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Raising the Rivenbarks
by Danielle and Jerry Rivenbark
A podcast about the chaos of raising four kids and working full-time.
Episodes
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21 | Steele's Update
Steele keeps us on our toes! We’re back with another episode, though a week later than anticipated! Be sure to subscribe and review the podcast and like our Raising the Rivenbarks Facebook Page! Enjoy!
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20 | Caitiejane's Updates (with special guest Caitiejane)
This week you hear directly from the source on what’s been going on with Caitiejane! She decided she was ready to talk on the podcast and update our followers on what’s new with her in the last year.
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19 | Gardner's Updates
This week I’m updating you on all the things related to Gardner! From therapies, to school, and back again. Autism is his superpower and we’re harnessing that for good.
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18 | Raising the Rivenbarks - Re-brand and Danielle's Update
The podcast is back! I’ve re-branded and have some updates to share. It’s been over a year and the parenting hasn’t stopped. Listen to hear what’s been happening with the new “Raising the Rivenbarks” podcast.
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17 | Guess Who's Back?
We’re back, not just Danielle, but Jerry too! We’re catching you up on our last decade, our New Year’s resolutions and our life. It’s been an insane few months since welcoming our fourth child, but we’re surviving. We’ve had so many changes and we’ glad to be back on the mics. We hope you enjoy!...
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16 | What's life really like with four kids?
Danielle is telling all about trying to care for four kids. Chaos, chaos, and more chaos! Our spawn now outnumber us and it’s messy, out of control, and the furthest thing from quiet. There are plenty of lessons to be learned about trying to parent four kids. Things rarely go according to plan…
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15 | There's no shame in feeding your child
Danielle reveals some of her feelings about giving their newest son “Little Jerry” formula during his first 48 hours of life. Listen in on how she processed it and dealt with the unexpected feelings surrounding her feeding choices. Do you have parenting guilt that you just need to get off your...
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14 | Mommy Burnout is a thing! Time for self-care!
Danielle is talking about burnout, specifically mommy burnout. This is a real thing. This doesn’t fall into the category of a mood disorders, but the antidote can be the same! That’s in the form of self-care.
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13 | When you're supposed to be "glowing," but you feel like hiding
This week Danielle is talking about perinatal and postpartum depression and mood disorders. She has always struggled on and off over the years with depression, but this time it hit her like a ton of bricks. She reveals just what it’s been like leading up to making the decision to take...
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12 | Hello baby!
This week Danielle is talking about the birth of all her kids. Don’t worry we’re not getting graphic! It’s just a fun trip down memory lane of how we became parents and decisions that Danielle decided to make for each birth. There are pros and cons of having pain management during birth. Here’s a...
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11 | What's new with the Rivenbarks?
Danielle is back on the podcast train! We’re hoping to get back on the every other week podcast schedule. There has been so much change in our household with the welcoming of our newest addition. We not only had a child, but we also have the reactions of all the children and how they’ve adjusted…
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10 | Resolutions and One Word Themes
This week we’re talking about New Year’s Resolutions and our one word theme of the year. For those that have been following us it’s not surprising that Jerry is anti-arbitrary dates for jumping into resolutions. Danielle has picked the word “expectations” to guide her year and Jerry has picked...
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9 | Things I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving
This episode Danielle is flying solo talking about all the things she’s thankful for this year. In case you haven’t heard baby #4 is on the way and a good pregnancy definitely made the list! Danielle also answers a question from the Have Kids They Said Facebook group about what to do with your...
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8 | When you want to be snoozing, but should instead be putting your feet on the floor
We’re talking about the rush around today aka trying to leave the house on time, and let’s just say the ideal morning may be a pipe dream for us. We also received our first voice memo from our good friend Ana! Danielle also brings a book recommendation to her parenting pick this week. “Mommy...
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7 | Mom Guilt: Is it real?
Being away from your kids can make you feel like you're missing out. In this episode we tackle the mom guilt. Is it real? Is it manufactured? What can you do to put things into perspective? Hear what we have to say about it. If you like what you hear be sure to subscribe! Also join our Facebook...
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6 | Summer Memories
Vacations with kids are nothing like they used to be! We take a trip down memory lane and hear about our fond vacation memories as kids. It's a trip! If you have show ideas email us at [email protected]. You can also join our Facebook group "Have Kids They Said":...
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5 | Traveling with Kids
Traveling with kids is a challenge. Danielle gives you her best tips about flying with kids, and we talk about our plans for summer. If you want us to tackle an issue email us at [email protected]. The folding mattress we mentioned can be found on Amazon here:...
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4| Being a Dad from Jerry's Soapbox
This week we bring you a late Father's Day edition of Have Kids They Said where I ask Jerry about being a dad and what has influenced his parenting. He brings you answers in very honest and typical "Jerry fashion."
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3 | Caiden the Ultimate Fighter
This week we had the pleasure of interviewing Amy DiMeo. Her son Caiden was diagnosed with epilepsy at the age of 15 months. We talked to her about Caiden's journey from diagnosis to treatment and it has been a journey. The truth of it all is she is convicted to not only find answers, but keep…
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2 | Love, Marriage, Kids, Survival
This week we're talking about keeping love alive once you have kids. It's not easy! Kids require a lot of attention, but we hope you tune in to hear our tips and tricks about keeping your marriage afloat. Parenting Picks Dare-U-Go Bib and Food Container Baby Bjorn If you have questions for us...
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1 | To Post Or Not To Post
Do you post photos of your kids on social media? We do! But there are reasons not to. In this episode we discuss why we've decided to post photos of our kids. If you have a topic you want us to tackle you can email us at [email protected].
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How many episodes does Raising the Rivenbarks have?
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A podcast about the chaos of raising four kids and working full-time.
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Who hosts Raising the Rivenbarks?
Raising the Rivenbarks is created and hosted by Danielle and Jerry Rivenbark.
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