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18 Summers: Podcast for Parents

by Jim & Jamie Sheils
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About the show

Welcome to the 18 Summers Podcast for Parents! Family life is essential – hosts Jim & Jamie Sheils are on a mission to help you live your best one. You'll hear personal, inspiring and mindset-shifting stories from thought leaders in parenting, entrepreneurship and more. You CAN find success in business WITHOUT sacrificing your family. Always authentic and relatable, Jim & Jamie have guided thousands of families in creating the family life they've always wanted. Listen in and learn how you, too, can ignite your family life to make the absolute most of your 18 Summers.

Latest episodes

  • Is Traditional Education Broken? Our Honest Thoughts on the School System

    March 31, 2026 · 21 min

    The debate around education is everywhere right now. With so many families championing a return to public school so children can "face adversity," we decided it was time to sit down and share our honest thoughts on the modern education…

  • Our Adoption Story: Foster Care, Private Open Adoption, and Blending a Family

    March 30, 2026 · 28 min

    There is not just one path to growing a family. In this episode of 18 Summers, we sit down to share our honest, firsthand experiences with the different types of adoption. From navigating the uncertain and beautiful mess of foster care to…

  • The Parenting Beliefs We Need to Question

    March 15, 2026 · 16 min

    Is the goal of parenting to keep our children happy? While it sounds like a noble objective, prioritizing constant happiness might actually be doing more harm than good. In this episode, we dive into the "happiness trap" and explore why a…

  • Parenting in the Age of AI

    February 25, 2026 · 15 min

    Imagine walking past your teen's room and hearing them talk… but it's not to a friend. It's to AI. AI is not stealing our kids' relationships. It's doing something more subtle. It's making it easier to avoid building them. In this…

  • What Actually Builds Trust in a Blended Family

    February 19, 2026 · 19 min

    Blending a family is not magical at first. It's two entire worlds trying to share one kitchen, one routine, and one emotional landscape. In this episode, Jamie and Jim break down the biggest mistake blended families make: trying to force…

  • Why Family Trips Feel Exhausting and Why That's Okay

    February 16, 2026 · 18 min

    Family trips are supposed to be magical. So why do they sometimes feel messy, chaotic, and completely exhausting? In this episode, Jamie and Jim unpack the real reasons parents avoid traveling with their kids. From schedule disruptions…

  • What Every Parent Should Know Before Adopting

    February 14, 2026 · 18 min

    Thinking about adoption? There are beautiful moments ahead, but there are also myths, pressure, and realities most people never talk about. In this deeply personal episode, Jamie and Jim Sheils share their own adoption journey as a…

  • What School Will Never Teach Your Child

    February 12, 2026 · 21 min

    Is school actually preparing your kids for real life… or just teaching them how to pass tests? In this episode, Jamie and Jim Sheils unpack the uncomfortable truth about modern education and why some of the most important life skills are…