Brenda blogs weekly on life, faith, and parenting beyond the storybook image here at Life Beyond the Picket Fence Blog and podcast. Don’t miss a message. Join her and the not-so-perfect community by subscribing at Life Beyond the Picket Fence.
5 Reasons to Talk about Hard Stuff with Your Kids
Kids rarely tell you they need to talk about hard stuff. And you might be afraid to so do, if you’re honest. Here are 5 reasons why talking is essential.
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The Cult of Insecurity
Even as Christians, we can be consumed with the search for our identity, our worth, and a quick fix to our insecurities. Today, we are surrounded by a wealth of information promising to help us find ourselves, our destinies, and our value. We all struggle to answer...
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Performance vs Relational Parenting
Brenda discusses the powerful principle of relationship parenting from her book Fledge: Launching Your Kids Without Losing Your Mind.
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Let’s Talk about Emotional Health
Emotions are healthy when expressed in a healthy manner, but they can also reek havoc, too. Let’s talk about the importance of emotional health.
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Fledge’s Birthday and A New Birthday Surprise
Fledge turns One on March 13! It's been an incredible year as Fledge has flown it's wings and the message has reached thousands of moms. Just this week, I received an email saying, "I just finished your book, Fledge, and wanted to say thank you for writing this! You...
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5 Things to know about your needs
Knowing your needs and voicing your needs are healthy, yet most women don’t think about their needs. In this podcast, we’ll talk about 5 essential things women need to know about their needs.
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How to Hold On to What’s Most Important
Busyness, stress, and irritability chase mom and women of all ages. Here are six secret principles for holding on to what’s most important.
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5 Ways to Defend your Marriage and Family
Listen in as Brenda shares five practical ways that you can become a warrior and guardian in your home through the power of Jesus Christ.
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Airing your Dirty Laundry
Today we're going to be talking about the freedom you feel in airing dirty laundry. If you're wondering what that means, join me! One Sunday after coming home from vacation, I did the unthinkable! I did laundry and hung it up on the clothesline. Well, we live in a...
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9 Tips for Parents of Teens on Valentine’s Day
Valentine’s Day is a great opportunity for parents to talk about hard stuff, and it’s also a hard day for some kids. Here are 8 tips for parents of teens.
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Welcome to Beyond the Picket Fence Podcast Episode 1
Hey, this is Brenda Yoder; author, speaker, counselor, and coach. And I am so excited to introduce you to the Life Beyond the Picket Fence podcast, where we'll talk about life, faith, and family beyond the storybook image. Are you in the trenches of life? Trying to...
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Why You Need Color of Compromise {& A Giveaway}
A question La’Shon asked exposes the truth about racism that JeMar Tisby reveals in his powerful book, “Color of Compromise.” Read about it and win a copy.
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