LIKING the people you LOVE

Family relationships are one of life's greatest blessings. They are also one of life's biggest challenges! This podcast addresses the things we struggle with in our families. We talk about how to spend more of our energy enjoying the people we love.

Parental Leadership 04/23/2025

Parental Leadership Today's episode is a repost of epsiode 51- way back in the day. "Parental Leadership" is a term and a concept that I think about often. When I'm feeling frustrated with the way my kids are behaving, it's helpful for me to step back and analyze my own leadership in the situation. Then I can focus my energy on improving my leadership skills to create the result I want. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/36249790

Parental Leadership 04/23/2025

Victim Mentality 04/16/2025

Victim Mentality Parenting comes with a great deal of sacrifice. Sometimes those sacrifices feel beautiful and holy. But sometimes, when we feel like we don't have a choice in what we sacrifice, we end up feeling resentful.. We can even start to feel like a victim in our own lives. Today we're talking about how to change that. We'll discuss how to recognize when you're making yourself a victim, and what you can do instead. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/36160220

How I Prepare my Family 04/09/2025

How I Prepare my Family This past weekend in General Conference, I heard the parable of the ten virgins referenced FIVE times! It caught my attention, and has reminded me that NOW is the time to make sure my spiritual lamp is ready, filled with the oil of conversion. But also... I realized that I am no longer a young virgin. HAHA! What would this parable be like if it were about 10 matrons, or mothers in Israel? Do I have a responsibility for more lamps than my own? That's what I'm talking about in this episode. Come join me. for your free ticket to Reconnect with Your Teen parenting summit. for my book "The Power of a Faithful Mother" /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/36054585

When You're the Daughter 04/02/2025

When You're the Daughter Usually we talk about parenting on here. But sometimes, it's not your children making crazy choices, but your parents, or your spouse, or your sister. Today I have a few tips for those who are struggling with the decisions of another adult that you love. Go listen to by Elder Dieter F. Uchtdorf. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35944505

Today is not Forever 03/26/2025

Today is not Forever Today's episode is just a reminder to zoom out a little and remember that, whatever hard thing you have going on right now, it won't last forever. I'm sharing a couple of examples from my own family just in case you need to feel some hope! /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35858375

Realistic Parenting Goals 03/19/2025

Realistic Parenting Goals Nothing is more frustrating as a parent than trying to get a teenager to do something they don't want to do! Sometimes our efforts to help our teens even seem to backfire, and they push away from us. In today's episode, I'm talking about what I think are some realistic and important goals for us to remember as parents. "," by Tamara W. Runia Schedule your free consultation session . /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35747550

Your Work is Significant 03/12/2025

Your Work is Significant Today's episode is a short, sweet reminder that your efforts matter. I'm sharing a little message that Heavenly Father has impressed on my heart, knowing that you can probably use the same reminder. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35639430

Finding Joy When Your Child Is Struggling 03/05/2025

Finding Joy When Your Child Is Struggling You may have heard the old saying "A mother is only as happy as her least happy child." Today's episode is a direct rebuttal to that nonsense! The level of joy you experience in your life does not depend on how well your children are or are not doing! I have a few suggestions to help you find more joy in life even when your child is struggling. I'm referencing the following talk from President Russell M. Nelson: (General Conference Oct. 2016) /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35538980

Stars and Dots and Unconditional Love 02/26/2025

Stars and Dots and Unconditional Love Today's episode is an invitation for you to ponder something with me. I'm talking about the worth of souls, and how to love more like God loves. The book I talk about is . /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35414830

When Worry and Anxiety Backfire 02/19/2025

When Worry and Anxiety Backfire Sometimes it feels like as mothers, there is always something or someone to worry about. We may even think it is helpful and important for us to spend our energy worrying about the people we love. In reality, allowing ourselves to get stuck in worry, fear, or anxiety is unually counterproductive. In today's episode I'll explain why that is, and what we can do instead. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35335135

Cultivating an Eye of Faith 02/12/2025

Cultivating an Eye of Faith I have long been drawn to the phrase "an eye of faith" found in the Book of Mormon. What does it mean? And how can we apply it to parenting? In this episode we're talking about why and how we can learn to see our loved ones with an eye of faith. *The podcast I mentioned is . /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35247860

The Gift That Only You Can Give 02/05/2025

The Gift That Only You Can Give It's my belief that one of the most precious gifts you can give to your children is a happy, healthy, thriving mother. Today's episode is a friendly reminder that your needs matter, and that everyone benefits when you take good care of yourself! And also... this is my 200th episode! Can you believe it? To help me celebrate, I would love for you to leave me a review, and/or send your favorite episode to someone you think would love it too. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35132975

Crucial Conversations with Teens 01/29/2025

Crucial Conversations with Teens Today's episode is packed with tools you can use for better communication with the people you love. I'm talking about the tools mentioned in the best-selling book "" by Grenny, Patterson, McMillan, Switzler and Gregory. I highly recommend the whole book! The tools I'm touching on today are: 1.Learn to Look 2.Make it Safe 3.State My Path 4.Explore Others' Paths 5.Take Back Your Pen If you'd like to listen to some other episodes I've done on this topic, I have quick links for you: /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/35054335

FInding the Holy Purpose 01/22/2025

FInding the Holy Purpose Today I'm sharing with you a tool that has been helpful in my life lately: finding the holy purpose. I've learned that I can do really hard things as long as I can see that it serves a holy purpose in my life. I hope this tool will be a useful one for you! /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/34935670

The Words We Speak 01/15/2025

The Words We Speak "Speak to your children as if they are the wisest, kindest, most beautiful and magical humans on earth, for what they believe is what they will become." -Brooke Hampton I believe in this principle! I believe the words we speak to our children are powerful! I also believe the words we speak to ourselves are powerful. Here is a for the talk by Elder Rasband. And here is a to my book: "The Power of a Faithful Mother" /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/34857370

The Story of Your Past 01/08/2025

The Story of Your Past Did you know that the way you are telling the story of 2024 may impact your experience of 2025? Most of us don't realize that the way we choose to tell the story of the past has a big impact on how we live in the future. Tune in today to learn how and why you should be more intentional in the way you think about your past. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/34744545

How to be "Perfect" 01/01/2025

How to be "Perfect" If you know me at all, you know that I am NOT a perfectionist. I don't believe that the common definitions of "perfect" are supposed to apply to humans at all. Today I'm going to introduce you to the definition of perfect that I use. It's a definition that feels totally do-able, and keeps me feeling optimistic and moving forward. The is from Orson Whitney, found on the Church of Jesus Christ website. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/34672550

Peace on Earth 12/18/2024

Peace on Earth 'Tis the season for peace. At least, 'tis the season we really crave peace, right? With so much of the world in chaos, we want our homes and our hearts to be at peace. Today I have some tips for you that will help you create the peace you are seeking, no matter what is going on around you. Merry Christmas! /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/34472605

Holidays with Adult Children 12/11/2024

Holidays with Adult Children Today's episode is all about how to feel less frustration and more joy over the holidays when you have adult children in the mix. I'm sharing three tips that have really helped in my home: -Let traditions change -Invite, but don't demand -Communication! The book I mentioned is by Chip Heath and Dan Heath /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/34365635

Setting Holiday Boundaries 12/04/2024

Setting Holiday Boundaries In today's timely episode, we're talking about how to deal with tricky situations around the holidays. We'll talk about healthy boundaries, and when and how to set them. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/34278530

When Your Child Blames You 11/20/2024

When Your Child Blames You Today I'm answering a question from a listener. She's in a difficult situation, with an adult child who is angry about the way she was raised. I thought it was a great topic to address because it's a common one. Sometimes as our children are trying to make sense of their world, they decide that their parents are causing their unhappiness. Today's episode will talk about why this happens and what we can do if it does. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/34008452

When Your Child Blames You 11/20/2024

How to Worry Productively 11/13/2024

How to Worry Productively It's been said that worry doesn't take away tomorrow's troubles. It only robs us of today's peace. The general consensus is that worry isn't useful, and that we shouldn't waste our mental energy worrying. But to me that doesn't seem totally realistic. When I care about someone, I want to spend some mental energy thinking about them, praying for them, and figuring out how I can best love and serve them. So today we're going to talk about when our "worry" is unhealthy or unproductive, and how to redirect our thoughts to be more helpful and productive. The youtube video that I talk about is . /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/33904917

Looking for Miracles 11/06/2024

Looking for Miracles We are promised in the scriptures that miracles will follow them that believe. If you feel like you could use a miracle or two in your life, this episode is for you. Talk from President Nelson . /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/33812552

Choose Your Focus 10/30/2024

Choose Your Focus Today's episode is a reminder that you get to choose where you focus your attention. If you don't choose on purpose, your brain will likely choose the path of negativity. I'm using examples from my own life to help you become more aware of what you're choosing, and to give you some other options. /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/33672502

The Body is a Temple 10/23/2024

The Body is a Temple This episode is not about what you think it is about. It has nothing to do with what your body looks like on the outside. It has everything to do with how you connect with Heaven. by Elder David A. Bednar /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/33573097

How to Fix Your Kid 10/16/2024

How to Fix Your Kid The title of this episode should probably come with a *wink, wink. Listen, if I knew the secret to making our kids do exactly what we want them to do, I'd sell it and be a millionaire. But that isn't really how it works, and it's not actually the plan. We don't have the power to control other people. Even small people. So asking how we can "fix" our kids' behaviors is not really the right question to be asking. A better question is "Who do I want to be when my kid is behaving this way?" /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/33481182

The Best is Yet to Come 10/09/2024

The Best is Yet to Come Today's episode is inspired by President Russell M. Nelson's most recent . I also refer to his talk from 2016 entitled "." It is a reminder that the best is yet to come for the world as a whole, and also for you personally! Quote by Madeiline L'Engle: "We do not draw people to Christ by loudly discrediting what they believe, by telling them how wrong they are and how right we are, but by showing them a light that is so lovely that they want with all their hearts to know the source of it." /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/33384682

When the Time is Right 10/02/2024

When the Time is Right Today's episdoe is intended to help you feel peaceful about your parenting efforts, even if your child has not mastered everything you have taught. I have three things for you to keep in mind: Parenting is a work of planting seeds Waiting counts as work We have plenty of time by Henry B. Eyring My old blog post . /episode/index/show/christidaviscoaching/id/33266072

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