Parenting as a Team: How to Stay United Through the Chaos | Ep. 671

Awesome Marriage Podcast

Dr. Kim Kimberling

Marriage, Awesomemarriagepodcast, Marriagepodcast, Awesomemarriage, Marriageadvice, Society & Culture, Religion & Spirituality, Relationships, Christianmarriage, Christianity

4.9 • 802 Ratings

🗓️ 1 April 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Summary

Dr. Kim and Lindsay dive into a heartfelt conversation about the power of communication and unity in parenting. They talk about why it’s so important for parents to be on the same page when it comes to raising their kids, facing challenges as a team, and setting a strong example through their own decision-making. Along the way, they explore how to navigate differences in parenting styles, adapt to the ever-changing needs of children as they grow, and lean on prayer for guidance in tough decisions.

We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.

Episode highlights include:

It's unrealistic to agree on everything in parenting.
Children benefit from the security of united parents.
It's important to filter parenting advice based on core beliefs.
When you disagree, and you will, model respect for your spouse.

*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!

Couples Conversation Guide:

Main takeaway:

Do you and your spouse struggle to stay on the same page while parenting your children? Are you handling disagreements in a way that adds to the chaos? In this episode, Dr. Kim and Lindsay discuss how to navigate the hard conversations, the power of differing perspectives, and the benefit of a strong relationship as an example to your children.

Questions to Discuss:

Are you and your spouse allowing parenting to divide or unite?

In what ways can you better support your spouse in parenting?

Have you and your spouse set aside time to discuss the goals you have for your children?

Quotes From this Episode:

“There's no shortcut to communication."

"Agreeing on core values is essential."

"Set aside time to discuss your challenges."

"Kids need security and stability."

MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Use our Marriage Boundaries Workbook to navigate tough conversations and hard seasons.
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Transcript

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0:00.0	Welcome to the awesome marriage podcast, a place for honest conversations and practical advice on how to build an awesome marriage.
0:09.7	I am your podcast producer and co-host, Lindsay Few. On the show will be our host Dr. Kim Kimberly.
0:17.0	Dr. Kim is a marriage counselor and has been married for over 50 years.
0:21.8	His passion is to help you strengthen your most intimate relationship.
0:27.8	Welcome to the awesome marriage podcast.
0:29.7	We are so glad that you're joining us today to talk about parenting as a team, how to stay
0:36.4	united through the chaos. It's often said that parents should
0:39.8	be a united front in parenting. Yes, that's great. But how? Practically speaking, it is easier
0:46.0	said than done. So today we're talking about practical ways to stay united through the sometimes
0:51.5	chaotic days of parenting. Whether you have toddlers, teens, or anything in between,
0:55.8	tune in to learn tips to keep your marriage strong through it all.
0:59.5	And before we do get into today's content,
1:01.2	I want to make sure that you do know about Dr. Kim's weekly marriage multiplier email.
1:06.1	This is just a quick and simple way to make sure you are investing practically in your
1:10.6	marriage each week
1:11.7	with biblically based tips from a professional counselor. So make sure you see the link in today's
1:16.9	show notes to sign up for that and invest in your marriage. So Dr. Kim, let's talk about parenting
1:23.5	through the chaos. Yes. So we know that as spouses, know, spouses, it's best to be a united front,
1:30.2	but is it really realistic for both spouses to agree on everything with parenting and why or why not?
1:36.7	Yeah, I don't think it is. I mean, I think sometimes, well, one, we grew up in different homes.
1:40.9	So we're going to have, you know, what Nancy Nintendo tried to do was bring the best of both together.
1:45.0	So that caused some things of us doing some things different.
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