Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs is a weekly podcast that equips moms with practical, biblical advice on everything from toddler discipline to teenage dating, and beyond! Karen draws on 30+ years of parenting experience to encourage moms with answers to their real life questions each week in Q&A style episodes.
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Today we’re answering questions about your child and faith, from a question as practical as, “how do I get my kids to be quiet while we’re praying?” to the deeper issue of teenagers finding their own faith once they are old enough to decide what they believe for themselves.
Read MoreThe questions we have to talk about with Karen today are all focused on the heart - how to talk to your child about what is going on inside their heart and how to address some of the behaviors that don’t necessarily deserve a time out.
Read MoreToday we are getting super practical with Karen’s tips on tackling household chores, dinner time and even some ideas for making family time a priority when your schedules are crazy.
Read MoreWe’re a few weeks into the New Year and while Karen isn’t big personally on making new year’s resolutions I know a lot of us are setting goals and trying to do some things differently this year. Today’s episode is full of questions from moms trying to be more intentional and create some habits that are good for the mind, body and soul.
Read MoreWe’ve recently had a lot of questions from moms who are starting their own Birds on a Wire groups and we thought this would be a great time to talk about what a BOAW group is and answer some of those questions here on the podcast.
Read MoreThis week's episode encourages moms to take the week between Christmas and the New Year to rest, reset and refuel for 2018.
Read MoreA special episode for holiday well wishes and encouragement from Birds on a Wire. Merry Christmas, moms!
Read MoreThis episode of WireTalk is all about navigating marriage with children in the picture.
Read MoreTips on teaching your child how to be independent and setting them up for future success.
Read MoreJoin Karen in this live edition of Wire Talk where she talks through practical ways of parenting and not feeling pressure to have it all together.
Read MoreBeing prepared for the holidays is more than just buying gifts and preparing food. It’s also about preparing our hearts for being grateful, showing hospitality and influencing our children. Listen in for encouragement and a few tips to make this season awesome!
Read MoreThis topic needs to stay at the forefront for moms because dating your husband can definitely get lost in the shuffle of life. Karen helps suggest date nights, explain how to better love your spouse, how to trust and ultimately how to choose LOVE!
Read MoreWhen your child is young and still finding their likes and dislikes, it’s easy to assume they will have interests that mirror your own. As they grow and mature you quickly realize they’ve fallen in love with interests all their own, and you’re left wondering where you fit in with them. Listen to Karen discuss what it’s like when your kids do or don’t think and act like you.
Read MoreTantrums, fits, and screams, oh my! We all dislike bad behavior: you, me, family members, neighbors, that lady in line at the grocery store that gives you a sideways glance. Handling children with high energy or children that act out is tough. Listen to Karen describe how she handled her children’s bad behavior with the questions you provided for this episode.
Read MoreAs moms, we’re constantly thinking about what’s next. We meal prep, we pack diaper bags, we schedule appointments, we run errands; but, every now and then we run into situations in which we don’t know how to prepare. Coming across the unexpected can really throw a wrench into an otherwise planned and routine day, week, month, or year! In this episode, listen to Karen weigh in on multiple scenarios of unexpected situations submitted by moms, like you.
Read MoreIt feels like they were just babies, but every you turn around they seem to be growing up more! How do you handle that as their mom? Today on Wire Talk, Karen and Sunny talk about everything from the emotions of your youngest going to kindergarten all the way to your oldest going away to college. Welcome to episode 81!
Read MoreWelcome to an unplugged episode of Wire Talk! Today Karen and Sunny are having a conversation about everything Birds on a Wire: Why Birds on a Wire started, where it is, and why we have a heart for moms. Moms, Birds on a Wire exists for you. It's our hope and prayer that we can help encourage and equip you along your journey of motherhood.
Read MoreOur families are always growing, whether it's adding new babies to the house or just our current littles growing up and discovering their unique personalities. So, as a mom, how do you feel like you've got it under control if it's always changing? Karen covers new babies, your child's growing social calendar, staying organized and carving out one-on-one time with each kid. Moms, you've got this!
Read MoreLife is busy for moms. That's no secret. But what we aren't always prepared for is just how much we have to manage. From trying to be masters of time management for ourselves and our family, to not forgetting to care for our spiritual life and marriage... we have a lot on our plate. So how do you manage life's busy schedule? Today on the podcast.
Read MoreAs moms, we love our kids and only want the absolute best for their lives. We know that one way they're going to have a successful and happy and loving life is based on the kind of character they develop. But how do we help our kids with such a big thing like character development? Karen shares her tips and more on today's episode of Wire Talk.
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