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Raising Kids, Growing Parents

Raising Kids, Growing Parents

By: William Shackelford aka "Papa Shack"
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Raising Kids, Growing Parents is a podcast designed to help parents, future parents, and anyone on the parenting journey build confidence, emotional intelligence, and strong relationships with the children in their lives.

Inspired by the book Growing Into Your Parenting Role, the series explores the real work of parenting — the self-reflection, patience, grace, and growth it takes to raise great kids while becoming the best version of yourself.

Through stories from my decades of parenting, grandparenting, and teaching, each episode offers practical tools, heartfelt lessons, and encouragement to remind you that great parenting is a matter of choice, not circumstance.

Whether you’re preparing for parenthood or already in the trenches, this podcast equips you to be a more intentional, grounded parent — and to grow right alongside your children.

Bill Shackelford 2026 Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • The Key Role Self-Esteem Plays in Parenting

    The Key Role Self-Esteem Plays in Parenting
    Mar 26 2026

    This episode dives into Chapter 1 of Growing Into Your Parenting Role, titled Feel Good About Yourself. In this podcast, we challenge a common myth about parenting—that great parenting begins with changing children’s behavior. Instead, we reveal a deeper truth: the foundation of a “master parent” is built on self-worth and healthy self-esteem.

    You’ll hear the inspiring story of the author’s father—a disabled veteran with a sixth-grade education who raised nine children by modeling an unshakable belief in his own value. His quiet confidence shaped not only his family, but also the author’s lifelong understanding of self-esteem, leadership, and parenting.

    Using Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs as a guide, this episode explains why parents must first meet their own emotional and psychological needs before they can fully nurture a child’s growth and development.

    Finally, we introduce the Self-Esteem-Building Checklist, a practical workbook tool designed to help couples and parenting team members strengthen one another. From money management to personal habits and behavioral traits, this tool helps families build a shared foundation for collaboration, confidence, and success on the parenting journey.
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