Some Assembly Required

Some Assembly Required: Because kids don't come with an instruction manual, is a podcast for real parents raising real kids. Hosted by two staff members at Wesleyan School, an independent K-12 school in the metro Atlanta area, the goal of this podcast is to provide practical things to consider when raising school-aged children. Guests will typically be one faculty member from Wesleyan paired with another expert on the topic we are discussing. Our hope is that anyone who loves school-aged children can use these resources, regardless of where you live or where your children attend school.

Some Assembly Required is a kids podcast hosted by Wesleyan School, with 25 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Wesleyan School hosts Some Assembly Required, a kids show with 25 episodes published.

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  Episode #4

  Strengths, Struggles, and Strategies for the ADHD Parent

  Oct 1, 202650 minS2

  Is adult ADHD a gift or growth opportunity for parents? Or both? In this episode, Chad McDaniel , chief development officer at Wesleyan School, and Josh Thames , licensed professional counselor, share their experiences as parents with ADHD. Together, they discuss how ADHD parents abound with empathy, creativity, and connection while also addressing challenges like procrastination, time blindness, and executive functioning struggles. Whether you're a parent with ADHD or co-parenting with someone who has ADHD, you'll find encouragement, practical strategies, and plenty of grace for the journey. To learn more about Josh's counseling practice, visit the Thames Counseling website . In this episode, we reference the following books: Hallowell and Ratey's Driven to Distraction Dawson, Guere, and Guere's Smart But Scattered Holderness and Holderness's ADHD is Awesome Becky Kennedy's Good Inside

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  Episode #1

  Parenting Takes a Village

  Sep 10, 202635 minS2

  Sometimes the best parenting advice comes from a colleague in the hallway, over a cup of coffee, or during a quick conversation between classes. In this episode, our teachers and staff share the best parenting advice they've received from fellow employees. You'll hear funny stories, hard-earned lessons, and meaningful encouragement from people navigating many of the same joys and challenges you are. Filled with laughter, wisdom, and a few "I needed to hear that" moments, this episode celebrates the relationships that remind us that parenting is a journey best walked together.

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  Episode #2

  Homework Without the Headaches: Coaching Your Child for Success

  Aug 27, 202642 minS2

  Homework can quickly become a nightly struggle when parents feel responsible for managing every assignment. In this episode, we explore strategies to support school-age children in ways that build independence, confidence, and learning. You'll learn what age-appropriate homework support looks like at different grade levels, how to move from being a homework manager to a learning coach, and simple strategies that help children take ownership of their work. Whether your child is just beginning elementary school or navigating the increasing demands of middle and high school, this conversation offers practical tools to make homework a positive part of learning rather than a source of stress. In this episode, we reference "What Your ADHD Child Wishes You Knew" by Dr. Sharon Saline. You can find that book here.

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  Three Healthy Tensions: The balancing act of parenting

  Aug 13, 202645 minS2

  Parenting often feels like walking a tightrope between competing priorities. As parents, we want to provide comfort and security for our children, yet we know that growth often comes through challenge and discomfort. We seek to extend grace when they fall short, while also providing the discipline that shapes character and responsibility. And in a world filled with calendars, commitments, and activities, we strive to balance the benefits of well-planned schedules with the freedom and creativity that emerge through unstructured time. In this episode, Chris Cleveland, Wesleyan's head of school, joins us to explore three healthy tensions every parent faces and why wisdom is found not at the extremes, but in the balance. Learn what scripture remids us about balance between extremes and how we as parents can embrace these tensions to help our children flourish in all areas of life.

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  Episode #22

  Summertime Rewind! Getting Everyone Out the Door Without Losing Your Mind

  Jul 30, 202644 minS1

  The school year is on the horizon, so we are closing out July with our last summertime rewind for 2026: a discussion on not losing your mind in the mornings! Our friends Karyn Vickery from Wesleyan School and Ellen Hill from The Schenck School, share a lot of wisdom and a lot of laughs from their experience first as moms and also as educators.

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