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Kitchen Conversations

by Aisha and Dave Crumbine

After 28 years of teaching, a few awards, founding a company that helps parents find excellent schools, and a chapter in a book on Amazon, husband and wife, Aisha and Dave Crumbine, love chatting in their kitchen. They search for answers to teacher, parent, and life questions. These are genuine conversations. The difference is we hit record.Call or email us. We’d love to have your questions on a future episode: (832) 819-5166 or [email protected]

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  1. 65 . We get so busy doing, we're not being the person we want to be

    # Shownotes - you can reach us at: [email protected] ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)

  2. 64 . If you love honest people, you will love listening to Dr. Russell

    I always enjoy learning, laughing and pondering with our sister, Dr. Tasha Russell. And her new book is out! drivebytherapy.org drivebytherapy.org/shop/ her book on Amazon The 1 Thing ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)

  3. 63 . How to have desserts that are pure "chef's kiss" without all the sugar

    Loved our hangout with the co-founder of ChipMonk Baking, David Downing. Bon appetit. The One Thing E-Myth ChipMonk Baking! ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)

  4. 62 . Are you on top of your emails? Does your inbox give you joy?

    # Shownotes - you can reach us at: [email protected] - Mailstrom: https://mailstrom.co - Sanebox: https://www.sanebox.com/home - Hey.com: https://hey.com - Clean.email: https://clean.email - followupthen.com ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)

  5. 61 . Disney’s new one: Soul (Express cast on the couch: forgive the mic moving around)

    you can reach us at: [email protected] ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)

  6. 60 . 20 years together and going strong. The idea of using conflict in ways no one talks about.

    - The Four Agreements: https://amzn.to/3qHGCcN - The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: https://amzn.to/3m7F3kU - you can reach us at: [email protected] ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)

  7. 59 . We tried defining company culture. Here’s how it went.

    - The ONE Thing by Gary Keller - https://amzn.to/2VSQWQP How to reach us: [email protected]' ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)

  8. 58 . What is Whoop and how does it change your life?

    Get a free WHOOP strap and your first month free when you join with our link: https://join.whoop.com/#/C9816F ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)

  9. 57 . Top ten ways to get more energy without caffeine

    In David Letterman style, we each share our top 5 ways for a total of 10 for getting more energy. This goes along with our belief that money and time isn’t the most significant resource. It’s energy. ( ͡❛ ͜ʖ ͡❛)

  10. 56 . What systems do you use to make each day easier?

    Our lives become easier from the systems we setup for our own success. How to reach us: [email protected]

  11. 55 . How one simple tool can manage your child’s digital schoolwork and your tasks

    We're living in a world run by wifi and digital communication. But now there's even more information thrown at us digitally. As adults running our lives and now parents being co-teacher to a virtual teacher for our kids, it can feel like a bit much. Well, more than a bit. Feel like you're on top…

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  12. 54 . Finding your productivity system (updated with chapters!)

    Normal productivity methods don't work. Do this instead. * And exciting news: we now have chapters! You can see our chapters and skip around. *

  13. 53 . Beyond Black Lives Matter (updated with chapters!)

    As an interracial couple, we don't speak for anyone of any race. However, we do walk in with experiences, thoughts, and reflections that aren't the norm. On this journey in episode 53, we are vulnerable, honest, and don't hold back tears. If you get a chance to listen, we'd love your feedback.…

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  14. 52 . My feet are killing me! And I’m not even wearing heels! Q&A with a leading podiatrist.

    Dr. Vanessa Barrow website: https://shrtm.nu/jb8P 832.981.2119 IG: https://shrtm.nu/cJNk Where you can reach us: [email protected]

  15. 51 . “I’m not going to judge you” - Hanging out with Dr. Russell

    Where you can reach Dr. Tasha Russell: http://drivebytherapy.org

  16. 50 . Do your life and body feel perfectly balanced?

    Joni Kyle can be found here: https://theindigolightpath.com Cheers

  17. 49 . We're facing challenges as adults. But how do we take care of our kids? Getting answers from today's guest, Michelle Icenogle.

    Powerful resources: [Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Leaning](https://casel.org/) - One of the oldest SEL organizations in the nation. They review SEL curricula in evidence and research based ways and have great frameworks. Elena Aguilar - Onward -...

  18. 48 . A Democrat talking politics with a former Republican. And it actually works.

    Where you can reach us: [email protected] or (832) 819-5166

  19. 47 . What I know about dogs I learned from this guest

    (1) https://www.instagram.com/atalierescuerehab/ (2) http://voyagehouston.com/interview/meet-atalie-walding-atalie-rescue-rehab-travels-houston-home-consultations/ (3) [email protected]. (4) https://www.facebook.com/AtalieRescueRehab/. (5) Deep dive into helping dogs after this stay at...

  20. 46 . Two dog people talking shop

    Where you can reach Shady Waggers: 409-330-6876 [email protected] www.shadywaggers.com Where you can reach us: [email protected] or (832) 819-5166

  21. Kitchen Conversations (Trailer)

  22. 45 . Hanging out with our better selves: Q & A with Joni, Founder of Indigo Light Path

    (1) Indigo Light Path (2) What are Chakras anyway? (3) Where you can reach us: [email protected] or (832) 819-5166

  23. 44 . Hanging out Shady Arafat

    Where you can reach Shady Waggers: 409-330-6876 [email protected] www.shadywaggers.com Where you can reach us: [email protected] or (832) 819-5166

  24. 43 . Speaking Dogish

    Where you can reach us: [email protected] or (832) 819-5166 Atalie Walding: [email protected]

  25. 42 . You can’t fix emotion with logic. Or can you?

    90 Seconds to a Life You Love Never Split the Difference Andy Puddicombe

  26. 41 . Say goodbye to school? (ad free) (18 minutes)

    How do we prepare our kids and ourselves for the future? Is school as we know it obsolete? Dave and Aisha have a kitchen conversation tackling these questions and more in episode 41 Say Goodbye to School? Where you can reach us: [email protected] or (832) 819-5166 Never Split the Difference...

  27. 40 . Habits vs Goals (ad free) (21 minutes)

    Where you can reach us: [email protected] or (832) 819-5166 Atomic Habits

  28. 39 . Allowances (ad free) (31 minutes)

    Greenlight Cards Where you can reach us: [email protected] or (832) 819-5166

  29. 38 . Brene Brown (Ad free) (29 minutes)

    Brene Brown Facilitating Where you can reach us: [email protected] + (832) 819-5166

  30. 37 . I paid full price for my bills. I wish I hadn’t. (Ad free) (Deep dive interview: 1 hour)

    BillCutterz Insight Timer App - helps you fall asleep Never Split the Difference Where you can find us: [email protected] (832) 819-5166

  31. 36 . Stop feeling sleep deprived. Here’s how without sleeping more. (Ad free) (32 minutes)

    https://www.bulletproof.com/sleep/sleep-hacks/30-day-sleep-challenge/ https://amzn.to/2NMe9ko - foot rest https://amzn.to/2CIUgo7 - magnesium spray https://amzn.to/2CNX3ME - magnesium tablets raw honey https://amzn.to/32PGx9y - krill oil https://amzn.to/2NOLs6w - brain octane oil...

  32. 35 . Launching an online business... in a day (27 minutes)

    Where you can find us [email protected]

  33. 34 . Love languages: 5 little pieces of knowledge that will change your relationships (24 minutes)

    The Art of People by Dave Kerpen Love language quiz (it’s fast) for kids (on this site there’s one for adults too)

  34. 33 . Why is that child hitting his mom? (Deep dive: 1 hour)

    What we watched when we brought our child to a sports practice surprised and saddened us. Here’s what happened in episode 33. *** Where you can find us [email protected] (832) 819-5166

  35. 32 . Why does my child’s bedtime routine take forever? Q&A with Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg (28 minutes)

    Honored to have Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg, PsyD on today's show Author of Become Your Child's Sleep Coach: The Bedtime Doctor's 5-Step Guide, Ages 3-10 https://amzn.to/32pi10h Her practice focuses on: Helping parents teach their preschool and elementary school children to be great sleepers Using...

  36. 31 . How to get everything done . Part Three

    Margin Deep Work Notes Where you can find us: [email protected] (832) 819-5166

  37. 30. How to get everything done . Part Two

    . Apple's Reminders app . Task manager such as "Things" or even "Reminders" . Essentialism . Kanban . Personal Kanban

  38. 29 . How to get everything done . Part One

    . Apple's Reminders app . Task manager such as "Things" or even "Reminders" . Essentialism

  39. 28 . Yes Day!

    Yes Day! Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld + The Wunder Company + A Yes Day article

  40. 27 . Bear

    We interviewed the co-founder of Bear! You can find this game changing, make-your-life-easier app here: Bear Grateful for your time and thoughtfulness Danilo! Your fan, The Teaching Gab

  41. 26 . Sleep

    1. Intro: 0:00 2. Track It: 0:47 3. Consistency: 5:42 4. Deficit: 6:54 5. Naps: 8:24 6. Bedtime not sleep time: 9:18 7. Sponsors: 11:26 8. Find your sleeping pill: 14:59 9. How to wake up: 17:43 Links: Autosleep Powersleep book Blue light affects sleep Casper Glow Light Phillips Light Alarm

  42. 25. Happiness

    1. 0:00: Built by You 2. 6:49: Morning Perspective 3. 8:46: Charge your mornings The Miracle Morning: The Not-So-Obvious Secret Guaranteed to Transform Your Life 5 Minute Journal

  43. 24 . Transition

    1. 0:00: intro 2. 12:49: Ending the Year 3. 22:39: On to High School Crumbine Ed & Courses Crumbine Education Consulting where I teach parents how to choose schools based on their children's strengths/needs and how to work with teachers to get the best education. Live Your Best Life Educator's...

  44. 23 . Testing

    1. Intro: 0:00 2. Numbers 10-5: 2:17 3. Sponsors: 13:22 4. Numbers 5-1: 21:01

  45. 22 . Rebirth

    "It's like a rebirth." "As soon as they started to feel success, they had an investment in this group. Then I could focus on the academics." -- Mrs. Di Vincenzo Our guest speaker, Mrs. Di Vincenzo, is an expert with teaching ELL students. She joins us to talk strategy, culture and so much more...

  46. 21 . Stop controlling your kids with discipline. Here’s how.

    Stop controlling your kids with discipline. Here’s how. Ep 21: Show Notes and Timestamps 1. Intro: 0:00 2. Number 5: 2:13 3. Number 4: 15:00 4. Number 3: 20:47 5. Sponsors: 32:21 6. Number 2: 39:51 7. Number 1: 50:48 8. Outro: 58:57 Please call or emails us with your questions or feedback. (832)...

  47. 20 . Energy

    Letterman style: Top 10 ways to get your energy back 1. Intro: 0:00 2. Our Top Ten Ways: 1:13 3. Sponsors: 28:07 4. Outro: 35:38

  48. 19 . 7 things they wished you’d do after you get upset with them

    The 7 Best Ways to Debrief After a Tough Conversation with Your Child or Student 1. Intro: 0:00 2. Sponsors: 3:00 3. The 7 Things: 10:25

  49. 18 . Writer

    Top Ten Ways To Raise a J.K. Rowling full show notes: http://bit.ly/2G67b7x 1. Intro: 0:00 2. Sponsors: 3:17 3. After “The End”: 10:47

  50. 17 . Saying, "Great job!" isn't helping our kids

    Saying “Great job!” isn’t helping our kids The full show notes can be found at: http://bit.ly/2sFzdhi Chapter times: 1. Intro: 0:00 2. Lawn mower parenting: 1:47 3. Sponsors: 15:09 4. Stop saying "Good job!": 22:40

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After 28 years of teaching, a few awards, founding a company that helps parents find excellent schools, and a chapter in a book on Amazon, husband and wife, Aisha and Dave Crumbine, love chatting in their kitchen. They search for answers to teacher, parent, and life questions. These are genuine conversations. The difference is we hit record.Call or email us. We’d love to have your questions on a future episode: (832) 819-5166 or [email protected]

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After 28 years of teaching, a few awards, founding a company that helps parents find excellent schools, and a chapter in a book on Amazon, husband and wife, Aisha and Dave Crumbine, love chatting in their kitchen. They search for answers to teacher, parent, and life questions. These are genuine...

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