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October 29, 2019
There's no way to keep your children happy all the time. They need to go through their own struggles so they know how to handle tough situations later on in life. John and Danny emphasize the importance of allowing kids to learn resiliency.
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Erin MacPherson is a multi-published author (with 10 books in print), a wife, an artist, an amatuer chef and the mom to three kids, including two newly-licensed drivers. With teenagers in the house (not to mention on the road!) she has learned that pressing toward Him every day, every hour is the one and only way to find peace and contentment. Erin lives in Austin, Texas where the sun (and the salsa) are always hot.
It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.
When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it’s easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.
If a young adult child is struggling, it’s easy to blame yourself or even apologize for their bad choices. John and Danny discuss why some forms of apology are not helpful, plus, Jim Daly talked with Allison Bottke about when it’s good for a parent to apologize to an adult son or daughter.
It’s embarrassing when your kids see you and your spouse argue with each other. If that happens, how do you move on? John and Danny discuss how to reassure your kids that things will be okay, and Jim and Jean Daly talked with Lisa-Jo Baker about a time she got into a heated argument with her husband.
When you are busy with the demands of raising children, it’s easy to not prioritize your marriage. John and Danny share how having kids impacted each of their marriages, and Jim Daly talks with his wife Jean and Lisa-Jo Baker about keeping a marriage strong when life gets busy.
As a parent, you are the most important influence in your child’s faith development – more than friends, social media, or even the youth pastor. Ruth Chou Simons offers practical help for teaching kids God’s Word. She describes why you don’t have to be a perfect parent to model Biblical truths at home.
Ken Davis shares humorous illustrations and heartfelt stories to remind dads why it’s important to spend time with their kids, speak with kind words and live a life committed to Jesus Christ. (Part 1 of 2)
Every parent wants their child to succeed, but you can quickly become over-invested in your child’s achievements. John and Danny offer tips to help you avoid overparenting. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson.
It’s important to keep your children healthy physically, but their spiritual health is just as important. Danny and John discuss practical ways to help your kids grow spiritually every day. Featuring Natasha Crain.
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Jeannie Cunnion encourages moms to exchange stress, perfectionism, and guilt for God’s abounding grace in a discussion based on her book Mom Set Free: Find Relief From the Pressure to Get it All Right. (Part 1 of 2)
Every parent has strengths. Discover your natural parenting approach and learn practical ways to help your family thrive.
