Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast

Jul 03 2022 33 ep. 23 mins 23
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Explores gentle parenting through the lens of our Catholic faith. How can our faith influence our parenting? How can our parenting choices strengthen our faith? I'll offer plenty of practical parenting tips, but I also hope to inspire parents to see themselves as disciple-parents evangelizing their children through their parenting practices.

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The Extraordinary Vocation of Motherhood: In Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Rombs (Ep. 33)

Jul 03 2022 29 mins  
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kathryn Rombs about the vocation of motherhood, the ambivalence some women feel about motherhood, and how motherhood can be a path to great fulfillment.

Encouraging Strong Sibling Bonds (Ep. 32)

May 17 2022 15 mins  
In this podcast episode, I share three ways parents can encourage and support strong siblings bonds between their kids. Sibling relationships can be a source of great blessing and a sign of holy unity!

Navigating Sibling Conflict (Ep. 31)

Feb 22 2022 27 mins  
Sibling conflict is probably inevitable, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In fact, our kids can learn conflict management skills that help them protect their own dignity and their relationships. Important questions I address: What is a parent’s role in their kids’ conflict, and how can our faith help our kids see their siblings and their conflicts more clearly?

The Problem with Substitute Attachments (Ep. 30)

Jan 23 2022 14 mins  
Substitute or transferred attachment happen when kids look to peers or even objects to meet their emotional needs. Why is this a problem, and do you really need to worry about?

Is Your Child Too Anxious? (Ep. 29)

Jan 07 2022 24 mins  
All kids are fearful sometimes, but how do we tell when normal childhood fears cross over into something that should concern us? In this show, Kim breaks down common childhood fears by age group, then she explains the signs of maladaptive anxiety.

Breaking the Cycle of Generational Abuse: In Conversation with Erin McCole Cupp (Ep. 28)

Jun 18 2021 35 mins  
How can you raise emotionally healthy children when you didn't have an ideal childhood? What if that childhood was filled with abuse or neglect? In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by author Erin McCole Cupp as we explore these important questions.

Teaching Kids the Art of Conversation (Ep. 27)

Nov 11 2020 23 mins  
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is a good time to review the art of making conversation at the dinner table. Real conversation involves not only talking but listening attentively to the other person, something many adults seem to have forgotten how to do! Here I’ll focus on parents making conversation with children or teenagers, but these tips apply equally to conv

Overcoming Bedtime Challenges with Older Kids (Ep. 26)

Oct 15 2020 30 mins  
Parents get plenty of advice about how they should handle sleep issues with babies and toddlers, but what should we do when our school-age children (and even teenagers) can’t seem to settle down at night? In this show, I clarify the possible problems and provide a few ideas for helping older kids let go of the day so they can go to sleep.

Make Discipline Easy with Routines & Rituals (Ep. 25)

May 22 2020 20 mins  
In this podcast, I explain why structure is one of the most effective discipline tools for any parent to keep in their parenting toolbox. When you have a strong structure in your home that includes many routines, rituals, and a familiar rhythm that your child can depend on, your child is less likely to resist you when you need him to do something. Routines also allow you to mentor

Protecting Play Time in Your Catholic Home (Ep. 24)

Apr 24 2020 28 mins  
We're continuing our routines and routines series by focusing on PLAY today! Play is the engine of emotional, social, and spiritual growth in our kids. We can use routines and rituals to ensure we set aside time for play in our homes. In this podcast: What is play? Why do kids need play? Tips for playing with your kids and tips for creating invitations for your child’s solitary p