Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

Today Karen and Emily welcome school counselor, Sarah Coats, to discuss anxiety in middle schoolers. Sarah opens a window into what she sees in her office and in the halls of middle school right now. We'll learn how to discern everyday worries from anxiety, and Sarah offers practical tips for moms who wants to support an anxious student without enabling anxious behavior.

Today we are talking about how to address the needs of very different kids growing up under one roof. We cover personalities, educating your kids about their differences, and something most moms struggle with - bickering!  Mentioned on today's episode: WT 283 - Understand the Personality Colors  Colors Quiz Personality Strengths and Weaknesses Chart More Personality Resources from BOAW Moms    

Today we are fielding questions from the moms of Tween Girls. This is a tricky stage for sure, but also a sweet one. In this episode we’re covering modesty, social media, mean girls and more.   Mentioned on this episode: Register for Mom Core Online today Watch this episode on YouTube Colossians 3:14-17 Arlene’s book Screen Kids WT116: Technology and Your Kids Stock up on Karen’s Lunchbox Notes for the school year! (Available in Kids, Teen Boy, and Teen Girl options)

Today we are talking about 6 key areas that are fundamental to thriving in motherhood. Just like in college, when you had to get your “core” classes out of the way before you could move on to more advanced subjects, these fundamentals make up the “core” information you need to have a solid grasp on as a mom. From over a decade of talking to moms and refining my wisdom on these subjects, Birds on a Wire Moms created the Mom Core curriculum. This curriculum has been available as a group study for years, but now it’s an online course that any mom, anywhere, can go through at her own pace! Mentioned on this episode: Register for Mom Core Online today Take our temperament colors quiz - boaw.mom/quiz Watch this episode on YouTube Stock up on Karen’s Lunchbox Notes for the school year! (Available in Kids, Teen Boy, and Teen Girl options)  

The start of school each year is like January 1st for families. New activities, new schedules, and oftentimes, new stresses! Today Karen is answering your questions about the transition from summer to school, how to stay involved in your child’s class, fostering independence in your older kids, and the mindset moms need to embrace when schedules are crazy and you are juggling allllllll the things! Mentioned on this episode: Check out Mom Core Online - registration opens 8/25/23 Wire Talk is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Today we’re answering questions from the working moms in the BOAW Moms community. We’re going to address the transition from work to home, the ever-present mom guilt, negotiating to re-distribute responsibilities on the home front, and learning to say no. Working moms, we see you, and we hope this episode helps bring peace to your home this week. Mentioned on this episode: Check out Mom Core Online - registration opens on August 25 BARNA study about mothers and the church Want to bring Karen to speak at your church? Fill out this form!   Wire Talk is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Today the tables have turned and Karen is the one asking the questions of Emily. With her background as an elementary school teacher, Emily is sharing what teachers REALLY want this year! She’s offering tips for starting the school year well, sharing how to prepare your child for a new school, class or teacher, and of course, giving us the inside scoop on what gift teachers really look forward to getting. Tune in and let’s get ready for back-to-school together! Mentioned on this episode: Autism interview with Dr. Kristen Hodges Check out the new studio on our YouTube channel! Subscribe, share and leave us a comment telling us what you think about the show. :) Stock up on a few packs of Karen’s Lunchbox Notes for the new school year! (Available in Kids, Teen Boy, and Teen Girl options) Request your school year prayer journal, Marked By Prayer, at CPgive.org   Wire Talk is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Dr. Hodges joins us today to share wisdom that comes not only from her clinical background in psychology, but also from 3 years of raising her own autistic son. She encourages moms not to fear a diagnosis, and shares how to pursue free early intervention measures and support from your community. You’ll love the wisdom she shares about deescalating situations with your autistic child and the advice she gives on how to discipline in a manner that works with their brain’s wiring instead of fighting against it. Share this episode with a friend who needs to hear it today! Mentioned on this episode: Dr. Hodges’ website: TheSensoryCloset.com “Do not be afraid, God has heard the boy crying…” Genesis 21:17 The Explosive Child Uniquely Human A Different Way of Seeing Autism Request your school year prayer journal, Marked By Prayer, at CPgive.org Wire Talk is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

From chaos in your newsfeed to chaos in your living room...there's plenty to be overwhelmed by in a mom's world. Today we're talking about how to have hope in the midst of a depressing season, how to stay sane despite bickering kids, how to manage the overwhelm of 3 kids under 3, and how to keep your home from falling apart on top of it all. Loads of grace and encouragement in this conversation, moms! It's a good one to share with a friend who may be feeling overwhelmed right now.  Mentioned on this episode: Request your school year prayer journal, Marked By Prayer, at CPgive.org Check out our whole series on Psalm 23: 359, 360, 361, 362   Wire Talk is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

It’s natural that our kids try to “trump” their dad and become the priority in a mom’s world, but your husband came first! And like Karen always says, you want him to be there after the kids leave home. Join the conversation today as we tackle your questions about keeping your spouse #1. Mentioned on today’s show: A Grown Up’s Guide to Kids Wiring Worth the Fight with Karen and Abby Parenting Together from Preschool through Prom Wire Talk is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org