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

When Difficult News Arrives at Our Doorstep

by Marjie Longshore As parents, when hard news arrives at the doorstep, we have two immediate responsibilities. First, we have to process, try to make sense of, and comfort ourselves. Second,...

When Difficult News Arrives at Our Doorstep

by Marjie Longshore As parents, when hard news arrives at the doorstep, we have two immediate responsibilities. First, we have to process, try to make sense of, and comfort ourselves. Second,...

Special Time / Hang Time: The Heart of What Rea...

by Marjie Longshore My sister wisely told me, “Kids who are demanding time and attention need... time and attention!” I totally agree. The challenge is, how do we give a...

Special Time / Hang Time: The Heart of What Rea...

by Marjie Longshore My sister wisely told me, “Kids who are demanding time and attention need... time and attention!” I totally agree. The challenge is, how do we give a...

A Teen’s View: The Core Aspects Of Parenting

By Louisa Longshore The Democratic/Adlerian parenting style, the secret sauce for world peace. Why? It teaches parents and kids how to listen to each other and share from their hearts. ...

A Teen’s View: The Core Aspects Of Parenting

By Louisa Longshore The Democratic/Adlerian parenting style, the secret sauce for world peace. Why? It teaches parents and kids how to listen to each other and share from their hearts. ...

Help! Bedtime Blues

By Marjie Longshore Dear Marjie, My child can't settle down at bedtime unless I lie down next to her until she falls asleep. I’m not able to get anything done...

Help! Bedtime Blues

By Marjie Longshore Dear Marjie, My child can't settle down at bedtime unless I lie down next to her until she falls asleep. I’m not able to get anything done...

Parent Education is Not Needed If....

by Marjie Longshore Parent education is not needed if you want to parent the way you were parented. If you want to parent the way you were parented, you’ve got...

Parent Education is Not Needed If....

by Marjie Longshore Parent education is not needed if you want to parent the way you were parented. If you want to parent the way you were parented, you’ve got...

Holiday Harmony, Part 3: The Gift Of Fewer Gifts

By Marjie Longshore This week we bring you our final post in our Holiday Harmony series. Giving and delighting others can be such a satisfying experience, especially as parents. We...

Holiday Harmony, Part 3: The Gift Of Fewer Gifts

By Marjie Longshore This week we bring you our final post in our Holiday Harmony series. Giving and delighting others can be such a satisfying experience, especially as parents. We...