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Family Looking Up

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We're about all things family and home. If you're a mom, and on the verge of jumping off the dryer or overdosing on Diet Dr. Pepper, visit us weekly for some laughter and hope. Learn from our fails and the successes of others. Motherhood is the busiest, messiest, worst paying job that we love...most of the time. We want you to know you're doing better than you think. When life gets you down, know that your family is looking up!
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Episodes

278. Just Us: It's time to say goodbye

After almost five years, it is time for us to say goodbye. We have loved our time together with Family Looking Up and are sad to say goodbye. In this episode we laugh about all the behind the scenes funny moments and talk about the great journey these last five years have been for us! Thanks for listening and supporting us and being a part of our mom squad!

Feb 28, 202338 min

277. Just Us: Memory Lane

Join us as we walk down memory lane for the past 5 years recounting stories and moments we have shared together.

Feb 22, 202336 min

276: Just Us: Valentines Day 2023

It's Valentines week and we are sharing our favorite Valentine ideas. What has worked and what we want to try. We laugh about the ridiculousness of the holiday and share how we make the day special for our kids.

Feb 14, 202329 min

Episode 275. Just Us: Big Changes in 2023

Big things are happening for us in 2023. In today's episode we laugh at the goals that are working for us, and discuss our lastest trends in intermittent fasting and sourdough bread making.

Feb 07, 202337 min

Episode 274. Vacation Ideas For Everyone (Re-release)

I don't know about you, but we need a vacation with a capital V! As mom's of lots of kids, wives, and ultimately just girls, we talk about girl trips, couple trips, and family trips. We share our favorite places, favorite memories, and do a little 'outside the box' thinking of how to make it special. If you're in the mood for some inspiration on fun times in YOUR future, this is the episode for you! Enjoy!

Jan 24, 202357 min

Ep. 264 Holiday Gift Guide

Our complete holiday gift guide is here! Listen in as we talk about every age and stage.

Nov 15, 20221 hr 7 min

Ep. 260 Prioritizing Kids When Life Throws You Curve Balls - Guest Lisa Valentine Clark

Lisa Valentine Clark, host of The Lisa Show, actor and comedian joins us this week as we discuss how to prioritize kids when life throws you curve balls. Lisa is the mother of five who's husband died in 2020 of ALS. She gave some incredible advice on ways that each of us can be the mom we want to be even when life doesn't play fair. Enjoy!

Oct 18, 202246 min

Ep. 257. Just Us - Connection Made Easy

Join Us this week as we explore ways that we connect with our kids. We talk about what connection is and isn't and how easy it can be. Like all things, we usually make it harder than it needs to be. Mom's are genius at having mom guilt over things they are actually doing just fine at. This episode will ease the guilt, make you laugh, and inspire new ideas for your family!

Sep 27, 202231 min

Ep. 254. Just Us - School Has Begun Part 1

With the beginning of school comes the beginning of routines, chores, hopes and dreams! Join us as we talk and laugh about our ideas, families, struggles and successes on this episode of Family Looking Up!

Sep 06, 202245 min

Ep. 253. Grandparenting 101 - Guests Richard and Linda Eyre

On this episode of Family Looking Up, we are chatting with Richard and Linda Eyre all about Grandparenting and a new course they are getting ready to launch. However, don't be fooled by the title, there is so much in here for parents as well! We loved our discussion and hope that you do as well.

Aug 30, 202242 min

Ep. 252. Just Us - Summer's End

Summer is finally through and we are back! In this episode we talk about what our summers looked like, things we learned and things we are looking forward to! We hope you enjoy!

Aug 23, 202231 min

Ep. 251. Rerelease: Becoming Your Best Parent Self. Guest Dr. Amy Stoeber

In this fantastic episode of Family Looking Up, we explore the four types of parenting styles with Dr. Amy Stoeber (a licensed psychologist, trainer and parenting consultant). Dr Stoeber outlines the four types of styles and gives tips and insights on how we can become more well rounded in whatever type we naturally gravitate toward.

Aug 16, 202256 min

Ep. 250. Rerelease: 6 Tips For a Happy Marriage. Guests Trey and Lea Morgan

Trey and Lea Morgan have been married for 33 years. They run the Instagram site @stronger_marrriages and travel the country strengthening families one couple at a time. Today they are talking with us about 6 underrated tips for strengthening and sustaining a happy marriage. Listen in for fantastic ideas that are doable, down to earth, and proven to strengthen relationships!

Aug 09, 202249 min

Ep. 249. Rerelease: Scandinavian Secrets to Raising Healthy Kids - Guest Linda McGurk

This week's episode is one that we are thrilled to release for you! Linda McGurk is the author of "There's No Such Thing as Bad Weather: A Scandinavian Mom's Secrets for Raising Healthy, Resilient, and Confident Kids". This book was not only eye opening, but exciting and astounding! We hope you love this interview with this Swedish mom of two and acclaimed author.

Aug 02, 202246 min

Ep. 248. Re-release: Helping Kids Make Friends - Guest JoAnn Crohn

This is an excellent episode from one of our podcasting friends, JoAnn Crohn of No Guilt Mom. Not only is JoAnn a mom, but she also taught school and knows a thing or two about helping kids make friends. In this episode she talks about her newest book "Me and My Friendships". She is equally delightful and down to earth. We hope you enjoy!

Jul 26, 202255 min

Ep. 246. Quieting Your Teen's Negative Self Talk. Guest Lindsay Law

Our guest this week is a mother of 6 and a life coach on a mission to help teens and tweens to embrace confidence and self love so that when hard times come, they will be ready. We hope you enjoy this episode and end it feeling empowered to help your child as well!

Jul 12, 202246 min

Ep. 243. Re-Release: Getting Organized For Summer - Guest Jenny Layton

Jenny Layton (professional organizer) and (actual) mother, joined us long ago to tackle how to get organized for summer. There is never a better time to take this one on than now! Summer is upon us moms! It's GO TIME! We. Must. Get. Organized. Or. Die!!!!!

Jun 21, 20221 hr 12 min

Ep. 242. Just Us: Teaching Kids Manners

Recently, the three of us have been discussing how often we are surprised by kids manners (or lack thereof). It occurred to us (in horror) that it was incredibly possible that other parents may be shocked by our kids manners. We decided it was time to discuss the issue of manners and what happened to them in our world. We brainstorm, discuss, laugh, and come up with a game plan for how we are using this summer to bring back MANNERS! We hope you enjoy!

Jun 14, 202244 min

Ep. 241 How to Simplify Toys Quickly (and why it matters!) - Guest Dawn Madsen

Dawn Madsen, also known as The Minimal Mom, blew us away with her ideas on why we should even WANT to minimize (I was sure I wouldn't agree. Wrong again!) Second, how to even get started. Lastly, she got specific about 3 ways to simplify/store toys. Brilliant! It changed some integral ways that I was viewing toys and helped our homes forever! This one is a must listen for moms!

Jun 07, 202241 min
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