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Giving Appropriate Affirmation

Encouraging your child is a wonderful thing, but how do you do it when you need to confront him or her? John and Danny offer some tips for responding well when your child disappoints you. Featuring guest Michele Howe.

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When You’re Exhausted as a Parent

Parenting is an amazing journey, but it’s also exhausting. How do you keep it together when you feel so tired? Danny and John give some encouragement to exhausted moms and dads. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake.

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Consider it Pure Joy

As a parent it’s easy to feel tired by the constant demands of raising kids. John and Danny offer some hope and encouragement to exhausted parents. Featuring Amber Lea and Wendy Speake.

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Leaving a Legacy of Love

Bill Butterworth was a super-busy pastor and speaker until the day his youngest son looked at him and spoke his first word: “Bob.” Not Dad, not Bill, but “Bob.” That moment changed Bill’s life, and made him consider the legacy he was leaving his five children. Hear what he learned about the power of love …

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Going on a Mission in Your Own Front Yard

For Kristin Schell, author of The Turquoise Table, loving her neighbor started simply in her front yard, and now the Turquoise Table Movement has spread around the world with thousands of turquoise tables everywhere. It’s a reminder that loving your neighbor begins with knowing their name.

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The Benefits of the Hardest Job in the World

Marriage and parenting are the hardest jobs you’ll ever have. Here are ways that hard work within that job can actually make life easier.

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Encouraging Healthy Learning Habits

It’s easy to celebrate your kid when he or she makes a good grade, but what about when he or she perseveres through something difficult? John and Danny offer some thoughts on how to encourage your children when they show resilience. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson.

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The Problem with ‘Do Your Best’

Instructing your kids is part of parenting, but teaching them takes time. John and Danny discuss how to have a healthy perspective when training your kids to learn life lessons. Featuring Michael Anderson and Dr. Timothy Johanson.

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Getting Back to Normal: Changing Your Mindset

These 3 steps can help you change your mindset following the COVID-19 pandemic and start getting back to a more normal mindset.

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Your Children are a Mission Field

In a discussion based on her book Missionary Mom, Shontell Brewer offers moms encouragement and guidance for developing their sacred calling to teach and motivate their kids to follow Jesus Christ.

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Is Your Child Overscheduled?

Today, many children are overscheduled and exhausted. John and Danny describe why downtime is so important for your kids. Featuring guest Teri Lynne Underwood.

Conversation about Childhood Brain Development

Here are 5 ways to help you create an environment of healthy dialogue with your kids.

Encouraging Dads to be Heroes (Part 2 of 2)

Encouraging Dads to be Heroes (Part 2 of 2)

Pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker provides great insights to encourage fathers to strengthen their relationships with their kids. She provides solid advice on communication, listening, guiding and spending time with your kids. (Part 2 of 2)

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4 Steps to Teaching Your Child Emotional Control

With your guidance and practice, your kids can learn to control their emotions. Here are four steps for helping your children regain the upper hand when intense emotions threaten to spiral out of control.

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Teaching Kids How to Hear God’s Voice

We can help our kids learn how to hear God’s voice by showing them how to meditate on His Word.

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Parents and Grandparents: Tips for Communication

Grandparents can play a significant role in their grandchild’s life by offering their unconditional love. John and Danny list topics for grandparents and parents to discuss to prevent misunderstandings. Featuring Michele Howe.

Encouraging Dads to be Heroes (Part 1 of 2)

Encouraging Dads to be Heroes (Part 1 of 2)

Pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker provides great insights to encourage fathers to strengthen their relationships with their kids. She provides solid advice on communication, listening, guiding and spending time with your kids. (Part 1 of 2)

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Managing Expectations for Grandparents

It can be painful if your parents aren’t involved in your kids’ lives. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who feel like their kids are missing out. Featuring Michele Howe.

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How Can I Get My Kids to Stop Fighting?

These four key traits will help you to teach your children how to manage their conflicts.

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What To Do When Your Kids are Feeling Anxious

Here are four things you can do to help your child when they are dealing with anxious feelings.