Parenting: How It's Going So Far...

In this episode of the Changing Our Minds podcast, hosts Karrilee and Kayelyn discuss their experiences and insights on parenting. They explore unexpected lessons learned, the impact of advice received, and the importance of being present in their children's lives. The conversation touches on bedtime routines, co-sleeping, and the generational differences in parenting styles, emphasizing the need for intentional parenting and teaching life skills to children. In this conversation, Karrilee and Kayelyn Aggett discuss various aspects of parenting, focusing on the implications of helicopter parenting, the challenges of raising children with Christian values in a secular culture, and the balance between grace and discipline in parenting. They share personal anecdotes and insights on fostering independence in children, the importance of teaching responsibility, and the effectiveness of different disciplinary methods. In this conversation, Kayelyn and Karrilee discuss effective parenting strategies, the importance of celebrating family, and their personal journeys in fitness and nutrition. They share insights on managing children's behavior, the joy of imaginative parenting, and the challenges of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. The discussion also touches on overcoming fear and embracing positivity in life.

"We're doing great. Good job, us."

Chapters:
00:00 - Podcast Introduction and Format Discussion

03:00 - Parenting Lessons and Unexpected Insights

06:03 - Navigating Parenting Advice and Personal Experiences

08:59 - Bedtime Routines and Parenting Regrets

11:59 - Co-Sleeping and Its Impact

14:57 - Advice on Raising Kids and Being Present

17:57 - Intentional Parenting and Life Skills

21:00 - Generational Differences in Parenting Styles

25:22 - Helicopter Parenting and Its Impact

29:33 - Raising Christian Kids in a Contradictory Culture

41:58 - Balancing Grace and Discipline in Parenting

51:07 - Effective Parenting Strategies
Then 3-2-1's...

Kayelyn's:
3 Things I’m Into:

1. Fitness results 
2. Bon Appetit   
3. Celebrating family  

2 Things I’m Looking Forward To: 

1. Spring break 
2. Flowers 

1 Thing I’m Over:

1. Protein goals  

Karrilee's:
3 Things I’m Into:

1. Work is picking up - getting busier! 
2. The Remedy Bible  
3. Wild Roots Tallow  

2 Things I’m Looking Forward To: 

1. Spring & Easter 
2. Planning easy hikes for Spring/Summer 

1 Thing I’m Over:

1. The enemy using Fear as a weapon

TECHNICALLY - way out on the West cost - we recorded, edited, AND published this episode before 10pm on 3-31-25... so we are calling it good and ON TRACK for March!

We'll be back (sooner!) in April!
~Karrilee & Kayelyn~