Thoughts from a Mother of Ten
Parenting isn’t something you learn from a textbook — at least, not according to Elizabeth McQuaide‑Parlock. Her expertise comes from the oldest and most demanding training program in the world: raising children. As a mother of ten, all now grown, she’s lived through every season of parenthood — the joy, the heartbreak, the chaos, and the moments that leave you wondering whether you’re doing any of it right.
Over the years, Elizabeth has gathered a lifetime of insight, humor, and hard‑earned wisdom. She captured many of those reflections in her self‑published book Thoughts from a Mother of Ten, and now she’s ready to share them in a new way.
This podcast is your invitation to join her on a thoughtful, honest, and often entertaining journey into what it really takes to be a parent. Whether you’re expecting your first child, navigating the teenage years, or looking back on your own parenting story, you’ll find something here that resonates.
Let’s explore the beautiful, bewildering adventure of raising humans — together.
Episodes
Apr 15, 2026
Apr 15, 2026
40 min
Elizabeth then dives into a heartfelt theme of her work: appreciation. She reflects on why appreciating the role of being a parent is important and it foundational. Her message is clear and powerful: parents should recognize the privilege of raising their children, even in the messy, exhausting, imperfect moments.
From there, the conversation shifts to something every family knows well: arguing. Elizabeth breaks down how to navigate conflict within the family. She also shares a few book recommendations for parents who want to go deeper into conflict resolution and emotional communication.
We wrap up the episode with Elizabeth’s candid thoughts on the infamous nightly battle: bedtime. She explores why it an important aspect, how parents can approach it with more calm and consistency, and what it means for the emotional relationship between parent and child.
Mar 20, 2026
Mar 20, 2026
29 min
In this debut episode of our parenting series, we share some family background and the credentials Elizabeth has obtained.
Daniel uses her book as a roadmap for their conversation, exploring the themes she writes about and inviting her to expand on the wisdom behind them. Together, they dive into Elizabeth's thoughts on accomplishments, adventures, and advice.
Mar 19, 2026
Mar 19, 2026
8 min
In today’s episode, we sit down with Elizabeth to explore the origin story behind this show — why she felt called to start a podcast and what she hopes listeners will take away from her hard‑earned parenting wisdom.Elizabeth shares that this journey started in 2008. Even after writing a book, she felt there was something uniquely powerful about speaking directly to other parents — offering her opinions, explanations, and advice in her own voice.