Raise ’Em Up Podcast

Wrap-Up: Resources & Take-Aways

As we wrap up this excellent book, we'll leave you with our top take-aways, final encouragements, and a review of the fantastic resources available in your book. Tune in and be sure to keep the conversation going by celebrating the God-given wiring of your kids. Remember, your words can (and should) be a GIFT to the hearer. Your words have the power to echo in your child's life forever. Keep on building them up!

Chapter 6: When Temperaments Collide

What happens when there's friction between my temperament and theirs? Here are some excellent tips for managing tension between different colors (and even when your color is the same as your child's). Don't forget to check out the resource section of your book - it's full of great insights and ideas!

Chapter 5: How My Wiring Affects My Parenting

Hey parents, it's YOUR turn! Today's episode is all about learning YOUR temperament and figuring out how it is influencing your parenting. Once you know yourself, you'll be able to harness your strengths and manage your weaknesses so that you can connect more fully with your children.

Chapter 4: Signals - When the Tank is Empty

Do you normally let your fuel tank run out before refilling your car? Or do you visit the gas station before the guage hits empty? When our child's "tank" is empty, they "signal" with behaviors that are a desperate attempt to get their needs met. We often mistake their signals for "bad behavior" which we immediately try to shut down. When we do, it's like getting frustrated at our car's fuel light for blinking. Like trying to get the signal to turn off instead of heading for the nearest gas station to give our car what it needs. So what do you do when your child's signals are going off? Listen now to learn how to fill their tank!

Chapter 3: Innate Needs - How Needs Guide Behaviors

As humans, we all have the same basic needs, from food and shelter to safety, belonging, and love. When we dig into the 4 temperaments, we learn that "safety" may look different to a Blue than a Yellow, and "belonging" looks different for Greens than for Reds. But as you learn how to speak your child's language, you'll be able to pour into their innate needs and build them up in their God-given identity.

Chapter 2: Seeing Their Strengths & Weaknesses

Get an overview of each of the 4 temperaments by diving into their unique sets of strengths and weaknesses. As we explore, we bet you'll start to understand more about your child, and you'll start to notice some patterns in their behavior, likes, dislikes, and more. God has designed your child with some awesome strengths, and we hope this episode helps you to see and appreciate them.

Chapter 1: Expectations - Good news! Your Kid is NOT the Problem!

Welcome to season 6! We're reading A Grown-Up's Guide to Kids' Wiring by Kathleen Edelman (and we think you should be too!) The idea that people typically have one of four unique "temperaments" is not new. It's been around since at least 400 B.C. and has been influential ever since. In episode 1 we explore the fact that we have unique and God-given wiring, and so do our kids. We'll get a brief introduction to the 4 temperaments and discuss why our expectations are the real problem (not our kids). This book will help us unlock ways to connect with our children, and teach us how to use our words as a gift to their hearts. Join the conversation!

Chapter 8: Vocational Adulting & Conclusion | Raise ’Em Up Podcast | S5:E8

We each have many vocations or callings - roles to play, contributions to share, and things to bring to the table. As your young adult navigates vocational opportunities and challenges, how can you provide support along the way?

Chapter 7: Relational Adulting | Raise ’Em Up Podcast | S5:E7

What do our Learners, Explorers, and Focusers need from us when it comes to navigating their relationships? Tune in for insights about friendships, romantic relationships, and how you can support and encourage your young adults.

Chapter 6: Faithing Together - Searching for Communities That Support Our Faith Journeys

It takes a village-- how can you help your young adult identify faith mentors and communities that meet their needs?