by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Oct 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
We start the episode with a discussion of the great activity re-prioritization that has been going down in our house. And then we talk about talking – specifically how we’ve gotten into big conversations with the kids. Now, buckle up for the links: You Know,...
by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Sep 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
We begin the episode with some updates on the end of summer and start of the school year. Then we discuss what it was like when the kids were babies. And we finish up talking about money and how we want to address it with the kids. Now the links: Elizabeth Newcamp on...
by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Sep 2, 2026 | Uncategorized
We start the episode discussing our visit to a local Ren Faire. And then we talk about needing to be the squeaky wheel – particularly when it comes to the kids. How often do you reach out? How annoying are you willing to be? What’s the emotional cost at the end?...
by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Aug 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
When we recorded this, the kids were away at Camp Quest and we had feelings. Also, we discuss Moms’ plan of paying the kids to read chapter books over the summer. Finally, we talk about the deluge of social media posts about adult child estrangement. Now the links:...
by THE FAMILY SKEPTICAL | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
We begin the episode with a story about our new car trip media consumption. Then we talk about how hard it can be to be intentional in parenting. And finally discuss some of the things that we think it’s important to bring up with your kids – even if they don’t...
