July 23, 2019
Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that's not always the best approach.
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Sometimes parents want to take every opportunity to teach and lecture their kids, but as John and Danny discuss, that’s not always the best approach. One-on-one time just listening, especially with daughters, can make a big difference too.
Featuring Dr. Meg Meeker.
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Dr. Meg Meeker is a pediatrician and the author of multiple books, widely recognized as one of the country’s leading authorities on parenting, teens, and children’s health. In addition to sharing a medical practice with her husband, she is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and works as an adjunct clinical assistant professor at Michigan State University. She is also the founder of the Strong Parent Project, a unique online learning community to equip and encourage parents.
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.
Disciplining your child is critically important for helping him or her develop as a person. But if you overuse discipline, it can backfire on you as a parent. John and Danny explain why it’s good to not repeat yourself too much when asking your kids to do something. Featuring Dr. Kevin Leman and Jean Daly.
Raising a strong-willed son or daughter is not easy. Sometimes, getting him or her to comply with your requests can feel like trying to tame a wild beast. John and Danny provide a dose of hope to parents who feel overwhelmed by their strong-willed child. Featuring Cynthia Tobias.
As your child grows, he or she will make mistakes. But instead of shielding them from all their errors, it’s best to let them try and learn. John and Danny offer encouragement to parents who are afraid to let their kids make decisions for themselves. Featuring Crystal Paine.
If you look for them, you can find opportunities to share the gospel every day. John and Danny discuss how to pass an evangelistic mindset on to your kids.
It’s very common for little children to wrestle with fear. To help your kids find peace of mind, John and Danny share how they worked with their own kids when they were young. Featuring Dr. Josh and Christi Straub.
