In this episode, we reveal how emotional connection — not more discipline — is the key to transforming your child’s behavior. Whether you’re parenting a tantrum-prone toddler or a moody teen, rebuilding emotional safety and connection can change everything. We share practical strategies to repair a…
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#309 'Bad' Behavior is a Symptom of THIS Problem -- Fixing the Parent/Child Connection (ages 3-25) Fixes the Behavior
Discover how attachment parenting can help you raise emotionally secure, confident, and resilient kids. In this episode, we share what we never do as parents of seven children to protect strong parent-child bonds and cultivate a nurturing family culture. Learn practical strategies to build trust, p…
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#308 ‘Touched Out' or Tired of Tantrums? Here’s How We Still Show Up for Our Kids
In this second part of a two-episode series, we tackle a question from a busy mom and businesswoman who is juggling homeschooling, career, and family life. Overwhelmed by the challenge of providing an exceptional education for her children, she seeks a balanced approach to foster both their academi…
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#307 Things You MUST Do if You Want Your Kids to Have an EXTRAORDINARY Education
Achieving work-life balance as a mompreneur can feel impossible, but the small decisions you make every day can either help you manage overwhelm or contribute to burnout.
In this episode, we dive deep into how to create a work-life balance without sacrificing your well-being, ambitions, or the t…
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#306 How to Achieve Work-Life Balance as a Mompreneur Without Burning Out
Are you struggling with finding the balance between 'guiding' your kids' choices and empowering them with real (but frightening) agency? In this episode, we answer a listener’s thoughtful question about how to support their k...
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#305 Helping Kids Develop and Use Their Agency to Make Good Choices
In this episode, we dive into the key things we never do as parents to raise resilient, emotionally strong kids. We share the strategies and boundaries that have helped our children grow into well-adjusted individuals, capable of facing life's challenges with confidence and emotional stability. Fro…
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#304 Things We NEVER Do As Parents Who Are Raising Resilient, Well-Adjusted Kids
In this episode, the discussion centers around the idea that the challenges of marriage and parenting are not obstacles to avoid, but rather key elements that contribute to a meaningful and fulfilling life. Inspired by a Facebook post, the conversation challenges the modern tendency to shy away fro…
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#303 Being Married And Having Children Makes You Unhappy. The Shocking Truth
Greg and Rachel Dennings explore the concept of emotional awareness and its profound impact on family life, especially parenting. They discuss the challenges of shifting our emotional state, acknowledging why it can feel difficult and unnatural at times. Through emotional awareness, we can identify…
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#301 Transform Your Parenting with Emotional Awareness & Intelligence: The Key to Family Harmony
In this powerful episode, we delve into the concept of EXTREME Gratitude — a mindset that can shift the way we experience life's challenges and blessings . Join us as we reflect on the fragility of life and how tragedy can se...
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#300 Practice EXTREME Gratitude for Your Child’s Life & Health: A Sobering Message
In this episode, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning dive into the vital concept of taking control of family life and prioritizing family values over societal norms. They encourage listeners to refuse to participate in the pressure...
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#295 Refuse to Participate in the Destruction of YOUR Family
In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast, Greg and Rachel Denning share powerful new year motivation for parents seeking to inspire and guide their children. They discuss the importance of setting goals, embra...
In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning dive into practical strategies for managing resistant children and helping them develop positive routines and habits . If your child stru...
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#291 Creating Good Routines and Habits for Resistant Children (So They’re Happy Most of the Time)
In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning explore the challenges parents face when encouraging their children to practice musical instruments , emphasizing the role of music in pr...
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#290 Promoting Lifelong Learning: How to Get Your Child to Practice Their Musical Instrument
In this episode of the Extraordinary Family Life podcast, hosts Greg and Rachel Denning delve into the complexities of the parenting journey , emphasizing the critical nuances that can shape vastly different outcomes for chil...
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#289 A WARNING for Good Moms: Doing This Will Backfire!
In today's digital age, managing tech boundaries with older teens and young adults can be a delicate balancing act. On this episode of The Extraordinary Family Life Podcast , Rachel and Greg Denning dive deep into strategies ...
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#287 How to Help Manage Device/Phone Use for Older Teens & Young Adults
