Beste Child Raising Podcasts (2024)

Reviewing the most popular books about only children, advice on how to help your kid become independent, and an announcement about the show. Until 2:50 is the announcement, 2:50 on is book reviews, with the exception of 11:30-21:30, which is the section on empowerment and independence for only kids. Here are the books mentioned, with ratings out of…

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11. Mental health, faith, and having an only child (cont'd from episode 10) 29:51

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"There are no small things." We continue with information and reframes around mental health, executive dysfunction, and faith, as it pertains to parenting one child. The first part is about depression, executive dysfunction, and keeping perspective as we perform the important work of parenting a child. The faith part starts around 10 minutes in.…

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10. When it's hard: self-compassion and perspective for parenting an only child in an isolated world 16:19

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Some reframes to help us parents of onlys have more self-compassion and perspective on this awesome endeavor we're undertaking. And since it's episode 10, we are celebrating by giving away 10 copies of the classic parenting book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk! Simply share our show on social media and send the screensh…

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9. Accepting our family size and letting go of a fantasy 25:25

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"When single child families idealize what they don't have: how the fantasy of larger families can poison our happiness and development" by Lauren Sandler arrived right on time for Jamie, who was struggling with intrusive thoughts about the second child that isn't here. This episode is the journey to get closer to being more fully present with the c…

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8. Raising an Only Child with a Partner: 3 Ways to Stay Connected 10:43

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Our onlys are our focus; sometimes we forget significant others. Kathy shares 3 ways to stay connected to our partners and the movie that helped her marriage through a rough spot. We value our single parents too and have an episode tailored to them in the works. Intro biz ends and episode officially starts around [3:00]. Email us at PopernackPodcas…

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7. Big age gap? Try this hack. 13:35

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When your kid has much older or younger siblings, including potentially half and step siblings, how can you help create the conditions for a positive relationship? Jamie shares personal feelings and experiences around growing up as an only in that situation. She touches on scheduling logistics* and then, at the [6:50] mark, the importance of “consi…

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6. Struggles and Comebacks 13:13

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In this vulnerable, funny, & practical episode, Kathy shares some relatable true stories about people’s reactions to her having one child. She offers thoughts on how to deal with uncomfortable conversations, normalizes the stages of grief for those going through them, and suggests a wide variety of comebacks and responses to the nosy, well-meaning …

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5. 7 Keys to Parenting an Only Child 27:40

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[3:10] 1. Chill out. [5:15] 2. Take care of ourselves. [6:15] Geeking out about active listening. [7:53] 3. Active listening. [14:09] 4. Family traditions and norms. [18:20] 5. Community. [20:12] 6. Responsibility. [21:51] 7. Choose gratitude. Books: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Happiest Kid On The Block, How to Rai…

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4. Famous Only Children on the Many Benefits of Being a Solo Child 17:10

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What famous onlies have said about their childhoods. Key themes: relationship with oneself, comfort with solitude and reflection, connection to nature and animals, self-reliance, and grit. You are welcome to join our Facebook group One and Done: Raising an Only Child, Not a Lonely Child. [1:01] preview of episodes to come. Email PopernackPodcasts@g…

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3. Myths and Facts about Only Children (it’s good news!) 48:26

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We discuss two main myths about only children: that we’re spoiled and have poor social skills. We also talk about concrete ways to help our kids learn empathy and responsibility. You won’t want to miss Kathy’s hilarious “parenting fail.” Books mentioned: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Parenting with Love and Logic, 12…

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2. Working and parenting an Only Child in COVID times- parents share what life looks like 1:04:04

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Email us at PopernackPodcasts@gmail.com. Scroll to your child’s age for most relevant content. [4:00] Less than 5 years old. [30:00] 6-10 years old. [58:40] teenager. References: PBS Kids, Epic reading, Scholastic storytelling, Go Noodle, Sago Mini, KiwiCo, Duolingo, virtual babysitter

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1: Kathy’s totally honest take on being and raising an only child 20:22

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Have you ever wondered how only children feel when they grow up? Meet Kathy, a co-host of the show who shares her experience growing up as an only child and what was helpful and unhelpful to her, and how she applies those experiences as she parents her 11 year old son. Spoiler alert: she and her son are awesome!…

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Episode 42 - Speaking life into our children and growth with Brandon 52:57

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Blessed to speak parenting and get sharpened and sharpen my good friend Brandon from Evan Alexander Grooming

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Episode 41-Respect to our ancestors 46:08

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My brothers and I Choppin it up and processing our influences. So grateful for friends and family.

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Episode 40 17:31

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Kobe salute - Girl Dad lol

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Episode 39 17:26

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Learning from a Queen

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Episode 38 14:05

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Another good brother giving love

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Episode 37 21:01

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Good friends communicating. Unfortunately we had some technical difficulties and had to end it early. Please email me and/or message me with comments or questions or suggestions. Be great!