We arrive at a bittersweet moment today, with our final episode of The Unqualified Parenting podcast.
Over the years, we have journeyed through the wonderful chaos of parenting together - unqualified, unscripted, and entirely real. As we turn the page on this last chapter, we dedicate this finale to each and every one of you.
Your comments, your emails, your voices became the soul of our show, transforming it into more than a podcast - a genuine community of people who shared laughter, tears, triumphs, and the occasional parenting fail. We often found ourselves unqualified, but never alone, thanks to you.
In this final episode, we’ll be catching up with each other and how the Summer has been shaping up, and giving heartfelt thanks to this extraordinary community we have been privileged to build and nurture.
Your contributions were invaluable. Every question posed, every perspective shared, every kind word sent our way meant the world to us. And although this chapter is closing, the memories we created here will continue to inspire and guide us - and we hope they do the same for you.
In the spirit of unqualified parenting, we sign off one last time, knowing that we may have been unqualified, but we were never alone, thanks to the supportive, engaging, and beautifully diverse community you helped us build.
Here's to the parenting journey - unscripted, unpredictable, but always worthwhile.
Until we meet again, keep growing, keep loving, and remember, there’s no such thing as a perfect parent.
Please join us for this memorable and emotional farewell episode. We are so thankful for you all!
-Jen and Cody
Self-Care SOS: Unleashing the Power of Me-Time for Supercharged Parenting
In this episode of Unqualified Parenting, we dive into the essential topic of self-care for parents.
Discover the importance of taking care of yourself to become the best parent you can be.
Join us as we explore practical tips and strategies for busy parents to incorporate self-care into their daily routines.
Plus, we're excited to announce that Unqualified Parenting is going on a summer break! But don't worry, we'll be back soon with more insightful episodes.
In the meantime, we want to hear from you!
Email your questions, comments, and topic suggestions to hello@unqualifiedparenting.com.
And don't forget to listen, subscribe, like, and recommend Unqualified Parenting to your friends and family.
Take care of yourself and take care of your families, we'll see you soon!
Things don't always work out, and knowing how to navigate divorce with your kids can feel impossible. Whether you're in a blended family and ready to throw in the towel, or in a traditional family, we have some tips for you to navigate the difficult situation of divorce.
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Show Notes:
https://truheightvitamins.com/?utm_source=unqualifiedparenting
https://www.fatherly.com/life/make-divorce-easier-on-kids
This episode of the Unqualified Parenting Podcast provides tips and advice on how to teach your children important life skills that will help them succeed. Learn how to teach your kids the basics of financial literacy, problem solving, communication, and more, and how you can use these skills to help your kids become more self-confident, independent, and fulfilled.
So, tune in and follow us on Instagram @unqualifiedparenting and don't forget to send us your funniest stories! #unqualifiedparenting #kidsstealing #stealingstories
*Resources for further learning
Do you ever find yourself struggling with a child who is a master thief? Are you constantly finding objects missing and wondering what happened? On this week's episode of #UnqualifiedParenting, we're talking all about stealing! We'll discuss strategies to help limit stealing and how to handle it when it happens. Plus, we'll be sharing some stories sent in by our listeners. So, tune in and follow us on Instagram @unqualifiedparenting and don't forget to send us your funniest stories! #unqualifiedparenting #kidsstealing #stealingstories
Cody deeply apologizes for the delay in getting this episode to you.
But, in this episode, we'll be looking back at the year that was and discussing some of the biggest parenting challenges we faced. We'll also be sharing our holiday plans and strategies for getting through the holiday season with our little ones. Join us for a reflective and informative episode as we close out the year and gear up for a new one.
Questions, comments, concerns? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com Don't forget to tell a friend about our podcast!
In this episode, we discuss listener B's email, where she struggles with finding quality, one on one time with her partner while his kids are there.
We've taken advice from similar situations from the internet, as well as pairing it with years of experience and our own research, to hopefully help B and her family find a happy resolution for their situation.
The article referenced in this episode is: https://blendedfamilyfrappe.com/disengaging-essay
Questions, comments, concerns? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com
Don't forget to tell a friend about our podcast!
In this episode hosts Jen and Cody answer a selection of co-parenting questions from the internet.
If you have any questions or ideas for topics we should cover, email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com.
Being a stepparent is hard, especially if you're new at it! We have some tips to help you and your family navigate the tumultuous waters of becoming a functional, blended family, without losing your mind or your independence in the process.
Questions, comments, concerns? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com
Show Notes:
https://www.marriage.com/advice/parenting/common-step-parenting-problems-and-how-to-deal/
What do you want this year to look like in regards to your child's schooling? Do you often make your kid's work your problem? It's time to set a goal and avoid falling into old habits!
Cody takes us through a new strategy to help his daughter succeed this year in school and out of school.
If you have any questions comments or concerns for the podcast, email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com. Don't forget to tell a friend!
Are you and your partner in a blended family and planning on having a baby of your own? Are you wondering why they call it an Ours Baby? How do you prepare your stepkids or biokids who are about to be a big brother or sister? What if your stepchildren live with you part time? How do you make them feel like they're not being pushed out, or pushed aside?
We are here for you! We are back with our first episode of season 2 to help you new mommy and daddies, and relate to you step and bioparents out there in the struggle of parenthood. So come laugh and cry with us, you might just learn something.
Do you have an attention seeking child or a bossy tween? Are you bewildered and don't understand where this behavior is coming from, or how to fix it? Try these 5 tips and be sure to email us with questions and stories at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com!
Do you have questions, comments, or suggestions for what you want to hear next?
Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com and don't forget to subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.
References: Making Children Mind without Losing Yours by Dr. Kevin Leman
We've all heard of dopamine, serotonin, endorphins and oxytocin, but how do we get those natural boosts of happiness? What happens if we're not getting enough of these things? We go over each in this episode, and the effects on your body and your relationships if you're not getting enough of these things.
Shownotes:
https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/how-to-increase-serotonin/
https://www.healthline.com/health/how-to-increase-serotonin#takeaway
https://www.healthline.com/health/endorphins#how-to-boost
https://www.slidellmemorial.org/blog/the-7-best-ways-to-release-endorphins
Whoa did we open a can of worms choosing the Nature vs Nurture topic! You've probably heard of this phrase, but maybe you don't understand which is which? We explain what each of these things mean, give examples of which is which, and we dive into the giant world of epigenetics.
Epigenetics shows how trauma, malnutrition, and more can be past down through generations. Good news is, it can be reversed!
This was a big topic so we were only able to lightly touch on it. If you're interested in learning more, email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com and we'll see about getting a guest on for this topic.
Please be sure to tell a friend about the podcast! Thanks for listening.
Resources:
We point out the benefits of disadvantages of breastfeeding and of formula feeding, and remind the listeners that fed is best! If you have a friend who is feeling guilty about their inability to breast feed, have them listen to this episode!
Questions, comments, concerns? Email us at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com
Show Notes:
https://www.cdc.gov/nutrition/infantandtoddlernutrition/breastfeeding/recommendations-benefits.html
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Parenting comes with a lot of questions, and with all the research and studying we've done, we thought we'd take a crack at answering some of them. An important thing we noticed in some of these is how they were worded. If you have an important question to ask your partner, be sure to think about it before laying it out there. A poorly worded question can be taken defensively, or entirely wrong! It all comes down to communication. What works for some, may not work for you, and that's okay!
If you have any questions you want answered on the podcast email is at hello@unqualifiedparenting.com. Don't forget to tell a friend!
What this episode lacks in advice, it makes up for in relatable issues! We would love to hear from you. Any teen issues or blended family problems you might be dealing with, please send them to us! hello@unqualifiedparenting.com
We love our listeners! And if you feel like you find our information valuable or relatable, please help us out by telling one friend about our podcast. Chances are, if we relate to you, we'll relate to your friends too!
Thanks for listening!
Ep 75: Dealing with Death: Helping your child Cope with Loss
Death is a part of life, and helping our kids through loss can seem overwhelming. We are dealing with so much ourselves, that sometimes knowing what to say, and what not to say, to your kid can seem like too much.
In this episode, learn how to prepare them for the death of a pet or loved one, and things you can do to prepare them for the situation if you're fortunate enough to know ahead of time.
Show notes:
https://www.familyeducation.com/family-life/an-age-by-age-guide-to-explaining-the-death-of-a-pet-to-children
With everything going right now in the world and our personal lives, we decided to take a brake for this episode. In place of our normal episode, please enjoy this 10 min of relaxing rain sounds.
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We hope you've learned a lot so far listening to this podcast. In this episode, we quiz each other, and you dear listener, to see if you're taking what you've learned and adapting it to your life. Things like the 5 Love Languages, dating your partner, letting your kids fail, and more will be asked about. If you feel lost on any of these topics, we went over all of them in the past, but this should be a great refresher on taking care of YOU and living your best mom / dad / stepmom / stepdad life!
Please tell a friend about the show! If we vibe with you, we'll probably vibe with your awesome friend too.
