Karen Stubbs
Host of Wire Talk and Founder of Birds on a Wire Moms - a ministry to encourage and equip moms.
Appears in 492 Episodes
WT 217: [RE-AIR] Help! My Blue Kid is Making Me Melancholy
All month long, we're re-airing some of the most downloaded episodes from the Wire Talk vault: Today Karen and Sunny address questions from listeners all about the blu...
WT 216: [RE-AIR] Gaining Understanding of Our Green Children
All month long we're re-airing some of the most downloaded episodes from the Wire Talk vault: Peaceful, easy-going, conflict avoiders...however you describe them, to ...
WT 215: [RE-AIR] Parenting Your Red Strong-Willed Child
All month long we're re-airing some of the most downloaded episodes from the Wire Talk vault! On Wire Talk today Karen and Sunny take questions about your little futu...
WT 214: [RE-AIR] Navigating the Emotional World of Kids with special guest David Thomas
All month long we're re-airing some of the most downloaded episodes from the Wire Talk vault. In today's interview Sunny is joined by one of our most popular guests, c...
WT 213: How Do I Stop the Whining?!
Today’s topic is one all moms can relate to - whiny kids! Whether your child is 4 or 14, listen as Karen answers your questions about how to handle whininess in the mo...
WT 212: Quarantine Talk with Kelsey, Emily and Abby
The Stubbs girls got together for this special episode to discuss the way quarantine has changed daily life. From job losses and pregnancy to missing out on the end of...
WT 211: Being United in Marriage with Greg and Karen Stubbs
In this episode, we’re sharing exclusive audio from a live event featuring both Karen and her husband, Greg. Listen in as they teach on the topic of staying united as ...
WT 210: Parenting and the Enneagram with Beth McCord
Beth McCord (@YourEnneagramCoach) joins Karen and Sunny today to dive into the popular personality typing system, the Enneagram. We loved hearing Beth’s perspective on...
WT 209: How Do I Battle Mom Exhaustion?
From getting up in the middle of the night with babies to staying up until the wee hours because your teen wants to talk late at night, this mom-gig is literally 24/7....
WT 208: ADHD and Your Family with Dr. Staci Bolton, Part Two
We’re back this week with a continuation of this fantastic conversation about ADHD with Dr. Staci Bolton. Today Dr. Bolton answers your questions about treatment alter...
WT 207: ADHD and Your Family with Dr. Staci Bolton: Part One
Today Karen and Sunny ask clinical psychologist Dr. Staci Bolton your questions all about raising a child with ADHD. Dr. Bolton brings years of wisdom and expertise to...
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...
