Matt and Nicole spend time with Janelle Teeple as she shares about their family’s experience with childhood cancer. Janelle speaks of the fight each of them walked through and continue to show as their daughter is a survivor now consistently showing clear scans. Whether it’s something minor or something significant, when our kids are sick, all we want as parents is for them to be comforted and to heal. Every child and family’s journey is different, and Janelle shares a ton of hard fought wisdom around ways to support our children, ways to find support ourselves, and ways to support others as they navigate childhood illness.
Are you raising kids while in a relationship? There are a lot of beautiful and hard things about this season of life. Matt and Nicole share how children have affected their relationship, in both the wonderful and challenging ways. If you are also in this time of life, remember you’re not alone. Grab your partner and give this episode a listen.
The Gillettes share a true gift of a person with listeners, their dear friend Mary. She is one of the reasons Nicole and Matt are able to find rest and refreshment, as well as stamina to continue in their work, because Mary offers them wisdom, love, and babysitting. Join the conversation by hearing Mary’s heart behind why and how she serves in this way, and be encouraged. Oh and the tea hat thing? Stay til the end to find out in what that’s about.
What do we do when progress is slow? Is slow progress better than no progress? How do we remain optimistic during the waiting, and what type of people should we have in our corner? Matt and Nicole discuss these things and more as they relate to Wonder, parenting, and life in general. Check out this first episode of the new year for some food for thought, as well as for new updates. And a huge thank you to all the listeners who are making this little ole podcast one of the best things about The Raising Wonder Foundation!
Meadville PA native, Bethany Fields, shares with the Gillettes what it is like growing up, going to college, and now raising kids in the same hometown area. Listen in to this joy filled episode that also does not fail to deliver on some profound wisdom around what sticking by a place’s side can do for family resilience.
The conversation with these two was just so good we had to bring them back for a part two! If you’ve been wanting to put more of a focus on the environment and sustainability in your family life, but aren’t sure how, give this episode a listen!
Wow, guys. This interview was jam packed with so much good information that we had to invite our guests back for a part two! We know you’ll enjoy part one with Sami and Trevor Bortz. These two are a wealth of knowledge regarding the head and heart behind why we love the natural world around us and how we as families can incorporate and spread the appreciation, design, and wisdom that comes from our environment to the next generation.
We welcome Matt as our official cohost going forward beginning with this next episode. (He’s now got the podcasting bug! Annnnd, we’ve heard multiple times to make him a permanent cohost!) Matt and Nicole hear from the very wise and well-loved Mr. Ricardo Rivers on trust, teamwork, and taking time with kids, especially when the adults in their lives might be struggling to support them through challenging behaviors. Parents, as the new school year gets going, you don’t want to miss this one!
Nicole and Matt spend time with Nicole’s sister, Ashley…also known as Ash-Ash to talk about the roles of aunts in our kids’ lives. Her wise reflections and helpful tips are not only encouraging for all the aunties out there, but also for anyone who might not have kids of their own but is still just as invested in the lives of kids. The saying might just be right…aunts are like moms, only cooler. PS - Apologies for the technical glitch at the end!
Join in as Nicole and Matt talk with longtime friends Trevor and Kim Watts about how they have lead their family through big life changes while navigating with resiliency and grace. There is so much wisdom to glean from the Watts - listen in as they share what it’s like to be a family who is serving in the military, moving all over the world, and embracing the beauty learned in different cultures as they continue to form their own.