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 over 25 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.
Brett and Jodi Bainter’s lives changed in an instant, when their son Jake was injured by a riding lawnmower. In their inspirational story, the Bainters share about the strength and redemption offered through Christ in times of great difficulty.
Dr. Kathy Koch explains how parents identifying and cultivating their children’s unique ‘smarts’ can become a means to beating summer boredom, and offers practical, creative ideas for challenging kids’ imaginations.
Comedian Dennis Swanberg pays tribute to mothers as he shares humorous and touching stories about his mom.
As a mom, your job has an eternal impact, but that’s not always easy to remember in day-to-day life. John and Danny offer encouragement to moms who feel isolated and exhausted.
College professor and author Alex Chediak offers advice to parents on guiding their teens toward academic and career success. (Part 1 of 2)
Every parent has strengths. Discover your natural parenting approach and learn practical ways to help your family thrive.
