It's hard to believe this podcast has been out for a year. Time flies when you're having fun! Thank you to all our listeners who made this episode possible. We had so much fun putting this episode together and appreciate the time you took to share your experiences. Now let's celebrate some of the ways this podcast has made a difference for you!
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Jen: Hello and welcome to The Parents Place, a podcast put out by The Family Place for parents to develop skills that will strengthen families and provide tools that will help each of us in our parenting efforts. No matter our skills, we can always use reminders that help us work towards a safer, happier home. I'm your host, Jennifer Daly, the education director at the Family Place and my co-host is Sara Hendricks, a family educator at The Family Place. Every week, we will interview professionals that will provide valuable information that will make a difference when you apply it directly to your life. Thank you for joining us. Now, let's get started with today's episode.
Sara: Hello and welcome to the Parents Place podcast. I'm your host, Sara Hendricks,
Jen: and I'm your co-host Jen Daly.
Sara: We're so excited about this episode. It's our birthday. It feels so exciting to be bringing you this episode that we've been doing podcast for a whole year now. And to think about where we started and where we are now, it's just feeling like its come full circle.
Jen: Yeah, I think back on where we started and we started on Zoom during a pandemic, so we did lots of episodes that way and then we were able to come back into the office and we moved to an office that was very echoey.
Sara: Yeah, people complained it sounded like we were recording in a bathroom.
Jen: And then we moved to a closet that was full of storage so that we weren't so echoey and then through a funder we got some money to be able to create. It is a closet, a bigger closet that is cleaned out and this soundproofed a little bit, but has a lot of cool technology now. Yes, that we amateurs are pretending we know how to use. It's taken some time to learn and Sarah has done all the learning.
Sara: And we want to give a shout out to somebody who has helped us along the way. From NPR up on campus at US-EU, we had somebody come and help show us how to use some of the stuff, and he volunteered his time to do that. And we super appreciate him. You know who you are, and we thank you for it.
Jen: Yes, we wouldn't be able to do this. I mean, it would have taken Sarah and I by ourselves a long time, if ever, to figure out how to do all of this.
Sara: So with that being said, though, even though we have a lot of fancy equipment, Jen and I are still very much amateurs. We did not go to school for podcasting. We went to school for serving families and strengthening communities. And so we're still learning as we go. We just we one day decided that a podcast would serve our community and researched it and figured it out. And here we are a year later, it's just come full circle to think of where we were and where we are now. It's really exciting.
Jen: It is super exciting and it's something I've wanted to do for a long, long time. And here we are a year later being able to apply the things that we're so passionate about and being able to share it with everyone out there listening.
Sara: As we were thinking about this birthday anniversary episode and what we could do to celebrate this one year doing the podcast, we thought, why not turn it back to you guys and have you share with us the things in these episodes that have helped you or made a difference for you or things that you've appreciated. And so we went to social media and we asked you guys if you would do some voice recordings or email us and you guys came through. We cannot thank you enough because honestly, I feel like you guys are the real heroes when it comes to this podcast. Because even though Jen and I record the episodes and we find the people to interview, if you guys are taking the things that are shared here and applying it to your life, that's where the real magic is at. That's what's making the difference, and it takes a lot to implement changes and stick with it. So thank you guys for sticking with us and applying the things we talk about.
Jen: I want to give a shout out to this group of women in Florida who listen to our podcast and then they get together and talk about the podcast and how they can implement it or share their own ideas. And to me, that is just the greatest thing. I mean, what an honor that they have chosen to do that with our podcast and with the information that we are sharing. So thank you, ladies. And I hope you're having a great day there in sunny Florida.
Sara: Yes, we wish we could be there because it's plenty cold here.
Jen: So with that being said, let's head into our first recording that we got from one of our listeners.
Voicemail #1: Hi. I just wanted to say that this was a great podcast. It really touched my heart because I one of my dearest friends, she committed suicide last year and it was extremely hard for me. It's been a little over a year and I still can't get over it. You know, I think I don't think you ever get over it. It's more like you just learn how to grieve it or something. So anway, I think one of the main reasons why also this happens or how to prevent it, I was thinking about this is providing more mental health to people, you know, since an early age and teaching our children, teaching our family is like, always talk to each other. That mental health is still a taboo for some people. Please, it's like going to the gym. Going to a psychologist or something is a gym for your mind, so let's keep that in mind, and let's see if that helps people.
Sara: I love that a gym for your mind working on your mental health. Whether that's through therapy or whatever it is that you're needing self-care, a gym for your mind to keep exercising that muscle.
Jen: It's something that you have to practice. It's not something you're good at right away, but definitely practicing making sure your mental health is good and healthy.
Sara: That is something that we've felt strongly about, and I appreciate that listener for sharing that about mental health. We've had a couple of episodes along those lines because it is something that everybody needs to be educated on and keep having those reminders.
Jen: Hopefully breaking that stigma that mental health or getting help for your mental health is a taboo subject. So hopefully these episodes that we've dealt with mental health has helped someone out there.
Sara: Yeah, definitely. Well, do we want to play another recording?
Jen: Absolutely.
Voicemail #2: Laura here, just want to congratulate Sara and Jen on completing a year of podcasts and share a story that really impacted my family. So you guys did towards the beginning a podcast on energy, and it was amazing and it really helped me and my children and my spouse. And we still, to this day, talk about it all the time. I have a sticky note at one of my desks that says the question, Am I being effective in my energy? So thank you so much for sharing so many amazing stories. And I I just love your podcast. Thanks Guys.
Jen: Well, thank you. I love energy. I love the concept of an energy. My husband and I use it all the time. Just last night, he's like, my energy's a little bit high and uncomfortable. And so then stopping and thinking, What can we do to, you know, make that more comfortable for him? And I love that she brought up being effective because it doesn't matter what level of energy you're at. It is really asking yourself, are you being effective in that energy? So thank you so much for bringing that up.
Sara: Yeah, I love that episode too. It was so helpful for me because even working here at The Family Place, we have a big focus on our energy and if we're being effective in our energy. But I've never known how to teach that and apply it with my children. And that episode helped so much, and it sounds like Laura had that same experience.
Jen: Yeah, awesome sauce. Here is our next recording.
Voicemail #3: Hey guys, first of all, I just want to say how I love your podcast and how it just makes me think about how I can be a better influence. But one of my favorite moments is when this is from the strong characteristics of family podcast. And when you guys share the statistic that 94 percent of what we say to our kids are instructions, and that just blows my mind and makes me sad. But it does make me stop and ponder and think about how I can be more mindful of the things I say and how to say it. So, yeah, thanks for helping me try to become a better person and think about how to be a better influence in kids’ lives.
Jen: Well, thank you so much for that recording, we appreciate it. And that episode is also one of my favorites because it reminds us of things that we are already doing that are making our families strong and that we have those characteristics, but it also gives us some things that, oh, I could really work on that. And maybe that 94 percent is something that we can work on. I just think that for myself, if I had an adult giving me 94 percent of their communication to me is all demands or requests. I think I would get a little grumpy and throw some tantrums too.
Sara: Yeah, for sure. What I loved about sharing that 94 percent statistic is that it just makes us stop and think when we're going throughout our day and that statistic pops into our head and we just change what we're saying for even a moment. It's making a difference that we're being mindful of that. So in addition to all of the recordings that we've received, we've also received some emails. So we'll go back and forth a little bit. So let's do an email. So this listener emailed in and said, thank you for putting out the Parents Place podcast. I found a therapy episode to be really helpful in understanding how to recognize in myself if I should seek out therapy. That's something I've always wondered, and that episode gave me confidence to reach out for services.
Jen: Now that takes a strong person. I mean, to number one, look at yourself and say. You know what? I may need some outside help and then to then go the next step and actually look for a services and start going. What a strong person that is. We all take our own time when it comes to things like that, and I'm just grateful that episode was able to help that individual.
Sara: Yeah, most definitely. And that was an episode that really, I felt like I learned a lot in it too, because I didn't know how all of that process worked, and I was grateful to learn that as we went.
Jen: Yeah. Again, hopefully breaking down that stigma that therapy is a bad thing is not. It's such a great thing.
Sara: We have a friend that has expressed many times that she feels like every single human being should be assigned a therapist at birth. It's just somebody that you can talk to and have that outside influence and be able to navigate through the things that you're dealing with.
Jen: That would be great. That you know, it takes one person to make a change in someone's life. And if we were all assigned that therapist that would be that one person. Right? I mean, you could always count on them. All right. Let's listen to another recording.
Voicemail #4: I just recently started listening to the Parents Podcast and I really love it even though I don't have kids yet. It's good tips for the future and I love listening to it and hearing different tips and things I can do for not only my teaching kids, but for when I take care of kids around me. Thanks so much, guys. You're awesome.
Sara: Well, thank you for sharing that with us.
Jen: I love that she's not a parent yet, and she's listening to the Parents Place podcast. Right? And you don't have to have kids. We all interact with people. And really anything that we talk about, we can apply to anybody in our lives. So one thing that I've said ever since I've started in this work, you know, I'm going to give adults choices just like I'm going to give children's choices and I'm going to give that there's going to be consequences. I mean, anything we talk about really can be applied to anybody.
Sara: Right? Just because you don't have kids doesn't make this podcast inapplicable for you because you might have nieces and nephews or you might babysit or you might work in a place where you work with children. And the concepts that we share in this podcast can be applied in all of those situations as well.
Jen: There's lots of times I take home and I what I teach I use on my husband. Right? It can be used with anyone, and I love that she's listening to it now because when she does become a mom, I mean she's going to have lots of great tips to help her.
Sara: Yeah, she's already sharpening her toolbox. And I think about my degree a lot of people refer to as the mom degree. It’s just helping you be a better mother. And I as I was going through my classes, just really appreciated all the skills that I was learning even before becoming a mother. So it's the same idea with the podcast.
Jen: Yeah, absolutely. All right, here is another recording.
Voicemail #5: When I listen to the Parents Place podcast, it has helped me as someone who is not a parent yet, but is excited to be one, one day. It's been beneficial to me to listen to the different words and tips and advice that are given on this podcast. So that when the time comes, I already know these things and have some different ideas of how to be a better parent. So for me, it's been beneficial to hear the words of professionals and current parents and learn from them.
Sara: Well, there you go. Another listener that isn't a parent and just reiterated everything that we were saying.
Sara: Thank you.
Jen: Sounds smart. I know she called us professional. If only she knew.
Sara: But thank you for doing that, recording for us and sharing that we really appreciate it.
Jen: Absolutely.
Voicemail #6: Hi. Hi. Just want to thank Maritza Griffiths. She's the one who told me about this podcast, and I've been listening to different ones and they've been extremely, extremely helpful. I listen to this one about kids’ anxiety, and this one resonates along with me because I have a child who is on the autism spectrum and he is, he has ADHD and he does have the anxiety. He has a lot of fear, some stuff. And I enjoyed how you guys explained it and how you talk about how we supposed to validate their fears and validate, you know, like the insecurities that they have because you may not be big for us, but it is definitely big for them. So thank you. Thank you so much for putting that out there. I think everyone needs to know that and, and understand children more.
Sara: Well, first, I want to say thank you for sharing that with us and being vulnerable and sharing such a personal experience. That episode is actually one that somebody else did a recording about with anxiety and children and how much it benefited them because it affects their family so directly. So we really appreciate you guys sharing those things with us.
Jen: Yeah, I feel like that is one of the best ways that I can make changes in my life or not feel so alone is to hear other people share what's happening within their life. Because when we are going through hard things, if we have a child that's on the autism spectrum and having anxiety issues or whatever the case may be, lots of times we feel alone. So by sharing our stories, just gives comfort to others knowing that, OK, I'm not alone in all of this.
Sara: For sure, and it makes me think about that first listener that we shared her recording and she said that she, a friend, died by suicide. I want to just think that person as well for sharing the hard things that they've been going through and how the podcast has helped them because it does. Like Jen said, it helps other listeners recognize they're not the only ones going through these hard things and it can just help build everybody up to see that.
Jen: All right. Well, let's try another email.
Sara: OK. This email says Hi, Jen and Sarah, thanks so much for the Father’s Day episode. I really appreciated hearing children talk positively about dads and the important role they play in raising a family. It gives me a boost to know I'm a positive influence in my child's life.
Jen: Just yay for dads.
Sara: Dads really get the short end of the stick when it comes to parenting because they do play such an important role for children, but it seems often moms get the majority of the credit.
Jen: I think dads are away from work and things like that and so we just think moms are doing all of it. But we know through research that dads are super important, all of the lessons that dads are teaching. I mean, work ethic, responsibility, just being there and supporting your family. But then also all those times when dad comes home and you get to rough house and you know, moms don't normally rough house with their kids, and that's important. So dads definitely have a critical role in kids’ lives. And you know, you may not your children may not have a dad in their life due to whatever circumstances, but it's just men in general and having that positive male role model is just as important in a child's life. It can fill that need for kids. All right, here's our next recording.
Voicemail #2: Hey guys, its Laura again. I just wanted to share one more story of an incredible podcast that you guys put out there that really impacted my life. When you did the panel of working mothers it really was so special to me because I am a working mother and it was a really hard decision. And it's so important to know that you're not alone out there and that you can be successful and to remember what's really important. So thank you again and it was so impactful to my heart and made me feel so much better about getting out there and helping my family with financials.
Sara: Well, first I have to say that as we were going through and listening to all of these recordings, we both got a chuckle to get a second recording from the same person. And we really appreciate that you took the time to not only share one, but come back and share another with us of an episode that has resonated with you.
Jen: Yes, thank you so much.
Sara: That episode is one in particular that I've had a few different people come to me and say that's their favorite episode. And it was just something that they really appreciated hearing that what they're doing is important as a working mom. Because I think sometimes we get caught up in that guilt of feeling like we should be home with our children. And so that episode just helped those moms feel like what they're doing is important, too. And it's OK that they're not home 24-7 with their kids.
Jen: And lots of times we just don't have a choice. I mean, in the economy that we're in now, it's super hard to live off of one income. So yeah, a lot of moms are going out and getting jobs and they're important to the workforce and they're important to their families, too. But one does not take away from the other. I think it just it can make us stronger.
Sara: Right. Your family adjusts and you make it work. And that was our very first episode of doing a panel. So that made it a pretty fun episode just for that.
Jen: All right.
Voicemail #7: Your two part series on internet crimes against children really hit home to me. That is a big concern for myself as my kids grow older and for our family altogether. So I appreciated learning more about ways to protect our family and our kids, especially as they grow into teens.
Jen: Now, that probably was that series and Officer Gomez's series. Those two series were super hard for me, just because I felt so passionate about keeping kids safe on the internet. Gone to so many different conferences and you hear the horror stories of what can happen to children by them doing something that they think is pretty innocent by going on Snapchat or Instagram or anything like that. But how perpetrators use those avenues to get to children. So I appreciate that this was really helpful for her and just something that I can get on a soapbox and talk about internet safety forever. And it's just you got to got to watch what your kids are doing, check up on them, have conversations.
Sara: Those are definitely two of my top favorite episodes because they are so important and so crucial right now because technology is not going away and we, as parents, need to know how to protect our children. One thing that I really appreciated from the people that we interviewed for the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, I'm actually struggling to remember if she said it in the episode or if it was during a conference that we attended where they presented. She shared that when you're making rules for your children, oftentimes we think that will just make it a rule that they can't have apps like TikTok or Snapchat because we know that predators are there. But then your children are going to do it behind your back. And then if they find themselves in some sort of sextortion situation, they feel like they can't come to you and tell you about it because they weren't supposed to have the account in the first place. And so then they're just trapped and they don't know what to do and how to get out of it. And so it's not making these rules that's going to protect our children. It's having these ongoing conversations and still allowing those apps in our kids’ lives. But because we're continuously having those conversations, that's how we're going to protect our kids.
Jen: Most definitely. I think when we tell kids not to do something, their brain automatically says, I'm going to do this. And so, you know, not necessarily saying, you can't have these things, but always making sure we're talking to them. Letting them know those tricks or little schemes or whatever they are so that they can be aware so that they can make smart choices when they are using these different platforms.
Sara: Definitely. I just for me, that conversation is so important to keep that line of communication open with our children that even when they've made a mistake and they're scared to tell us because of getting in trouble, we as parents ultimately want to help our children, right? It's not about the mistake, it's about getting them help. And so teaching that to them that they can always come to us no matter what. It doesn't excuse that they made a mistake. It doesn't mean that there won't be a consequence. But we're still going to help them in whatever situation they're in.
Jen: Most definitely. All right.
Voicemail #8: One of my favorite things about the Parents Place podcast is the reminder it gives me to enjoy the time spent with my kids and to be appreciative and really present when I get to be with them and to just have fun and enjoy my time with them instead of constantly worrying if I'm doing the right things or if I'm doing enough. But to really just be there and appreciate the time I have with them, the episodes that really helped me think that way, I think this first one was episode twenty seven on protective factors because I was able to look at what we are doing right as a family and gain a little more confidence that things are working out. Even if I don't always recognize the good, there is a lot of good to see. And I always need that reminder. I also loved episode 30 and episode 50, finding joy in our children and the importance of family meals because those were just fun and lighthearted and help me recognize times in my day when I can just be with my kids.
Jen: I love that she has learned just to be with her kids and have fun with her kids. I think that is an important thing to remind ourselves of as just stop and let's enjoy being with our kids. And if we could just stop that negative thinking of am I doing this right or am I bad parent? We're all doing the best that we can, and that's all that anyone can do. That's all that anyone can ask of us is doing what we can do with the knowledge that we have. And if we're doing that, then we are doing great.
Sara: Agreed. And what I love about that comment from that listener is she chose three episodes, so I'm thinking she's like a super fan. But the three episodes that she focused on were all very much focused on our children and finding joy in them and having dinner together as a family and the importance of that and the protective factors that really helped strengthen our families. So clearly that mom is looking for ways to really build up their family and enjoy being together as a family.
Jen: I think it's a great she's choosing great episodes to where it's building that foundation for her family and for her kids. I mean, those three simple episodes create a great foundation to have your kids go off and be successful. Yeah. That's going to provide lots of opportunities for conversation activity, whatever you're looking for.
Sara: Yes.
Jen: All right. Another email?
Sara: Yeah. So we have one more email and it says, I enjoyed listening to the Five Love Languages episode. It helped me reevaluate the gifts that I give to people by paying more attention to their love language. Such as, if I know someone appreciates quality time instead of giving them a monetary gift I take them out to dinner.
Jen: Five love languages are so important, at least for me. I mean, if people talk to me in not my love language it doesn't go over well. I don't receive it. And so I love that this person was able to recognize that and make little tweaks. And that's all we can do.
Sara: Yes, for sure.
Jen: All right.
Voicemail #9: I really appreciated the episode on anxiety, particularly anxiety with children. I have a daughter who has some anxiety, and a lot of it stems from the trauma experienced through COVID. And so I really love when it talked about how when children don't know what's coming next, they interpret that as a threat, because that was very much a part of her life, not knowing what COVID would bring and having that unclear understanding. And so it was so helpful to be given some tips on what to do in that area.
Jen: Yeah, COVID was stressful is stressful for everyone. And so understanding where that anxiety is for kids of not knowing what to predict next and how that can create anxiety can help in lots of ways, because then we can put forth the effort to help them see the different steps in going to school or doing activities or whatever the case may be, instead of them just going and going, I have no idea what's going to happen.
Sara: And not only is it helping support that child to make things easier on them, but as parents it makes it easier on us to if our child has anxiety and go to school and every morning we're having battles to even get them out of bed. Once we understand that and start to work towards an easier process, it just makes life easier for everybody.
Jen: Yeah, it gives you a starting point. And I think lots of this is validation of just validating, yeah this is hard and I'm having a hard time as a parent, too. So I think kids knowing that we have hard times is also important.
Sara: Yeah, that reminds me of the other recording about children and anxiety and how that really just stood out for her of, it might not be a big deal to us as adults, but it is a big deal to that child and validating them in how they're feeling is so important.
Jen: All right, this next recording is such a great message. We appreciate them calling in and leaving this voice recording.
Voicemail #10: One thing that stood out to me while listening to the Parents' Place podcast was the episode with Esther Lee, where she talked about bringing in the New Year and being grateful and positive. And she did the exercise where you make a list of 25 things that you want and then go make the list again. But have it be twenty five things you want that you already have, and that's just been helpful for me in those moments when I'm feeling a little ungrateful or overwhelmed or stressed to remember that my life is good, that I do have a lot of good things. I love my kids, I love my husband and where I am in life. So that was really helpful for me.
Jen: I loved, loved, loved. I remember that being a very thought provoking episode for me. The 25 things that I want and then the 25 things that I already have. I did really well there for a bit, but you know, as life goes on, you put those things aside. And that's something that I need to pull back out and really sit down, what are 25 things that I want that I can work towards? But what are 25 great things that I already have? so that I'm focusing more on the positive than negatives.
Sara: Yeah. So that's referring back to our New Year episode. That whole episode was just so positive. It just fills you with this joy of wanting to try to be more positive and not look at things so negatively. Because if you remember we were just coming out of 2020, and I think all of us sort of had this mindset of 2020 will end and life will go back to normal. But we knew coming into 2021, that wasn't how it was going to be. And here we are 10 months into 2021-
Jen: Almost 2022, and we're still dealing with the same
Jen: Crap.
Jen: There's no other word. I'm sorry.
Sara: Yeah.
Sara: So that really could be a good episode to revisit and just sort of-
Jen: Re-energize your thought process and your mindsets to be more positive.
Sara: Yes, thank you. We just never thought we would be this far along into life being so different from what we're used to and that episode is so positive.
Jen: Yeah. All right, here is our last voice recording.
Voicemail #11: A success story in listening to the Parents Place podcast would have to be listening to Episode 27 Protective Factors with Dr. Dave. And in this particular episode, he spoke about indulging your child in a fantasy dream. And I listened to the podcast in the morning and in the afternoon when my 10 year old came home from school, she wanted to paint her room and she was saying all these colors she wanted to paint her room. And at that moment, I thought, no, we're not going to paint your room. But then I remember listening to the Parents Place podcast and I said, Yes, let's paint your room. And the look on her face was priceless. She had this look of awe and just excitement about the thought of painting her room cream, and she was so happy. But I knew inside of me that thanks, Dr. Dave for helping me with this parenting tip. It really helped me in it, and it made my daughter's day. So thank you so much.
Jen: Dr. Dave is pretty amazing. And I do love that concept of granting the fantasy of we may not be able to allow them to paint their room, but we can have them go through all of the steps. We can have them pick out their color. What would you do if we could paint your room? And for lots of things, that works great and we've fulfilled the need that they they were wanting.
Jen: Right? As parents, we jump straight to the reasons why we're not going to do what the child is requesting. So in this situation, no, we're not going to paint your room that's going to cost too much money. It's going to take too much time. We don't have the abilities to do it. It's not going to look good. Whatever we come up with, right? But instead of just instantly shutting it down, grant in fantasy. Oh my goodness. Wouldn't it be so fun to paint your room? What color would you do? How would you do it? And just sharing that joy for a moment and then you can turn it back to, well, we're not going to get to right now, but maybe someday we could do that. You know, you're just granting the fantasy. That's actually an episode that my husband and I were just talking about recently. And then we were in a store with two of our kids, while another one was at dance and the one child just wanted everything and would get so sad that she couldn't have all the things that she was wanting. And so, my husband remembered that episode that we had been talking about. And he tried applying it, looking at these different items and how fun it could be, and just trying to help her find some joy in granting that fantasy. Which I thought was so great because I do remember that episode and wanting to be better about granting in fantasy, but I still forget. And I loved that my husband was the one that was applying that concept. They do listen. Yes, they are teachable.
Jen: Husbands and dads are great. You just have to tease them every once in a while.
Sara: Right? Restore some balance. It is plenty. Well, we sure appreciate all of you that took some time to send in things that you've enjoyed about this podcast. It definitely gives Jen and me a little umph in our step to keep bringing these episodes to you, knowing that it is serving its purpose and making a difference.
Jen: Yeah, I this has been a great episode of going down memory lane of just remembering great episodes, but also hearing from all of you of how these episodes have meant something to you. And again, it does my heart good, and it makes me feel honored that you listen to us every week and just take little tidbits. That's all we ask. And that was our hope in providing this podcast.
Sara: Yep, that starfish story makes a difference for the one. We might not be able to save all those starfish, but hearing from you guys, we know this podcast is serving its purpose. So, thank you for celebrating our one-year birthday with us.
Jen: Yes, thank you so much. We want to thank you for listening today. And if you would like to get in contact with Sara or myself, you can reach us through email at, parents@thefamilyplaceutah.org or on social media on Facebook, Jen Daly – The Family Place
Sara: or Sara Hendricks- The Family Place
Jen: And again, if you want to set in any voice recordings, you're more than welcome to do that. You can just go to the anchor app and record.
Sara: It's right in the show notes. Just click the link. There's a button that says messages and then it's so easy. And if you enjoyed this episode of hearing from our listeners, imagine an episode where you guys have asked questions and we answer your questions in a recording that would be so fun.
Jen: It would be awesome because that's really this podcast is for you. So, tell us what you want to hear, and we will get the information for you. If you would like to receive parenting tips twice a week, just text TFP to 33222, and you will receive those parenting tips twice a week. So, I just learned that my brother loves those texts and thinks about how he can apply that information. So, thanks to my brother for sharing that with me, that also did my heart good. So, thanks for listening to us today and I hope you enjoyed hearing from some of our listeners of what they've enjoyed.
Sara: Here's to another year of episodes.
Jen: Absolutely. We hope you have a great day and will join you back here next week.
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