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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, Becky discusses ways to prioritize your marriage. This is a critical foundation and the first in a series of episodes on creating unity in parenting in a blended family. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, Becky shares stories that illustrate how family councils can create family unity and curb contention. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky shares stories that illustrate how family councils can create family unity and curb contention.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky shares stories that illustrate how family councils can create family unity and curb contention.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, Becky talks about daily conversations that reveal helpful thinking routines so children can build emotional resilience and social confidence. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky talks about daily conversations that reveal helpful thinking routines so children can build emotional resilience and social confidence.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text It can be particularly challenging to maintain extended family relationships in a blended family. In this episode, Becky gives recommendations for how to nurture your children's support network so they can feel grounded and secure. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>It can be particularly challenging to maintain extended family relationships in a blended family. In this episode, Becky gives recommendations for how to nurture your children&apos;s support network so they can feel grounded and secure.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>It can be particularly challenging to maintain extended family relationships in a blended family. In this episode, Becky gives recommendations for how to nurture your children&apos;s support network so they can feel grounded and secure.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky shares principles of communication that show how words can unify or divide.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky shares principles of communication that show how words can unify or divide.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, Becky discusses how her search to understand charity led her on a path to healing after her divorce. She emphasizes the role that her faith in Jesus Christ played in this healing, and how that healing helped her in parenting. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky discusses how her search to understand charity led her on a path to healing after her divorce. She emphasizes the role that her faith in Jesus Christ played in this healing, and how that healing helped her in parenting.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky discusses how her search to understand charity led her on a path to healing after her divorce. She emphasizes the role that her faith in Jesus Christ played in this healing, and how that healing helped her in parenting.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, Becky discusses foundational questions to consider as you decide how to approach teaching money skills to young children. She shares a story about her children and how they learned to "change the world" through a charity fund. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky discusses foundational questions to consider as you decide how to approach teaching money skills to young children. She shares a story about her children and how they learned to &quot;change the world&quot; through a charity fund.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky discusses foundational questions to consider as you decide how to approach teaching money skills to young children. She shares a story about her children and how they learned to &quot;change the world&quot; through a charity fund.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, I share how a simple lanyard helped my son learn emotional regulation. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, I share how a simple lanyard helped my son learn emotional regulation.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, I share how a simple lanyard helped my son learn emotional regulation.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Responding to the Right Person: Turning away from contention and toward healing</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky gives two examples of how responding to the inner child led to healing.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, Becky outlines principles and many, many ideas for family service opportunities. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, Becky outlines principles and many, many ideas for family service opportunities.</p>]]></description>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, we talk about celebrating nontraditional times in order to create a strong family identity and a sense of belonging in a blended family. ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, we discuss how to promote family work in the family while maintaining personal responsibility.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, we discuss how to promote family work in the family while maintaining personal responsibility.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>CASH: Nurturing social skills in our children</itunes:title>
    <title>CASH: Nurturing social skills in our children</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode I give several examples of how to nurture social skills in our children so they can act with more confidence. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode I give several examples of how to nurture social skills in our children so they can act with more confidence.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode I give several examples of how to nurture social skills in our children so they can act with more confidence.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>Stairwell Talks and Table Time: Counseling with our children to achieve personal and family goals</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text This episode focuses on the need for counseling with our children so they can stay in the driver's seat of their life. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episode focuses on the need for counseling with our children so they can stay in the driver&apos;s seat of their life.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episode focuses on the need for counseling with our children so they can stay in the driver&apos;s seat of their life.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Family, Friends, and Faith: Using moments of reflection to empower children</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode I share how pausing for moments of reflection with our children can help them identify the resources they have to help them through hard times. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode I share how pausing for moments of reflection with our children can help them identify the resources they have to help them through hard times.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode I share how pausing for moments of reflection with our children can help them identify the resources they have to help them through hard times.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Turkeys and Technology: Supporting kids in pursuing their interests</itunes:title>
    <title>Turkeys and Technology: Supporting kids in pursuing their interests</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, we talk about how to support our children in pursuing their own interests instead of pushing the parent's agenda. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, we talk about how to support our children in pursuing their own interests instead of pushing the parent&apos;s agenda.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, we talk about how to support our children in pursuing their own interests instead of pushing the parent&apos;s agenda.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, we talk about how to, as parents, put our own emotions aside and focus on the learning and growth of our child. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, we talk about how to, as parents, put our own emotions aside and focus on the learning and growth of our child.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, we talk about how to, as parents, put our own emotions aside and focus on the learning and growth of our child.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Buy the Mangos: Treating those who hurt us with kindness</itunes:title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>A brief interaction in the grocery store taught me great principles about making decisions that are consistent with my values and beliefs.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>A brief interaction in the grocery store taught me great principles about making decisions that are consistent with my values and beliefs.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>A Paper Toolbox: Empowering children to work things out</itunes:title>
    <title>A Paper Toolbox: Empowering children to work things out</title>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episode gives ideas for young children and then for teens on how to find their own solutions to difficult situations and strong emotions.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episode gives ideas for young children and then for teens on how to find their own solutions to difficult situations and strong emotions.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Dinner Games: The power of mundane daily activities</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode I talk about how simple daily activities can transform a family. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode I talk about how simple daily activities can transform a family.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode I talk about how simple daily activities can transform a family.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Backwards Planning: A key to preserving peace</itunes:title>
    <title>Backwards Planning: A key to preserving peace</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text This episodes addresses the need for planning--backwards planning--to preserve peace as our families live many transition and potentially high-emotion moments in a day. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episodes addresses the need for planning--backwards planning--to preserve peace as our families live many transition and potentially high-emotion moments in a day.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episodes addresses the need for planning--backwards planning--to preserve peace as our families live many transition and potentially high-emotion moments in a day.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text This episode highlights the need for apologies and feedback in navigating difficult interactions. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episode highlights the need for apologies and feedback in navigating difficult interactions.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episode highlights the need for apologies and feedback in navigating difficult interactions.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <title>The Flipped Chore Chart: Involving children in family work</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text This episode explores ways to develop family relationships while involving children in family work. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episode explores ways to develop family relationships while involving children in family work.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This episode explores ways to develop family relationships while involving children in family work.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>A Tiny New Beginning</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text This first episodes details the why behind this podcast and what you can expect as you listen. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This first episodes details the why behind this podcast and what you can expect as you listen.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>This first episodes details the why behind this podcast and what you can expect as you listen.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode, I talk about different ways our newly blended family began to develop physical and emotional closeness. ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, I talk about different ways our newly blended family began to develop physical and emotional closeness.</p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode, I talk about different ways our newly blended family began to develop physical and emotional closeness.</p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Vinyl Family Tree: Honoring every family member&#39;s story</itunes:title>
    <title>The Vinyl Family Tree: Honoring every family member&#39;s story</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Send a text In this episode I tell how we used a vinyl family tree to honor every family member's story.  ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode I tell how we used a vinyl family tree to honor every family member&apos;s story. </p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2146924/open_sms">Send a text</a></p><p>In this episode I tell how we used a vinyl family tree to honor every family member&apos;s story. </p>]]></content:encoded>
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