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WT 89: How Do I Show My Husband He Matters Too?

This episode of WireTalk is all about navigating marriage with children in the picture.

PodcastKatie LeipprandtDecember 11, 2017Rest, Love languages, Mom guilt, MarriageComment

WT 88: How Do I Set Up My Children for Independence?

Tips on teaching your child how to be independent and setting them up for future success.

PodcastKatie LeipprandtDecember 4, 2017Older children, Early years, Independence, Teens, Toddlers

WT 087: Should I Pretend Like I Have It All Together?

Join Karen in this live edition of Wire Talk where she talks through practical ways of parenting and not feeling pressure to have it all together.

PodcastBirds on a WireNovember 27, 2017Recipes, Contentment, Home, Schedule, RoutineComment

WT 86: Practicing Gratitude and Preparing Your Heart for the Holidays

Being prepared for the holidays is more than just buying gifts and preparing food. It’s also about preparing our hearts for being grateful, showing hospitality and influencing our children. Listen in for encouragement and a few tips to make this season awesome!

PodcastBirds on a WireNovember 20, 2017Contentment, Holidays, HomeComment

WT85: How Do I Start Dating My Husband Again?

This topic needs to stay at the forefront for moms because dating your husband can definitely get lost in the shuffle of life. Karen helps suggest date nights, explain how to better love your spouse, how to trust and ultimately how to choose LOVE!

PodcastBirds on a WireNovember 13, 2017Love languages, MarriageComment

WT 084: Are My Kids Supposed to Turn Out Like Me?

When your child is young and still finding their likes and dislikes, it’s easy to assume they will have interests that mirror your own. As they grow and mature you quickly realize they’ve fallen in love with interests all their own, and you’re left wondering where you fit in with them. Listen to Karen discuss what it’s like when your kids do or don’t think and act like you.

PodcastBirds on a WireNovember 6, 2017Older children, Respect, Discipline, TeensComment

WT 083: My Kids Are Acting Out: What Should I Do?

Tantrums, fits, and screams, oh my! We all dislike bad behavior: you, me, family members, neighbors, that lady in line at the grocery store that gives you a sideways glance. Handling children with high energy or children that act out is tough. Listen to Karen describe how she handled her children’s bad behavior with the questions you provided for this episode.

PodcastBirds on a WireOctober 30, 2017Early years, Middle years, Respect, Scripture, DisciplineComment

WT 082: I Didn't Know I Had To Prepare For That: Anticipating The Unexpected

As moms, we’re constantly thinking about what’s next. We meal prep, we pack diaper bags, we schedule appointments, we run errands; but, every now and then we run into situations in which we don’t know how to prepare. Coming across the unexpected can really throw a wrench into an otherwise planned and routine day, week, month, or year! In this episode, listen to Karen weigh in on multiple scenarios of unexpected situations submitted by moms, like you.

PodcastBirds on a WireOctober 23, 2017Early years, Working mom, Dinner, SAHM, TechnologyComment

WT 081: What If I’m Not Ready For My Child to Grow Up?

It feels like they were just babies, but every you turn around they seem to be growing up more! How do you handle that as their mom? Today on Wire Talk, Karen and Sunny talk about everything from the emotions of your youngest going to kindergarten all the way to your oldest going away to college. Welcome to episode 81!

PodcastBirds on a WireOctober 17, 2017Older children, Dating, Independence, College, TeensComment

Wire Talk Unplugged: What's Happening at Birds On A Wire

Welcome to an unplugged episode of Wire Talk! Today Karen and Sunny are having a conversation about everything Birds on a Wire: Why Birds on a Wire started, where it is, and why we have a heart for moms. Moms, Birds on a Wire exists for you. It's our hope and prayer that we can help encourage and equip you along your journey of motherhood.

PodcastBirds on a WireOctober 10, 2017BOAW news, BOAW group, About, KarenComment

WT 079: How Do I Manage a Growing Family?

Our families are always growing, whether it's adding new babies to the house or just our current littles growing up and discovering their unique personalities. So, as a mom, how do you feel like you've got it under control if it's always changing? Karen covers new babies, your child's growing social calendar, staying organized and carving out one-on-one time with each kid. Moms, you've got this!

PodcastBirds on a WireOctober 3, 2017Transitions, Middle years, Love languages, Working mom, ScheduleComment

WT 078: How Do I Manage Life's Schedule?

Life is busy for moms. That's no secret. But what we aren't always prepared for is just how much we have to manage. From trying to be masters of time management for ourselves and our family, to not forgetting to care for our spiritual life and marriage... we have a lot on our plate. So how do you manage life's busy schedule? Today on the podcast.

PodcastBirds on a WireSeptember 26, 2017Home, Schedule, MarriageComment

WT 077: How Do I Cultivate My Child's Character?

As moms, we love our kids and only want the absolute best for their lives. We know that one way they're going to have a successful and happy and loving life is based on the kind of character they develop. But how do we help our kids with such a big thing like character development? Karen shares her tips and more on today's episode of Wire Talk.

PodcastBirds on a WireSeptember 19, 2017Older children, Purity, Teens, FaithComment

WT 076: How Do I Help My Child Deal With Peer Pressure?

There's a shift that all moms experience at some point... it's when we start to realize that our kids care more about what their friends think than what we think. This is normal for every child, but it doesn't mean that we have to just accept it. Even if our influence is weaning, it's our job as moms to help our child learn to make the right decisions, navigate peer pressure and stand up for themselves and others. Karen talks about all this and more on today's episode of Wire Talk.

PodcastBirds on a WireSeptember 12, 2017Middle years, Older children, TeensComment

WT 075: When Do I Let Them Fail And When Do I Step In?

There's a fine line in between helping your child, and doing too much for them. Sometimes, they need to learn the hard lessons in life (with a safety net to catch them) but sometimes, they need us to step in. So where's that line? Karen discusses it on today's episode.

PodcastBirds on a WireSeptember 5, 2017Independence, Middle years, Older children, College, Teens, HonestyComment

WT 074: Greg and Karen Stubbs on Parenting, Marriage and Other Lessons From 31 Years Together

We have a special episode of Wire Talk today, Karen’s husband Greg is joining us! Greg and Karen are answering your questions on how they co-parented when they were apart, how they kept their marriage healthy and how they supported each other’s dreams and goals. We hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did!

PodcastBirds on a WireAugust 29, 2017Greg Stubbs, Stubbs family, Guest episodes, MarriageComment

WT 073: What Can I Do to Help My Kid's Faith?

This is probably a question you ask yourself all the time. Because it's important! On today's episode, Karen is answering more questions about kids and faith and offering encouragement to moms along the journey.

PodcastBirds on a WireAugust 22, 2017Scripture, FaithComment

WT 072: How Can I Get My Teen's Respect?

We love our sweet teens (even in their not-always-so-sweet moments), but it doesn't mean that parenting them isn't tough. They're growing and changing and facing enormous amounts of pressure, and sometimes... the moms are the ones who can feel the wrath of it all. The good news is: every teen goes through this. You'll both make it to the other side of this season.

PodcastBirds on a WireAugust 15, 2017Older children, Respect, Discipline, Teens, HonestyComment

WT 071: How Do I Handle My Aging Parents?

A weird thing happens in motherhood, as we begin to get a handle on our new roles as moms, suddenly we realize that our parents aren't the same age they used to be. Handling your own family at home and your aging parents can feel like an avalanche of busy, but you are strong enough to walk through hard seasons... and know that you aren't alone!

PodcastBirds on a WireAugust 8, 2017Teens, Grandparents, In-lawsComment

WT 070: How Do I Prepare to Be a New Mom?

We’ve covered all the major stages of life for moms on this podcast, but we’ve never talked about women preparing to be first-time moms. It’s because they don’t have any reason to know about the ministry yet, so we rarely get any questions from them! But because we love first-time moms too and want them to be equipped and encouraged, we’re answering some of the top questions new moms have!

PodcastBirds on a WireAugust 1, 2017Early years, New mom, BabiesComment

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