Imperfect Heroes: Insights Into Parenting
Discover the joy in parenting with The Imperfect Heroes Podcast! DJ Stutz, an Early Childhood Specialist with over 20 years of teaching expertise, brings you insightful episodes to navigate the rewarding yet challenging journey of raising children. Join DJ and her guests as they share knowledge and experiences, offering valuable insights to empower you with confidence and peace. Become the imperfect hero, fostering independence, productivity, and happiness in your children's lives. Tune in for practical parenting tips and stories that resonate with your unique journey!
Episodes
187 episodes
Episode 186: How Kindness and Compassion Shape Future Entrepreneurs with Margot Machol-Bisnow
In this episode, DJ chats with author Margot Machol-Bisnow about the link between parenting and entrepreneurship. Margot has interviewed over 70 entrepreneurs and shares her findings about childhood commonalities. ...
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Episode 186
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Episode 185: Parenting Spicy Kids? Diane Dempster Shares a Recipe for Success
In this episode of Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting, DJ Stutz sits down with Diane Dempster, co-founder of Impact Parents, to discuss the challenges and joys of raising what she calls “Spicy Kids.” Diane shares her exper...
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Episode 185
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Episode 184: Directing Moral Development in Your Kiddos? Begin Here.
Welcome to Season 5 of Imperfect Heroes! This season, we’re diving into a powerful theme: The Moral Development of Young Children. In this first episode, DJ Stutz explores how children grow their sense of right and wrong, drawing on th...
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Episode 184
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Episode 183: Fostering Faith: The Role of Spirituality and Curiosity in Parenting with Lenora Edwards
In this episode, DJ Stutz chats with Lenora Edwards, a board-certified speech-language pathologist, about the powerful link between spirituality and parenting. They explore how curiosity strengthens faith and builds meaningful family connection...
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Season 4
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Episode 183
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Episode 182: The Power of Spirituality and Stories in Parenting: A Chat with Author and Christian Singer/Songwriter Andrew Peterson
In this episode, DJ Stutz talks with Andrew Peterson—Christian singer-songwriter, and author of The Wingfeather Saga—about weaving faith into every aspect of life. Andrew shares how he integrates faith into his family’s daily routines,...
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Episode 182
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Episode 181: Faith in Parenting: Building Spiritual Resilience in Children with Ashlee Terry
In this episode of Imperfect Heroes, DJ Stutz chats with Ashlee Terry about the role of faith in parenting and building spiritual resilience in young children. Ashlee shares her story of recovery after a traumatic accident in January 2...
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Episode 181
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Episode 180: Navigating Spiritual Differences While Raising Young Children with Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt
In this episode, DJ Stutz chats with Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt, married for 33 years, about raising two boys while blending differing spiritual beliefs. Tune in as they share how they honored unique perspectives and built a unified foundat...
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Episode 180
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Episode 179: Holiday Parenting: Building Spiritual Foundations and Creating Teachable Moments
In this episode of Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting, DJ Stutz delves into the importance of spirituality in raising compassionate, mentally healthy, and service-minded children. Drawing from her wealth of experience, DJ discus...
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Episode 179
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Episode 178: Raising Grateful Kids: Insights from E.A. Maynard on Intentional Fatherhood
Join DJ Stutz as she chats with E.A. Maynard, co-host of Call With Dads and founder of Homessor.com, about the powerful connection between fatherhood and gratitude. Eric shares practical tips for raising grateful kids, including limiti...
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Episode 178
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Episode 177: Gratitude Made Simple: Creative Parenting Hacks to Grow Thankfulness in Kids with Nicole Oke
In this episode of Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting, DJ Stutz chats with Nicole Oke, an award-winning children's book author, Girl Scout leader, and wildland firefighting professional based in Boise, Idaho. As a mom of two dau...
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Episode 177
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Episode 176: Gratitude and Mental Health: Transforming Parenting Through Positivity with Emily Guarnotta
In this episode, DJ chats with Dr. Emily Guarnotta, a psychologist and maternal mental health specialist, about how practicing gratitude can really impact our well-being as parents. Emily explains that gratitude is something we can choose to pr...
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Season 4
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Episode 176
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Episode 175: Thanksgiving to New Year: Connecting Gratitude, Faith, and Renewal
Download your free copy of “Donation Bingo: Giving to Kids in Need” here:https://www.imperfectheroes.net/resourcesIn this episode, DJ dives into the importance of cultivating g...
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Episode 175
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Episode 174: Brave Parents Needed. Standing Up For Your Child’s Education with Dr. George Maurer
In this episode, DJ explores Critical Race Theory (CRT) in education. As parents, it’s essential to understand what our children are being taught, especially when it impacts their self-image and how they view others. DJ's guest, Dr. George Maur...
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Episode 174
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Episode 173: Bravery Begins at Home: Parenting Tips to Teach Children Courage with Dinalynn Rosenbush
In this episode, DJ sits down with guest Dinalynn Rosenbush to discuss the role parents play in teaching children bravery. DJ and Dinalynn dive into practical strategies for fostering courage in kids, starting with something as simple as ...
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Episode 173
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Episode 172: Bravery in Parenting: Helping Your Child Face Life’s Toughest Challenges with Dana Diaz
In this episode, DJ chats with Dana Diaz about the bravery it takes to parent through tough circumstances. Listen in as Dana shares her journey of raising her son while navigating a challenging marriage affected by narcissism and alcoholism. St...
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Season 4
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Episode 172
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Episode 171: Raising Everyday Heroes: How to Foster Bravery in Children
In this episode, DJ explores the critical role bravery plays in a child's development and why our society needs courageous individuals more than ever. Bravery isn’t about being fearless—it’s about recognizing fear and choosing to act despite it...
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Episode 171
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Episode 170: Parenting with Self-Awareness and Self-Discipline: Ryann Watkin’s Approach
In this episode, DJ sits down with Ryann Watkin, a passionate speaker, educator, wife, and mother of three, to explore how self-discipline plays a critical role in shaping compassionate, emotionally healthy families. With her unique blend of cu...
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Episode 170
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Episode 169: Early Lessons in Self-Discipline: A First-Time Father’s Perspective with Wolfgang Bennion
In this special episode of Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting, DJ Stutz sits down with Wolfgang Bennion, a young, first-time father who's just beginning his parenting journey. Wolfgang, a recent history graduate and second lieut...
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Season 4
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Episode 169
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38:53
Episode 168: From Bedtime Battles to Family Meetings: Raising Disciplined and Responsible Kids with Missy Yandow
In this episode, host DJ Stutz is joined by Missy Yandow, a pediatric sleep consultant and potty training coach, for an insightful conversation about the crucial role of self-discipline in parenting. Together, they break down why consistency is...
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Episode 168
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Episode 167:Parenting with Purpose: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Discipline for Boys (and Girls) with author Jeff Nelligan
Listen in as DJ and Jeff Nelligan, a dad and author, discuss the importance of self-discipline in children. He emphasizes the role of routine, such as using a big calendar to manage daily tasks, and the significance of doing the right thing eve...
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Season 4
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Episode 167
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39:47
Episode 166: 5 Amazing Strategies to Build Self-Discipline in Your Kiddos
If you’re looking for effective ways to raise responsible, confident, and well-behaved children, this episode is packed with valuable information.In this episode, DJ dives into the essential skill of teaching self-discipline to y...
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Episode 166
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Episode 165: Teaching Kids to use Kindness as they Resolve Conflicts With Kat Newport
Vote for the Imperfect Heroes Podcast: https://womeninpodcasting.net/imperfect-heroes-insights-into-parenting/In this episode, DJ Stutz is joined by K...
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Episode 165
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Episode 164: Teaching Children Empathy and Perspective-Taking in Early Childhood with Courtney Hart
In this episode, we continue our exploration of nurturing kindness in both words and actions within families and children. Join DJ Stutz and special guest Courtney Hart as they delve into the critical importance of teaching kindness to children...
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Episode 164
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Episode 163: From Playroom to Real Life: Teaching Kindness Through Everyday Moments with Mariela DeSantiago
Join DJ and her guest, Mariela De Santiago as they discuss the importance of teaching kindness and embracing diversity in early childhood. Listen in as they talk about the significance of modeling kind behavior, using positive language, and pra...
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Season 4
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Episode 163
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38:50
Episode 162: The Evolution of Kindness: From Baby Steps to Big Hearted Kids
Join DJ Stutz in this episode as she delves into the importance of teaching children kindness and empathy, exploring the progression of how these values develop over time. Listen in as DJ emphasizes the crucial role of modeling kindness a...
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Episode 162
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