When You and Your Spouse Parent Differently: How to Get on the Same Team (Episode 229)
When You and Your Spouse Parent Differently: How to Get on the Same Team (Episode 229)  
Podcast: The Art of Raising Humans
Published On: Mon Sep 21 2026
Description: You love the same kids. You probably even want many of the same things for them. So why can you and your spouse look at the exact same parenting moment and see it completely differently? In this episode of The Art of Raising Humans, Kyle and Sara share more of their own parenting story—including the beliefs they brought into parenting, the conflicts they didn’t expect, and the very different approaches they initially had to sleep, big emotions, discipline, connection, and their roles as parents. They talk openly about how childhood experiences, personality, fear, expectations, and even professional training can shape the way we respond to our kids—and why getting on the same page doesn’t mean becoming the same parent. You’ll hear how they moved from judging each other’s approach to building a shared vision for their family, while still making room for their individual strengths. In this episode, you’ll learn:Why different parenting styles can create so much tension between couplesHow your own childhood can quietly influence the way you parentWhy shared long-term goals matter more than handling every situation identicallyHow to start moving toward a more connected, collaborative approach to parenting together If parenting disagreements are creating tension in your marriage or leaving you wondering how you’ll ever get on the same page, this conversation will give you hope—and a different way to think about becoming a team. Want help putting this into practice? Download our free Parenting Together Workbook, created to help you and your spouse or co-parent talk through your different perspectives, uncover what’s shaping the way each of you parents, and begin building a more intentional, shared approach to raising your kids. 👉 Download the Parenting Together Workbook here: www.artofraisinghumans.com/parent-together-workbook View the full podcast transcript at: https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/when-you-and-your-spouse-parent-differently-how-to-get-on-the-same-team Visit our website and social media channels for more valuable content for your parenting journey. Resource Website: https://www.artofraisinghumans.comVideo Courses: https://art-of-raising-humans.newzenler.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/artofraisinghumansInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/artofraisinghumansPodcast Website: https://www.theartofraisinghumans.comBook List:https://www.artofraisinghumans.com/booklist The Art of Raising Humans podcast should not be considered or used as counseling but for educational purposes only.