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Imperfect Heroes Podcast

Imperfect Heroes Podcast

Welcome to Imperfect Heroes - Insights Into Parenting Podcast with DJ Stutz. The ultimate destination for imperfect parents seeking joy in the journey of raising children in a less-than-perfect world. Tune in for insightful conversations and guidance on navigating the challenges of parenthood with authenticity and resilience.

Recent Episodes

Oct. 14, 2024

Episode 172: Bravery in Parenting: Helping Your Child Face Life’s Toughest Challenges with Dana Diaz

Send us a text In this episode, DJ chats with Dana Diaz about the bravery it takes to parent through tough circumstances. Listen in as Dana shares her journey of raising her son while navigating a challenging marriage affect…
Oct. 7, 2024

Episode 171: Raising Everyday Heroes: How to Foster Bravery in Children

Send us a text In this episode, DJ explores the critical role bravery plays in a child's development and why our society needs courageous individuals more than ever. Bravery isn’t about being fearless—it’s about recognizing …
Sept. 30, 2024

Episode 170: Parenting with Self-Awareness and Self-Discipline: Ryann Watkin’s Approach

Send us a text In this episode, DJ sits down with Ryann Watkin, a passionate speaker, educator, wife, and mother of three, to explore how self-discipline plays a critical role in shaping compassionate, emotionally healthy fa…
Sept. 23, 2024

Episode 169: Early Lessons in Self-Discipline: A First-Time Father’s Perspective with Wolfgang Bennion

Send us a text In this special episode of Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting , DJ Stutz sits down with Wolfgang Bennion, a young, first-time father who's just beginning his parenting journey. Wolfgang, a recent histor…
Sept. 16, 2024

Episode 168: From Bedtime Battles to Family Meetings: Raising Disciplined and Responsible Kids with Missy Yandow

Send us a text In this episode, host DJ Stutz is joined by Missy Yandow, a pediatric sleep consultant and potty training coach, for an insightful conversation about the crucial role of self-discipline in parenting. Together,…
Sept. 9, 2024

Episode 167:Parenting with Purpose: The Ultimate Guide to Self-Discipline for Boys (and Girls) with author Jeff Nelligan

Send us a text Listen in as DJ and Jeff Nelligan, a dad and author, discuss the importance of self-discipline in children. He emphasizes the role of routine, such as using a big calendar to manage daily tasks, and the signif…

Recent Blog Posts

Navigating Parenthood: Embracing Change with Grace and Love

This month, we've been delving deep into managing changes, especially those that impact our little ones. But today, let's shift the focus to something equally important: managing the changes within ourselves as parents. Parenting is a journey of co…

Navigating Change with Children: A Compassionate Guide

Today, we're diving into the choppy waters of change, an inevitable part of life that affects not just us adults but also our little ones. And who better to shed light on this than the wonderful Joris Gjataa from Newton, Massachusetts?  Wh…

10 Strategies to Help Children (and Parents) Cope with Changes

During the month of April, Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting podcast is focusing on a crucial aspect of parenting: helping our children navigate change with confidence. As parents of young children, we know that even small changes can feel m…

About the Host

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DJ Stutz

Parenting Coach, Author, Speaker, Podcast Host, Early Childhood Specialist

DJ Stutz, an Early Childhood Specialist and devoted advocate for children's rights and education, brings over two decades of teaching experience, specializing in Special Education and Music. Her expertise extends beyond the classroom, with roles as a 911 dispatcher and a parenting facilitator for the Clark County Division of Family and Youth Services. A parent herself and actively engaged in PTA leadership, including the presidency of the Nevada State PTA, DJ is dedicated to enhancing parental involvement in education. Her advocacy includes organizing a Nevada commission to improve Latino fathers' participation in education. Recognized as "Citizen of The Month" in 2008, DJ has testified before commissions, collaborated with Senator Ted Kennedy, and led international support groups. Now, through workshops, classes, coaching sessions, and her podcast, "Imperfect Heroes – Insights Into Parenting," DJ empowers parents to navigate the joys and challenges, fostering independence, productivity, and happiness in their children.

Discover insights, guidance, and practical tips on the following diverse parenting topics through DJ's one-on-one coaching, her speaking engagements, her courses offered at https://www.littleheartsacademyusa.com/ and her informative podcast, Imperfect Heroes offered at https://www.imperfectheroespodcast.com/

Effective Communication:
Improving parent-child communication
Dealing with miscommunication and misunderstandings
Communication with your spouse and building a parenting team

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