Do your evenings feel like a second full-time job? Do you just know you need a routine, but don’t have time to create one? This episode is for you.

Marjie and Paige dive into the surprising power of creating small, collaborative routines, even when you feel like you don't have time. Drawing from a real-life example of a family struggling with a child's challenging behavior, they reveal how a simple shift in mindset and a few strategic actions can bring a sense of calm, cooperation, and genuine connection back to your family life.

In this episode, you will learn:

• A new mindset for busy parents: start seeing routines as a gift, not a burden.

• The power of "Special Time": Why prioritizing this intentional connection can be the lever that increases cooperation and capability in all other areas.

• The "Do Not Do" list: What to leave out of your routine to prevent overwhelm and maintain focus on what truly matters.

An organized evening isn't just about getting things done; it's about the feeling of peace you have when you put your head on the pillow at night.

💬Join the Conversation Your ideas and questions matter. We’d love to hear how routines helped your child (or yourself). Or if you struggle, let us know, we can work on it together.

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Marjie Longshore, Founder of Family Leadership Center

Paige Trevor, Parent Coach

Special thanks to editor Max Cotter, and team Marike Pienaar and Wendy Tracy. You make a valuable difference.

📋 Join Paige for her live Get Ready with Routines Workshop on August 27th

🎧 Listen to The Present of Your Presence for a refresher on Special Time

🏫 For grade specific tips, read the FLC blog on Back to School Routines

🙉Try PEP’s (Parent Encouragement Program) Free Intro: Why Don’t My Kids Listen to Me?

👓 Read Paige’s blog Routines: A Parenting Super Power

📖 The CircleIN podcast from Family Leadership Center is based on Adlerian philosophy, including the work of Dr. Alfred Adler. Adler's core needs were translated into The Four Crucial Cs by Amy Lew, Ph.D. and Betty Lou Bettner, Ph.D. The Cs are: Connect (belonging), Capable (movement, progress), Count (significance, mattering), Courage (encouragement).

• Ansbacher, H. L., & Ansbacher, R. R. 1956. The Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler, Basic Books. New York.

• Bettner, B.L. & Lew, A. 1989. Raising Kids Who Can. Connexions Press. MA. (available for sale at familyleadershipcenter.org)

• Dreikurs, R. & Soltz, V. 1964. Children: The Challenge. Hawthorn Books. New York.

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Join Paige and Marjie on the CircleIn podcast as they tackle a HUGE parenting pain point: sleep! In this fun and practical episode, they chat with working mom Alex, who's struggling with her 3-year-old's nightly visits. Forget those sticker charts! Discover how one simple shift, based on connecting, empowering, and believing in your child, can transform bedtime chaos into peaceful nights. Get ready to feel encouraged, courageous, and equipped with fresh ideas to bring harmony back to your home. Tune in – your sleep (and sanity!) will thank you!

💬Join the Conversation: Your ideas and questions matter. We’d love to hear how you solve Bed Time Blues. Or if you struggle, let us know, we can work on it together.

• send us a voice message through our Speakpipe

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• email us questions@familyleadershipcenter.org

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Hosts

Marjie Longshore, Founder of Family Leadership Center

Paige Trevor, Parent Coach

Special thanks to editor Max Cotter, and team Marike Pienaar and Wendy Tracy. You make a valuable difference.

Resources

💤🥱 Check out American Academy of Pediatrics: Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?

💤Read Paige’s blog: Sleep: A Parenting Tool with 7 Tips to get more of it.

💓Like Alex, solve problems with your kids, read 6 Ways You Share Power in Your Home for even more tips.

🎧Listen to our Podcast 009 Family Harmony Starts with Problem Identification: Here’s How

🥞Enjoy Alex and Connor’s Pancake recipe!

📖 The CircleIN podcast from Family Leadership Center is based on Adlerian philosophy, including the work of Dr. Alfred Adler. Dr. Adler's core needs were translated into The Four Crucial Cs by Drs. Amy Lew and Betty Lou Bettner. The Cs are: Connect (belonging), Capable (movement, progress), Count (significance, mattering), and Courage (encouragement).

• Ansbacher, H. L., & Ansbacher, R. R. 1956. The Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler, Basic Books. New York.

• Bettner, B.L. & Lew, A. 1989. Raising Kids Who Can. Connexions Press. MA. (available for sale at familyleadershipcenter.org)

• Dreikurs, R. & Soltz, V. 1964. Children: The Challenge. Hawthorn Books. New York.

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Join Louisa and Marjie Longshore at their kitchen table as they talk about an essential aspect of encouragement: finding strengths. They explore a powerful, and surprisingly simple, strategy for turning interpersonal challenges into shared successes, fostering more connection, fun, and engagement. Louisa shares how she built a habit of strength-finding in others (and herself) and grew a stronger team at work as a result.

💬Join the Conversation: Your ideas and questions matter. We’d love to hear how you helped your child (or yourself) find your strengths. Or if you struggle, let us know, we can work on it together.

• send us a voice message through our Speakpipe

• leave us an anonymous written message

• email us questions@familyleadershipcenter.org

🙏Subscribe & Rate: If you’re enjoying the podcast, please take a moment to rate and review us wherever you listen to your podcasts.

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Hosts

Marjie Longshore, Founder of Family Leadership Center

Louisa Longshore, Sailor, Camp Counselor, Student

Special thanks to our editor Max Cotter, and our team Marike Pienaar and Wendy Tracy. You make a valuable difference.

Resources

💪🏽To focus on strengths check out Episode 011 for a refresher on Noticing What’s Right

💓Read Paige’s Blog on Encouragement

🔬More science based tips on how amplifying strengths in parenting can help your kids.

📖 The CircleIN podcast from Family Leadership Center is based on Adlerian philosophy, including the work of Dr. Alfred Adler. Dr. Adler's core needs were translated into The Four Crucial Cs by Drs. Amy Lew and Betty Lou Bettner. The Cs are: Connect (belonging), Capable (movement, progress), Count (significance, mattering), Courage (encouragement).

• Ansbacher, H. L., & Ansbacher, R. R. 1956. The Individual Psychology of Alfred Adler, Basic Books. New York.

• Bettner, B.L. & Lew, A. 1989. Raising Kids Who Can. Connexions Press. MA. (available for sale at familyleadershipcenter.org)

• Dreikurs, R. & Soltz, V. 1964. Children: The Challenge. Hawthorn Books. New York.

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