Episodes
“Practically perfect in every way.” Apparently, Mary Poppins got that one wrong! Mistakes and flaws are part of the learning experience and, according to author Brooke Romney, they are part of parenting! How she has learned to embrace her own weaknesses, while letting her children know mistakes are ok.
Published 12/24/21
Published 12/24/21
You taught them to walk, talk, drive...but have you prepared your kids for the ins and outs of married life? Beyond just talking about the “birds and the bees,” sex educator Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife says it’s our job to equip children with a proper understanding of their bodies and sexuality. She talks to Brooke about how to take on this bigger topic…
Published 12/17/21
Motherhood is one of life’s biggest milestones, but the truth is we’re all just winging it! Speaker and author Connie Sokol shares her personal growth journey into motherhood, as she and Brooke discuss what it means to remain true to you.
Published 12/10/21
As parents, it’s easy to feel discouraged when we inevitably make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect, but Lizzy Jensen, mother of five kids ages 8-2, says mistakes can be our best teacher. Lizzy is an attorney and founder of Small Seed. She talks with Brooke about embracing forgiveness as a parent.
Published 12/03/21
When it comes to teaching your kids, you might be afraid of a certain d-word in your home: discipline. According to Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, author and psychotherapist, discipline can be something that parents can reclaim and learn to appreciate. Tina shares with Brooke how parents can find their own discipline philosophies.
Published 11/26/21
More than just background noise, research shows music can be a powerful tool - to teach, lift, motivate and inspire. So how can you leverage that power within the walls of your own home? With more than 30 years of experience, music educator Tami VanDusen shares practical, actionable ways to use music to invite the Spirit and ultimately strengthen your family as you do. She and Brooke talk about their musical “first aid kits.”
Published 11/19/21
Grief is not an emotion - it’s a process. And it’s a tough topic Emilio Parga takes on everyday. As the founder of Solace Tree, a nonprofit organization that offers support to grieving children, teens and adults, Emilio shares with Brooke interesting insight about how children process loss...and how parents can feel more confident in helping their family through a trial like death.
Published 11/12/21
Adventure is out there! One of the greatest ways to bond as a family is to spend time in the great outdoors. Natalie Ockey, founder of Utah’s Adventure Family blog, discusses with Brooke ways she makes her love for nature a priority in family life.
Published 11/05/21
Mindfulness is more than just a trend. Clinical psychologist Dr. Liz Hale has spent her career helping couples and families build strong, healthy relationships, and she believes the power of the stillness plays a big role in those kind of connections. She shares with Brooke how the busy, everyday family can use their BRAIN (breathe, regulate, achieve, impact & navigate) to practice mindfulness.
Published 10/29/21
Hands-on learning can happen anywhere! The Wright family purposefully fills their home with creativity and curiosity and, for mom Sarah Jane, the pay off is big. This author and illustrator tells Brooke how she uses an empty calendar and a full craft closet to foster bright young minds.
Published 10/22/21
Teaching kids to master technology is a top concern of every modern-day parent. It’s also the goal of Emily Jones, who created “Family Tech University.” She shares with Brooke how parents can help their kids tap into an internal filter and why it’s important to teach stillness.
Published 10/15/21
Blending and mixing personalities in a family can be a tricky recipe to perfect. Raising an introvert is no easy feat for Jessie Funk, public speaker, author, professional singer and self-proclaimed extrovert. Brooke asks Jessie how boundaries and finding common ground has worked in her motherhood...
Published 10/08/21
The soccer mom just might be the most important member of the team - team family, that is! He’s helped coach all the big teams to success, but today performance consultant Justin Su’a helps you motivate your own young athletes in the right way. Brooke and Justin chat about being appropriately involved in your kids’ extracurriculars, and how to use sports and other activities to build resilience and character.
Published 10/01/21
Grandparents have the unique ability to pass on wisdom and love from one generation to the next. One particularly important principle to pass on is managing finances. Authors Richard and Linda Eyre explain how a family bank can help take down entitlement.
Published 09/24/21
Could you stop eating at Chick-Fil-A for a whole year? How much money would that save your family? Amanda Christensen, an accredited financial counselor and associate professor with Utah State University Extension, discusses how the “step-down principle” could save your family money and how to smartly budget within your means.
Published 09/17/21
In between sticky fingers and unwashed hair, there are always flecks of gold that make parenting worth it. Brooke invites Rachel Nielsen of the popular “3 in 30 Podcast” to share advice on how she finds daily joy in motherhood.
Published 09/10/21
These days taking the photos is the easy part! We are all walking around with a camera - a cell phone - in our hand. Getting them off our phones is another story. Co-founders of Chatbooks On today’s episode, Nate and Vanessa Quigley explain how photos are an important part of the family narrative and can even lead to more confident children.
Published 09/03/21
It’s a lot of work to rally the family together regularly, so how can we make those efforts count? Family Researcher Heather Johnson joins Brooke to share why something as simple as brushing your teeth can create family bonds.
Published 08/27/21
Do your teens need a reality check? Getting kids to be selfless on their own is an ultimate parenting goal, and author Dr. Hank Smith believes kids can learn to be big-hearted. He and Brooke discuss scenarios that help distinguish if kids might be acting selfless or selfish, and how you can help bring out their very best.
Published 08/20/21
Time to grow your girl power! Kristin Hodson, an author, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and founder of The Healing Group, shares why self-worth is the superpower inside every girl. She tells Brooke about her own meaning of the word “grit” - and why our girls need more of it!
Published 08/13/21
Kitchen closed? Apparently the pantry doesn’t have to be open 24-hours a day! Bringing a refreshing straight-talk to every day eating, registered dietician and mother of 3 Miki Eberhardt believes when parents interfere with eating, the more issues you’ll see. She talks Brooke through the specific needs and goals of eating at every age.... (spoiler alert: parents of picky preschoolers, we see you!)
Published 08/06/21
From the board room to the family room! Marriage and family therapist David Kozlowski believes running the family like a business can help children and family members gain opportunities and have purpose. Brooke and David discuss “The Family Business Model,” complete with CEOs, managers, and quarterlies.
Published 07/30/21
It’s the mom movement taking over Instagram! Have you heard of the “no-yell challenge?” Parenting coach Ralphie Jacobs explains how to use this challenge to be a more positive parent. Listen and learn how her favorite quote “water the flowers, not the weeds” can be the parenting game changer your family needs...
Published 07/23/21
Dads rule! The bond of a child and their father is so special and unique. It’s a relationship that best-selling author Jason Wright considers to be one of the most important. He shares with Brooke how losing his father at a young age has inspired him in his own fatherhood...and the one thing women can do to help strengthen the role.
Published 07/16/21