marriage

    Send a text In this episode, Becky discusses ways to prioritize your marriage. This is a critical foundation and the first in a series of episodes on creating unity in parenting in a blended family.

    11 min

  4. 05/11/2025

    A Borrowed Christmas Tree: Involving children in family councils

    Send a text In this episode, Becky shares stories that illustrate how family councils can create family unity and curb contention.

    9 min

  5. 03/31/2025

    Talk it Out: Making your feelings visible to calm anxiety and build emotional resilience

    Send a text In this episode, Becky talks about daily conversations that reveal helpful thinking routines so children can build emotional resilience and social confidence.

    13 min

  6. 02/26/2025

    The Tennis Shoes Blunder: Getting curious to avoid false assumptions

    Send a text In this episode, Becky talks about the importance of staying open and curious so we don't make false assumptions about our kids.

    4 min

  7. 02/04/2025

    Take a Photo: Maintaining your child's support network

    Send a text It can be particularly challenging to maintain extended family relationships in a blended family. In this episode, Becky gives recommendations for how to nurture your children's support network so they can feel grounded and secure.

    9 min

  8. 01/18/2025

    Monsters or Friends: The power of words

    Send a text In this episode, Becky shares principles of communication that show how words can unify or divide.

    7 min
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Explore parenting principles through vivid and honest family stories of a blended family with eight children.  The host, Becky Olsen, shares stories of divorce, step parenting, and mothering that she has learned from two and a half decades of parenting. 

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  • Creator
    Becky Olsen
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    29
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 A Family Chat
  • Show Website
    A Family Chat