Family Rules! The Podcast
Kids & Family Podcasts
Family Rules! The Podcast is an entertaining and useful show that explores what makes families happy and healthy. Hear from parents who successfully handle issues like family finance, family communication, technology in the home, and other important topics that demand focus. Whether you're a new parent, or a grandparent, Family Rules! The Podcast is here to share inspiration and encouragement.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Kids & Family Podcasts
Description:
Family Rules! The Podcast is an entertaining and useful show that explores what makes families happy and healthy. Hear from parents who successfully handle issues like family finance, family communication, technology in the home, and other important topics that demand focus. Whether you're a new parent, or a grandparent, Family Rules! The Podcast is here to share inspiration and encouragement.
Twitter:
@familyrulesbyu1
Language:
English
Contact:
801-422-8450
Email:
byurpodcasts@byu.edu
Episodes
Ep 40: "How to Avoid Perfect Parenting" with Brooke Romney
12/24/2021
“Practically perfect in every way.” Apparently, Mary Poppins got that one wrong! Mistakes and flaws are part of the learning experience and, according to author Brooke Romney, they are part of parenting! How she has learned to embrace her own weaknesses, while letting her children know mistakes are ok.
Duration:00:25:53
Ep 39: "Prepping Teens/Young Adults for Marriage" with Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife
12/17/2021
You taught them to walk, talk, drive...but have you prepared your kids for the ins and outs of married life? Beyond just talking about the “birds and the bees,” sex educator Dr. Jennifer Finlayson-Fife says it’s our job to equip children with a proper understanding of their bodies and sexuality. She talks to Brooke about how to take on this bigger topic…
Duration:00:35:29
Ep 38: "How to Grow in Motherhood" with Connie Sokol
12/10/2021
Motherhood is one of life’s biggest milestones, but the truth is we’re all just winging it! Speaker and author Connie Sokol shares her personal growth journey into motherhood, as she and Brooke discuss what it means to remain true to you.
Duration:00:29:00
Ep 37: "Celebrating Mistakes: How to Make Your Home a Learning Ground" with Lizzy Jensen
12/3/2021
As parents, it’s easy to feel discouraged when we inevitably make mistakes. Nobody’s perfect, but Lizzy Jensen, mother of five kids ages 8-2, says mistakes can be our best teacher. Lizzy is an attorney and founder of Small Seed. She talks with Brooke about embracing forgiveness as a parent.
Duration:00:23:58
Ep 36: "No-Drama Discipline" with Dr. Tina Payne Bryson
11/26/2021
When it comes to teaching your kids, you might be afraid of a certain d-word in your home: discipline. According to Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, author and psychotherapist, discipline can be something that parents can reclaim and learn to appreciate. Tina shares with Brooke how parents can find their own discipline philosophies.
Duration:00:28:13
Ep 35: "5 Ways to Use Music To Strengthen Your Home" with Tami Van Dusen
11/19/2021
More than just background noise, research shows music can be a powerful tool - to teach, lift, motivate and inspire. So how can you leverage that power within the walls of your own home? With more than 30 years of experience, music educator Tami VanDusen shares practical, actionable ways to use music to invite the Spirit and ultimately strengthen your family as you do. She and Brooke talk about their musical “first aid kits.”
Duration:00:31:07
Ep 34: "Living with Loss: Helping Kids Manage Grief" with Emilio Parga
11/12/2021
Grief is not an emotion - it’s a process. And it’s a tough topic Emilio Parga takes on everyday. As the founder of Solace Tree, a nonprofit organization that offers support to grieving children, teens and adults, Emilio shares with Brooke interesting insight about how children process loss...and how parents can feel more confident in helping their family through a trial like death.
Duration:00:35:25
Ep 33: "Helping Your Family Fall in Love with the Great Outdoors" with Natalie Ockey
11/5/2021
Adventure is out there! One of the greatest ways to bond as a family is to spend time in the great outdoors. Natalie Ockey, founder of Utah’s Adventure Family blog, discusses with Brooke ways she makes her love for nature a priority in family life.
Duration:00:22:12
Ep 32: "Practicing Mindfulness at Home" with Dr. Liz Hale
10/29/2021
Mindfulness is more than just a trend. Clinical psychologist Dr. Liz Hale has spent her career helping couples and families build strong, healthy relationships, and she believes the power of the stillness plays a big role in those kind of connections. She shares with Brooke how the busy, everyday family can use their BRAIN (breathe, regulate, achieve, impact & navigate) to practice mindfulness.
Duration:00:25:31
Ep 31: "How to Raise Curious Kids" with Sarah Jane Wright
10/22/2021
Hands-on learning can happen anywhere! The Wright family purposefully fills their home with creativity and curiosity and, for mom Sarah Jane, the pay off is big. This author and illustrator tells Brooke how she uses an empty calendar and a full craft closet to foster bright young minds.
Duration:00:31:06
Ep 30: "Writing a Family Media Contract" with Emily Jones
10/15/2021
Teaching kids to master technology is a top concern of every modern-day parent. It’s also the goal of Emily Jones, who created “Family Tech University.” She shares with Brooke how parents can help their kids tap into an internal filter and why it’s important to teach stillness.
Duration:00:34:47
Ep 29: "Raising an Introverted Child" with Jessie Funk
10/8/2021
Blending and mixing personalities in a family can be a tricky recipe to perfect. Raising an introvert is no easy feat for Jessie Funk, public speaker, author, professional singer and self-proclaimed extrovert. Brooke asks Jessie how boundaries and finding common ground has worked in her motherhood...
Duration:00:28:06
Ep 28: "Motivating Young Athletes: How to be the Right Kind of Soccer Parent" with Justin Su’a
10/1/2021
The soccer mom just might be the most important member of the team - team family, that is! He’s helped coach all the big teams to success, but today performance consultant Justin Su’a helps you motivate your own young athletes in the right way. Brooke and Justin chat about being appropriately involved in your kids’ extracurriculars, and how to use sports and other activities to build resilience and character.
Duration:00:39:19
Ep 27: "The Family Bank: Teaching Kids Healthy Finances" with Richard and Linda Eyre
9/24/2021
Grandparents have the unique ability to pass on wisdom and love from one generation to the next. One particularly important principle to pass on is managing finances. Authors Richard and Linda Eyre explain how a family bank can help take down entitlement.
Duration:00:33:26
Ep 26: "Dollars and Sense: 5 Family Finance Moves for a Healthier Home" with Amanda Christensen
9/17/2021
Could you stop eating at Chick-Fil-A for a whole year? How much money would that save your family? Amanda Christensen, an accredited financial counselor and associate professor with Utah State University Extension, discusses how the “step-down principle” could save your family money and how to smartly budget within your means.
Duration:00:21:03
Ep 25: "Finding Joy in Parenting" with Rachel Nielsen of 3 in 30 Podcast
9/10/2021
In between sticky fingers and unwashed hair, there are always flecks of gold that make parenting worth it. Brooke invites Rachel Nielsen of the popular “3 in 30 Podcast” to share advice on how she finds daily joy in motherhood.
Duration:00:31:40
Ep 24: "The Family Narrative: How Stories Can Strengthen Your Kids" with Nate and Vanessa Quigley
9/3/2021
These days taking the photos is the easy part! We are all walking around with a camera - a cell phone - in our hand. Getting them off our phones is another story. Co-founders of Chatbooks On today’s episode, Nate and Vanessa Quigley explain how photos are an important part of the family narrative and can even lead to more confident children.
Duration:00:30:13
Ep 23: "The Practice and Power of Family Rituals" with Heather Johnson
8/27/2021
It’s a lot of work to rally the family together regularly, so how can we make those efforts count? Family Researcher Heather Johnson joins Brooke to share why something as simple as brushing your teeth can create family bonds.
Duration:00:38:52
Ep 22: "Raising Selfless Kids" with Hank Smith
8/20/2021
Do your teens need a reality check? Getting kids to be selfless on their own is an ultimate parenting goal, and author Dr. Hank Smith believes kids can learn to be big-hearted. He and Brooke discuss scenarios that help distinguish if kids might be acting selfless or selfish, and how you can help bring out their very best.
Duration:00:39:53
Ep 21: "Raising Confident Girls" with Kristin Hodson
8/13/2021
Time to grow your girl power! Kristin Hodson, an author, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and founder of The Healing Group, shares why self-worth is the superpower inside every girl. She tells Brooke about her own meaning of the word “grit” - and why our girls need more of it!
Duration:00:26:10