Stressless Christmas

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Stressless Christmas

FromRocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie

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Nov 18, 2021

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As fun as the holiday season is, it's also a set-up for stressing out! Join Chrys and Shellie as they unpack tips on how to have yourself a stressless little Christmas.

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Nov 18, 2021

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Many times parents can’t “see the trees” because the forest is overwhelming. Can I get an AMEN? Each week, Chrys and Shellie, seasoned moms and grandmas, help listeners see life lessons in the simple events that happen daily. If you could use some Godly parenting wisdom, encouragement and inspiration, along with some fun, real life stories, this podcast is for you!

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01 - Seeing What’s Right in Front of You: 01 - Seeing What’s Right in Front of You by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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05 - Finding Your Purpose: 05 - Finding Your Purpose by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Our new book! Rocking It Grand: 18 Ways to Be a Game-Changing Grandma: Chrys and Shellie take turns interviewing each other about their upcoming book launch, Rocking it Grand. Listen in as they discuss some of their favorite passages! Available wherever books are sold November 9th, 2021. Preorder the book . by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Parenting Math that Adds Up: We all took math in school so addition and subtraction is easy, but we have to be mindful of what is added and subtracted. Join Chrys and Shellie today as they discuss the facts surrounding adding children and not subtracting from your... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Use it or Lose it: For anyone interested in how to boost your memory, Chrys and Shellie share the information in a book titled Limitless. And who doesn't want to have a better memory. Tune in for hints and tips into retaining more information! by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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08 - Healthy Thinking: 08 - Healthy Thinking by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Lowering the Tension and Resolving Conflict: We’ve all lived through a year of rising tensions and conflict. In this episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss the importance of knowing how to lower the tension in stressful situations. Shellie has devised a simple technique that she calls the “Butt... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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02 - Be a Party Animal, Not a Party Pooper: 02 - Be a Party Animal, Not a Party Pooper by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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03 - Why Boundaries are Important: 03 - Why Boundaries are Important by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Remembering the Past to Move Forward: In this episode, Chrys and Shellie talk about the importance of looking at the past in order to move successfully to the future. It’s a fact that we cannot change what has happened in the past, but we can use it as a tool to move forward. Chrys and... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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You Do You Includes Your Responsibility: Chrys and Shelie discuss what's really behind the "You Do You" craze. It's important in the "do you" era that people accept the responsibility connected with all you decide to do and be. by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Do Not Fear: In this episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss fear and how fear is such a strong emotion is can cause one to get stuck and not become all God intends. They give six tips that have helped them overcome fear and know they will help you too. Things like... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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The Power of the Pause: The pause button has become an invaluable tool for most of us, but have we considered how important one could be in different areas of our lives? In this episode, Chrys and Shellie identify situations in life that would benefit from a... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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09 - The Importance of Traditions: 09 - The Importance of Traditions by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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06 - A Life Changing People Trick: 06 - A Life Changing People Trick by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Discipline Starts with Me: The word discipline has gotten a bad rap the last few years. Join Chrys and Shellie as they take a look at the true reason behind all discipline. No parents wants to be mean, but all parents should want their children to learn the... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Summer Fun or Frenzy: Summer is that awesome mix of ‘’yay” the kids are out of school and “yikes” the kids are out of school. Mixed emotions flood the thoughts of every mom as they look forward to no homework and freer schedules, but with a little twinge of... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Don't Make a Mess Messier: Life is messy! Chrys and Shellie give five ways everyone can make life LESS messy. Tips like don't complain and know who you want to be before a mess happens will go a long way in helping any messy situation. by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Seven Secrets to Building a Child's Healthy Self Esteem: It's a balancing act these days! How much is enough or too much when it comes to words of praise? The debate continues. Chrys and Shellie discuss the real secrets to a healthy self-esteem and it's not in our words. by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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04 - Finding Peace in a Pressure Cooker World: 04 - Finding Peace in a Pressure Cooker World by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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07 - Staying Calm in the Craziness: 07 - Staying Calm in the Craziness by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Jesus Followers with Anne Graham Lotz and Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright: Chrys and Shellie interview Anne Graham Lotz and her daughter Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright about their new book Jesus Followers. The book is filled with practical life lessons to help anyone lead their family in faith. by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Manners Matter: Manners do make a difference and it makes sense to be sure your children have good manners. Today Chrys and Shellie tell why and give practical tips on how to teach and train children to do such things as say please and thank you, don’t... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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RESPECT: Chrys and Shellie explore the topic of respect. Respect is sorely missing in our culture and necessary to building strong families. by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Grandparenting, Empty Nest, and More with Korie Robertson: Korie Robertson, of Duck Dynasty fame, visits Rocking it Grand to talk about grandparenting joys. Join Chrys and Shellie and hear what Korie wants to still be rocking at eighty! by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Interview with author John Sowers: Chrys and Shellie interview John Sowers about his new book, Say All the Unspoken Things. John wrote letters to his three daughters saying everything he wants them to know if something were to happen to him. You’ll be encouraged and inspired to write... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Desperate Forgiveness with Lisa Robertson: Chrys and Shellie welcome Lisa Robertson to talk about her life story and her latest book Desperate Forgiveness. by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Interview with Chrys’ mom: Chrys and Shellie interview Chrys’ mom, Betty Jo Shackelford. More life lessons this week from a woman who married a Marine, raised six kids, and continues to be a light to a new generation. Don’t miss this podcast full of more golden nuggets of... by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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Show Hope with Mary Beth Chapman: Mary Beth Chapman, wife of Grammy award-winning singer/songwriter Steven Curtis Chapman joins Chrys and Shellie to talk about Show Hope, the global adoption agency the Chapmans founded to help families on their adoption journeys. by Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie
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