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Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Your gift by August 31 will help reach them with biblical guidance, restore hope in their homes, and point them to Christ.

Families are in crisis this back-to-school season

Urgent Need: As the back-to-school season begins, families are facing mounting pressure—tough choices, cultural confusion, and strained relationships.

Will you make a gift before August 31 to help provide Christ-centered support in this critical season?

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Amber Lia

Amber Lia is a work-at-home mom, blogger, public speaker and author. She and her husband, Guy, own Storehouse Media Group, a faith- and family-friendly TV and film production company based in Los Angeles. Amber has co-authored two books with Wendy Speake, Triggers: Exchanging Parents’ Angry Reactions for Gentle Biblical Responses and their latest, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. Amber is also the author of the Study Buddy bible study guide series for parents and children. She and Guy have four sons. Learn more about Amber at her website, amberlia.com.

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Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children’s misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests’ recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. (August 12 – August 13)

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Breaking Free From Unhealthy Eating Habits

Amber Lia examines internal and external food triggers—things like boredom, community or event gatherings, shame, stress, and emotions that drive us to eat. With personal stories and practical advice, she’ll give you some tips on how to navigate your food triggers and exchange them for healthier, more God-honoring habits!

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Better Ways To Behave When I’m Angry With My Children

Why do we get so upset with our kids? Break free from the habit of angry, reactionary parenting.

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Moms and Anger: Understanding Your Triggers

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake discuss common external and internal triggers that can make mothers angry. They share their journeys overcoming their own triggers, like when their children disobey and complain, and when they have to deal with exhaustion. Our guests offer encouragement to moms and explain how they can prepare to handle their triggers in a healthier way.

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Saying the Right Thing When Your Child Misbehaves (Part 2 of 2)

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children’s misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests’ recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. (Part 2 of 2)

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Saying the Right Thing When Your Child Misbehaves (Part 1 of 2)

Amber Lia and Wendy Speake offer parents practical suggestions for responding with patience and wisdom to their children’s misbehavior. The discussion is based on our guests’ recent book, Parenting Scripts: When What You’re Saying Isn’t Working, Say Something New. (Part 1 of 2)