Abbie Halberstadt, mother of 10 kids and author of You Bet Your Stretch Marks, joins Arlene to dismantle the myth that moms should "love every minute" of parenting. Being a parent stretches your capacity like nothing else, but it also fills you with immense joy and has a lasting impact. Motherhood is good. 

Abbie shares practical wisdom on prioritizing heart work over housework and reclaiming parental authority in a culture that overemphasizes children's emotions. This is a Biblical conversation for any mom who feels overwhelmed, frustrated that the kids won't listen, or guilty that she's not enjoying motherhood "enough."

05:17 - The myth of "loving every minute" of motherhood

10:08 - Dealing with comparison and mom guilt

12:18 - The danger of making parenting your identity

14:45 - Prioritizing heart work over housework

18:39 - Teaching kids to serve vs. being served

25:09 - "My kids won't listen to me" - understanding parental authority

26:30 - The problem with emotion-centered parenting

29:21 - Why kids need to know that "mama means what she says"

Learn more about Abbie Halberstadt on https://misformama.net/ or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/m.is.for.mama/

Check out Abbie's podcast, M is For Mama, and grab her book, You Bet Your Stretch Marks, anywhere books are sold. 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse. 

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

 

Abbie Halberstadt, mother of 10 kids and author of You Bet Your Stretch Marks, joins Arlene to dismantle the myth that moms should "love every minute" of parenting. Being a parent stretches your capacity like nothing else, but it also fills you with immense joy and has a lasting impact. Motherhood is good.&nbsp;
Abbie shares practical wisdom on prioritizing heart work over housework and reclaiming parental authority in a culture that overemphasizes children's emotions. This is a Biblical conversation for any mom who feels overwhelmed, frustrated that the kids won't listen, or guilty that she's not enjoying motherhood "enough."
05:17 - The myth of "loving every minute" of motherhood
10:08 - Dealing with comparison and mom guilt
12:18 - The danger of making parenting your identity
14:45 - Prioritizing heart work over housework
18:39 - Teaching kids to serve vs. being served
25:09 - "My kids won't listen to me" - understanding parental authority
26:30 - The problem with emotion-centered parenting
29:21 - Why kids need to know that "mama means what she says"
Learn more about Abbie Halberstadt on <a href="https://misformama.net/">https://misformama.net/</a> or on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/m.is.for.mama/
Check out Abbie's podcast, M is For Mama, and grab her book, You Bet Your Stretch Marks, anywhere books are sold.&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.&nbsp;
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: <a href="https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770509900334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vTAaW73pKks13ihsts29G">https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0</a>
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A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!  Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  Let's do this together! 

A happy home doesn't happen by accident, but it can be created with love, intention, and good family habits. If you need encouragement and guidance as a parent and/or spouse, this show is for you!&nbsp; Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your present reality and ideal family.&nbsp; Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including Making Marriage Easier, Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 27 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun, Biblical insights, and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp; Let's do this together!&nbsp;

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a...

The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. 

Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children. 

Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.  

This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don&rsquo;t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host <a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/">Arlene Pellicane</a> is a speaker and author of several books, including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married for more than 21 years and have three children.&nbsp; Inside this podcast, you&rsquo;ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.&nbsp;&nbsp;

The Happy Home with Arlene Pellicane 

Stop Catering to Your Kids and Reclaim Authority in Your Home with Abbie Halberstadt

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Blending families isn't easy and you can feel alone in the struggle. But did you know there are several prominent step-families found in the Bible? 

Smart stepmom, author Laura Petherbridge offers heartfelt insights and solutions for navigating big emotions in complex homes. Her new book is Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families. God's people have always included families with complex configurations, strained dynamics, and serious problems. The fact that complex, imperfect families have always been part of God's family is good news!  In today's conversation, you'll learn: 

3:00  53 percent of kids come from complex families, going between two homes 

9:00 When my dad got remarried and I got a step-mom...

14:15 When children feel they lost dad to the new stepmom/stepfamily 

18:00 When you feel offended by your step-kids 

22:15 If a child senses you look down on the other family, he will side with the other family as the underdog 

25:00 You don't see two women who hate each other more (Sarah and Hagar) 

Connect with Laura and get her book, Stepfamilies of the Bible at thesmartstepmom.com.

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

Blending families isn't easy and you can feel alone in the struggle. But did you know there are several prominent step-families found in the Bible?&nbsp;
Smart stepmom, author Laura Petherbridge offers heartfelt insights and solutions for navigating big emotions in complex homes. Her new book is Stepfamilies of the Bible: Timeless Wisdom for Blended Families. God's people have always included families with complex configurations, strained dynamics, and serious problems. The fact that complex, imperfect families have always been part of God's family is good news!&nbsp; In today's conversation, you'll learn:&nbsp;
3:00&nbsp; 53 percent of kids come from complex families, going between two homes&nbsp;
9:00 When my dad got remarried and I got a step-mom...
14:15 When children feel they lost dad to the new stepmom/stepfamily&nbsp;
18:00 When you feel offended by your step-kids&nbsp;
22:15 If a child senses you look down on the other family, he will side with the other family as the underdog&nbsp;
25:00 You don't see two women who hate each other more (Sarah and Hagar)&nbsp;
Connect with Laura and get her book, Stepfamilies of the Bible at <a href="https://www.thesmartstepmom.com/">thesmartstepmom.com.</a>
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770509900334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vTAaW73pKks13ihsts29G">https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0</a>

Blended Families in the Bible: Timeless Wisdom with Laura Petherbridge

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If you're feeling overwhelmed by clutter, today's expert Katy Joy Wells is here to help with steps you can implement today! 

She's helped more than 250,000 families take control of their homes by solving the real clutter problem--what's underneath it all? What if your clutter isn't just a mess problem — it's a heart problem?

Katy is the host of The Maximized Minimalist (5M downloads!) and author of Making Home Your Happy Place. She joins Arlene to unpack why traditional decluttering never sticks. Katy breaks down the 4 types of clutter, shares her CBT-rooted 4S Framework for letting go without the guilt, and draws a freeing distinction between clutter and everyday mess.

You'll also get to hear some of Katy's story and how her challenges led her to start decluttering. Let's learn together how to declutter without being overwhelmed by taking small, practical steps. 

2:07 The 4 types of clutter: the "clutter onion" framework

6:52 How to overcome scarcity and identity clutter 

10:59 Too many toys?

11:31 Set physical boundaries as your decluttering goal 

17:54 Katy's story and her shift to holistic decluttering 

22:05 Pull the weed by the root — why clutter comes back and how to stop it 

27:37 Navigating sentimental clutter & guilt clutter

 

Listen to Katy's podcast, The Maximized Minimalist, grab a copy of her new book, Making Home Your Happy Place, and connect with Katy on Instagram @katyjoywells.

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

 

If you're feeling overwhelmed by clutter, today's expert Katy Joy Wells is here to help with steps you can implement today!&nbsp;
She's helped more than 250,000 families take control of their homes by solving the real clutter problem--what's underneath it all? What if your clutter isn't just a mess problem &mdash; it's a heart problem?
Katy is the host of&nbsp;The Maximized Minimalist (5M downloads!) and author of Making Home Your Happy Place. She joins Arlene to unpack why traditional decluttering never sticks. Katy breaks down the 4 types of clutter, shares her CBT-rooted 4S Framework for letting go without the guilt, and draws a freeing distinction between clutter and everyday mess.
You'll also get to hear some of Katy's story and how her challenges led her to start decluttering. Let's learn together how to declutter without being overwhelmed by taking small, practical steps.&nbsp;
2:07 The 4 types of clutter: the "clutter onion" framework
6:52 How to overcome scarcity and identity clutter&nbsp;
10:59 Too many toys?
11:31&nbsp;Set physical boundaries as your decluttering goal&nbsp;
17:54 Katy's story and her shift to holistic decluttering&nbsp;
22:05 Pull the weed by the root &mdash; why clutter comes back and how to stop it&nbsp;
27:37 Navigating sentimental clutter &amp; guilt clutter
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Listen to Katy's podcast, <a href="https://www.katyjoywells.com/podcast-3141">The Maximized Minimalist</a>, grab a copy of her new book, <a href="https://www.thomasnelson.com/p/making-home-your-happy-place/">Making Home Your Happy Place</a>, and connect with Katy on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/katyjoywells/?hl=en">@katyjoywells</a>.
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770509900334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vTAaW73pKks13ihsts29G">https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0</a>
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Decluttering Without the Overwhelm with Katy Joy Wells

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If you've ever felt guilty for struggling with anxiety or have a child who wrestles with worry, this conversation is for you. Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and counselor, is on the show to talk about her latest book, Prayers for Peace of Mind: Scripture and Encouragement for Days of Anxiety, Worry and Stress. 

Holley shares practical and compassionate tools for families navigating fear and worry, sharing on what God wants us to do with our anxieties, and what He really means when He says, "Do not fear."

3:27 How to turn your anxiety into excitement 

5:58 Emotions: great messengers, terrible bosses 

8:00 The real reason social media makes you anxious 

13:22 You are beloved-- anchor yourself in this truth 

16:30 Introverts, anxiety and the overstimulation connection 

23:41 How to signal to your kids that they are safe 

27:27 The prayer that carried Holley through her hardest season 

 

Connect with Holley Gerth and grab a free, 5-day excerpt of her book at holleygerth.com/peace. 

More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:

SUBSCRIBE to Arlene's newsletter "What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.

Check out Arlene's BOOKS including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.

Follow Arlene on Instagram and/or Facebook

Go to Arlene's YouTube Channel

How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media? Watch the free video, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.

Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com

Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the Gabb Wireless phone for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)

Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting: https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0

 

If you've ever felt guilty for struggling with anxiety or have a child who wrestles with worry, this conversation is for you. Holley Gerth, Wall Street Journal bestselling author and counselor, is on the show to talk about her latest book, Prayers for Peace of Mind: Scripture and Encouragement for Days of Anxiety, Worry and Stress.&nbsp;
Holley shares practical and compassionate tools for families navigating fear and worry, sharing on what God wants us to do with our anxieties, and what He really means when He says, "Do not fear."
3:27 How to turn your anxiety into excitement&nbsp;
5:58 Emotions: great messengers, terrible bosses&nbsp;
8:00 The real reason social media makes you anxious&nbsp;
13:22 You are beloved-- anchor yourself in this truth&nbsp;
16:30 Introverts, anxiety and the overstimulation connection&nbsp;
23:41 How to signal to your kids that they are safe&nbsp;
27:27 The prayer that carried Holley through her hardest season&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Connect with Holley Gerth and grab a free, 5-day excerpt of her book at&nbsp;<a href="https://holleygerth.com/prayers-for-peace-of-mind/">holleygerth.com/peace</a>.&nbsp;
More Resources from Arlene Pellicane:
SUBSCRIBE to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe">Arlene's newsletter&nbsp;</a>"What I'm Learning This Week" and get the checklist, 7 Warning Signs of Screen Overuse.
Check out&nbsp;<a href="https://arlenepellicane.com/books/">Arlene's BOOKS</a>&nbsp;including Parents Rising, Screen Kids, and Making Marriage Easier.
Follow Arlene on&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/">Instagram</a>&nbsp;and/or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/">Facebook</a>
Go to Arlene's&nbsp;<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@ArleneHappyHome">YouTube Channel</a>
How did Arlene's kids adapt to not having phones, video games or social media?&nbsp;<a href="https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/film">Watch the free video</a>,&nbsp;Screen Kids: In Their Own Words.
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Want to invite Arlene to speak to your group? Email speaking@arlenepellicane.com
Not sure about a smartphone for your child? Check out the&nbsp;<a href="https://gabb.com/">Gabb Wireless phone&nbsp;</a>for kids and teens (use the promo code ARLENE)
Learn more about Every Woman's Bible today by visiting:&nbsp;<a href="https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1770509900334000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1vTAaW73pKks13ihsts29G">https://hubs.la/Q0427v7r0</a>
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You're Not in Trouble with God for Being Anxious — Holley Gerth on Prayers for Peace of Mind

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Stop Catering to Your Kids and Reclaim Authority in Your Home with Abbie Halberstadt

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