About this episode

Sissy and David discuss the importance of intentional grandparenting and family connection with Babs Costello.

Sissy and David talk with Barbara “Babs” Costello, beloved social media creator, former preschool founder, mom of four, and grandmother of nine, about the lasting impact of words, the gift of intentional grandparenting, and creating a home that feels peaceful rather than perfect. Babs shares wisdom from her new children’s book, Did Your Mother Ever Tell You?, encouraging parents to make space for kids’ big feelings while speaking life-giving words over them. She also offers practical homemaking advice, including her simple “15 minutes in the morning and 15 minutes at night” routine, and makes a strong case for screen-free family dinners as a meaningful way to build connection. Resources mentioned Did Your Mother Ever Tell You? by Babs Costello Homemaking with Babs by Babara Costello Celebrate with Babs by Babs Costello Every Day with Babs by Babs Costello Find Babs on Instagram . . . . . . Sign up to receive the⁠ bi-⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠monthly newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Order our new book, Capable, here!! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our…

People in this episode

Hosts: Sissy, David

Guest: Barbara “Babs” Costello

Topics covered

• family dinners
• grandparenting
• intentional parenting
• homemaking
• children's emotions
• screen-free meals

Keywords

• family dinners
• grandparents
• parenting advice
• children's book
• homemaking tips
• screen-free meals
• emotional support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: That Sounds Fun Network

Books & works: Did Your Mother Ever Tell You?, Homemaking with Babs, Celebrate with Babs, Every Day with Babs

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