Podcast Episodes

Are you in the “middle place”?

Do you find yourself taking care of your children and helping your parents?  Cathy and Todd discuss the challenge of being in the “middle place”, but…

13 years, 9 months ago

All your questions… answered

Todd and Cathy discuss questions from listeners – for example, how to not be “broken open” by your kids traumas, how to handle a pet dying, how to ha…

13 years, 10 months ago

Do you “Rush” to judgment?

Yes, Rush has apologized, but that’s after a lot people spoke up and said “this is not OK” – how do we “speak up” in our life without bringing anger …

13 years, 10 months ago

Would you rather have your kids be a fan of Katy or Taylor?

We have more influence than we think.  On today’s show we discuss last week’s episode of Modern Family.  Haley lost her virginity as a subplot of the…

13 years, 10 months ago

Edward vs Todd

Are you a giver? Or, are you an OVER giver? Do you give too much and forget to keep some for yourself? Cathy and Todd discuss Cathy’s latest blog abo…

13 years, 10 months ago

What do you mean by “love”?

On today’s show Todd talks about how love is an ACTION. It may start as a feeling, but then love becomes a VERB. Are you “loving” the ones you love? …

13 years, 11 months ago

Ah, the French…first the Statue of Liberty and now they are better parents?

Todd and Cathy discuss the book Bringing up Bebe: One Mother Discusses the Wisdom of French Parenting and why the author believes American parents “o…

13 years, 11 months ago

Things I wish somebody told me before becoming a dad

It’s OK not to cry when your baby shows up for the first time.

Don’t let your wife make a list when she goes away for a long weekend.

It might take a…

13 years, 11 months ago

Emotional Vomit Declares Victory!

The “angry jar” vs the “emotional vomit” – Which one is best the best way to raise a happy, healthy child?

Cathy and Todd also discuss Cathy’s WGN ra…

13 years, 11 months ago

Don’t let yourself become Mr. Vernon!

In the movie The Breakfast Club, Allison says that when you grow up, your heart dies.  Is there any truth to that?  Cathy and Todd discuss how to kee…

13 years, 11 months ago