HOME: The Place Where We Eat (Part 8 in Series)

by justaskyourmompodcast | Jul 31, 2023 | Family Topics, Teenagers, Toddlers, Wellbeing

If you’ve listened to JAM for any length of time, you know that I (Renee) love food! I love to cook; I love to eat; and most of all, I love to feed people. So in this final episode of our home series, we’re going to talk about the relationship between our homes and...

Bonnie & Renee’s Rules for Life

by justaskyourmompodcast | Jul 17, 2023 | All Grown Up, Family Topics, Teenagers, Toddlers

We’re laying it out, people.  Some of our tried-and-true rules for life that we’ve learned (the hard way) or stumbled upon in our SEVERAL DECADES on this planet.  (a combined 10 decades of wisdom here—or at least strong opinion.)  You can eat the...

Raising Kids Outside Their “Home Culture”

by justaskyourmompodcast | Jul 10, 2023 | Family Topics, Teenagers, Toddlers

If you’ve listened to our podcast for any length of time, you know both of us are fascinated by cultures outside the US, especially when it comes to raising kids and how it’s done elsewhere.  How do mealtimes work, potty training, family dynamics and the meaning...

Naked & Nude: Talking to Your Kids about their Bodies

by justaskyourmompodcast | Jun 26, 2023 | Family Topics, Teenagers, Toddlers

Welllll, we’re addressing a listener suggestion today and talking about privacy and introducing language about body parts to kids.  If this isn’t where you are yet with your kiddos, you may want to wait to listen to this episode when they’re not with you! Some...

Spiritual Growth Chart for Your Children

by justaskyourmompodcast | Jun 5, 2023 | Family Topics, Teenagers, Toddlers

We parents are suckers for milestones.  We love to record month by month accomplishments when our children are little—sitting up, waving bye-bye, first words, first steps.  Did you put height marks on a doorframe in your house?  We did—and if we ever...

Should My Kid Watch That?

by justaskyourmompodcast | May 15, 2023 | Family Topics, Health, Teenagers, Toddlers

Most kids are plugged into devices like TVs, game consoles, tablets, and smartphones well before they can even ride a bike. Technology is part of our lives. As much as we might like to eliminate it altogether, most of us probably won’t or can’t. BUT. Is it good for...