Parenting is busy. It is hard. It is full of the potential for worry and anxiety. As parents, we will always worry about our children, and we should - to an extent. To keep our stress level at an acceptable level, we have a phrase we often use to remind ourselves of which worries are worth stressing over right now. Check out this episode to hear for yourselves! We appreciate the support of our listeners! OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com) Check us out on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or our website Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson ..read more

People who are confident are more likely to have better pay, get treated with greater respect, and develop better resiliency. These are just a few reasons why we want to cultivate confidence in our kids. The question is whether it is possible and - if so - how to do it. You can support us financially by clicking here: OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com) Find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or online at ournuclearfam.com  ..read more

After our dog passed away, Kathryn and I were determined not to have any more pets, not even fish. It just did not fit our current life circumstances. But that changed when our sweet oldest daughter made a persuasive argument for getting guinea pigs. Even though we gave in, we did so on our own terms. Tune in to see what that means! To support us financially, check out our Buy Me A Coffee page! OurNuclearFam is a parenting encouragement podcast (buymeacoffee.com) Find us on Instagram @our.nuclear.family or visit our website Our Nuclear Family | Parenting Podcast (mkditson.wixsite.com ..read more

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 (buymeac ..read more

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 en ..read more

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 ..read more

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 ..read more

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 f ..read more

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 ..read more

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: OurNuclea ..read more