Famous at Home

What activities foster a sense of "togetherness" for your family? In this episode, we continue the Words that Matter for Your Family series, and talk about the word "cohesive." Here are some highlights:How to identify family values and practically live by themWays to invite your kids in on goal setting, meal prepping, worshipping, volunteering, and other responsibilities you have as a parentHow to discover what makes your kids feel connected to youHow to make "alone time" intentional, and "togetherness" the norm as a familyWatch this episode on YouTube here.Show Notes:For more insight on cultivating "cohesiveness" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFzBecome a MyKidsEQ Coach! Sign up for our MyKidsEQ Coaching Workshop today!https://www.mykidseq.comDownload the Famous at Home workbook (100 values list + exercise included)https://www.famousathome.com/book

Do you want to work yourself out of a job as a parent? Best selling author and educator Esther Wojcicki describes the one rule she used as a parent with her three daughters, "Don't do anything for your kids that they can do for themselves."As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, we talk about the word "resourceful," and why training your children to accomplish tasks on their own develops confident, but not entitled, kids.In this episode we talk about:- The specific ways it pays off when you intentionally teach your kids resourcefulness- The "I do, we do, you do" model of kids learning to do things on their own- The patience it requires to let your kids try things on their own - How to come alongside your kids and supervise when they don't do something right in a way that doesn't make them feel incompetent- The importance of teaching your kids to bring you solutions when they present you with a problemWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Sign up for our MyKidsEQ Workshop!https://www.famousathome.com/kidsOrder a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story:https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/25-days-of-the-christmas-story-P005829480For more insight on cultivating "resourcefulness" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFz

Does life feel too complex, perhaps even chaotic, at times? As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "simplicity," and why it's important to take inventory over what is exhausting you.In this episode we talk about:•Identifying the areas of your life that feel more complicated than they need to be. •The correlation between added layers of complexity and added layers of anxiety•Even paying attention to how the things in your physical space are making you feel emotionally heavy•Ways your schedule might be overloaded•Practical ways to simplify your lifestyle as a family in a way that brings lifeWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Order a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story:https://www.lifeway.com/en/product/25-days-of-the-christmas-story-P005829480For more insight on cultivating "simplicity" in your home, purchase a copy of the Famous at Home book here:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFz

As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "discipline," and why it's the "end all be all" for your family, but not for your kids. We also talk about why it's important to cultivate grace and truth as you lead your family.In this episode we talk about:- The transfer of self-discipline in our relationships as a means of experiencing true freedom- Walking the road of balance and following your family's specific convictions as a continual everyday process- Ways to be gentle with yourself and show grace when you get it wrong- How to teach your kids to love discipline and understand why it's importantWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Order a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experiencehttps://www.lifeway.com/en/product/25-days-of-the-christmas-story-P005829480Order a copy of the Famous at Home bookhttps://amzn.to/3y1jJFzJoin the MyKidsEQ Ambassador Coaching Programhttps://www.famousathome.com/offers/iecndAxL/checkout

As we continue our series, Words that Matter for Your Family, this week we talk about the word "attunement," and why it's important for your spouse and kids to "feel seen" in their relationship with you. We define the word "attunement" and talk about why we should seek consistency, not perfection.In this episode we talk about:- Giving our kids the tools to communicate what they need when they don't feel seen or heard- What it means to have an "Oh, there you are" attitude when you walk into a room- Ways to attune to your spouse's needs when you feel a disconnect- The correlation between having compassion and empathy for yourself and your kids having it for othersWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@FamousatHomepodcastShow Notes:Order a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experiencehttps://amzn.to/3DfMmBCOrder a copy of the Famous at Home bookhttps://amzn.to/3y1jJFzOrder a copy of Abba's Child by Brennan Manninghttps://amzn.to/3EklnFkJoin the MyKidsEQ Ambassador Coaching Programhttps://www.famousathome.com/offers/iecndAxL/checkout

This week, we kick off a brand new series called Words that Matter for Your Family. For the next few weeks we'll be talking about words that better help us show up for our spouse and kids. To begin, we start by talking about the word "safety," what it is and how we cultivate it. In this episode Josh and Christi talk about:- How to pursue your spouse's heart using emotional vocabulary- The way relational warmth wires your child's brain for relationships- Why posture is more important than technique in parenting- How to calm your child's brain when they are in the midst of fight, flight, or freeze- Ways to focus on who you are becoming as an adultShow Notes:Order a copy of Josh’s book Safe House:https://amzn.to/3td9hJfSign up for the MyKid’sEQ Ambassador Coaching Program:https://www.mykidseq.comOrder a copy of What Am I Feeling? by Josh and Christi:https://amzn.to/3boHOymOrder a copy of What Do I Do With Worry? by Josh and Christi:https://amzn.to/3OwgxZJOrder the Famous at Home book by Josh and Christi:https://amzn.to/3y1jJFz

Have you ever given thought to how your "household" is being defined? The direction it's heading? Or the connectedness you feel to one another? In this episode, we talk about the meaning of the word "household" and how it applies to your family.We talk about:Why it's important to be curious, not intimidated by uncomfortable emotions.How to let go of "the chase" and refocus on nurturing your marriage and your kids.How to embrace your family's uniqueness.How to become a family of creators, not consumers.Show Notes:Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Put Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing for YourTime, Attention, and Identity by Dr. Josh and Christi Straubhttps://amzn.to/3y1jJFzThe Household and the War for the Cosmos by C.R. Wileyhttps://amzn.to/3DCMoDw25 Days of the Christmas Story: An Advent Family Experiencehttps://amzn.to/3DfMmBCWatch this episode on YouTube.https://youtu.be/u5MpwZYmW8s

Alright, friends! We have some exciting new updates for you about the podcast and Famous at Home. If you're a regular family member of the podcast, you'll want to hear these new updates. Also, do you know those moments when life feels fragmented? When it just feels like everyone is going in their own direction? How do you recalibrate as a family? What is it that reconnects your family at the heart level? In this episode, Josh talks about recalibrating your family and also shares what he and Christi and his family are doing to recalibrate right now.Josh talks about:* What to do when your family feels disconnected* Resources and activities that have brought the Straub family together* How parenting and spiritual growth are not mutually exclusive, but deeply interconnectedShow Notes:Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.famousathome.comStay up to date on MyKidsEQ: www.mykidseq.comCoaching with Josh and Christi: https://www.famousathome.com/coachingOrder a copy of 25 Days of the Christmas Story: https://amzn.to/3DfMmBCOrder a copy of the Famous at Home book: https://amzn.to/3U0ubq9Order a copy of Domestic Monastery by Ronald Rolheiser https://amzn.to/3f5XJnL

If you're a parent, you've likely felt overworked, overwhelmed, and unsuccessful. Maybe you feel that way now? Perhaps home even feels chaotic. What if there was a system that helped you take control over your roles and time at home? Where you could move from chaotic to confident, and ultimately, more present. In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with Rebekah Scott, wife, mom of four, business owner, and podcaster about practical ways to move from chaos to confident as a parent.They talk about:* The 4 systems to living a life filled with joy and purpose* How to navigate a relational presence in the home* Ways to prioritize meals, find time for yourself, work, and still be present with your familyWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k869kzrEmw0Show Notes:Leave the Famous at Home book a review: https://amzn.to/3h2HpohListen to the Encourager Podcast: https://encouragerpodcast.com/Learn about the Encourager Academy: https://encouragerpodcast.com/products/encourager-academyShop Rebekah Scott Designs: https://shoprsd.com/

How do you get on the same page as your spouse when it comes to money? Is it possible to simplify your money life? In this episode, Josh and Christi talk with Bob and Linda Lotich, founders of SeedTime, about their new book Simple Money, Rich Life and how to create a clear plan for achieving your financial goals.They talk about:* Ways to become more unified in your marriage around money* The one-category budget: Get 80% of the results with 20% of the work* How to use money as a tool to fulfill what God has called you to do* How to make giving funWatch this episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEAkiwvJA6c&t=2sShow Notes:Order a copy of Simple Money, Rich Life: https://amzn.to/3sRIphE