aParently! A Conversation Between Parents- Alex Reynolds

aParently! A Conversation Between Parents- Alex Reynolds

From aParently! A Podcast for Parents by Shawn Hopkins

December 8, 2025 · 29 min · Season 3 · Episode 1

About this episode

Shawn Hopkins converses with Alex Reynolds about parenting challenges and emotional growth.

This week on aParently! A Conversation Between Parents, I’m sitting down with Alex Reynolds, a married father of two great boys, Jonny (11) and Thomas (8). Alex has been a steady and thoughtful member of my Dads Group for the past year and a half. He is also the founder of Charming Quail Design, where he creates jewelry that celebrates what you nerd out about with a timeless elegance that will make everyone a little jealous. Explore his work here: https://www.charmingquail.com/?ref=SHAWNHOPKINS In our conversation, we talk about: • The new emotions our kids are growing into • Letting go of the idea of being “SuperDad” • Cleaning things up, both literally and emotionally • Celebrating our wins The Video of this conversation is available https://youtu.be/dJzht6mO8B0 It is an honest and encouraging conversation filled with the reminders every parent needs. If you enjoy the episode, please listen, like, review, subscribe, and share it with another parent who might need the encouragement. Then do the most important thing. Close your laptop and hug your kids. You’re doing better than you think you are.

People in this episode

Host: Shawn Hopkins

Guest: Alex Reynolds

Topics covered

  • parenting
  • emotional growth
  • fatherhood
  • self-acceptance
  • celebrating wins

Keywords

  • parenting
  • fatherhood
  • emotions
  • SuperDad
  • cleaning up
  • celebrating wins
  • Charming Quail Design

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Charming Quail Design

Places: YouTube

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