Welcome to Raising Kids, Growing Parents - a podcast rooted in real life, real parenting, and real growth.

This inaugural episode introduces Growing Into Your Parenting Role, the book by husband-and-wife team William G. Shackelford and Renée Nuckols Shackelford. Drawing from decades of lived experience, the Shackelfords share the practical tips, tools, and mindset shifts they used to raise strong, independent, and successful children.

Often compared to the idyllic Huxtable family, their journey wasn’t about perfection—it was about intention. Through coaching, mentoring, and learning to truly play on the same team as their children, they discovered powerful ways to connect, communicate, and guide their kids through life’s challenges.

In this podcast, you’ll hear stories and insi ...