As we record this we're sitting in an Airbnb in Tangier, Morocco , living yet *another* of our family's dreams -- to road trip from Portugal to Morocco. Before this trip is over we'll travel from our home base in Portugal to…
Before we had kids, we all had idealized visions of what we *thought* it would be like and how much we would enjoy parenthood. For me, it included images of perfectly dressed and pressed children with clean faces sitting on …
In this episode we discuss how to actually enjoy the time you spend with your spouse and kids. "What would I actually do if I spent more time with my wife and kids? What does that look like? " "I went on a getaway with my hu…
In this episode, hosts Greg and Rachel share insights into fostering a parenting style and family culture that nurtures instilling values through individual autonomy INSTEAD of through controlling kids. In part one, the disc…
In this episode, our hosts Greg and Rachel dive deep into the world of healthy eating and the importance of instilling good dietary habits in children and what to do about picky eaters. To begin, they shed light on the signi…
Would you love to know how to EFFECTIVELY & correctily discipline your kids? (There is a wrong and right way.) Would you like to be able to discipline without the drama, yelling, punishing, or nagging, AND do it in a way tha…
We cover a LOT of things in this episode as we discuss, examine, and analyze things that have been on our minds during the last week and as we ask each other WHAT'S GOING ON IN THE WORLD?? We're not talking about conspiracy …
In this series about raising well-adjusted kids and better family stability , we're now diving into the 2nd level of the Extraordinary Family Life Pyramid -- Marriage! YOU are the foundation of your family life, followed by …
In this episode we address how to be the best problem solver you can be, to help your children thrive. If you've been a parent long you know that parenting often feels like a series of problems to solve. This is accurate. So…
In this episode we talk about creating a well adjusted family environment. "My kids are having a hard time adjusting to _______ (moving, traveling, homeschooling, divorce, death, etc). How can I help them?" We've received a …
After nine months of traveling outside of America (to 17+ countries from Tromsø to Cairo), we return to take care of some things that will help us make a permanent transition to our home base in Portugal... But as usual, the…
In this episode we discuss how to protect your family. We philosophize (are you surprised?) about observations we've been making for the past decade or more as we've read, studied, and traveled to 50+ countries. It's kind of…
In this very important episode, Greg and I discuss first-hand knowledge we have about the growing industry of human trafficking . We also talk about sexual abuse, how it happens, and how to protect your kids. If you think it…
We've never told any of our 7 children there is a Santa Clause or a Tooth Fairy. We believe in speaking truth to our children, even when the 'norm' is to lie. That's because we always wanted to be seen as people our children…
I (Rachel) cried today. It was because of the stress and pressure and overwhelm of 'all the things' I have to get done by a looming deadline, and it was sparked by the small irritations of family life. I was not living in my…
After posting reels on Instagram about our most recent 6-month trip to 17 countries in Europe, Asia, and Africa, I've had many people ask me about our big adventures: "How do you even BEGIN planning a trip like that?" "What …
"Do you have a podcast episode or advice somewhere where you talk about how you instilled a love of reading in your children ? As parents we love reading and have read a lot to our children when they were young. Sometimes we…
In Greg's work as a coach, he often hears questions on how to discuss anything with your spouse: "Yes I agree, but how do I talk to my spouse about that??? " Sometimes we're shocked that a spouse feels like they can't bring …
Greg received an email from a friend who said, " My son needs a life coach :) " His response was, " EVERYONE needs a life coach." The stigma is that only people with problems or those who 'can't figure it out' need a life co…
No matter if you homeschool or send your kids to public or private school, YOU are responsible for the outcomes of their education and creating a world class education for them. The first step is for YOU to define what EDUCA…
This episode on improving your sex life would not be complete without listening to these episodes as well: What Wives Need to Know About Their Husband's Sex Drives And What Men Need to Know About Themselves Sex-quel Follow-U…
Do you feel stuck? Or like you're constantly dealing with the same problems -- in your marriage, with your kids, or your finances? In this episode we discuss how to PREVENT problems. Does it feel like you can never 'afford i…
As part of the 28-Day Challenge we ask participants to choose one food to give up. Some choose sugar. But it’s not always easy to give it up. As one mom said: “…the sweet tooth got the best of me. I don’t drink soda and hav…
In this episode we give tips and tricks on how to improve your marriage. At work, home, family life, and marriage, it’s easy to blame the circumstances of life or to say ‘That’s just the way things are’ … But the reality is …