Parenting Paradox

2.8 Covid-19 sheltering at home with 4 kids

We are chatting about what our new "quarantine" life with 4 kids is like. Here is our perspective on how the world has changed after COVID-19

2.7 "Money makes the world go round"

We finally had the hard conversation...about money.  What feelings do the words "finances" & "budgeting" evoke in your life and your relationship?  We talk about modeling a "healthy relationship" with money.  What are you teaching your children about money? 

2.6 Successful parents...

We reflect on how we measure "successful parenting." 

2.5 Learn their language

We discuss Gary Chapman's 5 Love Languages and how we speak them in to each other to our 4 children. You can visit https://www.5lovelanguages.com/ and take Love Language quiz to find out what your language is.

2.4 Let them be human

We discuss the topic of emotions and why defaulting to "don't be a cry baby" can lead to delayed maturity and anger in a child's later years.

2.3 Adjusting to our new life

We've been gone a while but we're back and updating you on where we've been.

2.2 Trusting yourself

We discuss nurturing self-trust in our children.  

2.1 Won't you be my neighbor?

We discuss why communing with others adds to our life.

2.0 Today was a good day

We had a great day with the kids, here's why...

1.9 Has marriage become a coin flip?

Tips on how to beat the odds

1.8 Fighting back to school germs

Our own tips and tricks that battle back to school germs and kick colds fast

1.7 How to get your kids to listen without yelling

Tips for getting your kids to listen without yelling at them. Psychology today article referenced: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/family-affair/200809/rewards-are-better-punishment-here-s-why

1.6 Family Date Night

Friday nights have become Family Date Night. We discuss what a family date night entails and some budget friendly ideas.

1 .5 Meal time (picky eaters)

1.4 Recharge Yourself

We discuss how we recharge and the importance of your personal alone time, community and practicing gratitude.

1.3 How we met

The story of how we met and a how we knew "we" were meant to be. We talk about non-negotiable character traits and how you know she's the one.

1.2 Delayed Gratification

Niels and Marisa discuss the value of delayed gratification and how we teach it to our children. You'll get some good nuggets on parenting on teaching work ethic and minimizing the meltdowns.

1.1 Let them do it

Parents discuss and offer tips on including your children in daily tasks that will build confidence and create happiness.