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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

Jan. 6, 2025

Episode 184: Directing Moral Development in Your Kiddos? Begin Here.

Send us a text Welcome to Season 5 of Imperfect Heroes ! This season, we’re diving into a powerful theme: The Moral Development of Young Children. In this first episode, DJ Stutz explores how children grow their sense of rig…
Jan. 2, 2025

Episode 185: Parenting Spicy Kids? Diane Dempster Shares a Recipe for Success

Send us a text Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Imperfect Heroes so you never miss an episode! In this episode of Imperfect Heroes: Insights into Parenting , DJ Stutz sits down with Diane Dempster, co-founder o…
Dec. 23, 2024

Episode 182: The Power of Spirituality and Stories in Parenting: A Chat with Author and Christian Singer/Songwriter Andrew Peterson

Send us a text In this episode, DJ Stutz talks with Andrew Peterson—Christian singer-songwriter, and author of The Wingfeather Saga —about weaving faith into every aspect of life. Andrew shares how he integrates faith into h…
Dec. 16, 2024

Episode 181: Faith in Parenting: Building Spiritual Resilience in Children with Ashlee Terry

Send us a text In this episode of Imperfect Heroes , DJ Stutz chats with Ashlee Terry about the role of faith in parenting and building spiritual resilience in young children. Ashlee shares her story of recovery after a trau…
Dec. 15, 2024

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Send us a text Don’t forget to rate, review, and subscribe to Imperfect Heroes so you never miss an episode! In this episode, DJ Stutz chats with Lenora Edwards, a board-certified speech-language pathologist, about the power…
Dec. 9, 2024

Episode 180: Navigating Spiritual Differences While Raising Young Children with Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt

Send us a text In this episode, DJ Stutz chats with Kristina and Herb Heagh-Avritt, married for 33 years, about raising two boys while blending differing spiritual beliefs. Tune in as they share how they honored unique persp…

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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