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383: Understanding and Supporting Your Anxious Middle Schooler
Today Karen and Emily welcome school counselor, Sarah Coats, to discuss anxiety in middle schoolers. Sarah opens a window into what she sees in her office and in the h...
382: Balancing the Needs of Different Personalities
Today we are talking about how to address the needs of very different kids growing up under one roof. We cover personalities, educating your kids about their differenc...
381: Tween Girls
Today we are fielding questions from the moms of Tween Girls. This is a tricky stage for sure, but also a sweet one. In this episode we’re covering modesty, social med...
380: 6 Keys to Thriving in Motherhood
Today we are talking about 6 key areas that are fundamental to thriving in motherhood. Just like in college, when you had to get your “core” classes out of the way bef...
379: Establishing Routines and Rhythms for a New Year
The start of school each year is like January 1st for families. New activities, new schedules, and oftentimes, new stresses! Today Karen is answering your questions ab...
378: Working Moms
Today we’re answering questions from the working moms in the BOAW Moms community. We’re going to address the transition from work to home, the ever-present mom guilt, ...
377: Back to School Basics (What Teachers REALLY Want This Year)
Today the tables have turned and Karen is the one asking the questions of Emily. With her background as an elementary school teacher, Emily is sharing what teachers RE...
376: Understanding Your Autistic Child with Dr. Kristen Hodges
Dr. Hodges joins us today to share wisdom that comes not only from her clinical background in psychology, but also from 3 years of raising her own autistic son. She en...
375: How Do I Lead My Kids When I'm So Overwhelmed? [RE-AIR]
From chaos in your newsfeed to chaos in your living room...there's plenty to be overwhelmed by in a mom's world. Today we're talking about how to have hope in the mids...
374: Prioritizing Your Marriage (Over Your Kids!) [RE-AIR]
It’s natural that our kids try to “trump” their dad and become the priority in a mom’s world, but your husband came first! And like Karen always says, you want him to ...
373: Dealing With Out of Control Anger [RE-AIR]
Whether it’s you or your child struggling with angry outbursts, we’ve all been there. On today’s show, Karen and Sunny tackle questions from moms about aggressive beha...
Wire Talk Has Joined The Christian Parenting podcast network
We are thrilled to share this big news with you! Christian Parenting is a trusted source of practical and spiritual parenting advice in the crowded podcast landscape. ...
372: Worth the Fight with Karen and Abby [RE-AIR]
Listen in as Karen and her youngest daughter, Abby, open up about the highs and lows their relationship has gone through over the years. From sweet preschool memories ...
371: An Interview with Two "Playful" Yellow Dads
We are wrapping up our month of dad interviews with two of our favorite YELLOWS today. With characteristic energy and enthusiasm, Al and Stu bring some “woo hoo” to th...
370: An Interview with Two "Powerful" Red Dads
Wayne and Matt join us today to talk about fatherhood, career, and family from the perspective of a “red” personality. Reds are natural leaders, action-oriented, and f...
369: An Interview with Two "Perfect" Blue Dads
We’re back with two "perfect" dads on Wire Talk today! Greg and Matt are in the studio to share their perspective on life and parenting through the lens of a BLUE temp...
368: An Interview with Two "Peaceful" Green Dads
Welcome to DAD month on Wire Talk! In celebration of all the great dads in our lives, we are diving into the temperament colors just like last summer, but this time, f...
367: Growing Pains - Navigating the Parent-Child Relationship As An Adult
Adjusting to the dynamic of a parent-child relationship as an adult can be painful. Today Emily and Karen talk about the season of life that they are in right now and ...
366: Homefront Heroes - Wisdom for Military Moms
In this episode of Wire Talk, we're addressing the unique challenges that military families face. Join us as we discuss the impact of deployments on children, how to m...
365: How to Break the Habit of Yelling (and other discipline tips)
Are you tired of feeling like a broken record when it comes to disciplining your kids? Do you find yourself yelling way more often than you care to admit? On today's e...
364: Marriage Maintenance
On today's episode of Wire Talk, we're diving into all things marriage. From learning to speak your spouse's love language to prioritizing time together, we're answeri...
363: What To Do When Your Mom Heart Aches For Them
Join Karen and Emily today as they tackle questions from moms who are hurting for their kids. From navigating the dating world to dealing with school pressures, we've ...
362: Psalm 23 - I Will Dwell in the House of the Lord Forever
Join us for Karen’s teaching on the final stanza of Psalm 23: 'You prepare a feast before me in the presence of my enemies; you honor me by anointing my head with oil;...
361: Psalm 23 - Even Though I Walk Through the Valley
On this special live episode of Wire Talk, recorded at our Survive retreat in Asheville, NC, Karen delves into Psalm 23:4. This session speaks directly to the fears an...
360: Psalm 23 - He Leads Me Beside Still Waters
Join us as we continue our four-part series on Psalm 23 today with a focus on verses 2 and 3: 'He makes me lie down in green pastures. He leads me beside still waters....
359: Psalm 23 - The Lord is My Shepherd
This month on Wire Talk, we’re sharing a special four-part series Karen shared during our Survive retreat on Psalm 23, one of the most beloved and well-known passages ...
358: Help! What Do I Do About My "Wild" Child?
Do you have a child who is full of energy and constantly testing your limits? Then pop in those earbuds! Today Karen is tackling listener questions about raising a 'wi...
357: Know Your Self-Worth
Today on Wire Talk, we're wrapping up our series on Karen's brand-new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood, by exploring the topic of self-worth. As moms, it's easy to f...
356: Know the Difference Between 'Your Best' and 'You're Perfect'
Today Karen shares 3 destructive patterns in the life of a perfectionist. She and Emily chat about the burden a parent carries when they pursue perfection, and Karen o...
355: Know How To Set Your Own Pace
To say moms are busy these days is an understatement. Most of us keep a pace that just isn’t sustainable. It’s non-stop from the minute your alarm goes off until your ...
