🏀 In this raw and powerful episode, Greg and Jacquie Francis open up about a tough parenting moment involving their daughter Bella. After weeks of balancing basketball and academics, Bella fell behind — and tried to avoid the consequences. What followed was a real-time lesson in responsibility, honesty, discipline, and restoration.

• 🎯 Key Takeaways:

  ✔️ How to guide your child through difficult choices

  ✔️ The importance of emotional safety during correction

  ✔️ Why avoidance leads to more stress — and how to

  reverse it

  ✔️ Using grace and structure to rebuild trust and

  confidence

  ✔️ The power of owning mistakes and making things

  right

  🎧 This is real parenting. With real stories. And real impact.

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In this lively episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis dive into the challenges of maintaining family structure after a fun-filled visit from grandparents. As they navigate the transition from a relaxed, chaotic household back to their usual routines, they share their insights on fostering a positive mental attitude (PMA) within the family.

• 🎯 Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of gratitude and appreciation during family visits
  • How to establish and maintain family standards amidst changing dynamics
  • Strategies for teaching children the value of structure and responsibility
  • Finding balance between sports, family commitments, and personal growth
  • Why discipline and structure are essential for a smoothly running household

  
  

  🎧 Join Greg and Jacquie as they share personal stories and practical tips to help parents create a harmonious home environment. Remember, it's all about keeping the most important things a priority!

  #HighPerformanceParenting #FamilyValues #PositiveMentalAttitude #ParentingTips #FaithAndFamily

🧺 Ever feel like you're running a circus instead of a household? In this fun and deeply practical episode, Jacquie Francis joins daughters Bella, Crissy, and Abbie to share how their family tackles everything from chaotic meal prep to cleaning routines, dog duty, chore delegation, and staying on schedule—all while laughing (mostly) through it.

🎯 Key Takeaways:

• The “30-minute ready rule” that reduces lateness

• Meal prep strategies for large, busy families

• How to assign chores without arguments

• Creating rhythms that build responsibility & peace

• Why clear expectations reduce stress and resentment

🎧 Tune in for stories, strategies, and a whole lot of real-life parenting.
🙌 Subscribe and share if you’re building a home where teamwork is the foundation.

#RedwoodParenting #FamilySystems #ChoreCharts #StressFreeParenting #TeamworkAtHome #FaithAndFamily

In this episode of the Redwood Parenting Podcast, we explore the essential life skill of accountability and how to help kids take ownership of their mistakes without shame. Discover how to create a home environment where children feel safe to admit wrongdoing, learn from their actions, and make better choices moving forward. We’ll discuss why consequences are necessary but shouldn’t crush your child’s spirit, and how to avoid the trap of over-parenting. This conversation is packed with real-life examples and practical tools to raise responsible, resilient kids

• 📌 Tune in to discover how to turn mistakes into growth opportunities and strengthen family bonds!

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What happens when our kids hit a wall—or get caught falling behind? In this heartwarming and honest episode, Greg and Jacquie Francis (with Chrissy, Abby, Bella, and Hunter!) share real-life stories about learning through mistakes, handling hard conversations with grace, and building a family culture of resilience, accountability, and love.

• 🎙️ Hosts: Greg & Jacquie Francis, with Crissy, Abbie, Bella, and Huntter

  🎯 Key Takeaways:

  ✔️ How to coach kids through setbacks without shaming

  ✔️ Why emotional safety matters in discipline

  ✔️ How family culture trains perseverance and honesty

  ✔️ Creating trust through humor, grace, and expectation

  💬 "Mistakes aren't the end—they're the training ground."

  🎧 Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube

  #RedwoodParenting #FamilyValues #RaisingResilientKids #FaithAndFamily

Small habits today build strong families tomorrow. In this lively and love-filled episode, Greg and Jacquie Francis share real-world stories of how family preparation, teamwork, and gratitude are woven into everyday life—from "game plan" conversations before outings to laughter-filled misadventures like forgetting who’s home.

• 🎙️ Hosts: Greg & Jacquie Francis

  🎯 Key Takeaways:

  ✔️ Teaching kids to plan ahead and respect expectations

  ✔️ How gratitude is caught through daily routines

  ✔️ Preparing kids emotionally for real-world interactions

  ✔️ Why family rhythms and humor build strong bonds

  💬 “Appreciation isn’t just taught—it’s lived out daily.”

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  #RedwoodParenting #FamilyTeamwork #FaithAndFamily #ParentingWithPurpose

In this lively episode of High Performance Parenting, we kick off the New Year by reflecting on the importance of gratitude and appreciation within the family. Join us as we share personal anecdotes and practical strategies for teaching kids how to express appreciation in their daily lives. From the significance of communication to the power of politeness, we explore how modeling respectful interactions between parents can set a strong example for children.

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  We discuss the necessity of correcting unkind behavior in the moment, emphasizing how these teaching moments can lead to deeper connections and understanding. Tune in as we highlight the role of intentionality in parenting and the impact it has on fostering a culture of gratitude within the home.

• 🎯 Key Takeaways:

  • The importance of modeling appreciation and respect in family interactions
  • How to effectively communicate with children to instill gratitude
  • Correcting disrespectful behavior as a teaching opportunity
  • Creating an environment where kindness and politeness thrive

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  📌 Join us as we dive into these themes and more, setting the tone for a year filled with appreciation and growth!

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