Family Leadership Podcast
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<p>Circle In: A Family Leadership Podcast provides inspiration, up-to-date research, timeless wisdom, and humor leaving parents and caregivers hopeful and encouraged.</p>
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Recent Episodes
May 13, 2026
036: The Power of Belonging: Why Your Child’s ‘Bad’ Behavior is a Cry for Connection
<h3>In this episode, we’re diving into <b>Connection</b>—the first of the 4 Crucial Cs. We’re moving past the "fixing behavior" mindset and getting to the heart of the matter: <b>Belonging isn't a luxury; it’s a biological survival need.</b> When a child doesn't feel that solid sense of "I belong here," they don't just sit still—they scramble to get back into your spotlight. We call these <b>Mistaken Goals</b>. Whether they are acting like a clown or playing the helpless victim, they aren't trying to be bad; they are trying to be <i>seen</i>.</h3><p><b>Join the Conversation:</b> Your ideas and questions matter. Let us know a fun way you created to connect this week! We’d love to hear your ideas and answer your questions. Share your thoughts on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/familyleadershipctr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or drop us an email at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@familyleadershipcenter.org" target="_blank">questions@familyleadershipcenter.org</a>.</p><p><b>🙏Subscribe & Rate:</b> If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts. </p><p>⁉️<b>Questions/Suggestions/Feedback</b>: Your feedback helps us continue bringing you helpful and insightful episodes every week. Please email us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@familyleadershipcenter.org" target="_blank">questions@familyleadershipcenter.org</a></p><h3><b>Hosts </b></h3><p>Marjie Longshore, Founder of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://familyleadershipcenter.org" target="_blank">Family Leadership Center</a></p><p>Paige Trevor, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paigetrevor.com" target="_blank">Parent Coach</a></p><p>Special thanks to editor Max Cotter and Wendy Tracy</p><p><b>Resources</b></p><p>🤓 Check out <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paigetrevor.com/parenting-toolkit" target="_blank">Paige’s Resource Page</a> for the Ultimate Chore List<br />🎧Reboot Special Time with <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.familyleadershipcenter.org/blogs/podcast/the-present-of-your-presence-1-on-1-time-with-your-child-boosts-confidence-and-trust-podcast-episode-5" target="_blank">Episode 05: The Present of Your Presence: 1-on-1 Time with Your Child Boosts Confidence and Trust </a></p><p>🧰Pick up a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.familyleadershipcenter.org/pages/circle-in" target="_blank">Family Meeting Toolkit</a> if you don’t already have one!</p><p>Join our community and share what happens when you look for strengths and share them with the children in your life!</p><h3><b>Stay Connected</b></h3><p>📝<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.familyleadershipcenter.org/#:~:text=View%20all-,Circle%20In%20with%20Us!,-Let%27s%20stay%20connected" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Family Leadership Center newsletter</a></p><p>⚖️<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paigetrevor.com/#newsletter-sign-up" target="_blank">Subscribe to Paige's newsletter</a> </p>
April 29, 2026
035: Encouragement: the heart of it all
<p>In this episode of the Circle In, Family Leadership Center podcast, hosts Marjie Longshore and Paige Trevor delve into the profound concept of encouragement within family dynamics. They explore the essence of encouragement, emphasizing its roots in courage and the importance of fostering a supportive environment for both parents and children. The conversation highlights the detrimental effects of discouragement, such as judgment and criticism, and contrasts these with the empowering nature of encouragement. The hosts share personal anecdotes and practical strategies for recognizing contributions, effective communication, and the pitfalls of overparenting. They also discuss the difference between praise and encouragement, advocating for a more descriptive and supportive approach to nurturing growth and progress. Ultimately, the episode underscores the significance of encouragement as a continuous practice that fosters resilience and confidence in both parents and children.</p><p></p><p><b>Join the Conversation:</b> Your ideas and questions matter. We’d love to hear your ideas and answer your questions. Share your thoughts on <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.instagram.com/familyleadershipctr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" target="_blank">Instagram</a> or drop us an email at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@familyleadershipcenter.org" target="_blank">questions@familyleadershipcenter.org</a>.</p><p><b>🙏Subscribe & Rate:</b> If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts. </p><p>⁉️<b>Questions/Suggestions/Feedback</b>: Your feedback helps us continue bringing you helpful and insightful episodes every week. Please email us at <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:questions@familyleadershipcenter.org" target="_blank">questions@familyleadershipcenter.org</a></p><p><br /><b>Hosts </b></p><p>Marjie Longshore, Founder of <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://familyleadershipcenter.org" target="_blank">Family Leadership Center</a></p><p>Paige Trevor, <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paigetrevor.com" target="_blank">Parent Coach</a></p><p></p><p>Special thanks to editor Max Cotter and Wendy Tracy</p><p><br /><b>Resources</b></p><p>🤓 Check out <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.paigetrevor.com/blog/an-ode-to-encouragement" target="_blank">Paige’s Ode to Encouragement Blog</a> for some more inspiration</p><p>🎧 Marjie and Louisa share wonderful ways to encourage through strengths: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.familyleadershipcenter.org/blogs/podcast/finding-strengths-the-essence-of-encouragement-podcast-episode-18?_pos=7&_sid=b0de512eb&_ss=r" target="_blank">018: Finding Strengths: The Essence of Encouragement</a></p><p>🧰 Pick up a <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.familyleadershipcenter.org/pages/circle-in" target="_blank">Family Meeting Toolkit</a> if you don’t already have one!</p><p>📄 Encouragement vs Discouragement Handout :<a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Jcjjw6ARhoS9U65vwNnGtsjCs4HOi0t9/view?usp=share_link" target="_blank">Encouragement vs Discouragement handout.pdf</a></p><p>📖 Books mentioned: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.alfiekohn.org/punished-rewards/" target="_blank">Punished by Rewards</a>, by Alfie Kohn and <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://themindsetonline.com/thebook/buythebook/index.html" target="_blank">Mindset</a>, by Carol Dweck’s </p>
April 1, 2026
034: What's Your Style? Parenting on Purpose
<p>Does your day start with gentle good mornings and end with drill sergeant vibes? If you find yourself swinging from the Permissive Parent at breakfast ("Eat your breakfast, okay?") to the Autocratic Parent by bedtime ("Get in bed, NOW!!!"), you aren't alone. In fact, many parents find themselves caught in this pendulum swing, trying to be kind but eventually losing their patience when things don't get done.</p> <p>In this episode, Marjie and Paige explore the four parenting styles and how they shape the roles our children play.</p> <p><strong>The Four Styles at a Glance:</strong></p> <ul> <li> <p>🍭 <strong>The Permissive Parent (The "Feel Good" Approach): </strong> High warmth, low limits. We prioritize harmony and happiness. While it feels nice in the moment, we might accidentally treat our kids like "guests" in the home, leaving them without the life skills they need.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>💂 The Autocratic Parent (The "Look Right" Approach):</strong> Low warmth, high limits. We prioritize order and obedience. While things might look "right" on the outside, it often trades long-term connection for short-term compliance—and can leave kids struggling to find their own voice.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>📱 The Distracted Parent (The "Hands-Off" Approach):</strong> Life is busy, and sometimes we just let them figure it out. However, without our presence and coaching, kids can miss out on the vital training and connection that fuels their growth.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>🛠️ The Encouraging Parent (The "Do Good" Approach):</strong> The sweet spot! This is <strong>High Warmth + High Expectations.</strong> We stop trying to "fix" our children and start solving problems with them through mutual respect.</p> </li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><strong>This Week's Home Play: The Detective 🕵️♀️</strong></p> <p>Before we change a single habit, we have to see them! </p> <p>Don't change a thing yet—just observe. Keep a shame-free log of your default moves:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Which style did your own parents use? (We often repeat what we know or swing to the opposite extreme).</p> </li> <li> <p>When do you step in to "save" them? (e.g. forgotten lunches, tied shoes, or managing their big emotions for them).</p> </li> <li> <p>When do you find yourself on repeat? (e.g. shoes, chores, or the "one more minute" screen-time battle).</p> </li> </ul> <p><strong>Join the Conversation:</strong> Your ideas and questions matter. Let us know your Parenting Style! We'd love to hear your ideas and answer your questions. Share your thoughts on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/familyleadershipctr?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Instagram</a> or drop us an email at <a href="mailto:questions@familyleadershipcenter.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">questions@familyleadershipcenter.org</a>.</p> <p><strong>🙏Subscribe & Rate:</strong> If you're enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts. </p> <p><strong>⁉️Questions/Suggestions/Feedback:</strong> Your feedback helps us continue bringing you helpful and insightful episodes every week. Please email us at <a href="mailto:questions@familyleadershipcenter.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">questions@familyleadershipcenter.org</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Hosts </strong></p> <p>Marjie Longshore, Founder of <a href="https://familyleadershipcenter.org" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Family Leadership Center</a></p> <p>Paige Trevor, <a href="https://www.paigetrevor.com" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Parent Coach</a></p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Special thanks to editor Max Cotter and Wendy Tracy</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p><strong>Resources</strong></p> <p>🤓 Read Paige's <a href="https://pepparent.org/change-walk-start-talk/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">PEP blog: To Change the Walk, Start with the Talk</a> describing that clay exercise</p> <p>🎧 Listen Again: <a href="https://www.familyleadershipcenter.org/blogs/podcast/the-family-play-designing-a-stage-where-everyone-can-shine-episode-032" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> 032 Family Play</a></p> <p>♥️ Book a <a href="https://www.paigetrevor.com/coaching" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">20-minute Free Parenting Consult with Paige</a></p> <p>📚 Explore more on parenting styles in this FLC blog: <a href="https://www.familyleadershipcenter.org/blogs/blog/all-about-parenting-styles-a-note-from-alyson-schafer?_pos=1&_sid=1e041da9e&_ss=r" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow"> All About Parenting Styles</a></p> <p>🧰Pick up a <a href="https://www.familyleadershipcenter.org/pages/circle-in" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Family Meeting Toolkit</a> if you don't already have one!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Join our community and share what happens when you look for strengths and share them with the children in your life!</p> <p><strong> </strong></p> <p>Stay Connected</p> <p>📝<a href="https://www.familyleadershipcenter.org/#:~:text=View%20all-,Circle%20In%20with%20Us!,-Let%27s%20stay%20connected" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Subscribe to the Family Leadership Center newsletter</a></p> <p>⚖️<a href="https://www.paigetrevor.com/#newsletter-sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow">Subscribe to Paige's newsletter</a> </p> <p> </p>
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