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Be careful, this episode might make you drool!  But seriously, why do kids ask for snacks so often? In this episode, we address normal and unhealthy reasons kids ask for snacks, what we specifically feed them for snacks in different situations, and some of our favorite (more grown up!) snack options too. Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Please support our podcast on Patreon! (Special video about cooking ribs for supper going up this week!!) Mentioned in this episode: Chalk Pastel Art for kids Episode 90: What we eat and feed our kids Episode 98: Breakfast - Ideas, Meal Plans, Tips and More Episode 114: Lunch Ideas Episode 123: Dinner How to & Ideas Episode 60: Parasites Bunny Crackers Mingua Beef Jerky Healthy Nutella Bonnie's favorite protein balls Audrey's favorite energy bites Best fat bomb recipes

Do you know your Enneagram type?  Do you know how this information can help you be a better parent?  In this Episode, Bonnie & Audrey interview Ashley Schubert, busy mom, author, and certified Enneagram coach.  Learn how you can use your Enneagram type to be a better parent, spouse and all around person! Take an Enneagram test before listening to this episode if you don't know your type! Descriptions of the 9 Enneagram types Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Please support our podcast on Patreon! Mentioned in this episode: Ashley Schubert's website Ashley's books on Amazon Enneagram Institute The Road Back to You Typology Podcast Episode 13: Picky Eaters Episode 51: The Myth of Balance Episode 109: Teenagers

Let's face it, learning to control our impulses (to yell, run; be destructive, violent and more) is a natural part of learning to be human. But some little ones struggle with these impulses more than others. Today's episode is for you moms (and dads) who might be wracking your brains to understand and better help these children express themselves appropriately. We've got you covered! Helpful Articles:ScholasticImprove memory Understanding Impulsivity Additude Mag Episode on getting a baby to sleep (and calm) Episode on Kids and Tantrums Support us on Patreon  Rescue Remedy Oil Blend Lavendar Essential Oil Cheer Up Buttercup Oil Blend Lemon Essential Oil

If you have kids, you know that they grow and their clothes have to be managed.  In this episode we cover everything from where we find the best deals on kids clothes, our favorite sewing sources, how to store clothes before passing them on to the next child, and what to do with the ones they outgrow. Mentioned in this episode: Episode 11: Kids & Laundry Episode 25: How to Afford Kids Bonnie's blog post on matching kids clothes Bonnie's blog post on affordable baby clothes Audrey's blog post on sewing for teens and tweens Audrey's blog post about capsule wardrobes Project Run & Play pattern shop soft leather baby shoes Chalk & Notch patterns True Bias patterns Megan Nielsen patterns Raspberry Creek Fabrics

Sleep is wonderful and magical...and it's absolute torture when you (or your children) aren't getting enough! We're sharing our experience with sorting through the logistics of getting kids to sleep (and helping them stay that way!). We're both pros at ensuring everyone gets plenty of sleep, even with lots of siblings and in very small spaces. If you're suffering from lack of sleep, we know there's something in here to help you! Episode 21 - Breastfeeding Episode 8 - Kids and Sleep Episode 106 - Getting Babies to Sleep Episode 60 - Parasites White Noise Machine Sleepytime Tea Essential Oils for Sleep

Finding reliable and affordable childcare can be so difficult and frustrating! We're sharing all our expertise on how to make sure you can work, relax, run errands or just get a break from kids while leaving them in the hands of a super capable sitter or nanny.  Including: where to look, how to train them, mother's helpers vs babysitters, what to pay them, using teen siblings as sitters and more! Sibling Rivalry Episode Travel without Kids Episode Date Night Episode  

College is often a big, scary, expensive goal on the horizon of a child's life. Our guests today are sharing their unique plan for helping teens and young adults find and prepare for their perfect career without wasting time and money! Beth and Greg Langston are former professionals in education and business who have turned their talents to inspiring and aiding young adults in their quest for a meaningful college education. The Langstons' business, College Flight Plan, has already helped hundreds of kids figure out what education and career they're best suited for. We can't wait for you to hear more about their amazing tools! Learn more about College Flight Plan here Use code PROMO21 for a 10% discount on all their services

Does your child have an imaginary friend or a personified object?  (Think Calvin & Hobbes!)  If you're wondering about their mental stability, please listen to this episode where we demystify imaginary friends and personified objects and discover the benefits of pretend play. This episode is brought to you by Silo & Sage.  Try their self-directed learners course (it's unbelievably cheap!) to set your kid on their way to educational success.) Never miss another episode by subscribing to our email HERE! Please support our podcast on Patreon! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 126: Making and Keeping friends for kids Splodger book

Summer offers so many opportunities!  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share how to make intentional choices so this summer can be exactly what your family needs it to be. Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Please support our podcast on Patreon! This episode is brought to you by ChalkPastel.com our kids FAVORITE way to create art! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 73: Summer School Activities Episode 79: Schedules, Systems & Routines Episode 83: Home Organization Episode 32: One on One Time with Kids Savvy Reading program FREE Everyday Reading Summer Reading Chart Wonderland Math (formerly Revolution Math) FREE Khan Academy Nitro Type Mavis Beacon teaches Typing <

We love to talk about helping our kids navigate the tricky landscape of smart phones and the internet, but what about when you start to notice addictive behaviors and it's time to take a break from electronic entertainment? In today's episode, we'll walk you through each of our family's steps for elminating screens for a longer term: a week, month or more. We'll discuss the benefits we've seen, troubleshoot some issues you might run into and chat about the best and healthiest way to reinstate screen time (if you so choose!). Here's to embracing our roles as pioneer parents in the digital age. We can do this! Episode 15: Kids and Cell phonesEpisode 110: Screen TIme for KidsEpisode 127: Kids Who LieGabb Wireless: Get 30% off with this link!

Having a pet is a big decision for a family!  In this episode Bonnie & Audrey discuss: Benefits of having pets Downside of having pets How to know if your child is ready to have a pet Best easy pets to start with What to do if it's not working out Examples of pets we've had Special section on farm animals Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Please support our podcast on Patreon - this week we're sharing an animal chores video from Audrey's farm! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 88 - The Importance of Outdoor Time Episode  60 - Parasites Episode 120 - Overwhelm

In this episode we get to interview Megan Gibson, midwife, fire wife and mom to 3 amazing kids (with one more on the way!)  Megan shares the joy, beauty, and bittersweet experience of raising special needs kids.  She also shares the one thing she wishes people would STOP saying to parents of special needs kids. Find Megan on Instagram Find her daughter Chloey on Instagram Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Please support our podcast on Patreon! Another episode you might enjoy: Episode 36: Guest Melissa Esplin - Raising Special Needs Kids

Got little liars?  Don't worry, Bonnie & Audrey do too!  But more that that, in this episode we tackle the types of lying, solutions and actual methods we use to release them from the bondage of lying to the freedom of telling the truth. Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Please support our podcast on Patreon! Mentioned in this episode: Article about the different types of lying Adrian Simcox Does Not Have a Horse The Speed of Trust by Stephen Covey 

We love our children so much and we want them to grow up with amazing friends! But navigating tricky social situations is difficult enough for grown adults, let alone our innocent little ones. Join us as we explore some great ways to expose kids to new little people, help them decide who will be a good friend and then set our own kids up to BE great friends themselves. episode 112 - making mom friends Funny TikTok video Washington post article Real Simple article

If you've ever had a disagreement with your spouse, this episode is for you!  In this episode, Bonnie and Audrey share how to look at marital differences, tried and true methods for resolution, ideas for goals when solving differences, some helpful conflict resolution tips and also benefits of having differences from your spouse. Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Please support this podcast on Patreon! Other episodes on marriage: Marriage: 4 Don'ts {Episode 99} Marriage: Making Finances work together {Episode 107} Marriage: Date Night Encyclopedia {Episode 115} Mentioned in this episode: How to Argue and Win Every Time His Needs Her Needs

We love our kids something fierce, but getting away with just the adults is sometimes essential for sanity! Today we're diving in to the nitty gritty of how to find the best time and place to travel with adults (or alone!), finding that elusive babysitter, prepping the kids for your absence, mom guilt and more!  

It's Dinner Time!  (Or do you call it supper time?)  Whatever you call it, it's here, do you have a plan?  In this Episode, Bonnie & Audrey tackle the 7 biggest dinner time problems and offer some mind blowing solutions.  This is the episode for you if you've ever had any of these problems: 1-Too tired to cook 2-I'm bored or in a suppertime rut 3-I don't have time to cook 4-I'm too busy to even think about cooking 5-I need to level up this dinner/supper 6-No money for groceries 7-I need nutrients! You'll thank Bonnie & Audrey every time you listen to this dinner time episode. Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Please support the podcast on Patreon!! Mentioned in this episode: Episode 90- What we eat and feed our kids Episode 39- Feeding time at the zoo Episode 98- Breakfast  Episode 114- Lunch Online food inspiration: Mel's Kitchen Cafe Two Peas and Their Pod Cookie & Kate Get Inspired Everyday The Pioneer Woman Magnolia Cookbook Creamy gar

Music and kids, that's what this episode is all about.  Bonnie and Audrey talk you though the 7 different types of learning methods and how to help a child in every category including which method is the best to use.  If you've tried music with your child before and it just hasn't worked out, we encourage you to listen again! Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! PLEASE support the podcast on Patreon. Mentioned in this episode: Suzuki Method Alfred series music books Adult series music books Piano Online Let's Play Music Wee Sing Around the World Garage Band Budget friendly instruments: Ukulele  Harmonica Penny Whistle Recorder In depth article about methods of teaching music. Episode 38: Sibling Rivalry Other "Helping Kids with" episodes: Episode 97: Helping Kids with Math Episode 105: Helping Kids with Reading Episode 113: Helping Kids with Science  

Got whiny kids?  (Who doesn't!?!)  In this episode, Bonnie & Audrey share 5 solutions that WORK for getting kids to stop whining so much.   It's normal for kids to whine, and it's also normal for the whining to annoy you!  But since we've had so much experience with whiny kids, we've developed some tried and true solutions to move kids out of the whine zone and into a place where everyone can be happier.   Never miss another episode by subscribing to our weekly email HERE! Support us on Patreon for loads more content! Mentioned in this episode:  Help your kids feel their feelings (Better than Happy) Episode 32 One on One Time

If motherhood could be summed up in one word, it'd most likely be "overwhelming"! The emotions, physical strain, love, and exhaustion can threaten to sink us some days but we're here to help! From confronting our thoughts about being overwhelmed to recruiting more help from your family, we've got the solutions for moving from paralysis and self-pity to action and contentment. You've got this, mama! Jordan Page's Productivity Boot Camp Episode 79 on systems Episode 83 on organization Episode 20 in survival times