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Episode 10: The Art of Conversation

Rachel & Mike look at why conversation is so important, why technology can actually work against us when trying to communicate effectively, and share strategies for cultivating meaningful conversation with the important people in your life.

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Episode 9: Screen Time

Rachel & Mike talk about their approach to managing screen time and the systems they've established to encourage intentional technology use.

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Episode 8: Personal Retreats

Rachel & Mike walk you through the details of a Personal Retreat. They explain how it works, why it’s so important, how to do a personal retreat effectively, and what you can expect from the process.

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Episode 5: Family Core Values, Part 2

We dive deeper into the topic of family core values. Rachel & Mike discuss the importance of intentional habits, share the specifics of their family routines, and talk about how those routines have changed over the years in support of their core values.

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Episode 4: Family Core Values

Rachel and Mike share their family core values, explain how & why you should have your own, and talk about the importance of a plan & the power of alignment for your family.

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Episode 3: Schooling From Home, Part 2

Rachel & Mike talk about setting up your “schoolroom,” organizing your day, the power of routine, and share several resources for making learning fun.

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Episode 1: Welcome!

Welcome to The Intentional Family! Meet your hosts as they share their story and embark on their journey to help families live with purpose and build a great life at home.

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