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

Holiday Harmony, Part 2: How to Foster Gratitud...

By Marjie Longshore This week we continue our Holiday Harmony series with a focus on gratitude. We would love for our children to feel and embody the spirit of giving at...

Holiday Harmony, Part 2: How to Foster Gratitud...

By Marjie Longshore This week we continue our Holiday Harmony series with a focus on gratitude. We would love for our children to feel and embody the spirit of giving at...

Holiday Harmony, Part 1: The Gift of Your Time

By Marjie Longshore The holidays can be overwhelming for adults and children.  For adults there are multiple parties, special work events and deadlines, and family gatherings to arrange and attend....

Holiday Harmony, Part 1: The Gift of Your Time

By Marjie Longshore The holidays can be overwhelming for adults and children.  For adults there are multiple parties, special work events and deadlines, and family gatherings to arrange and attend....

Punishment Disguised As Parenting

By Marjie Longshore Have you ever had the experience of your child trying to get your attention, not succeeding and then taking their efforts up a disturbing notch? I was...

Punishment Disguised As Parenting

By Marjie Longshore Have you ever had the experience of your child trying to get your attention, not succeeding and then taking their efforts up a disturbing notch? I was...

Why Parents Need To Grow As Parents

By Louisa Longshore Your family is your laboratory. If your parents give you a chance to make choices, mistakes, try different types of behavior, and experience the consequences, you learn...

Why Parents Need To Grow As Parents

By Louisa Longshore Your family is your laboratory. If your parents give you a chance to make choices, mistakes, try different types of behavior, and experience the consequences, you learn...

Problem Solving Through Family Meetings: A Pers...

By Marjie Longshore It is just after 10pm on a Wednesday night and I feel worn out. The dishes are finally done, stars twinkle outside the kitchen window and my...

Problem Solving Through Family Meetings: A Pers...

By Marjie Longshore It is just after 10pm on a Wednesday night and I feel worn out. The dishes are finally done, stars twinkle outside the kitchen window and my...

Limit Setting with Technology - Where Do I Start?

By Marjie Longshore Setting limits on technology for ourselves and our kids is a struggle for so many of us. Some questions and concerns parents have shared with me include:...

Limit Setting with Technology - Where Do I Start?

By Marjie Longshore Setting limits on technology for ourselves and our kids is a struggle for so many of us. Some questions and concerns parents have shared with me include:...