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Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into Parenting DJ Stutz
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5.0 • 25 Ratings
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Discover the joy in parenting with The Imperfect Heroes Podcast! DJ Stutz, an Early Childhood Specialist with over 20 years of teaching expertise, brings you insightful episodes to navigate the rewarding yet challenging journey of raising children. Join DJ and her guests as they share knowledge and experiences, offering valuable insights to empower you with confidence and peace. Become the imperfect hero, fostering independence, productivity, and happiness in your children's lives. Tune in for practical parenting tips and stories that resonate with your unique journey!
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Parent Perspectives: DJ and Roque Share the Joy of Taking Risks in Life
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, DJ and special guest, Rachel “Roque” Stutz (DJ’s daughter) are discussing the various types of risks that parents and children encounter, including physical, emotional, and social risks. In the segment, they share their approaches to encouraging children to take calculated risks while balancing safety and fun and challenge the traditional definition of cowardice, arguing that it's not always about facing danger head-on and that running away from a dange...
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Episode 159: This Kind of Fear is Learned with Dinalynn Rosenbush
Send us a Text Message.Join DJ and special guest Dinalynn Rosenbush in this insightful episode as they delve into the importance of creating a supportive environment that encourages children to take calculated risks and develop emotional intelligence, competence, and confidence. DJ and Dinalynn emphasize the significance of fostering courage and curiosity in children, offering effective strategies for language development through open-ended questions and validation of children’s ideas.Discove...
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Episode 158: The Risks You and Your Child Must Take with Brittany Lindsay
Send us a Text Message.This podcast episode highlights the importance of taking risks in parenting children with unique needs, particularly in terms of finding joy in the process and building a supportive community. In the episode, DJ and guest Brittany Lindsay discuss the need for parents to take risks, even when it feels scary, while Brittany shares personal experiences as an autistic mom. Listen in as they discuss the challenges of parenting children with sensory disorders and stress the i...
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Episode 157: From Climbing Trees to Making Friends: The Value of Risk in Childhood
Send us a Text Message.In this solo episode, DJ explores the importance of unstructured playtime for children and taking calculated risks for their growth and development.In the segment, DJ highlights the benefits of risk-taking in physical and mental development, emphasizing its role in personal growth. Listen in as she explains that preventing children from taking risks can have negative consequences, and underscores the crucial role parents play in fostering a culture of risk-taking. Addit...
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Episode 156: When Joy is Contagious with Anastasia Aruz
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, DJ and guest Anastasia Aruz talk about the importance of finding joy and playfulness in everyday moments with children, while also identifying and nurturing their interests and passions. Listen in as they discuss the need to manage media consumption to protect mental health, and create a healthy family system by acknowledging and addressing parenting mistakes. And stay tuned as they explain that by prioritizing joy, playfulness, and mental well-being, p...
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Episode 155: A Time to Be Joyful with Emily Guarnotta
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, DJ and special guest Emily Guarnotta discuss strategies for parents to find joy in their daily lives and raise joyful children. Tune in to hear them emphasize the importance of prioritizing self-care, modeling positivity, and being present and supportive. Listen in as they discuss the importance of recognizing patterns of survival mode, finding joy in the present moment and as they share strategies for increasing awareness, such as pausing and taking a ...
Customer Reviews
Must listen for all parents!!
Despite my unfortunate area of expertise being in narcissistic abuse, DJ was gracious to invite me to be a guest on her show to discuss bravery and resilience in parenting within difficult circumstances. The episode won't be released until later this year. However, I'm so pleased with how easily our discussion flowed. Like all her other episodes, it is well-organized and intended to give parents perspective in raising their children to reach their full potential.
Parenting Advice from Parents
DJ delivers a show for parents by parents as they share how they applied principles in raising children in the way they should go while also keeping our own sanity. She brings a lot of positive energy and motivation that parenting can be done right. We are not alone. Listen to this show and subscribe!
The Power Of Fairy Tales
What an inspiringly delightful conversation I enjoyed with DJ! Her wisdom and love from a lifetime devoted to teaching and enriching the lives of children and families is a treasure chest to immerse yourself in! I look forward to more precious moments together!