60 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.

    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)

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    • 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.

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    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
    When is Parenting Going to Get Fun?

    When is Parenting Going to Get Fun?

    Is parenting fun? Is it supposed to be? On this episode, we discuss what makes it difficult to enjoy parenting and how we can reframe these challenges into opportunities to experience the joy kids bring.

    If you have questions or comments, we'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or online at Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com)

    To support us financially for as little as a cup of coffee, visit our Buy Me A Coffee site: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

    • 30 min
    Are We Giving Our Kids Enough Attention?

    Are We Giving Our Kids Enough Attention?

    Kids come out of the womb demanding our attention, and their need for it seems to never stop. On this episode, Matthew and Kathryn discuss the very real struggle of trying to determine the right amount and -- even more importantly -- the right kind of attention our kids need to thrive.

    Support us with a small financial donation by clicking here: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

    If you'd like to message us, you can find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or visit our website: Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com)

    • 20 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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