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Parenting For The Present

Do you have this whole parenting thing figured out? Are you the perfect parent? Neither are they. Drs. Early Denison, Matthew Housson and Andy Stoker are three dads but, together, have nearly sixty years of experience cultivating the minds, bodies, and spirits of children, parents, and families through their work as a pediatrician, a clinical psychologist, and a minister. Their goal is to help you raise kids who can thrive in this complex, messy, beautiful world.Rates of anxiety and depression, especially in our kids, are up. Early, Matthew, and Andy believe that challenging this trend starts at home with parents, caregivers, and families. They will share their conversations and connect with other experts in their fields to help you engage your kids, enhance your parenting strategies, and have fun with your family. They don't have all the answers, but they know that we are stronger if we all work together to become more proactive and engaged parents and families.

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    Ned Johnson - Raising Motivated & Self-Driven Kids

    This week, we're joined by parenting expert, author, and podcast host Ned Johnson for an honest conversation about raising resilient, motivated, and emotionally healthy kids in today's world. As president and "tutor-geek" of PrepMatters, Ned has spent more than 50,000 hours working one-on-one with teens, helping them better understand themselves as learners, build motivation, and manage anxiety in healthy ways. He is the co-author of three books with Dr. William Stixrud, including the national bestseller The Self-Driven Child, which has sold more than a million copies and been published in 19 languages. He also hosts The Self-Driven Child Podcast. In this episode, we talk about parenting through stress and anxiety, supporting kids without trying to control them, and helping children become more confident, independent, and self-driven while also giving ourselves more grace as parents.  TIkTok: @theothernedjohnson IG: @theothernedjohnson twitter: @nedjohnson   Website: www.selfdrivenchild.com Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube

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    Mary Cantwell - Sleep Support That Actually Works

    In this episode, we dive into one of the most talked about topics in parenting and wellness: sleep. What starts as a lighthearted conversation turns into an honest discussion about routines, expectations, and what actually works. We're joined by Mary Cantwell, founder of Rest To Your Nest, whose passion for helping families began during her own experience with exhaustion and navigating her baby's sleep. After struggling through those early days and wishing she had more support Mary went on to become a certified sleep expert, training with Deborah Pedrick and completing over 250 hours of coursework through the Family Sleep Institute. Now serving families in the Dallas/Fort Worth area and across the country, Mary shares practical insights, myth-busting truths, and encouragement for anyone feeling overwhelmed by sleep advice. If you've ever wondered what approach is "right," this episode will leave you feeling more informed, supported, and confident in your journey. https://www.resttoyournest.com/meet-mary Find Mary on Instagram Follow us on: Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn & YouTube

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Do you have this whole parenting thing figured out? Are you the perfect parent? Neither are they. Drs. Early Denison, Matthew Housson and Andy Stoker are three dads but, together, have nearly sixty years of experience cultivating the minds, bodies, and spirits of children, parents, and families through their work as a pediatrician, a clinical psychologist, and a minister. Their goal is to help you raise kids who can thrive in this complex, messy, beautiful world.Rates of anxiety and depression, especially in our kids, are up. Early, Matthew, and Andy believe that challenging this trend starts at home with parents, caregivers, and families. They will share their conversations and connect with other experts in their fields to help you engage your kids, enhance your parenting strategies, and have fun with your family. They don't have all the answers, but they know that we are stronger if we all work together to become more proactive and engaged parents and families.

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Do you have this whole parenting thing figured out? Are you the perfect parent? Neither are they. Drs. Early Denison, Matthew Housson and Andy Stoker are three dads but, together, have nearly sixty years of experience cultivating the minds, bodies, and spirits of children, parents, and families...

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