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#319: Saying Yes or No to Halloween
Do we Celebrate Halloween as a Family or no?
How do you celebrate Halloween as a family and is it bad to do?
RE-RUN ALERT!!Halloween hasn't changed over the years and our conversation about it/beliefs on the topic...
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#318: Regulating Big Emotions (feat. McKenzie Reaume)
Kids can’t learn new skills when their nervous system is flooded. In this episode, Suz and Kenzie show you how to regulate first and coach second using our MONSTER cue: My Only Need: Start To Emotionally Regulate....
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#317: Surviving the Meltdown Moment
Parenting Through Meltdowns:
Turning Chaos into Connection
Every parent has been there—the dreaded meltdown. Whether it’s your toddler on the kitchen floor, your teenager slamming a door, or even you holding back...
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#316: Grace and Discipline: Can You Really Do Both?
Can you parent with grace and discipline at the same time?
Absolutely. In this episode, Don and Suzanne Manning explain how to combine God’s favor (grace) with training to standards (discipline) to build...
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#315: Crazy Cool Parent This: Cultivating Integrity in our Children's Hearts
In this episode, Don and Suzanne Manning share how to teach kids integrity without lectures. Learn how to model honesty, coach truth-telling with a “respond, don’t react” approach, and create a family culture of...
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#314: More Than Clean - Building a Safe Haven for Your Family (Feat. Becky Rapinchuk from Clean Mama!)
In this episode of the Crazy Cool Family Podcast, Suz and McKenzie talk with Becky, founder of Clean Mama about simple, sustainable home keeping routines for busy families. Learn the 5 daily cleaning tasks, a...
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#313: Reclaiming Motherhood
Reclaiming Motherhood: Hard ≠ Bad
Suzanne sits down with her daughters—now mothers themselves—for an honest, hope-filled conversation about reclaiming a life-giving vision of motherhood. They unpack the tension most...
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#312: The Power of Mission Trips (Feat. Chris Searcy)
Why You Should Take Your Kid on a Mission Trip???
In this inspiring episode, Don and Suzanne Manning are joined by longtime friend and missions expert Dr. Chris Searcy to discuss the life-changing impact of mission...
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#311: Checking in on Your Teammate
What happens when spouses see parenting differently?
In this episode of the Crazy Cool Family Podcast, Don and Suzanne Manning dive into the power of parenting with unity—even when you have different methods.
Through...
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#310: God’s Blueprint for Marriage Unity
Is your marriage stuck in a cycle of miscommunication and method wars?
In this episode, Don and Suzanne Manning unpack a powerful concept that will radically transform your relationship: agreeing on values, not...
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#309: 🍂 Podcast Re-Run: Make This Fall Your Best Yet! 🍂
How to Start the School Year with Confidence (Not Chaos)
Back-to-school season can feel like a whirlwind—supplies, sports, schedules, and stress. In this episode of the Crazy Cool Family Podcast, Don and Suzanne...
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#308: Podcast Replay: Make August Count for Your Family
Ready or not.... The Fall is Coming!
In this episode of the Crazy Cool Family Podcast, Don and Suzanne Manning tackle the chaos and pressure of August head-on. From back-to-school shopping to emotional transitions,...
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