Fresh Inspiration in our Podcast & Blog

Our Circle In podcast and blog posts share ideas and experiences that have resulted in more harmonious homes. Hosts Marjie and Paige speak with humor and empathy – and decades of experience as parent-educators. We hope you find some helpful thoughts each week!

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Circle In Parenting Podcast

  • 037: Beyond Rewards and Threats: How to Parent ...

    Ever find yourself doing the classic parental count? "I’m going to count to 3! 1……2…………..3!!!!!!” 😬 It’s the universal sign that we’ve hit our limit. But while threats, countdowns, and...

    037: Beyond Rewards and Threats: How to Parent ...

    Ever find yourself doing the classic parental count? "I’m going to count to 3! 1……2…………..3!!!!!!” 😬 It’s the universal sign that we’ve hit our limit. But while threats, countdowns, and...

  • 036: The Power of Belonging: Why Your Child's '...

    Listen Here! *or wherever you listen to podcasts In this episode, we’re diving into Connection—the first of the 4 Crucial Cs. We’re moving past the "fixing behavior" mindset and getting to...

    036: The Power of Belonging: Why Your Child's '...

    Listen Here! *or wherever you listen to podcasts In this episode, we’re diving into Connection—the first of the 4 Crucial Cs. We’re moving past the "fixing behavior" mindset and getting to...

  • 035: Encouragement: the heart of it all

    Listen Here! *or wherever you listen to podcasts Stop Praising, Start Empowering We’ve all been there: over-praising in an effort to motivate, only to realize that external validation isn't the...

    035: Encouragement: the heart of it all

    Listen Here! *or wherever you listen to podcasts Stop Praising, Start Empowering We’ve all been there: over-praising in an effort to motivate, only to realize that external validation isn't the...

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Blog

Scaring Away the Leftover Halloween “Haunts”

By Lara Ratkovic I don’t know if it’s the same in your community, but this year, the floodgates seemed to have reopened on kid-friendly October activities around here. Every Fall...

Scaring Away the Leftover Halloween “Haunts”

By Lara Ratkovic I don’t know if it’s the same in your community, but this year, the floodgates seemed to have reopened on kid-friendly October activities around here. Every Fall...

An Antidote to Stress

By Marjie Longshore Dear reader, When you reach the end of this message, the goal is that you will feel encouraged and hopeful. You might have a new strategy for...

An Antidote to Stress

By Marjie Longshore Dear reader, When you reach the end of this message, the goal is that you will feel encouraged and hopeful. You might have a new strategy for...

Raising Citizens with the 4Cs

By Marjie Longshore The 4C approach isn’t about looking “perfect” or “getting it right” so you fit a certain mold. And, these ideas aren’t based on trends or fads. It...

Raising Citizens with the 4Cs

By Marjie Longshore The 4C approach isn’t about looking “perfect” or “getting it right” so you fit a certain mold. And, these ideas aren’t based on trends or fads. It...

The Most Important Back-to-School Supply

By Lara Ratkovic It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeeeear! Welcome to Back-to-School season. Regardless of which day you start the school year, any parent who’s been here can attest –...

The Most Important Back-to-School Supply

By Lara Ratkovic It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeeeear! Welcome to Back-to-School season. Regardless of which day you start the school year, any parent who’s been here can attest –...

Splish, Splash…CHORES!

By Lara Ratkovic Ah summertime…a perfect opportunity for our kids to kick back…relax…sleep in…do nothing… WAIT A MINUTE! While we certainly want to give kids a chance to recharge their...

Splish, Splash…CHORES!

By Lara Ratkovic Ah summertime…a perfect opportunity for our kids to kick back…relax…sleep in…do nothing… WAIT A MINUTE! While we certainly want to give kids a chance to recharge their...

Our Favorite Children's Books

We recently hosted The Family Care Tent at the 55th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. This annual summer fair is held right here in the home of Family Leadership Center: Yarmouth,...

Our Favorite Children's Books

We recently hosted The Family Care Tent at the 55th Annual Yarmouth Clam Festival. This annual summer fair is held right here in the home of Family Leadership Center: Yarmouth,...