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February 22, 2012
In this Best of 2012 Broadcast, popular author Gary Chapman explains how parents can improve the relationship with their child by observing and learning how they communicate love. (Part 2 of 2)
Dr. Gary Chapman is an author, speaker, and marriage-and-family counselor who wants to help people form lasting relationships. He is the senior associate pastor at Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, N.C. Dr. Chapman is the best-selling author of numerous books including The Five Love Languages which has sold more than 20 million copies and has been translated into nearly 40 languages. Dr. Chapman holds several academic degrees including a Ph.D. in adult education from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Karolyn, have been married for over 50 years and have two grown children. Learn more about Dr. Chapman at 5lovelanguages.com/learn
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.
“Clean you room.” “Do the dishes.” “Don’t punch your brother!” These are basic parenting instructions. But what do you do when your child isn’t listening? John and Danny explain how big changes in your child’s behavior start by focusing on one area at a time. Featuring Cynthia Tobias.
Author and blogger Brooke McGlothlin discusses the need for parents to pray Scripture over their sons, and offers advice on raising boys to be men of integrity, character and respect.
Social media posts often show picture-perfect families, but they don’t always tell the full story. John and Danny warn parents against comparing themselves to their friends and neighbors while online.
On this Best of 2019 broadcast, Dr. Meg Meeker offers moms with boys encouragement and advice in a discussion based on her book Strong Mothers, Strong Sons: Lessons Mothers Need to Raise Extraordinary Men. She explains how a mom can bolster her son’s confidence, navigate conflict as he matures, and avoid becoming overprotective and finding her identity in her children. (Part 2 of 2)
John and Danny talking about the root issues of sibling rivalry and how to avoid letting it make you feel like a bad parent. Featuring Wendy Speake and Amber Lia.
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