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The Extraordinary Family Life Podcast Episodes
April 3, 2024
#255 Stop Calling it 'ADHD' -- It's NOT a Disorder, It's Normal
This much-needed episode addresses something we've been concerned about, thinking about, and researching for years regarding ADHD/ADD in adults and children . ADHD - It's not a disorder, it's normal! Based on our own experie…
Jan. 24, 2024
#247 What to do When You're Both INSPIRED & DEPRESSED by Listening to Our Podcast
If you're like me, then there's probably been a time when you've felt both inspired and depressed at the same time. Today I share this from our 28-Day Challenge: "...you're convincing me [to change my life]! And I know I hav…
Jan. 9, 2024
#245 Face & OVERCOME the (Inevitable) Obstacles to Your Family's Goals & Dreams!
As we begin the New Year and pursuing new goals, this timely episode shares a real-life *happening now* obstacle to pursuing our dream (to buy a chateau in France) -- getting stuck and stranded in Casablanca, Morocco -- over…
Nov. 15, 2023
#241 Stop Controlling Your Kids & Instead Gain Their Love, Respect & Admiration
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…
Sept. 26, 2023
#235 Creating a Family Culture of Stability, Safety, Trust, & Well-Adjusted Family Members
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 …
Aug. 8, 2023
#231 Speak ONLY Truth to Gain More Influence With Your Kids
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…
July 18, 2023
#230 How to Handle the Stress & Pressure of Family Life and to Move Into Higher Level Emotions
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…
May 16, 2023
#223 How to Prevent 80% of Problems & Find Lasting Solutions When Challenges Do Arise
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…
April 11, 2023
#218 Body Shaming? How to LOVE Your Body AND Want to Get in Your Best Shape
This topic is one that can be sensitive so we want to handle it appropriately . As usual, the subject came up because of an activity in Greg’s online class for teens — Habits for a Successful Life — and a resulting email fro…
March 28, 2023
#216 Why Encouraging Your Kids to 'Talk Back' Develops Critical Thinking & Decision Making Skills
In this episode we address critical thinking, all the different 'types' of children and how to manage all this in one household while maintaining a great relationship with each of your children. It seems as though we start t…
Feb. 14, 2023
#210 A Message (with a Strategy) for Swamped, Overwhelmed Moms (and Dads)
This episode is for all of you overwhelmed moms and dads! We truly love receiving emails and questions from followers, clients, and listeners because it gives us specific situations and challenges to address. We’ve learned t…
Feb. 7, 2023
#209 How to Get Your Kids (& Spouse) on Board with Charts & Systems (+ Why You NEED Them Even if You Think You Don't)
We received another question from a mom who was interested in joining my Family Charts & Systems course and community . In an email I sent out, it said: As a mother of seven children, my life seriously changed forever once I…
Jan. 24, 2023
#207 How to Make Sure Your Kids Are NOT ANNOYING (Because It's Crucial to THEIR Adult Happiness)
You might not realize it, but as a parent, YOU have a moral obligation to make sure that your child (or children) are NOT annoying and have good social skills. Why? Because in order for your children to function normally in …
Jan. 17, 2023
#206 Inspire, Not Require... Sounds Ideal, But Does it Actually Work?
Welcome to the podcast! In this episode we talk about NOT requiring children to do what you want, but instead to inspire them, so they want to do the things you want them to do. We’re coming to you from Warsaw, Poland. Our k…
Jan. 10, 2023
#205 The Price of Mastery -- Is It Worth the Cost?
In this episode we talk about the mastery of well-being instead of the mastery of activities. We’re coming to you today from the city of Vilnius, Lithuania. We have loved traveling through the Baltic States. Today we’re goin…