Gentle Catholic Parenting Podcast

Latest Episodes
The Extraordinary Vocation of Motherhood: In Conversation with Dr. Kathryn Rombs (Ep. 33)
In this episode, I chat with Dr. Kathryn Rombs about the vocation of motherhood, the ambivalence some women feel about motherhood, and how motherhood can be a path to great fulfillment.
Encouraging Strong Sibling Bonds (Ep. 32)
In this podcast episode, I share three ways parents can encourage and support strong siblings bonds between their kids. Sibling relationships can be a source of great blessing and a sign of holy unity
Navigating Sibling Conflict (Ep. 31)
Sibling conflict is probably inevitable, but it doesn't have to be destructive. In fact, our kids can learn conflict management skills that help them protect their own dignity and their relationships.
The Problem with Substitute Attachments (Ep. 30)
Substitute or transferred attachment happen when kids look to peers or even objects to meet their emotional needs. Why is this a problem, and do you really need to worry about it?
Is Your Child Too Anxious? (Ep. 29)
All kids are fearful sometimes, but how do we tell when normal childhood fears cross over into something that should concern us? In this show, Kim breaks down common childhood fears by age group, then
Breaking the Cycle of Generational Abuse: In Conversation with Erin McCole Cupp (Ep. 28)
How can you raise emotionally healthy children when you didn't have an ideal childhood? What if that childhood was filled with abuse or neglect? In today's podcast episode, I'm joined by author Erin McCole Cupp as we explore these important questions.
Teaching Kids the Art of Conversation (Ep. 27)
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, this is a good time to review the art of making conversation at the dinner table. Real conversation involves not only talking but listening attentively to the other person,
Overcoming Bedtime Challenges with Older Kids (Ep. 26)
Parents get plenty of advice about how they should handle sleep issues with babies and toddlers, but what should we do when our school-age children (and even teenagers) cant seem to settle down at ni
Make Discipline Easy with Routines & Rituals (Ep. 25)
In this podcast, I explain why structure is one of the most effective discipline tools for any parent to keep in their parenting toolbox. When you have a strong structure in your home that includes many routines, rituals,
Protecting Play Time in Your Catholic Home (Ep. 24)
We're continuing our routines and routines series by focusing on PLAY today! Play is the engine of emotional, social, and spiritual growth in our kids. We can use routines and rituals to ensure we set aside time for play in our homes.