In the season finale of the Miracle Familie podcast, we discuss the impact of being influencers on social media in our family and individual lives. What changes have we noticed since gaining a following on platforms like TikTok and Instagram?
Ines’ experiences of being recognized by strangers in public and how it has changed her daily life.
The need to have an authentic online presence.
The process of documenting our lives for social media.
How good storytelling can inspire and connect with others.
Balancing family life and social media.
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What is My Purpose in Life??
In this episode, we discuss whether we know our purpose and its connection to our gifts and career choices. We reflect on our multifarious experiences and how our gifts have influenced our professional paths in Design, Content and Real Estate and for Ines, her gifts, and career in the future.
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As Mark reflects on his own reasons for choosing design as a career, Ines talks about her early exposure to design through her father's work and her interest in art, becoming key reasons why she is pursuing design in her polytechnic journey now…
Key Takeaways:
Design as a career choice: the importance of pursuing one's passion and interests, regardless of societal expectations.
Mark and Ines discuss how their exposure to design and art from a young age.
Ines’ experience with music and how it complements her design studies.
The importance of art and design education in nurturing creativity and providing opportunities for personal and professional growth.
The fulfillment and personal growth that can come from following one's passion.
In this episode, we discuss different parenting style between Daddy and Mommy (leading to hilarious manipulation by Ines) and how they have evolved over the years. On the other hand, Ines provides insights into our parenting styles from the perspective of a firstborn.
Key Takeaways
Parenting styles can vary between parents, and it is important to find a balance and align on certain rules and boundaries.
Giving explanations to children can help them understand the reasoning behind rules and decisions.
Each child may have different needs and personalities, requiring different parenting strategies.
Setting clear boundaries and expectations upfront can help children understand and follow rules.
Consistency in parenting is important for children to feel secure and understand expectations.
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In this episode, we discuss with Ines about parenthood and how does she know when she’s ready to become a parent. We share with her our experiences as parents to her and her siblings.
Key Takeaways:
Parenthood requires mental and emotional readiness to make sacrifices and take on responsibilities.
Having open conversations about parenting with your partner before marriage can help ensure alignment of values and expectations.
Age and fertility can impact family planning, and waiting too long to have children may present challenges.
Seeking advice and support from experienced parents and building a community can be invaluable in navigating the challenges of parenthood.
Adapting parenting styles to meet the individual needs of each child is an ongoing process.
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In this episode, we talk about losing our third child Nadia Joy as a stillborn baby. We recount the emotional journey of discovering that she no longer had a heartbeat, the process of inducing labor, and the heartbreaking moments of holding our tiny angel for the first and last time.
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In this episode, we talk about giving birth. While Ines is having second thoughts about giving birth herself in the future, we share our birth stories as Ines peppers us with her questions.
Key Takeaways:
Fear, pain, and tension can create a negative birthing experience. Understanding the birthing process and educating oneself can help alleviate fear and tension.
Inducing labor and other interventions can impact the natural progression of childbirth. It is important to be informed and make decisions that align with personal preferences.
Relaxation and trust in the body's ability to give birth are crucial for a positive birthing experience.
Each birthing experience is unique, and subsequent births can be different from previous ones.
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In this episode, Ines asks us how we feel about having our fourth child. Ines gets candid about how she feels about finally having a sister after her 2 baby brothers.
Key Takeaways:
The emotions of welcoming a new child after three children.
Differences between raising boys and girls.
Challenges of managing a large family and the importance of finding a balance between work and parenting.
Hopes and dreams of parents for their children.
The legacy of a growing family.
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In this episode, we discuss Ines' honest challenges she faces as the eldest sibling. When she shares her frustrations and feelings now that she has to share attention with the younger ones, how do Mark & Sarah react??
Key Takeaways:
Why Ines feels neglected and unheard by her parents sometimes
The importance of family dynamics and the need for empathy and understanding among siblings
Encouraging Ines to find common ground with her siblings and be a part of the solution rather than seeing herself as a third parent.
The importance of making time for each child individually, as Ines benefited from (see episode 6…)
The effort required to maintain strong family bonds between siblings is worth the while because family is forever.
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In this episode, we invite Ines to share how we can improve as parents, and discuss our experience as teens as we compare it to Ines’ experience. However, the discussion takes a sharp turn as Ines gets honest about our "overprotective" parenting style with her.
Key Takeaways:
Creating a space and time for honest conversations like this one is not easy but worthwhile.
Parents should grant teenagers the time and space to make their own decisions and learn from their mistakes.
Open communication and trust are crucial in parent-teenager relationships.
Mindfulness towards teenagers' relationships and friendships is important to foster trust and understanding.
Parents should be receptive to feedback and willing to adapt their parenting approach, and evolve the relationship to one of greater trust as the teenager grows in their desire for autonomy.
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In this episode, we reflect on the challenges and joys of being young parents and the impact it had on our relationship with Ines as parents. We also talked about the decision to limit sleepovers for Ines.
The advantages and challenges of being young parents and how it has shaped our relationship with Ines.
Importance of spending one-on-one time with their child and creating a space for open conversations to set up the relationship for later teen years
Why we decided to say no to sleepovers for Ines when she was a child
Ines shares her favourite quality time moments with us when she was a child.
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In this episode, we discuss with Ines the importance of building a healthy relationship even after getting married and starting a family. Like a normal family, Mommy and Daddy have ups and downs and we ask Ines what she thinks of us, her parents.
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In this episode, we talk with Ines about how to build healthy relationships through resolving conflicts. Relationships, whether with friends or a boyfriend, aren’t perfect… we reflect on our honest mistakes in conflict resolution that Ines witnessed as a child, articulate how we should have handled those tense moments, and discuss how Ines could face similar relational conflicts in the future, even with friends!
Key Takeaways
Conflict resolution is a crucial aspect of maintaining a healthy relationship. Mark and Sarah share their honest learnings about their dramatically different conflict resolution styles…
Understanding and respecting each other's conflict resolution styles is essential to build a long-term relationship.
Ines realises that she may need to better articulate her emotions and be aware of her own conflict resolution style
Taking time to calm down and process emotions before engaging in a conversation can lead to more productive discussions.
“Full” apologies have a few key elements. Having the courage to apologize sincerely and making amends is also key to create
Seeking help from others and learning from their experiences can contribute to building healthier relationships.
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In this episode, we continue our conversation with Ines about dating and relationships. This time, we talk about the process of how Ines can meet her future boyfriend!
From meeting the Familie to setting boundaries, we explore the dynamics of dating and the importance of self-growth in choosing the right partner.
Key Takeaways
Why it is important to introduce a potential boyfriend to the family
Things to consider before committing to a serious relationship
A healthy relationship should not be based on one person making up for the other's shortcomings
The importance of committing the search for a boyfriend or a life partner to prayer
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In this episode of the Miracle Family podcast, we discuss with our teenager Ines what makes a good boyfriend! As parents, we provided several criteria for a potential boyfriend - hopefully helping her to choose the right one in the future!
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In the first episode of our Miracle Family podcast, Ines asks us how we found each other - leading us to recount our teenage love story!
Key Takeaways:
Even at a young age, it is important to know how to judge if a person is “right” for you!
Talking openly and understanding each other are really important in building strong relationships between parents and kids.
We hope parents can create a family culture where their children feel safe sharing their feelings and experiences.
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Welcome to the Miracle Familie Podcast - a place where we delve into the intricacies of parenthood, managing relationships with a teenager and three younger children, while exploring the complexities of growing independence and ideas of dating. Hosted by Sarah X. Miracle, mom of 4+1 (aged 17, 8, 2, 0), Mark (affectionately known as Daddy Miracle) and Ines (oldest teenage daughter) join in as regular co-hosts. Together, the trio offers real-life insights and candid discussions to help families navigate the beautiful and sometimes challenging world of family life.