All Episodes
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WT 206: Life in the Time of COVID-19
Karen and Sunny gathered virtually this week to talk about how COVID-19 has changed life for us all this month. They talk about the highs and lows, from having more me...
WT 205: The Bottom Line With Adult Children
Today's episode should give us all hope. Moms, this is what we are all aiming for - the stage when we finally get to be our child's friend! As your child begins to sta...
WT 204: The Bottom Line During High School
Wherever you are on your journey of motherhood, don't miss hearing Karen's perspective on the high school years! The more you learn early on, the better off you'll be ...
WT 203: The Bottom Line During the Middle School Years
Today on Wire Talk Karen and Sunny are talking middle schoolers. These middle school years are when your child is trying desperately to figure out who they are. If you...
WT 202: The Bottom Line During Elementary School
These are crucial teaching years. Like we talked about last week, hopefully by elementary school you’ve laid the foundation with your child that you are the authority ...
WT 201: The Bottom Line From Age 0-5
So many times in parenting we get caught up in the weeds with our kids and we can’t see the forest for the trees. This series is a way to help moms pause for just a mo...
WT 200: Real Life. Real Moms. with Sunny Williams
Today we're celebrating 200 episodes of Wire Talk by flipping the script on our typical show! Listen in as Karen interviews Sunny - Real Life. Real Moms. style - about...
WT 199: When Personality Colors Collide
Opposites may attract, but when it comes to parenting your kids, how do you parent effectively as a team when your partner’s personality is the exact opposite of yours...
WT 198: Dealing With Out of Control Anger
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...
WT 197: Making Deposits In Your Marriage With Creative Date Nights
If you think of your marriage like a bank account, when was the last time you made a deposit? During the years your kids are at home it’s easy to get in the habit of c...
WT 196: Setting Boundaries and Sticking to Them
Setting boundaries can be uncomfortable, whether you are trying to take control of your schedule, your toddler, or any other area of life. Listen in as Karen and Sunny...
Sneak Peek: Real Life Real Moms with Kelsey & Emily
Our first episode of Real Life Real Moms is coming soon and features Karen's daughters Kelsey and Emily. Listen in for a sneak peek of their conversation and to hear K...
WT 195: How To Talk To Your Kids About Pornography with special guest Kristen Jenson
Until our society makes the internet safe for kids, parents must be proactive in teaching what pornography is, why it’s dangerous and exactly how to reject it. Today K...
WT 194: How Do I Handle This Conflict With My Mother or Mother-In-Law?
Whether you wish you had a closer relationship with your in-laws, are dealing with a broken relationship with a parent, or your relationship is a little too close (and...
WT 193: Saying Yes to Community with Maria Shanlian
On today’s episode, Maria Shanlian from the Birds on a Wire group in Wayne County, OH joins Karen and Sunny to share what happened in her community when she and a frie...
WT 192: Finding Rest in Busy Seasons
Prioritizing rest is hard to do throughout the year, and for moms, it can be especially difficult during the holiday season. We're going all of the places and doing al...
WT 191: Raising Worry-Free Girls with Sissy Goff
Author and counselor Sissy Goff joins Karen and Sunny in the studio today to talk about the rise of anxiety in our daughters. Sissy shares how anxiety presents in girl...
WT 190: When Bedtime Becomes A Problem
Why does bedtime have to come at the end of the day when we’re already exhausted? All of us know what it’s like to look forward to getting our little ones down, only t...
WT 189: We Need An Attitude Adjustment Over Here!
Whether it’s a clash over chores, homework, or just a difference of personality, our kids’ attitudes can bring us down in a heartbeat. Listen for Karen’s wisdom on how...
WT 188: Getting on the Same Page With Your Partner
Learning to do life alongside a spouse is a constantly evolving process. Similar to being a student of your child, we have to work to understand and connect with our p...
WT 187: What If What I'm Doing Isn't Working?
Whether it’s outbursts of your own anger, temper tantrums from your 5 year old, or the overwhelm that comes from working full time as a new mom…we all know what it’s l...
WT 186: Walking By Faith
From losing a parent and co-parenting with a wayward ex, to dealing with disappointment and silence from God - today we are talking about the role faith plays in our l...
WT 185: Communicating with Elementary Aged Kids
Whether you're trying to understand what is actually happening during their school day, or struggling with an issue at home, today Karen answers your questions and sha...
WT 184: Speaking Your Child's Love Language: Part Three
We're back today with the last installment in our Love Languages mini-series. Acts of service and physical touch are the final languages we're covering as we answer yo...
WT 183: Speaking Your Child's Love Language: Part Two
We're back with part two of our conversation on the five love languages today. In this episode, we're taking a look at Quality Time and Gifts. Karen defines what it me...
WT 182: Speaking Your Child's Love Language: Part One
We're kicking off a brand-new series today with Part One of a three-part conversation all about the five love languages. You'll get a birds-eye view (no pun intended) ...
WT 181: Building Character in Your Son with Taylor Stubbs
Karen’s son Taylor joins her in the studio today for a conversation about his years growing up in the Stubbs household. He reflects on some of the ways Karen and Greg ...
WT 180: Creating a Family Culture That Sticks
On today's show we're talking about the habits that bring our families together. From big, intentional practices like creating a family mission statement to fun tradit...
WT 179: What I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Motherhood
On today’s episode, Karen reflects back over 29 years of parenting and shares the big lessons she learned from all of those small moments. Plus, she shares the greates...
WT 178: Finding Your Child's Currency
Discipline is a constant in our world as moms and it's made harder by the fact that what works for your family constantly changes depending on the child you're discipl...
