Today on High Performance Parenting, Greg sits down with two of his youngest entrepreneurs — Elli (age 9) and Huntter (age 7) — for a fun and powerful conversation about raising kids who create, lead, and step into their God-given purpose.

Ellie shares how she launched her own all-natural lotion business, researched ingredients, built a business plan, learned profit margins, and sold nearly $700 this year — all while juggling school, sports, and family life.

You’ll hear:

• How kids can start simple businesses at any age
• Why creativity + curiosity matter more than perfection
• The importance of letting kids try, fail, adjust, and try again
• How siblings can support each other instead of compete
• Why teaching entrepreneurship is really teaching leadership and faith
• The value of learning communication and confidence early
• How family support creates a launching pad for kids’ dreams

This episode is joyful, practical, and packed with wisdom every parent needs.

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00:00 – Welcome + birthday fun with Hunter 🎉

01:00 – Ellie’s entrepreneurial story begins

02:00 – Researching lotion recipes & ingredients

03:00 – Creating a business plan + learning profit

04:00 – The first partnership — and the breakup lesson

05:30 – Finding the right markets (and the wrong ones!)

06:45 – Selling, speaking up & building confidence

08:15 – $700 in sales — and repeat customers!

09:00 – Siblings in business together

10:30 – Lip balm, resin crafts & crocheted hats

12:00 – Preparing for the Christmas market

14:30 – The power of family teamwork

16:00 – Teaching kids ownership, courage & faith

18:00 – Final encouragement from Dad

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg & Jacquie Francis share candid stories and practical wisdom about navigating holiday stress in a way that protects your peace and strengthens your family.

From an 8–9 hour snowstorm road trip to injury chaos at 11 p.m., they reveal how trying to “do it all” stole peace — and how learning to say no reshaped their family traditions.

What You’ll Learn:

• Why you don’t have to cram your December calendar
• How to say no to obligations without guilt
• How flexible traditions (like shifting dates) build peace
• Why slowing down helps your kids emotionally
• How to protect evenings for connection
• Why celebrating later can actually deepen meaning
• How to decide as a couple what truly matters

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00:00 – Welcome + Laid-back Christmas philosophy

01:00 – Cramming December vs. enjoying it

02:00 – The 9-hour snowstorm road trip disaster

03:45 – When holiday obligations stop making sense

04:45 – Starting flexible traditions (matching PJs!)

06:00 – Birthdays, holidays & shifting dates for peace

08:30 – Why flexible families stay connected

10:00 – Saying no without guilt

12:00 – The “duct tape first aid” midnight crisis 😅

14:00 – Re-thinking December: travel, rest, goals

15:30 – Family planning weekend — choosing purpose

17:20 – Final message: Say no, slow down, choose peace

In this heartwarming holiday episode, Greg & Jacquie Francis share the simple, meaningful traditions that keep Christmas joyful, connected, and focused on Jesus — without the stress and pressure that so many families feel this time of year.

From decorating together… to Advent… to reading Scripture as a family… to embracing fun, laughter, and flexibility… the Francis family models how to keep the holidays peaceful and Christ-centered while still enjoying all the magic of the season.

Whether you feel behind, overwhelmed, or simply want to reclaim the meaning of Christmas, this episode gives you practical ideas and powerful perspective to help your kids experience the reason for the season.

🎁 In This Episode You’ll Learn:

• How to keep Christ at the center of Christmas — even with busy schedules

• Why joy, laughter, and fun help kids understand the heart of the season

• How the Francis family balances Scripture, traditions, and activities

• Simple ways to reduce pressure and avoid “perfect Christmas” stress

• How flexibility creates deeper connection than rigid routines

• The power of reading the Christmas story as a family

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00:00 – Welcome & Christmas Jokes 🎅

01:30 – Decorating Debates & Traditions Begin

03:00 – Keeping Christ at the Center of It All

04:30 – Fall Décor to Christmas Joy

06:00 – Family Traditions That Stick

08:00 – Advent Calendars & Faith Conversations

10:00 – Reading the Christmas Story Together

12:00 – Kids’ Christmas Plays & Laughter

14:00 – Grace Over Perfection This Season

15:30 – Final Thoughts on Tradition & Gratitude