The Monica Swanson Podcast - boy mom, build strong families, Biblical worldview, women's wellness
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Monica Swanson, author of Boy Mom and Raising Amazing , and blogger at monicaswanson.com, shares encouragement and inspiration for raising amazing kids and building strong families. Monica shares practical advice and biblical wisdom through honest conversations, interviews with experts, and light-hearted humor. The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Ep. 149: Let’s Talk About Youth Sports, with Carla Hanes
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03/16/22 • 54 min
Do you love youth sports, or dread them? Are you an enthusiastic fan, or would you rather avoid every gym, field, and court possible? Do you get excited to see your kids growing in strength and character through sports, or do you see competition bringing out their dark side? Let’s face it – If your kids play sports, they will likely be a big part of your life! There is a lot we can talk about on this topic!
After I shared a series of Instagram Stories asking for your experience and feedback about youth sports, I decided this topic was worthy of a full podcast episode. I thought it would be fun to bring a real-life friend on with me, so I invited my friend Carla, whose sons are in very different sports from mine! In this very real conversation, we talk about the good and difficult parts of youth sports...with an emphasis on the good! Carla is an enthusiastic football, soccer, and track mom, and I think you’ll find her passion contagious! Grab a coffee (or put on your sneakers!) and join Carla and I for this fun chat all about youth sports!
PS Do you enjoy this mom-to-mom chat? Let me know! I’d love to plan more episodes like this!
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Ep. 81: Raising Siblings to be Strong Together, and Strong Individuals. With Amy Carney
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11/17/20 • 51 min
My guest today is Amy Carney - author ("Parent on Purpose"- an excellent book) speaker, content creator, product maker, and Mom to five. Amy knows a thing or two about sibling relationships! Shortly after her triplet sons were born (*gulp*), she had a daughter, and a couple years later, adopted another son. Amy and her husband have made some upstream choices to parent their children with great intention in many ways -- including establishing intentional bonds with one another, while intentionally growing as individuals. This interview inspired me to continue parenting on purpose and I think you’ll find lots of practical helps for sibling relationships, too.
Find show notes: www.monicaswanson.com/podcast
Today’s episode: www.monicaswanson.com/episode-80
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Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood, with Ashlee Gadd
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06/14/23 • 48 min
A lot of women trade in their personal passions and hobbies when motherhood takes over. Motherhood is so important and there is no doubt -- some seasons require just about all of us (right!?) Yet, what if we can be great moms, and nurture our creative side too? Ashlee Gadd is on the podcast today to give listeners permission to pursue their creative gifts alongside motherhood! And I think you’re going to be inspired!
Ashlee is the Founder of the very popular website: Coffee + Crumbs, and she is an incredibly gifted writer. (One of my favorites!) Her new book, Create Anyway: The Joy of Pursuing Creativity in the Margins of Motherhood is so good! In this interview you can hear some of Ashlee’s personal journey -- finding the balance between motherhood and creativity, as well as some ideas for how we all might explore the gifts God has given us, even in the busiest of seasons!
Find links and more over in show notes:
www.monicaswanson.com/Ashlee-Gadd
Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast
The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Summer and Screentime! 7 Steps that Might Save Your Kids (and your sanity!)
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06/07/23 • 21 min
Technology does not have to steal your summer!
Every summer I hear from parents who are frustrated, trying to navigate screen time with their kids. How much is too much? How can we keep them safe? Why do we have to have these battles!? I get it. And I’m here to help!
I am sharing a blog post with 7 steps that literally could save your kids (and your sanity!) this summer. Over in show notes you’ll find a printable checklist to use as you go through each of these steps. I hope this is helpful and I am praying you have a wonderful summer with a little less stress over screens!
Find a free download with the 7-Steps Checklist over in show notes!
www.monicaswanson.com/seven-steps
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The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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Ep. 155: Helping Your Son Develop a Secure Identity
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04/27/22 • 23 min
This is the fourth part of the new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” found in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing from Chapter 5, “Secure Foundations: Affirming Significance and Identity.” This topic is so relevant to all the things are kids face today.
How can we help our sons develop a self-worth that is not dependent on their performance or other people’s opinions? How can we help our sons know that while many things will describe them, none of those things have to define them? What happens when our boys fail at what they are passionate about...When their dreams are crushed, or they get stuck in the comparison trap? These are all important questions, and I believe that parents who have thought through them will be a great asset to kids growing up today.
In the noisy world our kids are growing up in, having a security based on the unchanging Truth of God’s love for them can be an absolute game changer. Join me as I share highlights from Chapter 5 of Boy Mom. Find a free download and more encouragement over in show notes:
www.monicaswanson.com/episode-153
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Ep. 68 Navigating the News with Your Kids {with World Watch}
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08/17/20 • 34 min
In light of so many difficult and controversial news stories in 2020, I think you'll find this episode incredibly encouraging. Nick Eicher and Brian Basham join me to talk about helping our tweens and teens navigate the news today. We cover news literacy, critical thinking, and Biblical discernment -- and how the brand new World Watch 10-minute Daily News Program can help! Whether you homeschool or not, the World Watch daily video segments will teach your kids (and the whole family) about world news and current events, as well as stories about science, technology, culture, art, the economy, and more.
The news can be an educational tool, and a great springboard for conversations. However, most of the news we find on television is biased and confusing. World Watch's 10 minute videos are a great alternative -- written by Christian journalists, each show is informative, engaging and thought-provoking. I'm super excited about what they're doing. At the end of this episode I share 5 tips for talking to your teens about the news, wherever you get your news! I love this positive and encouraging approach to what can otherwise be a challenging topic...especially in today's world!
Thank you, World Watch, for sponsoring this episode and sharing your wisdom. Find out more about World Watch at: www.worldwatch.news. Listen to the episode and get links to everything we talk about in show notes:
www.monicaswanson.com/podcast
today's episode: www.monicaswanson.com/episode-68
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Parenting Principles to Bring out the BEST in Your Kids, with Miles Mettler
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04/05/23 • 44 min
Family life is busy, and parenting can be downright overwhelming. Oh how we need the sound wisdom of successful parents who are a step ahead of us to encourage us along the way. Today's guest, Miles Mettler is exactly that! Miles is an ambassador with Focus on the Family, and he has raised 4 amazing kids into adulthood. He has so much wisdom to share! Miles is the author of 52 Parenting Principles: How to bring out the BEST in your kids which we are drawing from in this episode!
In today’s conversation Miles talks about the importance being intentional about listening to our kids, avoiding the lectures, (so hard!) being “disciplined in your discipline” and more. I found so many nuggets to hold on to in this episode, and I think you will too! Find show notes with links over at:
www.monicaswanson.com/miles-mettlerPodcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast
Raising Amazing book page: www.monicasawanson.com/raisingamazing
The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Will I see you at the Perfectly Imperfect “Every Parent Wants to Know” digital event on April 14th? I hope so! Sign up’s are open and it is going to be SO GOOD! Use my link to get your tickets now:
www.perfectlyimperfect.org/monica
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Ep. 142: 4 Building Blocks of a Healthy Relationship with Your Son
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01/26/22 • 29 min
This is the first of a new monthly feature I plan to do covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” from my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing some snippets from Chapter 2: A Connection that Lasts, and expanding on the topic of growing a strong and healthy relationship with our sons. Though all relationships go through challenging seasons, I believe that a focus on these four building blocks will be very helpful.
In show notes find a link to a (free!) download "20 Ways to Make Your Son Feel Loved" as well as links to Boy Mom and more. I hope you enjoy this episode and that this new series offers you a ton of encouragement and support to be the best #boymom you can be in the year ahead!
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Ep. 151: Raising Boys to Know and Love God
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03/30/22 • 28 min
This is the third part of the new monthly feature on the podcast, covering the “12 Things Your Son Needs Most from You” found in my book, Boy Mom. Today I am sharing from Chapter 4 – “The Beginning of Wisdom: Nurturing Faith.” This chapter is what I would consider the heart of the book! It’s the best I have to give!
I get a lot of questions from people about what we did to raise sons who all love God and choose to follow Him, even as they launch and live independently. While I would never suggest there is a formula, I do believe there is a lot parents can do to nurture and inspire faith in our children. I hope this episode gives you some practical ideas and hope for raising your own sons to live a life of faith for all of their days!
www.monicaswanson.com/episode-151
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A (back-to-school) Parenting Pep-Talk, with Leslie Nunnery
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08/21/24 • 37 min
I thought we could all use a little “parenting pep talk” right about now...As we wrap up a busy summer and prep for the new school year, we need reminders of how important our role is as parents, the job description God has given us, and the difference we can make in our kids’ lives through our involvement, support, and prayers.
In this episode I am chatting with Leslie Nunnery, author, podcaster, and host of the popular “Teach Them Diligently” homeschool conference. I love Leslie’s passion for parenting with strength and dignity, her commitment to God’s Word, and her sincere desire to support families!
In show notes find the specific Bible verses Leslie mentions as well as links to her (new) book, “How to Create a Legacy Bible”, the “40 Day Thanksgiving Journal”, “Heart School” and more.
Show notes: http://monicaswanson.com/leslie-nunnery
General podcast page: http://www.monicaswanson.com/podcast
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The Monica Swanson Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual resources to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit www.christianparenting.org
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