# 3062: Stages of Family Life: Our Intentional Transition to a Faster Pace by Erica Layne on Intentional Living

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Podcast: [Optimal Relationships Daily - Dating, Marriage and Parenting](https://stenobird.com/podcast/optimal-relationships-daily-dating-marriage-and-parenting-1054569)
Published: 2026-07-03T07:00:00+00:00
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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3062: Erica Layne reflects on the bittersweet transition from a slow, home-centered family life to a busier season filled with sports, activities, and expanding social circles. She shares four thoughtful strategies for embracing change while protecting what matters most, offering encouragement to parents navigating new stages of family life. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://ericalayne.co/stages-of-family-life-faster-pace/ Quotes to ponder: "Purposefully choosing to accept a new stage is essential; it’ll help you quiet the inner conflict." "Parenting wasn’t meant to be a solitary experience. We need each other." "You don’t have to do it all alone." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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