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#347: Connection Over Performance
School is a huge part of your child’s world—but it can also become a huge opportunity for connection.
In Episode 347, Don and Suzanne talk about how parents can connect with their kids through school without becoming...
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#346: How to Turn Sick Days Into Connection Days
Sick days are inevitable—but they can also become unexpected opportunities to connect with your kids.
In this episode, Suzanne and McKenzie talk about how to slow down, nurture your child, and be intentional about...
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#345: How to Connect With Your Kids Through Health
What if your child’s health didn’t have to become another thing to nag them about—but instead became an opportunity to connect?
In this episode, Don and McKenzie talk about what it looks like to build healthy rhythms...
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#344: Stop Parenting Past Your Kids—Start Connecting With Them
Connection Is the Goal: How to Reconnect With Your Kids
What if connection—not perfect behavior, perfect routines, or perfect parenting—is the real goal?
In this episode, Suzanne and Macy kick off a new conversation...
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#343: The Phone in Your Hand Is Shaping Your Home
How our technology habits shape our kids, our marriages, and the culture of our homes
Our phones are incredible tools—but they make terrible masters.
In this episode, Don and Suzanne Manning take an honest look at...
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#342: Transitions Build Culture
Transitions happen all day long—getting out the door, moving from playtime to dinner, bedtime routines, or starting a new school year. While they may seem like small moments, they often become the biggest source of...
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#340: Sibling Fighting is Not Failure
Sibling Fighting Is Not Failure
If your kids seem to argue over everything—from who gets the blue popsicle to whose turn it is with the toy—you are not failing as a parent.
In this episode, Don and Suzanne Manning...
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#338: Dads, Your Teen Needs This More Than Advice (Feat. James McLamb)
What do today’s teens need most from their parents?
According to research involving more than 2,500 young people, the answer isn't better technology rules, stricter discipline, or more information—it's identity,...
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#336: To the Mom Who Homeschools: Choosing the Hard, Holy Yes (Feat. Madeline Jones)
Homeschooling isn’t just an educational choice—it’s often a deeply personal calling. In this honest and encouraging conversation, Suzanne sits down with her daughter Madeline to talk about the real-life joys,...
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#328: Stop Feeling Like Roommates: Practical Marriage Habits for Parents With Marriage 365
In this episode, Don and Suzanne talk with Casey and Meygan Caston from Marriage365 about simple, practical marriage tools for busy parents. If your relationship feels stuck in logistics, resentment, or disconnection,...
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#324: Turning 90 Days of Holidays into Lasting Family Memories
Holiday Chaos or Holiday Memories?
Creating Traditions That Last
The holiday season is here—and with it comes the mix of joy, chaos, and never-ending to-do lists. 🎁 From decorating the house to wrapping gifts,...
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#323: Re-Run ALERT! Two Ingredients for the BEST Thanksgiving Week (Part 2)
Re-Run ALERT! Two Ingredients for the BEST Thanksgiving Week (Part 2)
Part 2 (Ep. 323, originally Ep. 144)
Welcome back, Crazy Cool Families! Today we’re continuing our series, ‘Two Ingredients for the BEST...
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