Episode
"Can I Try Again?", No Victim Mentality, Prioritizing Marriage | EP 25
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- Rydel's Van Talk
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- Jun 3, 2026
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- 2860
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Summary
In this episode of Van Talk, we’re talking about helping kids move through emotions without getting stuck in them. We share the idea of having a reset spot, whether that’s a high chair, the stairs, a crib, or another calm place where kids can regroup and come back ready to try again. One of our favorite phrases? “Mom, can I try again?” The conversation also explores emotional resilience, avoiding a victim mentality, and teaching kids that feelings are real, but they don’t have to define the rest of the day. We also dive into marriage and family culture. From improving relationships with your parents to prioritizing your spouse after kids arrive, we share why protecting your marriage matters and why weekly date nights are worth fighting for. We talk about preparing your husband for postpartum before the baby arrives, the importance of support during that season, and why postpartum should be centered around mom and baby. And of course, we end with a potty training update and a few stories that prove parenting is never boring.