Raising Kids, Growing Parents
William Shackelford, aka "Papa Shack"
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About This Podcast
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.
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S1E4 Proven Process for Selecting A Good Mate
In this episode, we dive into Chapter 3 of Growing Into Your Parenting Role, titled Select a Good Mate. In this chapter, we explore a foundational truth: great parenting begins long before children…
S1E3 How To Develop A Plan for Your Life and Why
In this episode, we explore Chapter 2 of Growing Into Your Parenting Role, titled Have a Plan for Your Life. The chapter opens with a pivotal moment from the author’s youth, when a teenage Renée—his…
S1E2 The Key Role Self-Esteem Plays in Parenting
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…
S1E1 Growing Into Your Parenting Role: Book Review
Welcome to Raising Kids, Growing Parents - a podcast rooted in real life, real parenting, and real growth.This inaugural episode introduces Growing Into Your Parenting Role, the book by…
S1 Welcome Podcast
This short podcast introduces the Raising Kids, Growing Parents podcast series inspired by the book Growing Into Your Parenting Role: Tips and Tools for Every Stage of Your Parenting Journey — which…
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Raising Kids, Growing Parents has published 5 episodes since January 2026, covering topics in Kids & Family, Parenting.
Raising Kids, Growing Parents is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 6m.
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