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Are stay at home parents good or bad for children? Jeff and Kelli discuss this topic, and how having a stay at home mom has helped their children. Some topics covered: What are the benefits of stay at home moms? Do kids become reliant upon their parents? 38% of stay at home moms are living in poverty - only 12% of working moms http://www.pewresearch.org/fact-tank/2014/04/08/7-key-findings-about-stay-at-home-moms/ http://www.scarymommy.com/i-regret-being-a-stay-at-home-mom/

One of the best ways to spend quality time with your children is to make an excuse to be with them one-on-one. Of course, we are talking about the phenomenon of parent/child dates! The notion of doing this has grown over the last several years, and it continues to grow today. What are the benefits of them? What are some good ideas for them? The important part is to do something they enjoy, and to actually devote the time to them. Be consistent in what you decide to do! Kids spell love T-I-M-E Reasons and ideas for having parent/child dates: http://www.howdoesshe.com/why-you-should-date-your-kids-and-50-fun-date-ideas/ Some ideas on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/happywivesclub/parent-child-dates/

Ever get frustrated by not being able to figure out how to get everything done? Ever wonder how you could better organize your closet? What about your life? How can you get your kids to five different places at the same time and still be home to make dinner? In this episode we give you our tips on how organization can change your life as a parent! andnbsp; Quotes Organization Tips

Do any of your kids have behavioral issues? Do they tell you no? Do they throw a fit in the middle of the supermarket, knowing full well that you do not intend to discipline them in front of everyone? Do they get into trouble at school? Do you feel like they need to talk but you  just dont know how to get them to open up because they are so young? If you struggle with kids who act out then this is the episode for you! We share some insights about how we have dealt with behavioral issues in the past, and how we have come to realize that kids all want love, appreciation, and support even if they do not know how to communicate the way that they want to receive it.

Before you can be a good parent, as someone who is in a relationship and married, you need to make sure your marriage is taken care of first. When you put your spouse first then it becomes a lot easier to focus on the kids and provide the necessities that they need. You are calmer, and can offer a lot more of the great things in life to your family when your marriage is in a good spot. This should be your priority every single day! Part of this responsibility is saying I love you. What does it really mean? How often should you say it? Why is it an action word, and what do I need to do if I truly mean it? Find out this and more as Jeff and Kelli introduce themselves to the world of podcasting and begin a journey of enjoying parenthood together, and with you! andnbsp; Here are the links to the Love Languages book for both relationships and for children: