What Kids Carry
What Kids Carry is a parenting podcast that helps parents, grandparents, educators, and caregivers raise resilient, responsible children through stronger relationships, practical strategies, and meaningful conversations. Hosted by teacher, mom, and former parent educator Cindy Hallstrom, each episode explores the everyday moments that shape who our children become. Drawing on nearly twenty years in education and previous experience supporting families, Cindy shares research-informed ideas, real-life stories, and practical tools to help children thrive at home, at school, and beyond. Because children carry far more than what's in their backpacks—and when the adults in their lives are supported, children thrive.
Episodes
Episode Description
Parent-teacher conferences aren't a report card on your parenting—and they don't have to be a stressful conversation where you're trying to defend your child or prove that you're doing everything right.
They're an opportunity for two people who care about the same child to share what they know, ask questions, and work together.
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Show Notes:
Same Child. Same Goal. ...Setting limits can be one of the hardest parts of parenting—especially when we worry that saying "no" might damage our relationship with our children.
In this episode, we'll explore why the opposite is often true.
Loving boundaries help children feel safe, develop emotional security, and gradually build the self-control they'll need as they grow into independent adults.
Drawing from child development research, my experiences ...
What if one simple change could reduce daily power struggles and bring more peace into your home?
In this episode, we're talking about why routines matter—not because families should strive for perfection, but because predictable routines help children feel safe, secure, and prepared for what's next.
Drawing from nearly two decades as an educator, as well as personal experiences as a mom, I share how routines around bedtime, ...
Have you ever wondered why some parenting strategies seem to work while others leave everyone frustrated?
Surprisingly, adopting a new puppy reminded me of one of the most important truths about raising children: before we expect, we have to teach.
In this episode, I share how training our new puppy, Bo, reinforced powerful lessons about how children learn best. We explore why clear expect...
Parenting has never been easy—but today's parents are carrying more than ever before.
In this episode, we discuss the U.S. Surgeon General's 2024 Advisory on parental stress and why supporting parents is essential to supporting children. Together, we'll explore how compassion, connection, and community can help families thrive.
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...Breaking the Battle Cycle: Strategies to Bring Peace to Your Home (Part 2)
Do you ever feel like all you do is remind, repeat, and lecture?
In Part 2 of Breaking the Battle Cycle, we look at three communication strategies that reduce arguing and encourage cooperation. Discover how stating the problem, giving information, and offering choices can help children become more responsible while preserving your relationship.
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Do you ever feel like you're stuck in a cycle of repeating yourself, arguing with your child, and ending the day exhausted?
In Part 1 of Breaking the Battle Cycle, we explore three simple but powerful strategies that can help bring more peace into your home. Learn how choosing your battles wisely, acknowledging your child's feelings, and calmly following through can reduce conflict while strengthening your relationship with your ch...
Welcome to What Kids Carry!
I'm Cindy Hallstrom—teacher, mom, and former parent educator.
In this short trailer, you'll learn what this podcast is all about and what you can expect from future episodes.
Whether you're a parent, grandparent, educator, or someone who cares about children, I'm so glad you're here.
The first full episode premieres August 10. New episodes will be released...
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