Family Looking Up show

Family Looking Up

Summary: 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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 Ep. 14. Teaching Your Teen: The Two Crucial Concepts of Esteem and Control - Guest Dr. Laura Padilla-Walker. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:03:08

How do we help our teenagers?  This common question is explored by School of Family Life Associate Professor Laura Padilla-Walker.  She focuses on two ideas crucial for a teen to develop as they head into adulthood: fostering self-control and self-esteem.  We explore ways for parents to be positive and patient in helping teens to develop these bedrock traits.

 Ep. 13. Do Good. Be Kind - Guest Chris Kurtz. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:00:55

Teaching our kids to be kind to themselves, others and the world.

 Ep. 12. The Food Nanny, Family Dinner, and Great Change In America. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:36

Liz Edmunds, author of two books and star of the TV show, "The Food Nanny", visited with us today about the quickly disappearing tradition of family dinner. She shared her enthusiasm for her mission to bring it back to families across the world and explained why it’s worth fighting for. Her passion, heart, and down to earth attitude make this an episode you won't want to miss!

 Ep.11. Finding Fitness In Your Life - Guest Megan Smith of 'Muncher Cruncher'. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:01:31

We were lucky enough to talk to personal trainer Megan Smith! You can find her on Instragram @Muncher_Cruncher or on her website www.munchercruncher.com.  We talked to her about how to get started in the wide world of fitness.  She suggested a few things that were really helpful!

 Ep. 10. Coach Carl Mattei weighs In On Parenting and Sports. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 56:20

Creating a positive experience for our kids and athletics

 Ep. 9. Miracle Mornings - Guest Lindsay McCarthy. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:01

Everyone can be a morning person. Learn the practice of a miracle morning with author Lindsay McCarthy

 Ep. 8. Five Strategies For Dealing With Hot Topic Discussions With Your Spouse – Guest Sloane Fife. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 01:02:58

We all have them.  Those hot topic conversations we either avoid, or perhaps we feel like we are on a fighting carousel going around and around on the same topics year after year.  Today we talk with Sloane Fife about 5 strategies for dealing with those hot topic discussions with your spouse.  Join us for an insightful look at what each of us can do to get off of that carousel!

 Ep. 7. Dream Killers, Listen Up! - Guest Michael Whiteley, CEO and Founder of Bear Butt. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:58

How to support our kids to obtain their big and little dreams.

 Ep. 6. How to Have The Most Stressful Christmas Ever! - Guests Beth, Andrea, and Camille. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 50:58

Listen for fun traditions and helpful Christmas hacks.

 Ep. 5. Family and Finances - Guest Gretchen Smoot. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 53:56

Learn how to get control of your finances and teach your children to be smart with their money.

 Ep. 4. Happiness in Motherhood - Guest Molly Claire. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:34

Happiness in Motherhood with Life Coach Molly Claire. Episode 004

 Ep. 3. Food and Kids - Guest Cheyna Palmer | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 44:20

In this episode we talk to Cheyna Palmer, a registered dietician about how to encourage healthy eating habits for our kids.  We also discuss the struggle of kids and snacking and address the problem PICKY EATER.  Cheyna talks about different diet options for moms and the importance of distinguishing between health and beauty when it comes to food.

 Ep. 2. Literature And Its Impact On Children And Families – Guest Author Josi Russell. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 47:30

How to help kids love literature and how parents can use story to teach and have meaningful conversations with our families.

 Ep. 1. Creating Resilience in Kids - Guest Therapist Niki Olsen. | File Type: audio/mpeg | Duration: 59:47

Can you really get your kids to listen to you? Or is that just wishful thinking? We talk about creating resilience, the five steps to discipline, and how to deal with bad behavior. Join us for laughter and learning as we explore this topic.

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