Hey Family Brand community, Chris and Melissa here! Today’s not just any day—it’s Tripp’s ninth birthday, and while we're celebrating, we’ve got a topic that’s been pressing on our hearts. We’re talking about something that could change our kids’ lives: understanding and believing in their inherent worth.

In our chat today, we dive deep into why kids today face more challenges than ever before—comparing themselves to a whole world online, not just their classmates. It’s tough, and it's why we think there's a real need to regularly affirm how much they matter.

We explore the "cool aunt and uncle effect," which shows that sometimes, these important messages can be heard better from someone other than mom and dad. It's one of the reasons we created our Family Brand Academy, to help families communicate the crucial messages of self-worth and identity effectively.

So, what can we do as families? It’s about more than just telling our kids they’re great; it’s about showing them they’re valued every single day. It's about being intentional in our conversations and actions, making sure our kids know they’re not just enough—they’re more than enough.

Join us by hitting play now, as we dive deep into these ideas and share practical tips on nurturing a positive, strong sense of self in our kids. Let's empower them together to face anything with confidence.

Ps, we would love to connect with you! Share how you’re reinforcing these values at home with us on Instagram at www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand! Let’s keep this conversation going and build a community that lifts each other up. Here’s to a week of empowerment and celebrating the amazing potential of our families!

LINKS:

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand

• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial

• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg

• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

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Episode Minute By Minute:

0:35 Happy Birthday Tripp’s! And what’s on our hearts today?

2:15 The challenges our kids are facing with their identities.

5:30 How does social media really affect our kids’ sense of worth?

8:20 What’s the 'Cool Aunt and Uncle Effect'? We’ll tell you all about it.

12:40 Simple, everyday ways to remind our kids how much they matter.

17:00 Why we started the Family Brand Academy and how it helps.

21:45 Your questions answered: How can we affirm our kids every day?

26:10 Wrapping up and how you can keep this conversation going with us on Instagram.

Hey there, Family Brand community! Chris and Melissa here, and we’re excited to bring you a topic that really hits home—commitment, particularly around managing and reclaiming our family time.

In this episode, we share some personal stories and insights, like the saga of our matching white Toyotas and what they symbolize about our values and choices. We talk about the challenges and joys of balancing family life, work, and personal ambitions.

We also introduce an incredible resource that Melissa has been pouring her heart into—our new guide, "Take Back Your Family’s Time." This guide is all about identifying where your time goes, categorizing its use, and learning to say no to the non-essentials so you can say yes to what truly matters. It’s designed to help families create more intentional, connected, and enjoyable time together.

If you’ve ever felt like your family is being pulled in too many directions, this episode, and especially the guide, is for you. Ready to transform how your family spends time? Hit play now, and let’s explore together how we can reclaim and enrich our family time.

Remember, it's about designing our time rather than letting it design us. Check out the guide in the show notes linked below or on our social media pages. Let's make the most out of every moment with our loved ones!

LINKS:

Take Back Your Family's Time with this Guide! Download Now: https://stan.store/FamilyBrand/p/take-back-your-familys-time

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

NEW: What Culture are You Creating In Your Family?

• Take the Quiz Now! https://familybrand.com/quiz

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:01 The story behind our new matching white Toyotas and what they mean to us!
• 0:53 Melissa’s surprise Christmas gift to Chris—a truck! The tale of gratitude and generosity.
• 3:18 Why we created the Family Brand Academy and how it can help you take back your family’s time!
• 4:01 Introducing our new guide: "Take Back Your Family’s Time" and why it’s a game-changer for your schedule.
• 5:00 Tackling the chaos: Why so many families feel overwhelmed by their schedules.
• 6:34 Creating more than just 'time together'—making every moment with family truly count.
• 7:29 The importance of reassessing and realigning our family time to stay true to our values.
• 9:18 A powerful quote from Stephen R. Covey on choosing the best over the good.
• 10:53 The ongoing journey of saying 'no' to free up time for what really matters in family life.

Hey, Family Brand crew! It's just me today, Melissa, and I want to share an adventure that truly embodied our family's spirit of fun and spontaneity. Recently, I whisked away three of our kids on an impromptu road trip to catch the eclipse—a decision fueled by our family's motto of preferring experiences over things and embracing adventure.

This escapade wasn't just about chasing the shadow of the moon; it was a testament to living out our values and showing that fun, in its most unbridled form, is at the heart of family life. Our journey, filled with last-minute plans, lost sleep, and a desperate hunt for eclipse glasses (which we triumphantly found), was a wild ride of making memories. Despite the challenges, it reminded us of the joy found in spontaneity and the shared experiences that bring us closer.

Our mission with Family Brand is to inspire families to inject more fun, more play, and more connection into every day. Or whatever fits into their own “family brand” This trip, with its ups and downs, was a perfect example of seizing the moment to create joy and laughter, proving that the best family times often come from the simplest acts of playing together.

So, let's take this as a nudge to find those moments of fun in our lives. Whether it's a spontaneous adventure or finding joy in the little things like a new family club, remember: family life is meant to be fun. Dive into this episode to hear all about our eclipse adventure and how we're finding fun in every corner of our lives. Hit play now and let's spread the joy of living adventurously together!

P.S. We're excited to hear about your fun family adventures! Share with us your stories and how you're bringing more play into your life. Connect with us via the links below!

LINKS:

Website:

• familybrand.com

Social:

• Instagram: www.instagram.com/ourfamilybrand
• Facebook: www.facebook.com/FamilyBrandOfficial
• YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCGu-7odB6gkPbyXpUIQLkrg
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/OurFamilyBrand

NEW: What Culture are You Creating In Your Family?

• Take the Quiz Now! https://familybrand.com/quiz

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:14 Inside our adventure chasing the eclipse with the kids.
• 0:53 Why sprinkling fun into our family life is so vital and what sparked by our spontaneous road trip.
• 1:24 Choosing experiences over things, echoing our family's yearly motto.
• 2:10 How our family values, like embracing adventure, nudged us to say "yes" to chasing the eclipse across states.
• 3:07 The epic drive to Texas unfolds: Filled with anticipation, giggles, and a bit of chaos in search of eclipse glasses.
• 4:13 The adventure gets real: Turning every moment into a mini-adventure.
• 10:00 A nudge to all families: inject more fun, more play, and more laughter into every day.