182. Start with Hello: Simple Ways to Build Community (with Shannan Martin)
Crystal Paine Show
I loved this week's podcast conversation with Shannan Martin on the topic of building connection in our communities. My favorite quote of the entire episode was, "The only thing you need to practice hospitality is a glass of water." Meaning: opening up your door and offering a glass of water is really all it takes. (Or, meeting on the back porch, or at the park, or at a coffee shop -- as we talk about in this episode.) If you need some inspiration for simple ways you can build deeper relationships or are scared of putting yourself out there and inviting people and then getting rejected or...
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181. What is Kathrynne doing after high school?
Crystal Paine Show
"What is Kathrynne doing after high school?" Jesse and I have been asked this over and over again -- and Kathrynne has been asked this even more! These questions sparked today's conversation -- about how easy it is to put pressure on others unknowingly and to spend so much of our lives thinking about, planning for, looking forward to, and worrying about the future that we miss the beauty of the here and now. We'd love to hear your feedback after you listen to this episode! In This Episode [00:35] – We are talking about after high school today! [03:08] – Our trip to Branson and Silver...
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180. Why You Should Read Aloud with Your Kids (with Jennifer Pepito)
Crystal Paine Show
This week's podcast episode is on a topic that is very close to my heart... because it's something that so deeply impacted me! When I was growing up, my mom read aloud to us almost every single day and I have so many fond memories of the time we spent gathered together -- often working on some type of sewing handwork -- while she read us a few more chapters from the book we were currently reading aloud. To this day, I recall so many stories from those books and often am inspired in my every day life to be more courageous because of them. I share more about that on this episode of The...
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179. An Interview with Jesse
Crystal Paine Show
I thought that it would be fun to sort of turn the tables around a little bit and interview Jesse, who just recently had his forty-second birthday! Jesse has a lot of wisdom to share. He's walked through a lot in his life -- including being born prematurely, his parents divorcing at an early age, losing his mom to cancer when he was young, and two major brain tumor surgeries. And that was all just before he turned 15! In this episode, he shares some of the biggest life lessons he has learned over the course of his life and what lessons he hopes to impart to our children. We talk about...
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178. From Street Kid to Foster Dad (with Peter Mutabazi)
Crystal Paine Show
I loved this conversation with Peter Mutabazi -- a single foster dad who has such a heart for kids. In this episode, he shares a little about his heartbreaking but also inspiring story of being abused by his dad as a boy and finally making the decision to run away -- having no idea where idea where he would go. He ended up living on the streets near a bus station for a few years until one man walked into his life and changed everything. You will want to not only listen to what he shares of his story on this episode, but you'll also want to get a copy of his book, . I left this...
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177. Setting Healthy Boundaries for Your Family (with Rachel Norman)
Crystal Paine Show
Are you tired or feeling overwhelmed as a mom? In this episode, Rachel Norman shares what she has learned about setting healthy boundaries. Rachel is a mom of five and the author of . As Rachel shared about what boundaries are to her, I had some aha moments in my own life as she has a very different perspective on the word “boundaries” than I’ve thought of before. I hope this conversation encourages you to rethink what boundaries would allow you to thrive and be the best version of yourself you can be! In This Episode [00:34] – Welcome to another episode of . [01:36] –...
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176. An adoption update + how to follow through with your goals
Crystal Paine Show
After 17+ months of fostering D, lots of court dates, and much due diligence on the part of DCS to make sure there was no biological family who could take care of him (his mama loves him so much but cannot care for him due to all his ongoing medical needs), the judge granted TPR last week and his case will be officially moving to adoption once the 30-day appeal period is up. We have been busy getting extensive paperwork filled out from all his therapists and specialists and doctors (he’s currently regularly seeing/working with 12 different doctors/therapists). This is something required...
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175. Raising Emotionally Strong Boys (with David Thomas)
Crystal Paine Show
Do you struggle with kids who get easily irritated or have angry outbursts? If so, you don't want to miss this episode of The Crystal Paine Show where I interview David Thomas, therapist, dad of three, and author of . In this episode, he shares some of the biggest struggles boys are dealing with right now and how we can best walk with them through these. He gives so much practical advice and strategies you can start using immediately. I have mulled over this episode again and again after we recorded it and have changed how I approach a number of interactions with my kids as a result. This...
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174. Teaching Your Kids to Set Goals
Crystal Paine Show
Christina wrote in and asked: "I was wondering if your older children set their own goals and if they do, what does that process look like? I have a 9 and 6 year old and I would love to help them define small and large goals for themselves but I'm not sure how to translate my personal and business goal setting process to something that is exciting for younger children." In this week's episode of the podcast, we share some of our thoughts on helping our kids set goals, inspired by Christina's question. We share how we've approached goal-setting with our kids and some...
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173. Our Fitness, Family, & Personal Goals for the Fall
Crystal Paine Show
Since it's the beginning of a new school year for us, Jesse and I sat down and shared some of our new mid-year goals that we each set for our fitness, family, and personal lives. If you need a little inspiration to set some new goals or to get back up on the goal-setting wagon if you've fallen off since January or are just curious what we are prioritizing for the next few months, be sure to listen to this episode. In This Episode [00:34] - Welcome to another episode of . [01:56] - We are very much in back-to-school mode here. [02:39] - My reading update and another five-star book...
info_outlineLast week on the podcast, we mentioned our daughters going to prom and how they wanted to go with their dates together. We talked about how their relationship has developed and some of the different seasons they have walked through. A number of people wrote in and asked how our daughters developed such a close relationship.
Well, it definitely wasn't always like that! In fact, the girls are SO different than I never, ever expected they'd one day be best friends. For years, they were constantly frustrated and irritated with one another.
We asked them for input and thoughts on what made a difference and changed their relationship. In this episode, we shared three keys that Kathrynne shared that she felt were a big part of the change in their relationship.
Jesse and I close out this podcast episode with a few more thoughts from our perspective, including loving your kids right where they are at instead of being frustrated at them for not being where you wish they were. We also discuss how important it is to talk positively about them -- not only to them, but to others, as well.
In addition to talking about our kids' relationships, I have a book update and we share something fun we've been doing as a family.
In This Episode
[00:34] - Welcome to another episode of The Crystal Paine Show.
[01:45] – I asked for the girls input on deepening their friendships.
[02:22] – I have a reading update to share with you.
[05:35] – What’s saving our life this week? This week is something fun.
[11:38] – How did our daughters become best friends?
[12:24] – Don’t force your kids to be best friends.
[14:44] – Learn emotional language.
[17:29] – When the girls started to learn to say, “When you did that, it made me feel like this”, it changed their relationship.
[21:21] – Jesse brings the aspect that may encourage your kids to be friends, if they see that in your marriage.
[21:55] – Give it time.
[25:57] – How to foster a sense of family togetherness.
Links & Resources
- Links & Resources
Wordle Game - Books
- Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers by Dane C. Ortlund
- Love-Centered Parenting by Crystal Paine
- 10 Days to Be a Happier Mom
- Sign up for the Hot Deals Email List
- MoneySavingMom.com
- My Instagram account (I’d love for you to follow me there! I usually hop on at least a few times per day and share behind-the-scenes photos and videos, my grocery store hauls, funny stories, or just anything I’m pondering or would like your advice or feedback on!)
- Have feedback on the show or suggestions for future episodes or topics? Send me an email: crystal @ moneysavingmom.com
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