Parenting in Real Life

Alan and Alexis Tanner
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Parenting in Real Life

As the parents of 5 kids, we know what it's like to be in survival mode. To feel like you're just trying to get through the day. We have found that it's the simple, every day joys that make parenting more fun. We help parents laugh a bit more and create fun in day to day parenting. Listen to our podcast for simple ways to have fun as a family. Visit us at www.parentingirlpodcast.com.

  1. JAN 16

    168: It's the Final Episode!

    We are sad to let you know, that this is the final episode of the Parenting in Real Life Podcast. We took this episode to share a few things we learned from podcasting for 7.5 years. This whole podcast documented our kids' young years and us learning as young parents. When we started, our oldest was 5 years old and now our youngest is 5. We'll leave these episodes available for you to go back through if you find them helpful.Please stay in touch! We believe in families and want to keep sharin...

    8 min

  2. 12/20/2023

    167: Creating a Sense of Play at Any Age | Daniel Tiger Creator Angela Santomero

    In this episode, we interviewed Angela Santomero, the creator of iconic children's shows like Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood and Blue's Clues. We discussed the importance of staying playful as parents and the valuable lessons we can learn from children's shows. We also talk about how to implement times of playfulness so you can connect and create fun memories with your kids. Angela's book, "Life Clues," offers guidance on nurturing playfulness and 20 lessons that will help you unlock passion, jo...

    30 min
  3. 166: Getting Kids Out of Their Comfort Zones | Brooke Romney

    12/08/2023

    166: Getting Kids Out of Their Comfort Zones | Brooke Romney

    We are super excited to have Brooke Romney on this podcast episode! In this interview, we discuss helping kids step out of their comfort zones, embracing mistakes, praising effort over outcomes, and setting clear expectations for children. We also have some great tips for parents too about remembering that every new parenting step means new things to learn and to allow yourself grace even when you're a seasoned parent.You can find Brooke Romney on instagram @bookeromneywrites. We also highly ...

    29 min
  4. 165: Helping Our Kids Learn Emotional Intelligence | Jody Moore

    11/22/2023

    165: Helping Our Kids Learn Emotional Intelligence | Jody Moore

    On this episode, we discuss emotional intelligence for children with life coach, business coach, and parent, Jody Moore. We explore the importance of allowing children to experience negative emotions without labeling them as problems. We delve into the concept of emotional intelligence and the benefits it brings to both children and parents. We also share practical tips on how to regulate behavior and emotions and teach kindness, empathy, and decision-making skills. This is a great interview ...

    29 min
  5. 164: Tween Confidence and Happiness | Bloomfully

    11/08/2023

    164: Tween Confidence and Happiness | Bloomfully

    In episode 164 of Parenting in Real Life, we interview three passionate women from Bloomfully, a company dedicated to helping tweens and teens. We discuss cultivating confidence and strength in young people amidst social media and technology. The importance of growth mindset, trying new things, and creating routines for stability is emphasized. We also talk about the impact of screen time, making friends in middle school, and the value of their program for tweens.You can find the I Believe in...

    35 min

  6. 11/03/2023

    How Much Of My Kids' Candy Should I Eat?

    In this mini episode, we discuss the value of Halloween candy and which ones are worth indulging in. This is totally for fun because we think you should be able to do what you want, but if you're trying to be more health conscious, but want to eat of few pieces of your kids' Halloween candy, we're sharing the ones that may be worth it.If you have a parenting question, you can email us at parentingirlpodcast@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram!Candy ArticleThanks so much for listening! Find us on ...

    8 min

  7. 11/01/2023

    163: Bringing Gratitude Into Your Home

    In this episode of Parenting in Real Life, we discuss the importance of gratitude. We share practical strategies for cultivating gratitude in our homes, including daily practices and incorporating it into family conversations. We also explore ways to foster gratitude with our kids, such as using gratitude journals. There are some really great thoughts on here from the article that we found and we hope that you will choose just one to work on this month with your family as we get closer to Tha...

    15 min
  8. 162: Calm the Chaos | Dayna Abraham

    10/25/2023

    162: Calm the Chaos | Dayna Abraham

    In this episode of Parenting in Real Life, Dayna Abraham, author of "Calm the Chaos," provides practical guidance for overwhelmed parents. She shares a roadmap of five stages for parenting success and emphasizes the importance of connection, understanding, and self-compassion. Dana encourages open conversations, problem-solving, and repairing after difficult moments. Check out her book for valuable insights and tools to create a thriving family environment. You can even get the first chapter ...

    21 min
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As the parents of 5 kids, we know what it's like to be in survival mode. To feel like you're just trying to get through the day. We have found that it's the simple, every day joys that make parenting more fun. We help parents laugh a bit more and create fun in day to day parenting. Listen to our podcast for simple ways to have fun as a family. Visit us at www.parentingirlpodcast.com.

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  • Creator
    Alan and Alexis Tanner
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2024
  • Episodes
    186
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2024 Parenting in Real Life
  • Show Website
    Parenting in Real Life

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