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Be Solid Learning

by Bridget Barrus, LMSW · English · Kids & Family

You love your kids. You want to raise good humans. And some days, you still find yourself standing in the kitchen wondering, “What in the world am I supposed to do with THIS?” Welcome to the Be Solid Learning Podcast —a practical, down-to-earth conversation about raising capable kids, building s

New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 9 min
Latest: 5 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

5 Oct 2026 · 9 min

Be Solid in 10: Are You Solving Problems Your Child Needs to Solve?

What if helping your child too much is actually making you more necessary? As parents, we're good at solving problems. We remember, remind, organize, fix, step in, and smooth things over—usually because we love our kids and genuinely want to help. But there's a catch: We want capable kids, and capability develops through practice. If we're always doing the remembering, thinking, fixing, and solving, who is actually getting the practice? In this Be Solid in 10 , Bridget explores the difference between supporting our kids and accidentally taking over the work they need to learn to do…

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S1 · E2 · 2 Oct 2026 · 8 min
Be Solid in 10: Good, Hard, Need — Three Questions for Better Family Conversations
What if five minutes and three simple questions could help you know a little more about what's actually happening in your child's world? In our first Be Solid in 10 , Bridget shares a simple family check-in you can try tonight: What was good? What was hard? What do you need tomorrow? Good. Hard. Need. It isn't a formal family meeting, and it definitely doesn't need to become another parenting project. It's a small, practical way to create space for connection, help kids notice what they're experiencing, and begin thinking about what they need next. And there's one important rule for parents:…
S1 · E1 · 2 Oct 2026 · 14 min
Why Families Need More Than Good Intentions
We all want to raise kids who are kind, capable, responsible, resilient, and able to handle real life. But here's the question: How exactly do kids develop those things? In the first episode of the Be Solid Learning Podcast , Bridget Barrus explores the gap between the things we hope our children will learn and the skills we intentionally help them build. We'll talk about why understanding behavior doesn't mean excusing it, why compassion and accountability belong together, and why our kids aren't the only ones growing—parents and families are developing, too. You'll also be introduced to…

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Be Solid Learning is a English kids & family podcast from Bridget Barrus, LMSW. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Bridget Barrus, LMSW
Language: English
Category: Kids & Family
New episodes: Several times a week
Typical length: 9 min
Latest episode: 5 Oct 2026
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Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id6818617018
Rights: 2026 Bridget Barrus, LMSW

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