Encore: How Mary Parents Spicy Ones
The Family Lab
Mary Van Geffen is spicy. Which is why she's made it her mission as a parenting coach to help parents understand their own spicy children. In this episode, Mary teaches how to manage our own reactions as we parent these amazing kids.
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Encore: How Bryce Manages Mom Guilt
The Family Lab
Bryce Reddy is a family therapist specializing in maternal mental health, and one of the most quotable people I've ever interviewed. In this eisode, she shares her insights about mom guilt, judgement, and how we can support each other.
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Encore: How Jessica Jackson Goes from Surviving to Thriving
The Family Lab
Jessica Jackson’s framework for transitioning from surviving to thriving might just transform your whole way of looking at motherhood and life (because survival mode isn’t exclusive to motherhood). Best of all, Jessica has given me words to describe the transition from survival mode to re-entry to normalizing to exploring to thriving and even soaring. Don’t worry. She’ll explain the whole thing.
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Encore: How She Manages Family Photos
The Family Lab
This week, we discuss the challenge of managing family photos and its importence. Various moms share their insights into how they organize their pictures. At the Family Lab we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .
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Encore: How She Cultivates Talents
The Family Lab
This week, we discuss the balance of cultivating children's talents while also allowing them to explore and fail, sharing insights on prioritizing activities and knowing when to push or let go. At the Family Lab, we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .
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Encore: How Maria Makes It Fun
The Family Lab
Maria Eckersley shares her insights on navigating motherhood, family traditions, and creating fun meaningful connections with your kids. At the Family Lab, we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .
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Encore: How She Travels
The Family Lab
This week, we navigate the challenges of traveling with kids, discussing the joys that come with family travel, and various strategies that make it more enjoyable. At the Family Lab, we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .
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Encore: How Whitney Experiments, Summer 2020
The Family Lab
A recap of the experiments in the Archibald home in the summer of 2020, including meal planning, cooking, chores, screen time, music lessons and read alouds. At the Family Lab we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .
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Encore: How Andrea Davis Manages Technology
The Family Lab
Andrea Davis shares how her family has learned to navigate technology within her home, from phones to TV usage. At the Family Lab, we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .
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Encore: How Whitney Experiments, Summer 2021
The Family Lab
Recap of the experiments in the Archibald home in the summer of 2021 when my kids were 5-15. We talk about developing interests and talents, cooking class, chores, screentime, and a neighborhood concert. At the Family Lab we investigate all things parenting and home management. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for video episodes and shorts , and find us on Instagram . You can also find us at .
info_outlineOn March 6, 2025, Elise Caffee was in a terrible car accident in Cancun. The car she was in was hit by an asphalt truck, and she was rescued, but severely burned. Since this was published, Elise passed away from her injuries. You can find more of her story at instagram.com/elisecaffeeupdates
I decided to change my planned schedule to bring you a conversation I had with Elise about friendship in 2022. I used clips from it in two different episodes, but never released the entirety of it. Elise had so many beautiful things to say about friendship and kindness. Please enjoy her wisdom today and say a prayer for Elise and her family.
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