Family Rules! The Podcast

Emily Jones, co-founder of Family Tech University and mother of five, shares her insights on empowering families to navigate technology wisely. She discusses the importance of building an internal filter for kids instead of relying solely on parental controls. Emily explains innovative exercises like observing public tech use to foster perspective. She emphasizes using a family council instead of rigid contracts and advocates for teaching stillness amidst a tech-saturated world. Her vision combines creativity and technology, transforming devices into tools for positive connection.

Jessie Funk, a public speaker, author, and therapist, discusses the nuances of raising an introverted child. She highlights the crucial difference between introversion and extroversion, sharing insights on honoring boundaries and empathizing with her daughter's need for downtime. Jessie emphasizes the importance of teaching kids to advocate for themselves and the concept of an emotional bank account to foster trust. She also encourages giving autonomy to children and engaging in meaningful activities to build connection, reminding us that parenting is a continuous learning journey.

The soccer mom just might be the most important member of the team - team family, that is! He’s helped coach all the big teams to success, but today performance consultant Justin Su’a helps you motivate your own young athletes in the right way. Brooke and Justin chat about being appropriately involved in your kids’ extracurriculars, and how to use sports and other activities to build resilience and character.

Richard and Linda Eyre, authors and parenting experts, dive into the concept of a family bank to combat entitlement in children. They discuss the importance of teaching kids about money early and the pitfalls of traditional allowances. Richard illustrates how to set up this unique banking system, where kids earn money through specific household jobs, fostering responsibility and accountability. The Eyres emphasize letting children make financial mistakes in a safe environment and the role of grandparents in reinforcing these lessons, ultimately advocating for a practical approach to financial literacy.

Could you stop eating at Chick-Fil-A for a whole year? How much money would that save your family? Amanda Christensen, an accredited financial counselor and associate professor with Utah State University Extension, discusses how the “step-down principle” could save your family money and how to smartly budget within your means.

In between sticky fingers and unwashed hair, there are always flecks of gold that make parenting worth it. Brooke invites Rachel Nielsen of the popular “3 in 30 Podcast” to share advice on how she finds daily joy in motherhood.

These days taking the photos is the easy part! We are all walking around with a camera - a cell phone - in our hand. Getting them off our phones is another story. Co-founders of Chatbooks On today’s episode, Nate and Vanessa Quigley explain how photos are an important part of the family narrative and can even lead to more confident children.

It’s a lot of work to rally the family together regularly, so how can we make those efforts count? Family Researcher Heather Johnson joins Brooke to share why something as simple as brushing your teeth can create family bonds.

Do your teens need a reality check? Getting kids to be selfless on their own is an ultimate parenting goal, and author Dr. Hank Smith believes kids can learn to be big-hearted. He and Brooke discuss scenarios that help distinguish if kids might be acting selfless or selfish, and how you can help bring out their very best.

Time to grow your girl power! Kristin Hodson, an author, licensed clinical social worker, psychotherapist and founder of The Healing Group, shares why self-worth is the superpower inside every girl. She tells Brooke about her own meaning of the word “grit” - and why our girls need more of it!