In this episode of the Famalam podcast, Gareth and Daisy interview Mal and Seannah Calladine on a Daddy–Daughter Double Date, exploring the significance of family traditions at Christmas. Together they discuss how traditions help shape family identity, support faith-based discipleship, and create lasting memories for children.

The conversation explores ways to engage children in Christmas traditions, incorporate cultural elements, and balance spiritual and non-spiritual practices. Mal and Seannah share their own family traditions, the role of food and celebration, and how to keep traditions relevant as children grow older.

This episode encourages families to create meaningful Christmas traditions that centre on the story of Jesus, foster unity, and strengthen family connections.

Watch the Calladine Christmas Eve video via https://youtu.be/H99up4ulzPA?

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About Famalam:

Famalam is a Christian family & parenting podcast hosted by Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby Robinson. We explore Christian parenting, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, family challenges, communication, boundaries, discipline, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, friendships, church engagement, Christmas traditions, and real-life family dynamics.

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Today is a special episode which is all five of us being interviewed by the lovely Lydia Bennett from Premier Christian Radio, discussing the background to the podcast.

If you like our behind the scenes videos on Instagram then think of this as an episode full of conversation, talking about the whys and wherefores behind the Famalam podcast.

The conversation highlights the importance of open dialogue within families, the dynamics of family roles, and the shared experiences that shape their lives

As ever if you enjoy the podcast we’d love for you to like, share, comment to help support others in building their family lives around Jesus.

In this episode, Gareth and Daisy engage conversation with Lindsay Melluish, a family therapist, about boundaries in parenting. They explore the nuances of discipline, the fears parents face in setting boundaries, and the importance of communication and listening in building respect within family relationships.

Lindsay shares practical tips for parents on how to maintain control and calm in the home, emphasizing the need for flexibility and collaboration in parenting styles. The discussion also highlights the importance of modeling behavior and the role of logical consequences in effective discipline.