Best Andy Smithson Podcasts (2024)

Learn 10 daily practices that parents often think they don't have time for that will actually increase your productivity and magically add hours to your day.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 78 The Art Of Playfulness 10:19

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Do you want to increase your child's cooperation and make everyone in the home a little happier? Add a little playfulness to your interactions with your kids.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 77 The Secret Art Of Playfulness 10:17

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Want more peace, cooperation, listening and happiness in your home. Learn to apply some specific acts of playfulness to help your children be happier and more cooperative.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 76 Family Mealtime 16:22

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Learn 7 ways to make family mealtimes better at your house.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 75 Stop Arguing With Your Kids 9:40

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Learn 6 sure fire ways to stop arguing with your kids. You'll learn things to say today to shut down the arguments and encourage cooperation and communication.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 74 7 Ways We Sabotage Our Relationships 13:39

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Every day our relationships are growing or diminishing. In this episode we talk about 7 things people do to sabotage their relationships, sometimes without even knowing it.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 73 Moving Forward After Miscarriage 13:36

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How can you and your husband deal with a miscarriage and move forward with your family? Find 4 concepts that will help you move past the grief and find joy in your family again.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 72 Modern Day Cosettes, Child Abuse Awareness 14:53

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Today's podcast addresses the difficult issue of child abuse and how parents can recognize the signs of abuse and stop the cycles of abuse from continuing.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 71 The Ultimate Guide To Stop Yelling With Amanda Reuter 48:25

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Today is TRU Parenting's first guest interview with Amanda from www.dirtandboogers.com. She offers 5 ways to calm down and stop yelling at your kids.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 70 7 Ways To Stay Positive And Patient 15:20

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Do you ever feel like life and parenting is overwhelming? Is it hard to stay positive and patient through it all? Here are 7 ways to help to remain positive and patient even when the kids and everything around you are crazy.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 69 Parenting Principles Book Review 10:44

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I share a review of David A Christensen's Book "Parenting Principles: 31 Teachings to Raise Children in Righteousness."By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 68 Addiction And Parenting Don't Mix 14:06

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Is addiction affecting your parenting? What you can do: admit you have a problem, tell someone, seek help, never give up. Psychotherapy & 12 step program.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 67 5 Ways To Help A Mom With Postpartum Depression 9:42

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5 Ways you can help a new mother with postpartum depression.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 66 4 Ways To Help Your Child Deal With Death 10:38

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Help child cope with death of a loved one, loss, adversity. Emotional wounds take time and care to heal. Understand stages of grief. Hug & cry with themBy Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 65 12 Non Parenting Books That Have Changed My Parenting And My Life 17:08

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These non-parenting books have truly positively changed my parenting and my life. They can do the same for you.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Sudio Ep 64 5 Kids Later 17:43

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30 Things I've Learned About Parenting From Real Life, since having 5 children of my own.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 63 6 Ways To Help Your Child Sleep Better So They Can Live Happier 10:55

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A good nights sleep can change you and your child's life. Learn 6 tips for improving your child's sleep so they can be happier all day.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 62 This Alcoholism Research Will Help You Parent Smarter 19:02

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Learn about the 1970-80's Alcoholism Research that will help you parent smarter. Understanding our children's stages of change can help us make better parenting decisions and motivate our kids to change successfully.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 61 How To Let Go Of The Past So You Can Be A Better Parent Now 21:38

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Being present and mindful with our kids can be hard when we can't seem to let go of the past. In today's episode you'll learn some practical skills to help you let go and be a better parent.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 60 The TRU Parenting Workout 12:18

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Exercise, workout, and connect with your kids at the same time.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 59 Childbirth My Journey From Fear To Peace 20:12

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I used to be afraid of pregnancy and childbirth like so many others are. I no longer fear childbirth. Listen to my journey from fear to peace.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 58 10 Parenting Moments When You Know You Have Done Something Right 18:28

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When I can calm their cries, when they begin to help themselves, These are just a few parenting moments when you know you are doing rightBy Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 57 4 Ways To Teach Your Kids To Set Effective Goals 20:10

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Set productive, effective goals and learn 4 fun activities to help teach your kids to set effective goals. Let's give them the tools they need to reach their dreams.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 56 Becoming Santa 15:32

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Santa Claus is a symbol & tradition. Santa represents kindness & love as he gives anonymously. He does his "alms" in secret; so do we as we become Santa.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 55 Are You A FAT Parent 23:37

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4 proactive ways to train yourself to think first & have greater emotionally fitness. Think first, Feel, then Act (TFA) rather than, Feel, Act, Think (FAT)By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 54 Your Child Wants You To Teach Them 17:32

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Teach your child. Show them by example what they need to know; tell them positively; work and play with them; allow them to learn by their experienceBy Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 53 4 Things Your Infant Needs To Learn In The First 2 Years Of Life 14:36

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Learn 4 essential things your infant needs to learn in their first couple years of life and why they are so important.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 52 Why Won't My Child Listen 19:12

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Why don't my kids listen? Emotions, nagging speak louder than words. Respect that they are "busy". They don't want to be controlled, or overwhelmed.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 51 7 Ways To Fill This Holiday Seasopn With Less Stress And More Awesome 15:57

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Do the stresses of the holidays turn us into a Scrooge? Fill holidays with joy, laughter & love. Simplify, be grateful, live within your budget, say noBy Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 50 5 REasons To Go On An Adventure With Your Kids 13:39

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Plan a family adventure for greater family togetherness, confidence, courage & satisfaction. Improve communication as you play and relax. Kindness follows.By Andy Smithson

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TRU Parenting Audio Ep 49 Potty Training Tips For The Frustrated Parent 23:14

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Potty training tips. My child won't pee or poop on the potty. How can I motivate him? Look for physical, mental and emotional readiness and interest.By Andy Smithson

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Episode 19: The Voice 14:04

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It's usually not good when you hear voices. In the riveting conclusion of Blast of the Dragon's Fury, not only does Andy hear a voice, but the voice talks back. After all he's been through on his adventure, is he finally losing it?

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Episode 18: Fierce Competition 17:14

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An ear-piercing scream shatters the silence of the castle. As Andy and Alden investigate, they watch Razen, the king's taster, disappear into the dungeons. Pursuit draws into question this official's loyalty to the king and after Alden mysteriously disappears, Andy finds himself facing the seven-headed, fire-breathing dragon alone to save the king.…

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Episode 17: Dragon Riding 14:49

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After a perilous ride back to the castle, Andy and Alden discover things are quiet...too quiet. A note and a conversation with a stone statue who has magically come to life, reveal Oomaldee's enemy has overrun the castle. What will they do?

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Episode 16: Daisy 18:17

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Andy and Alden finally reach the caves of the red dragons, but danger lies in wait, licking its chops, as the boys search for an elusive scale. And danger will have its way as things really heat up.

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Episode 15: The Battle 15:37

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Ever battle a real dragon? Neither have Andy or Alden and they're about to pit their wits against this wiley menace. Who will win? What scars will the victor come away with?

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Episode 14: A Raging River 14:33

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With torrential rains falling on the land, a raging river stands between Andy and Alden and their objective. Not to worry, for Glaucin, a merman, comes to the rescue. But aide will not come easily, for the boys must first correctly answer a difficult riddle. Will they guess the answer before Andy's impatience drives the merman away?…

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Episode 13: King Abaddon 16:54

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When Andy and Alden flee from pursuers into the haunted Forest of Giants, they get more than they bargained for - mammoth trees that hurl them to the feet of hungry giants, scratchy poison ivy, and a bellowing seven-headed fire and poison breathing, winged dragon. What to do?

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Episode 12: Trapped! 11:59

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Seemingly hospitable innkeepers extend an invitation for Andy and Alden to spend the night at Village Bed and Breakfast, but this inn has a host of surprises waiting... and they're not the good kind.

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Episode 11: Where's Methuselah? 21:10

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Methuselah, the sword of legend that has not been seen for centuries, appears to Andy to help him on his quest. So when Andy discovers he has misplaced the blade, he knows he is in deeper do-do than ever before. What will he do?

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Episode 10: Gift in a Gold Box 17:28

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Before he leaves on his epic quest, Andy receives a note addressed to Andy, Son of Smith, He Who Shall Overcome His Fear. Someone holds the confidence Andy lacks, but while the author is not volunteering for the mission, they gift him with a tool, one he will find can save his very life. What could it be?…

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Episode 9: A Perilous Journey 19:06

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What's that saying? Sometimes it's better not to know? When Andy learns the danger and peril he will face to retrieve the scale of a red dragon, he fears the end will not turn out well, for his experience battling said creatures is confined to video games. What will he do?

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Episode 8: Poisoned! 12:47

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When Andy discovers a vulture-man, a transforming agent of Oomaldee's enemy, is attempting to shoot his best friend with a poison dart, he must act. How will it end?

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Episode 7: The Dragon Trainer 18:31

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Dragon trainers are a gruff, unkempt lot and when Andy must weasel information critical to the success of his quest out of one, he finds himself in for more than he bargained.

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Episode 6: Jammin' to Medieval Rock Bands 12:01

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Purple Turtles, Smooch, Raising the Dead, Gregor and the Giants - these are just a few of the bands playing at the festival of Oomaldee, an annual two week extravaganza. But the fun turns serious when Oomaldee's enemy shows itself in a very unexpected way.

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Episode 5: A Clue! 11:11

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Curses! How in the world is Andy supposed to break the one holding the land of Oomaldee hostage? Andy finds out, and the news is not good.

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Episode 4: The Flood 28:54

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How can a ten-year-old boy singlehandedly destroy a medieval castle? Andy nearly succeeds before meeting an Inneru and wrestling with his conscience about events of the day. All this, as a message sphere arrives and makes a pronouncement about Andy’s future. This can't be good.

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Episode 3: The King's Taster 31:11

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Andy meets Razen, the King’s food taster, and really "hits it off" with him, then learns about an Us Pus box and the king's plans for it. Are the magistrate's intentions villainous or virtuous? What will Andy do?

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