Growing up in Zimbabwe in the 80s as the first generation of 'born frees' as we were called, was quite the trip! From the colonial segregation of our parents before and during the Rhodesian war era, being born into a newly-freed rainbow nation of hope and prosperity... all the way to the epic fall of a super young but promising country. My childhood was nothing short of a gargantuan emotional (and traumatic) roller coaster! In this podcast series, I will be travelling back in time to convers ...
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An inside scoop on raising a child with ADD
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Only children are normal kids who can have wonderful childhoods and fulfilling adult lives. We are here to represent that and spread the word! Hosted by adult only children/ moms of onlies, we bring the real talk about the awesome and challenging parts of this experience. We offer practical tips, support, & encouragement. Featured topics range from socialization to financial planning to balancing parenting/work in quarantine, & so much more! We are ok and your child will be fine, too! Let’s ...
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I’m raising an adult, not a child. These are some of our moments. I pray they help you.
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Coming soon...Por Ryan Koriya
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Not my actual brother but a TRUE friend, sitting in on a convo with ONE of his sons dropping gems!
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Another great convo with a new father and we are constantly learning from each other. Please listen and give us some feedback.
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Great conversation with a young man that extremely mature and sharing great info!
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The children are our future!
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Growth
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My friends son explaining what his dad does for him and means to him.
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Reviewing the most popular books about only children, advice on how to help your kid become independent, and an announcement about the show. Until 2:50 is the announcement, 2:50 on is book reviews, with the exception of 11:30-21:30, which is the section on empowerment and independence for only kids. Here are the books mentioned, with ratings out of…
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"There are no small things." We continue with information and reframes around mental health, executive dysfunction, and faith, as it pertains to parenting one child. The first part is about depression, executive dysfunction, and keeping perspective as we perform the important work of parenting a child. The faith part starts around 10 minutes in.…
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10. When it's hard: self-compassion and perspective for parenting an only child in an isolated world
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Some reframes to help us parents of onlys have more self-compassion and perspective on this awesome endeavor we're undertaking. And since it's episode 10, we are celebrating by giving away 10 copies of the classic parenting book How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk! Simply share our show on social media and send the screensh…
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"When single child families idealize what they don't have: how the fantasy of larger families can poison our happiness and development" by Lauren Sandler arrived right on time for Jamie, who was struggling with intrusive thoughts about the second child that isn't here. This episode is the journey to get closer to being more fully present with the c…
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Our onlys are our focus; sometimes we forget significant others. Kathy shares 3 ways to stay connected to our partners and the movie that helped her marriage through a rough spot. We value our single parents too and have an episode tailored to them in the works. Intro biz ends and episode officially starts around [3:00]. Email us at PopernackPodcas…
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When your kid has much older or younger siblings, including potentially half and step siblings, how can you help create the conditions for a positive relationship? Jamie shares personal feelings and experiences around growing up as an only in that situation. She touches on scheduling logistics* and then, at the [6:50] mark, the importance of “consi…
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In this vulnerable, funny, & practical episode, Kathy shares some relatable true stories about people’s reactions to her having one child. She offers thoughts on how to deal with uncomfortable conversations, normalizes the stages of grief for those going through them, and suggests a wide variety of comebacks and responses to the nosy, well-meaning …
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[3:10] 1. Chill out. [5:15] 2. Take care of ourselves. [6:15] Geeking out about active listening. [7:53] 3. Active listening. [14:09] 4. Family traditions and norms. [18:20] 5. Community. [20:12] 6. Responsibility. [21:51] 7. Choose gratitude. Books: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Happiest Kid On The Block, How to Rai…
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What famous onlies have said about their childhoods. Key themes: relationship with oneself, comfort with solitude and reflection, connection to nature and animals, self-reliance, and grit. You are welcome to join our Facebook group One and Done: Raising an Only Child, Not a Lonely Child. [1:01] preview of episodes to come. Email PopernackPodcasts@g…
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We discuss two main myths about only children: that we’re spoiled and have poor social skills. We also talk about concrete ways to help our kids learn empathy and responsibility. You won’t want to miss Kathy’s hilarious “parenting fail.” Books mentioned: How to Talk So Kids Will Listen and Listen So Kids Will Talk, Parenting with Love and Logic, 12…
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2. Working and parenting an Only Child in COVID times- parents share what life looks like
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Email us at PopernackPodcasts@gmail.com. Scroll to your child’s age for most relevant content. [4:00] Less than 5 years old. [30:00] 6-10 years old. [58:40] teenager. References: PBS Kids, Epic reading, Scholastic storytelling, Go Noodle, Sago Mini, KiwiCo, Duolingo, virtual babysitter
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Have you ever wondered how only children feel when they grow up? Meet Kathy, a co-host of the show who shares her experience growing up as an only child and what was helpful and unhelpful to her, and how she applies those experiences as she parents her 11 year old son. Spoiler alert: she and her son are awesome!…
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Blessed to speak parenting and get sharpened and sharpen my good friend Brandon from Evan Alexander Grooming
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My brothers and I Choppin it up and processing our influences. So grateful for friends and family.
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Kobe salute - Girl Dad lol
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Learning from a Queen
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Another good brother giving love
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Good friends communicating. Unfortunately we had some technical difficulties and had to end it early. Please email me and/or message me with comments or questions or suggestions. Be great!
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Game
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Family talk
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Chillin with my boy and talking life
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Processing
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Life lessons
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Loving fathers
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Fathers explaining their experiences Explicit language
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Life
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Good brothers giving each other love
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Introduction to manhood
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Fathers beefing friends
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Witnessing a young man grow into a father
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Me learning so much
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Planting seeds
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Growth process from men and women
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Learning from experience
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When good brothers link up...we learn,love, and grow. *explicit language
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Giving holiday cheer and blessings for the youth.
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Brothers and fathers
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Fathers and sons of the future
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Advise
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Big brother giving knowledge
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Good talk
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Learning from the elders, growth, each one teach one
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Good men coaching young men
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