Out of Control Podcast

Stage 4 of Out of Control Parenting is 11-13 years old (The Tweens). This stage is full of change, and critical in the development of children. In this episode Matt and Molly share what identity is and how we begin to teach our kids about their own identity and how it relates to others in this world.  Find out how to enjoy raising a tween or early teen. Keys to helping your child explore their own way of being in the world, and a critical 12 year old tradition to ensure communication stays alive for years to come. Thanks for your feedback and reviews!  Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com

Stage 3 of Out of Control Parenting is 6-10 years old. This stage is full of opportunity. In this episode Matt and Molly share the decision to homeschool, how therapy played a role in their young children's lives, amazing books for growing your kids, and 3 keys to make this stage less stressful and more enjoyable. Thanks for your feedback and reviews!  Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com

Over the next few episodes Matt and Molly share their thoughts looking back on how they could have lived a little more out of the control during each stage.  Stage 2 of OoC Parenting is how to handle Toddlers As we think about the Terrible Two's or the Threatening Three's, the toddler stage is an incredible challenge. In this episode we discuss how to handle a toddler tantrum, the power of choice and love and logic, as well as one tip at the end that can install beliefs that will serve your kids the rest of your life. Thanks for your feedback and reviews!  Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com

Over the next few episodes Matt and Molly share their thoughts looking back on how they could have lived a little more out of the control during each stage.  In this episode they start at the baby stage, or as Matt says "Bebe" with some wise advice given by someone in Matt's early Dad years. And a story of how having kids was almost taken away from Matt. Along with some hard to admit challenges Molly had with the Baby stage. As well they discuss the challenges of keeping love alive during the baby stage.  Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com

What is it like to live with OCPD officially called Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder. What is it like to be the spouse of someone with OCPD.  How can you handle the challenges of OCPD?  Is there help if you are dealing with OCPD.  All of these and stories from our very real experiences of this mental health challenge.  Along with some laughs and how we make it work. Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com  

30 hours to burn and all there was to do was listen to podcasts, so we dug in and WOW! Learning about OCPD Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder was a real eye opener.  Join in on the journey we took and were it is leading. Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com

What is the key to building a relationship with your family members.  What if we so often do it all wrong. In today's podcast Matt and Molly discuss the role of curiosity in building better relationships. With specific examples that made all the difference in their recent experience, come join in the conversation of living Out of the Control! Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com

Teaching your kids how to be connected with themselves, others and God is what we consider a spiritual practice, but how do you do that. Matthew and Molly share how they have kept spirituality a part of their life after a faith transition. Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com

Meditation, What's the big deal with it, should you try it? Can it help with all this out of controlness. Let's talk about the benefits of Meditation, how to get started meditating, the keys to meditating and a few other different ways to add meditation into your life. Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom/ Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com

So our 16 year old just turned 17 and now he wants a motorcycle.  What would you do?  What did we do.  The story and the lessons from living with risk a raising your son. Leave a Review!  Subscribe if you want to join in with living an out of control life. Join us on IG at https://www.instagram.com/streaminfreedom/ Find Matthew @ https://www.instagram.com/matthewgoldenelmer/ Laugh with us on TikTok @ https://www.tiktok.com/@streaminfreedom www.streaminfreedom.com