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FMP 277: Why Chores Help Your Children Succeed in the Future
What if the path to your child’s future success starts with taking out the trash? In Episode 277 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra explore why chores play a critical role in helping children succeed professionally later in life. Far from being...
FMP 276: Why Worry Is Wrecking Your Marriage
What if most of what you worry about in your marriage never actually happens? A study cited by Cornell University found that 85% of the things people worry about never happen. And of the remaining 15% that do, nearly 80% of people say the situation was easier to...
FMP 275: What Makes Family Fun, Hard, and Worth It
Family life is beautiful, complicated, loud, messy, and absolutely worth it. In Episode 275 of The Family Meeting Podcast, the Osterkamp girls take over the mic to share their honest perspective on what makes family fun, difficult, and important. From laughter and...
FMP 274: Making Christmas Super Special
The moments your family remembers most aren’t always the gifts, they’re the experiences you share together. In Episode 274 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra talk about how to make Christmas super special using games. From simple icebreakers to...
FMP 273: Sex Struggles Married Couples Face
Sex is one of the most sensitive, and misunderstood, areas of marriage. When intimacy struggles go unspoken, couples often feel alone, ashamed, or disconnected. In Episode 273 of The Family Meeting Podcast, we talk honestly about the real sex struggles married couples...
FMP 272: How to Get Your Kids to Listen Without Raising Your Voice
If the only way your kids listen is when you yell… something’s not working. The good news? It can change. In Episode 272 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra break down how to get your kids to listen without raising your voice. From toddlers to teens,...
FMP 271: Loving Through Chronic Illness Part 2
Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the person who lives with it, it affects the marriage, the home, the daily rhythms, and the emotional world of both spouses. In Episode 271 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra open an honest, compassionate...
FMP 270: Loving Through Chronic Illness
Chronic illness doesn’t just affect the person who lives with it, it affects the marriage, the home, the daily rhythms, and the emotional world of both spouses. In Episode 270 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra open an honest, compassionate...
FMP 269: Family Vacation in the Florida Keys
Sunshine, snorkeling, and saving money, this episode has it all! In Episode 269 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra share their family’s recent vacation to the Florida Keys, from the planning process to the priceless moments along the way. Whether...
FMP 268: Parenting Kids in a Culture of Bed Rot
Scrolling in bed for hours. Avoiding responsibility. Calling it “self-care.” Welcome to the culture of bed rot, where rest has turned into withdrawal, and comfort has replaced purpose. In Episode 268 of The Family Meeting Podcast, Thomas and Lysandra unpack what this...