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WT 129: How Do I Re-Connect With My Spouse After Kids? [RE-AIR]

When children enter the picture, your life changes forever. Your sleep habits change, your diet is changed, your schedule is changed and the amount of laundry you do definitely changes. As your child grows, some of these areas in your life get back to normal, except for your laundry ... that continues to build! The addition of children changes your marriage too. So how do you balance life with children and your spouse? It's hard to do, and let’s be honest, sometimes our spouses are put on the back burner because we don’t have the energy to put in the “extra” time with them. Tune in to today's episode to hear Karen answer questions from moms about how to re-connect with their spouse now that kids are in the picture!

Like what you heard? Visit www.birdsonawiremoms.com for more encouragement on your daily journey of motherhood and subscribe to our weekly email for Karen's tips on motherhood delivered directly to your inbox each Tuesday!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtSeptember 18, 2018Intimacy, MarriageComment

WT 128: How Do I Create a Balanced Life? [RE-AIR]

PodcastKatie LeipprandtSeptember 11, 2018Health, Faith, MarriageComment

WT 127: How Do I Overcome Mommy Guilt? [RE-AIR]

Moms, the feelings of guilt are REAL. We feel guilty being late to get our kids at daycare and guilty for not staying late at the office. Guilty for taking them to Chick-fil-A for dinner and guilty that we DIDN'T take them to Chick-fil-A for dinner! That's why we love what Karen has to say about guilt and how we can shake free of what can feel like a constant burden to us as mothers. We hope this episode gives you a practical way to overcome your mommy guilt and leaves you encouraged!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtSeptember 4, 2018Mom guilt, New momComment

WT 126: Can You Help Me Get Some Sleep?

PodcastKatie LeipprandtAugust 28, 2018Toddlers, Sleep, Schedule, BabiesComment

WT 125: How Do I Handle My Sweet Little Liar?

Lying is one thing we never teach our kids how to do and yet somehow they figure it out all on their own. On today's episode Karen shares her thoughts on how to discipline when you're not sure which child is lying, what the difference is between tattling and confessing and how to encourage honesty between teenagers. Like what you heard? Visit www.birdsonawiremoms.com for more encouragement in your daily walk of motherhood.

PodcastKatie LeipprandtAugust 21, 2018Discipline, Toddlers, HonestyComment

WT 124: Managing the Homefront

Whether you're a working mom or a stay at home mom, studies show that women tend to bear the brunt of the work in and around the home. On today's episode Karen and Sunny answer questions from moms about household chores, fighting with our kids over mealtime and how to ask for help from our partners. Stay tuned until the end to hear Karen's #1 hack for keeping your house tidy!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtAugust 14, 2018Working mom, Chores, SAHM, ResponsibilityComment

WT 123: Back to School

Whether your kids have already headed back to school or the yellow bus will be rolling around the corner in the next few weeks - today's episode is for all moms with school-age kiddos. From getting out the door in the morning to checking homework at night, Karen doles out practical wisdom to help you and your kids thrive this school year. Don't miss Karen's advice for those of you suffering from volunteeritis (the inability to say no when asked to volunteer at school) and stay tuned to hear about the perfect back-to-school product you can snag at this year's Soar Conference.

PodcastKatie LeipprandtAugust 7, 2018Schedule, Routine, SchoolComment

WT 122: Finding Your Purpose with Candace Cameron Bure

We've got a fun one for you today moms! Today we are joined in the Nest by Candace Cameron Bure, actress, wife, mom and as she often points out, first and foremost, a follower of Jesus. We love Candace's words of encouragement for young mothers and think that wherever you are in your journey of motherhood, you'll benefit from the reminder in this conversation that our primary purpose in all that we do is to glorify God.

PodcastBirds on a WireJuly 31, 2018Faith Comments

WT 121: How Do I Parent My "Red" Strong- Willed Child?

Those strong-willed kiddos - phew! We know they'll be leaders one day, but what do we do TODAY when they won't listen or are constantly pushing back against us? We hope this conversation gives you a few tools to parent your headstrong children with confidence.

PodcastBirds on a WireJuly 24, 2018Temperaments, Personality typesComment

WT 120: When Multiple Personalities Collide

PodcastKatie LeipprandtJuly 17, 2018Temperaments, Siblings, Personality typesComment

WT 119: How Do I Communicate With My Mom (or Mother-in-Law!) About My Kids?

Becoming a mom changes everything - but some of those changes catch us completely off guard. On today's episode Karen answers your questions about how to communicate with your own mother (or mother in law!) now that grandkids are a part of your relationship. Karen also answers a question from a mom about how to talk to her adult son - this is one episode you don't want to miss!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtJuly 10, 2018Adult children, Grandparents, In-lawsComment

WT 118: I Want It All & I Want It Now

Today's episode is all about finding contentment mommas. Karen answers questions about comparison, entitlement and allowances in this episode about learning to be content in our lives. Tune in to hear Karen's wisdom about how we can pass on to our children the peace that comes from running your own race at your own pace.

PodcastKatie LeipprandtJuly 3, 2018Comparison, Money, Contentment, Gratitude, College, Older children, Middle yearsComment

WT 117: Why Is Mom Life So Lonely?

We’re getting real about how lonely and isolating motherhood can be on Wire Talk today. Karen talks about her time as a young mom living away from family and friends when Greg was in the Navy, offers advice to a single mom wondering how she can relate to all of her married friends and gives a brand new mom tips on making and being a good friend. If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe and leave a review in iTunes and be sure to check out www.birdsonawiremoms.com for more encouragement from Karen every week!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtJune 26, 2018Friendship, Self-care, Community, Difficult seasonComment

WT 116: Technology & Your Kids with special guest Tom Shefchunas

Today’s episode is really important moms and because we wanted to get it right, we called in an expert. Today Tom Shefchunas joins us in the Nest to talk about technology and our kids. We were incredibly grateful he could share his expertise with us and we look forward to hearing more from him as a break-out speaker at this year’s Soar conference!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtJune 19, 2018Technology, Middle years, Older children, Guest episodesComment

WT 115: Honoring Dad with special guest Greg Stubbs

In honor of Father’s Day this weekend (hint hint ladies) on Wire Talk today we're answering your questions all about dad! Since we're not dads ourselves, we thought it made sense to bring in a real-life dad to offer up his thoughts, so Greg Stubbs joins Karen and Sunny in the studio today with his thoughts on everything from good Father's Day gifts and traveling for work to how we can communicate effectively with our husbands. Listen in for Greg's wisdom on fatherhood and so much more. If you enjoyed Wire Talk, visit www.birdsonawiremoms.com for more encouragement on your journey of motherhood.

And snag tickets to the upcoming Soar conference at www.birdsonsawiremoms.com/soar2018

PodcastKatie LeipprandtJune 12, 2018Girls, Intimacy, Marriage, Guest episodes Comment

WT 114: How To Survive Summer

On today's episode of Wire Talk we are answering questions about how as moms we can make it through the dog days of summer. From how to make vacation actually feel like vacation when there's so much work involved, to helping our kids learn to entertain themselves ... listen in for Karen's practical answers and encouragement on making this a great summer for your kids and you too momma! If you enjoy Wire Talk, subscribe in iTunes and leave us a review! And don't forget to visit www.birdsonawiremoms.com for more advice and encouragement from Karen Stubbs.

PodcastKatie LeipprandtJune 5, 2018Vacation, Schedule, SummerComment

WT 113: I Want To Do It All, But I'm Just SO Tired

On today's episode of Wire Talk, Sunny and Karen answer questions from moms who are feeling overwhelmed by all they have to manage day to day. From working to intimacy, bedtime talks with kids to keeping the house clean, listen in to hear Karen's thoughts on what needs to be a priority and what can be let go in the midst of busy seasons. Like what you heard?

Visit www.birdsonawiremoms.com for more encouragement on your journey of motherhood. And, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review on iTunes!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtMay 29, 2018Friendship, Intimacy, HomeComment

WT 112: Anxiety in Motherhood with Special Guest Dr. Emily Shupert

Today we are here with Dr. Emily Shupert of Simplify Life Counseling to talk about anxiety and how it affects us as mothers. Dr. Shupert is a licensed professional counselor in the Atlanta area - in her practice she integrates psychology with theology and in particular loves helping clients work through anxiety and depression. We hope this episode brings you hope and help if anxiety as a mother has been a struggle for you!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtMay 22, 2018Anxiety, PPD/PPA, Counseling/Therapy, Guest episodesComment

WT 111: Raising Older Girls

Today we're wrapping up a 4 part mini-series focused on raising boys and girls. In this last episode of the series we are taking questions from moms about their pre-teen and teenage daughters - we even have a question coming from a grandmother on the show today which we love! Tune in if you're wondering how on earth to have "the talk" with your girls, if social media concerns you or if gossip has taken a hold of your daughter's heart. Like what you heard? Subscribe today and leave us a review in iTunes!

Visit www.birdsonawiremoms.com for more encouragement in your mom world!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtMay 15, 2018Teens, Girls, Older children, Purity, Influences, Sex conversationComment

WT 110: Raising Little Girls

Today we're talking all about little girls. This is the 3rd episode in a mini-series focused on raising boys and girls. For the last two weeks we tackled tough questions from boy mamas and today we are switching gears to talk about raising little girls. Tune in if sassiness, body image or competition between sisters is something you've ever dealt with! Like what you heard? Subscribe today and leave us a review in iTunes!

Visit www.birdsonawiremoms.com for more encouragement in your mom world!

PodcastKatie LeipprandtMay 8, 2018Girls, Early years, SiblingsComment

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