Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs is a weekly podcast that equips moms with practical, biblical advice on everything from toddler discipline to teenage dating, and beyond! Karen draws on 30+ years of parenting experience to encourage moms with answers to their real life questions each week in Q&A style episodes.
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Our strong-willed children can drive parents up the wall with their forceful opinions! In today’s episode Karen gives advice for any mom locked in a battle with her “red” child. She reminds us of the needs our strong-willed children have, and offers encouragement for coming alongside them without giving in to their demands.
Read MoreToday's episode rides the emotional rollercoaster ride of defiance, particularly with red/blue personality kids. Karen shares insights, encouragement, and practical tips for parents who are facing defiance head-on.
Read MoreThose laidback personalities are a dream to parent...except when they’re not. :) Today Karen and her laidback daughter, Emily, answer your questions about how to help these kids get going in the morning, how we can encourage them to make friends in new situations, what to do about a teenager with little to no ambition, and how to love and encourage a child suffering with low self-esteem. As always, we hope you carry a nugget of practical advice away from today’s show!
Read MoreWe are wrapping up our month of dad interviews with two of our favorite YELLOWS today. With characteristic energy and enthusiasm, Al and Stu bring some “woo hoo” to the studio as they share how they view life through the lens of a YELLOW dad.
Read MoreWayne and Matt join us today to talk about fatherhood, career and family from the perspective of a “red” personality. Reds are natural leaders, action-oriented, and fiercely loyal. If you have a red dad in your life, this episode will help you gain empathy and understanding.
Read MoreWe’re back with two more dads today on Wire Talk! This time, Greg and Matt are in the studio to share their perspective on life and parenting from the perspective of a BLUE. Blues are thoughtful, precise, and extra reflective, so we know you’ll gain great insights into the world of BLUES when you tune in.
Read MoreMatt and Brian join us in the studio today to share how they see the world through the lens of a peace-seeking “GREEN” dad. They'll talk about what makes parenting easy for greens and how it challenges their temperaments; if you're a green, we think you'll hear a bit of your own experience in this conversation and if you're not green, we think it will give you surprising insights into the way greens approach parenting.
Read MoreGod has crafted each of our children with unique characteristics, strengths, and weaknesses. When we approach a child with their uniqueness in mind, we can parent more effectively.
Read MoreMegan and Leigh join us in the studio today to share how they see the world through the lens of a GREEN MOM. They'll talk about what makes motherhood easy for greens and how it challenges their temperaments; if you're a green, we think you'll hear a bit of your own experience in this conversation and if you're not green, we think it will give you valuable insights into the green moms in your world.
Read MoreToday Ashley and Anisa join us in the studio to share how they see the world through the lens of a BLUE MOM. They'll talk about how blues thrive in mom world and what doesn't come easily to them as blues. If you're a blue, we think you'll hear a bit of your own experience in this conversation and if you're not blue, we think it will give you valuable insights into the blue moms in your world.
Read MoreMandee and Erin join us in the studio today to share how they see the world through the lens of a YELLOW MOM. You know Karen is yellow too, so this is one FUN conversation!
We'll hear what these yellows love about mom life, but also how it refines them. If you're a yellow, we think you'll hear a bit of your own experience in this conversation and if you're not yellow, we think it will give you valuable insights into the yellow moms in your world.
Read MoreToday Katie and Kelly join us in the studio to share how they see life and parenting through the lens of a RED MOM. They'll talk about working life, home life, and everything in between. If you're a red, we think you'll hear a bit of your own experience in this conversation and if you're not red, we think it will give you valuable insights into the red moms in your world. Not sure your color? Don't forget to take our quiz at BOAW.MOM/QUIZ
Read MoreThis episode kicks off 5 weeks of a new Personality Colors series! We're going to share what the colors are, where the concept comes from, how to find out your color, and why it’s a helpful tool for families. Then, week by week we're bringing you interviews with moms of each color to help you understand how this temperament plays out in motherhood. We hope you come away encouraged and equipped to use the Colors in your family!
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