In this warm and welcoming episode, host DJ Stutz sits down with Carrie Lingenfelter, a former teacher, speech therapist, and conscious parenting champion. They chat about the joy of really getting to know our kids and building those precious connections. Parents of little ones, this one’s for you—full of gentle ideas and engaging tips to help your family grow together!
Carrie opens up about understanding our kids’ unique strengths and struggles, sharing the sweet idea of "empathic" children and how our own vibes affect their world. They explore finding that cozy balance between letting kids feel big emotions and guiding them toward self-care—perfect for those tricky toddler moments or preschool ups and downs. DJ offers inventive tricks like using timers and teamwork to smooth out behavior bumps, making parenting feel a little lighter.
Both shine a light on empathy, kindness, and how grandparents can be such a blessing in today’s parenting journey. With Carrie’s heart for raising sensitive, gifted kiddos and DJ’s down-to-earth wisdom, this episode is a gem for parents who want to keep it real. Listen in for simple ways to nurture emotional wellness, creativity, and closeness—raising little changemakers, one loving family at a time!
Time Stamps
4:06 – DJ and Carrie chat about gifted kids and the wide neurodiversity spectrum—great for parents celebrating their child’s unique shine!
11:03 – DJ shares a quick trick to help kids take responsibility and fix mistakes—perfect for raising problem-solvers!
20:48 – DJ and Carrie share why teaching kids empathy matters—essential tips for nurturing kind toddlers!
29:47 – DJ and Carrie explore avoiding overly strict or lax styles—ideal for finding your parenting groove!
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Find DJ’s Books “Roman is Bigger,” “Roman is a Bigger Brother,” and “Oscar’s True Friends” on Amazon, Kindle, Barnes&Noble, Bookshop.org, and Walmart.
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