Family Rules! The Podcast

Dec 23 2021 4
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Family Rules! The Podcast is an entertaining and useful show that explores what makes families happy and healthy. Hear from parents who successfully handle issues like family finance, family communication, technology in the home, and other important topics that demand focus. Whether you're a new parent, or a grandparent, Family Rules! The Podcast is here to share inspiration and encouragement.

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TRAILER: Family Rules! The Podcast

Mar 09 2021
Brooke Walker hosts a TV show called Family Rules, and now she's expanding the show to a weekly podcast from BYUradio. She talks one-on-one with experts and parents to find out the rules and tools we can all use to be better parents. She looks at the family from all different angles—from technology to genealogy, from life hacks to life lessons. The Family Rules podcast is all abo

Ep 40: "How to Avoid Perfect Parenting" with Brooke Romney

Dec 23 2021 25 mins  
“Practically perfect in every way.” Apparently, Mary Poppins got that one wrong! Mistakes and flaws are part of the learning experience and, according to author Brooke Romney, they are part of parenting! How she has learned to embrace her own weaknesses, while letting her children know mistakes are ok.

Ep 39: "Prepping Teens/Young Adults for Marriage" with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife

Dec 16 2021 35 mins  
You taught them to walk, talk, drive...but have you prepared your kids for the ins and outs of married life? Beyond just talking about the “birds and the bees,” sex educator Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife says it’s our job to equip children with a proper understanding of their bodies and sexuality. She talks to Brooke about how to take on this bigger topic…

Ep 38: "How to Grow in Motherhood" with Connie Sokol

Dec 09 2021 31 mins  
Motherhood is one of life’s biggest milestones, but the truth is we’re all just winging it! Speaker and author Connie Sokol shares her personal growth journey into motherhood, as she and Brooke discuss what it means to remain true to you.

Ep 37: "Celebrating Mistakes: How to Make Your Home a Learning Ground" with Lizzy Jensen

Dec 02 2021 24 mins  
As parents, it’s easy to feel discouraged when we inevitably make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect, but Lizzy Jensen, mother of five kids ages 8-2, says mistakes can be our best teacher. Lizzy is an attorney and founder of Small Seed. She talks with Brooke about embracing forgiveness as a parent.

Ep 36: "No-Drama Discipline" with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

Nov 25 2021 28 mins  
When it comes to teaching your kids, you might be afraid of a certain d-word in your home: discipline. According to Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, author and psychotherapist, discipline can be something that parents can reclaim and learn to appreciate. Tina shares with Brooke how parents can find their own discipline philosophies.

Ep 35: "5 Ways to Use Music To Strengthen Your Home" with Tami Van Dusen

Nov 18 2021 31 mins  
More than just background noise, research shows music can be a powerful tool - to teach, lift, motivate and inspire. So how can you leverage that power within the walls of your own home? With more than 30 years of experience, music educator Tami VanDusen shares practical, actionable ways to use music to invite the Spirit and ultimately strengthen your family as you do. She and Broo

Ep 34: "Living with Loss: Helping Kids Manage Grief" with Emilio Parga

Nov 11 2021 35 mins  
Grief is not an emotion - it’s a process. And it’s a tough topic Emilio Parga takes on everyday. As the founder of Solace Tree, a nonprofit organization that offers support to grieving children, teens and adults, Emilio shares with Brooke interesting insight about how children process loss...and how parents can feel more confident in helping their family through a trial like de

Ep 33: "Helping Your Family Fall in Love with the Great Outdoors" with Natalie Ockey

Nov 04 2021 22 mins  
Adventure is out there! One of the greatest ways to bond as a family is to spend time in the great outdoors. Natalie Ockey, founder of Utah’s Adventure Family blog, discusses with Brooke ways she makes her love for nature a priority in family life.

Ep 32: "Practicing Mindfulness at Home" with Dr. Liz Hale

Oct 28 2021 27 mins  
Mindfulness is more than just a trend. Clinical psychologist Dr. Liz Hale has spent her career helping couples and families build strong, healthy relationships, and she believes the power of the stillness plays a big role in those kind of connections. She shares with Brooke how the busy, everyday family can use their BRAIN (breathe, regulate, achieve, impact & navigate) to practice