Raising Grace

Sheila K Chester

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Sheila Chester is a mother of three children, two of whom came through adoption and one through fertility treatments. Her 11-year struggle to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother is what drives her to learn more about other parents. What makes us so unique? As parents, it sometimes feels like we are raising kids alone. However, the truth is that many families experience similar struggles and joys. Let's share our chaotic and wonderful lives as parents. We raise our children differently, but we all have one thing in common: we love them fiercely. Take a listen, and you may find a parent who shares your struggles or successes. As parents, we can be tough on ourselves. Let's come together to recognize that raising kids deserves a large amount of grace—for both ourselves and our children. Being a parent is hard. How can we raise our children with grace in the toughest of times? How can we, as parents of young children, unite and encourage each other to see our children with grace and understanding? I am an amateur parent, just like the rest of us. Let's support one another with love and grace.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Raising Grace episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Raising Grace for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Raising Grace episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Gabrielle Crichlow: Overcoming Obstacles in Education

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07/11/23 • 51 min

On this episode of Raising Grace Podcast, we have the privilege of speaking with Gabrielle Crichlow, the owner and director of A Step Ahead Tutoring Services. Gabrielle shares her journey from Trinidad and Tobago to the United States, and how her experiences in the American education system shaped her perspective on school. Gabrielle discusses the differences she noticed between the American and Trinidadian education systems, from date formats to spelling variations. She opens up about her parents' generation, who view school as simpler back in their day, and the challenges they perceive in today's education system. School-related issues, such as low self-esteem, anger, and yelling from parents, are plaguing many students. As an educator and tutor, Gabrielle's role is to help students navigate these challenges and understand the importance of education. While she acknowledges that not all students will love school, she teaches them to view it as important and helps them set and achieve their own goals. By understanding students' motivations and creating personalized strategies, Gabrielle supports students in their educational journey. Gabrielle emphasizes the impact of outside factors on a student's attitude towards education, such as family dynamics, social influences, and health. She believes in meeting students where they are and fostering an environment of love, grace, and patience. Using creative and fun methods, like incorporating videos and games, can help motivate kids to engage with homework. Finding a balance between being strict and flexible, Gabrielle encourages parents and educators to understand kids' motivations and create middle ground solutions, like allocating time for video games in exchange for completing homework. By meeting kids in their own space and understanding their motivations, we can create a better engagement with homework and ultimately support their overall well-being. Join us on this insightful episode of Raising Grace Podcast as we dive deep into understanding the challenges students face in their educational journey and how we can support them to achieve their goals.

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Austin Andersen

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04/04/23 • 54 min

Austin Andersen is the mother of four children including boy/girl twins. Her second daughter has a anaphylactic peanut allergy as well as an egg allergy. The twins also have food allergies. Austin talks about living her dream as being a stay at home mom of these four amazing kiddos and navigating serious food allergies in her children.

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Sheila's Take on Celebrating

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12/09/22 • 9 min

It was my birthday this week so I talk all about what it means to celebrate ourselves! Even if that means your kids are home with strep throat all week long.
See the corresponding blog post here: www.sheilakchester.com
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Sarah Spurlock: On Advocating for our Kids

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03/21/23 • 59 min

Sarah Spurlock is a mother of a 10 year old boy through adoption, a family and marriage therapist, the owner of a multi-therapist counseling business, the wife of a pastor, and a long time friend of mine. Sarah is the kind of person I would describe as being a bulldog - she doesn’t take no for an answer and that comes especially with her child. She will teach us how to become advocates for our kids and our loved ones through never accepting no for an answer. We could all benefit from becoming a little more like Sarah.
You can find more information about sarah’s company on her website at denvercounselingsolutions.com

Resources for adoption related services whether you are beginning the process or are a seasoned guardian:
https://www.raisethefuture.org/

https://growbeyondwords.com/

Dr. Erica Koller-Ross

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11/29/22 • 60 min

Erica Koller is a lifelong friend of mine, a Veterinarian, a business owner, the wife of a business owner, a quick draw sharp shooter, a dancing fool, a full life liver and mother of two kids. To say she is a busy woman is putting it lightly. Erica survives every day with her community by her side. She couldn’t do it without her posse which includes friends, neighbors, and her family. She lives on her families ranch with her two kids and her husband outside of our rural home town in South Dakota.
Check out this incredible lady vet clinic that services 3 states in and over 180 miles in the middle of the great plains.

Bonus Episode: Simon Benn - Adoptee

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11/23/22 • 46 min

Simon was adopted at 5 weeks old and told so young he didn't ever remember not knowing. All went well until he found out that his teddy bear was a gift from his birth mother when he was 40. That unleashed an eruption of anger, feeling rejected and unloved. That led to a quest to heal, healing and a desire to help others. 15 years later he works with others who want to support adoptees through my podcast, consulting, webinars and any other way he can.
You can find Simons podcasts at his website called Thriving Adoptees
Other websites mentioned in this podcast:
The work of Rupert Spira
The interview with HollyAnn Petri
The work of Elizabeth Ivory - "It's Not Your Fault!: Because You're Not Choosing!"

BONUS EPISODE: Sheila Chester

Raising Grace

03/28/23 • 20 min

During my interview with Savanna Simmons, she turned it around on me! Here is a short episode on my life as a mother.
Sheila Chester is the became the mother of three children through an 11 year journey with infertility. Her children come to her through adoption and fertility treatments. She talks about her openness with her adopted childrens' biological parents and siblings. We also talk a lot about the differences of raising kids in a rural area vs the city. Sheila lives with her husband and three kids in the suburbs of Denver, CO.

Marjie Hadad: The Power of PR Parenting

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04/11/23 • 54 min

Marjie Hadad is an international public relations expert, the general manager of Must Have Communication & Consulting, an Amazon Number 1 bestselling author, an award-winning TV producer, as well as a coach and a speaker on how to apply public relations strategies to parenting, life and careers. The Power of PR Parenting is her first book. Marjie holds a BS in Broadcast Journalism and an MA in International Relations both from Boston University. She is married and is the mother of three children. She lives in Israel and the United States. For more information: www.mhc-pr.com and www.PRFor.Life

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Amy Stanton on surviving a heart condition

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12/27/22 • 42 min

Amy Stanton is a mother of 3 children that span elementary, middle, and high school. She tells her story of when she was diagnosed with a life threatening heart condition while her children were very young. Amy and her husband had to make some hard decisions in the midst of a surprise pregnancy. She lives to tell her miracle story.
Please support Amy's business at www.insuredbystanton.com

Episode 15: Taylor Multz

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04/18/23 • 58 min

Taylor Multz is the mother of two children including one special needs child. Taylor was thrown into parenting at the age of 21 when she gave birth to her child alone in an Italian hospital while her husband was deployed. There she found out through a translator that her child had some pretty serious medical issues. She talks about the strength she has had to build over the past seven years in parenting a special needs child along side a great husband, close family and great friends.

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How many episodes does Raising Grace have?

Raising Grace currently has 32 episodes available.

What topics does Raising Grace cover?

The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family, Family, Development, Growth, Podcasts, Education, Support, Relationships, Kids and Parenthood.

What is the most popular episode on Raising Grace?

The episode title 'Gabrielle Crichlow: Overcoming Obstacles in Education' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Raising Grace?

The average episode length on Raising Grace is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Raising Grace released?

Episodes of Raising Grace are typically released every 7 days, 3 hours.

When was the first episode of Raising Grace?

The first episode of Raising Grace was released on Oct 21, 2022.

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Raising Grace

Sheila K Chester

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