62 episodes

A podcast to fuel your parenting reactor and energize your mission: to enjoy raising responsible kids in an unpredictable world. Listen in as a homeschool mama chats with her nuclear launch officer and leadership author hubby to encourage other parents through real conversation. They welcome you to their at-home centrifuge where their fusion of ideas brings child-rearing encouragement to critical mass.

Our Nuclear Family - Parenting Ideas for an Explosive World Matthew and Kathryn

    • Kids & Family
    • 5.0 • 17 Ratings

A podcast to fuel your parenting reactor and energize your mission: to enjoy raising responsible kids in an unpredictable world. Listen in as a homeschool mama chats with her nuclear launch officer and leadership author hubby to encourage other parents through real conversation. They welcome you to their at-home centrifuge where their fusion of ideas brings child-rearing encouragement to critical mass.

    No Pets Allowed!

    No Pets Allowed!

    After our dog passed away, Kathryn and I were determined not to have any more pets, not even fish. It just did not fit our current life circumstances. But that changed when our sweet oldest daughter made a persuasive argument for getting guinea pigs. Even though we gave in, we did so on our own terms. Tune in to see what that means!

    To support us financially, check out our Buy Me A Coffee page! OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

    Find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or visit our website Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com)

    • 31 min
    Setting up Spaces For Success

    Setting up Spaces For Success

    We're back! And this is no April Fool's Joke! Our Nuclear Family needed some time to figure out our spaces in a new house with new routines and a new teenager. With so much turnover happening, we realized a need for systems and structures was necessary for us to have our house function the way we want it to. Today, we are discussing the importance of having systems that lead to success. Enjoy!

    If you'd like to contact us you can find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family and you can support our work by donating to our Buy Me A Coffee Page. Thanks for your support!

    OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

    • 31 min
    A Recipe for the Perfect Summer

    A Recipe for the Perfect Summer

    Do you feel the pressure of trying to squeeze every ounce of good energy out of summer or give your kids the perfect, memorable vacation this year? After all, we only get about 18 summers with our kids, right? We have to make it count! If you are wondering how to have a perfect summer, listen to this episode; you won't regret it!

    Follow us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or online at Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com)

    We are so grateful for our financial supporters! To donate, please click here: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

    • 34 min
    Finding Balance as Parents

    Finding Balance as Parents

    We are often looking for balance in life: a balanced diet, work-life balance, etc. so it would follow that we would seek balance in our parenting. But is that really what we want? Or is there something better? That's what this discussion is about.

    If you have questions or would like to send us a message, you can find us on Instagram @Our.Nuclear.Family or online at Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com)

    We are so grateful for those who support us financially! If you are able to send a couple dollars our way, you can do so here: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

    • 30 min
    Teaching Our Kids About Money - Two Years Later

    Teaching Our Kids About Money - Two Years Later

    A couple years ago, we started a plan to teach our kids about money. On this episode we answer some frequently asked questions and also bring in some experts: our kids!

    We are incredibly grateful to everyone who supports financially! If you would like to join the team, please visit OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

    If you have questions, please reach out to us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or visit our website at Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com)

    • 42 min
    RE-RELEASE: Teaching Our Kids About Money

    RE-RELEASE: Teaching Our Kids About Money

    Some of our most frequently asked questions are about our kids and their allowance so we are re-releasing our season 1 episode talking about how we help our kids understand the value of things and the ideas of spending, saving, and giving.

    If you would like to donate to our cause, please click here: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

    To get in touch with us, you can find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or visit our website, Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com)

    • 32 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

HBfromNE ,

So many gems!

I have now become a regular listener to this podcast - and Matthew and Kathryn help me rediscover my core values and put those values into action! Thank you guys for picking topics that come up all the time. Love this podcast!

Valsizzle ,

Helpful and Loving Advice for Parents

Wow! This podcast is truly the best! Matthew and Kathryn create a place for real talk and real support in the daily challenges, and blessings, of being a parent. They give you some good laughs, they help you think, but most of all, they remind you that all are welcome on this journey of parenting. If you need to feel encouraged and energized as a parent, this podcast is for you!

Christianguy1 ,

Fantastic Parenting Advice

Listening to this podcast has inspired so many a-ha parenting moments with my own parenting. Matthew and Kathryn do a great job encouraging all of us to dig deep and determine how we can individually become our best selves as a parents. This is a podcast well worth your time to listen to!

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