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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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

A sibling relationship is one of the most enduring relationships in our lives and hopefully one of the most rewarding, too. In this episode, we discuss what supporting siblings has looked like in our house in the past and what it could look like as our kids get older. The Andy Stanley podcast episode we mentioned can be found here:Andy Stanley | January 2023: Creating Vision for Parenting with Sandra Stanley - Andy Stanley You can support us with a small financial gift by clicking here: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com) If you have questions or comments for us, feel free to find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or on our website: Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com)

As soon as we hit stop on our last episode, we had more thoughts to get out. From bedtime routines to exercising and more, we discuss the importance of self-care in our lives, and especially the importance of modeling it for our kids. As always, if you have questions or comments, you can find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or visit us on our website: Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com) If you would like to help us financially, you can buy us our next cup of coffee by clicking here OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

We all need sleep, adults and kids alike--but getting kids to fall asleep can be tricky! We definitely do not have all the answers, and each circumstance is different, but this episode is about us discussing what has worked for our kids and will hopefully spark some ideas that can be incorporated into other bedtime routines as well. As always, if you have questions or comments, you can find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or visit us on our website: Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com) If you would like to help us financially, you can buy us our next cup of coffee by clicking here OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com)

As adults we know the value of apologies and forgiveness -- even if we don't always feel like doing it. We do, however, want our kids to experience the freedom that comes from learning these crucial life skills. So, do we force them to say the words? How do we teach apology and forgiveness? The podcast referenced in this episode can be found here: The science of healthy relationships with John and Julie Gottman | Re:Thinking with Adam Grant - YouTube If you'd like to say thanks through a financial donation, you can do so here: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com) Even if it's just to cover the cost of our next cup of coffee, we'd greatly appreciate it. If you'd like to reach out to us for any reason, you can find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or contact us through the link on our website: ABOUT THE PODCAST |OUR NUCLEAR FAMILY (mkditson.wixsite.com) 

While the traditional time for New Year's Resolutions may have come and gone, there is always time to set our intention, especially as it comes to parenting. Instead of resolutions, we find it helpful to focus on a single word or phrase to guide us. In this episode, we share our "word" for 2023, talk about what it means to us, and hopefully provide listeners with an idea or two to focus on in 2023. If you would like to partner with us in producing more encouraging parenting episodes, please visit our Buy Me A Coffee page and send us a one-time or recurring donation. Click here: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com) If you have a question or comment, we'd love to hear from you! You can find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or send us a voice memo through our website ABOUT THE PODCAST |OUR NUCLEAR FAMILY (mkditson.wixsite.com)

There are many times we have seen other peoples' kids act a certain way and think, "My kids will NEVER do that." There are just as many times we have looked at other parents acting a certain way and think, "I will NEVER do that." And of course, there are many MANY times we find our kids or ourselves acting in a way we never thought possible. The chances for these opportunities ratchet up during the Christmas season when there is so much newness going on around us. All that and more in this episode! To send us a gift, check out our Buy Me A Coffee page here: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com) To reach out to us, check out our Instagram @our.nuclear.family or our website: Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com)