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Appears in 467 Episodes
459: Not Every Conflict With Your Child Is Defiance (Sometimes, It’s Just Personality)
From preschool power struggles to teenage arguments, this episode is full of real mom moments. Today, Karen’s answering your questions on sibling conflict, possessiven...
458: Handling Hard Conversations with Grace
Navigating hard conversations can feel like walking a tightrope, especially when it comes to extended family! Today Karen is answering your questions about setting bou...
457: Talking to Kids About Loss: Lessons from Where Did TJ Go?
Grief and joy don’t have to be opposites—sometimes, they go hand in hand. In this tender conversation, Annie F. Downs shares the story behind Where Did TJ Go?, a book ...
456: Raising Kids with Unshakable Faith
What is it like to raise children in the middle of a war? In this special episode, Karen sits down with Kimmie Saado, an American mom raising her five kids in Israel, ...
455: Helping Moms Lead Their Families in Faith
Discipling our kids can feel like a big responsibility, but moms don’t have to do it alone! In this episode, the new BOAW Moms operations manager, Erin Mashaw, shares ...
454: Raising Kind and Respectful Kids
Raising kind and respectful kids feels like a lofty goal some days, but it's possible! Today Karen tackles your questions about guiding kids through friendship struggl...
453: How to Parent a Sensitive Son By Encouraging His Strengths
Today, we’re diving into your questions about parenting kids with melancholy personalities—from helping a 5-year-old navigate self-critical thoughts to encouraging a 1...
452: How to Build a Stronger Bond with Your Daughter – With Sandra Stanley & Allie Cooney
This week on Wire Talk, we welcome Sandra Stanley and her daughter Allie Cooney, co-authors of Meet Me in the Middle, a book designed to help moms and daughters build ...
451: Reclaiming Peace in Your Home
If you’ve ever felt buried under clutter, you’re not alone. Today Maria and Rebecca of Simple Spaces Ohio join us to share how decluttering has transformed their lives...
450: Handling Grandparents and In Laws: Tips for Healthy Boundaries
Navigating relationships with in-laws and grandparents can be tricky, especially when it comes to setting boundaries for the safety and well-being of your kids. Today ...
449: New Habits for the New Year
Description: As we step into a new year, Karen and Emily are here to help you start fresh. In this episode, they discuss practical tips for breaking bad habits, findin...
448: Do Less For Your Kids - Parenting for the Long Haul
Today Karen and Emily sit down with Elizabeth Pehrson to discuss how moms can parent with purpose by focusing on the long game. In this conversation, Elizabeth shares ...
447: Staying Connected When Life Gets Busy
As we wrap up Wire Talk for 2024, we’re diving into practical ways to connect with your spouse during busy seasons. From showing appreciation in small ways to navigati...
446: Loving Like Jesus During the Holidays
Today Karen and Emily are diving into what it means to love like Jesus, even when it’s difficult. They cover preparing your heart, navigating tricky relationships, and...
445: Creating Stress-Free Holiday Memories with Your Family
The holidays can often bring stress and guilt for moms as we try to make everything perfect for our families. In this episode, Karen and Emily share how to embrace a s...
444: Letting Go of Mom Guilt and Overthinking
Moms often struggle with guilt and overthinking, especially when it comes to making decisions for their families. In this episode, Karen talks about how to avoid the t...
443: Holiday Survival Guide for Grandparents
Navigating the holidays as a grandparent can be tricky, but holding plans with open hands can make all the difference. In this episode, we talk about how to foster uni...
442: Protecting Your Kids from Screen Addiction with Practical Tech Limits
Today, DeDe Wilbanks joins us to explore how we can set healthy boundaries around the technology in our homes. With John 10:10 as our guide, DeDe reminds us of our God...
441: A Faithful Approach to an Anxious World
Election Day can bring a lot of uncertainty and even fear into our lives. Today, Karen and Emily remind us to keep our focus on God, no matter who ends up in the White...
440: How Can I Effectively Discipline My Young Children?
“You just have to last one second longer…” If you are constantly fighting discipline battles these days, we hope those words stay with you long after this episode! In ...
439: Birth Order and Sibling Squabbles
Are your kids’ personalities shaped by their birth order? In today’s episode, Karen and Emily explore how birth order influences personality. They share insights from ...
438: A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integrity
“There is nothing that beats conversation with our kids.” Today we’re chatting with Erin Mashaw about the new book she co-authored, A Student’s Guide to Sexual Integri...
437: Balancing Marriage, Parenting, and Life’s Big Decisions
When your kids are little, the challenges of day-to-day parenting often pit one spouse against another. Today Karen and Emily are answering questions from weary moms. ...
436: Resolve Conflicts by Tapping into Your Child's Unique Personality
Understanding how your child is wired can be a key to resolving conflict in your home! In today's episode, Karen dives into the dynamics of family conflict and emphasi...
435: Transform Your Parenting By Renewing Your Mind
Today we’re diving into the idea of being a countercultural parent. Join us as Karen shares how important it is to parent in a way that aligns with God’s will instead ...
434: Setting Your Young Adult Up for Independence
Today Karen is answering questions from moms whose kids are in college or working and living on their own for the first time. She shares how to support them without en...
433: You Can Set Your Child Up for Reading Success!
Literacy coach Welsley Jongko joins us in the studio today to talk about the process of learning to read and to encourage those of us who have beginning readers at hom...
432: Choosing the ‘Best Yes’ For Your Family
Today Karen is answering questions from moms juggling packed schedules, managing family commitments, and trying to make a little time for themselves! From balancing ki...
431: You Are Not Your Husband's Holy Spirit
Today Karen and Emily dive into the dynamics of marriage and parenting, reminding us that we are not our husband's Holy Spirit! Karen talks about letting go of the urg...
430: Empowering Moms to Pray on All Occasions
In the final episode of our 3-part series on Ephesians 6:14-18, we're taking an in-depth look at verse 18 and Paul's call to pray in the Spirit on all occasions. Karen...