Podcast: FAMILY

RAR Special Edition: The Woman Who Gave us Miss Rumphius

I want to introduce you to a remarkable woman. She won two Caldecott Awards, illustrated more than 100 books during her career, raised four children, and lived life with unique zest and liveliness. You may recognize her illustrations in any of the foll…

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#140: Our Favorite Things as we Begin 2020

Happy New Year! This episode is our coffee date with you to share our favorite books, music, Instagram accounts, podcasts, and television shows. We also talk about the rhythms shaping who we are in this season of our lives. In other words,

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RAR #144: Take the 31-Day Read-Aloud Challenge

January is one of the most exciting months of the year here at RAR. Why? Because it’s time for our 31-Day Read-Aloud Challenge, our most popular event of all. The FREE 31-Day Read-Aloud Challenge will nurture family relationships while helping your kid…

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#139: Merry Christmas Surprises From Us

In this episode, we announce some really cool surprises we have been so excited to share with you! There is one really cool personal surprise we can’t wait for you to learn. We also raise our glasses to YOU, as we come to a close on 2019,

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Ep. 21: When Anxiety Threatens to Pull You Under

For the mom who struggles with anxiety and depression, the holiday season can magnify feelings of loneliness, despondency, and hopelessness. The holidays can be a trigger for past wounds and losses. So today, we want to have a raw discussion around the table about our own struggle with anxiety and depression and share some physical…

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#138: Family Vision for the Decade Ahead

A new decade is upon us. What a great time to look at where we are now as a family, and begin to cast vision for where we want to be. Besides, ten years goes by quickly. In this episode, we talk about the great lengths some people go to so that the…

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#137: Self-Care, Extended Family, and Setting Healthy Boundaries

It’s the holiday season! That means to-do lists, Christmas lists, shopping carts, and your Uncle Jim’s farts. Yup, we went there on ya. ‘Tis the season! Let’s be honest, family time can be awesome, but it can also be draining.

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Ep. 20: Mom Hacks for the Christmas Season

Some of us LOVE the Holidays and everything that comes with it. And then some of us wish we could wake up and have the house decorated, everything wrapped, the food cooked and the festivities planned. Because, let’s just be honest… As a mom, the Holidays can be a tad bit overwhelming. It’s not that…

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RAR #143: Kate DiCamillo is Back!

That’s right … Kate DiCamillo is back! And what she has to say is so good, you might find yourself listening more than once. In this new episode, Kate and I chat about her newest book, Beverly, Right Here, and we also discuss why parents and teachers s…

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#136: Raising Socially Aware Boys with David Thomas

Being famous at home requires that we become students of our kids. That we pay attention to their strengths, but also their growth areas.  For boys, helping them learn to communicate with others in a respectful manner and with a good attitude can so…

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