Crystal Paine on The Secret to Juggling it All
Balancing work, family, and personal commitments can be challenging in today's fast-paced world. But you don’t have to be exhausted and overwhelmed. This episode will provide practical advice to help you achieve balance and success in all areas of your life.
Erin Soto on Taking Charge of Your Health
Colon cancer is currently the third most common cause of cancer deaths in the United States. And that it is also on the rise in younger adults. Despite this trend, young people are currently not screened for colon cancer and are often misdiagnosed or have their concerns dismissed.
Navigating Difficult Conversations in a Healthy Way
Hard conversations often involve discussing difficult or sensitive topics that may cause conflict or disagreement. Healthy conversations can help clear up misunderstandings and resolve conflict, leading to improved relationships and better outcomes.
Effective Communication Strategies for Parents and Kids
The principles we have covered in this series can be used in any relationship you have. However, there are additional things we need to consider when communicating with our children and the little ones we care for.
The Importance of Active Listening in Family Communication
Good listening is active. It engages the person speaking and ensures that the person being spoken to understands what’s being said. When we participate in active listening, we make others feel seen and heard, which ultimately promotes trust and intimacy.
Building Stronger Family Relationships Through Open and Honest Communication
Communication is a building block of family culture. How we communicate with one another contributes to the overall health of our relationships. When family members communicate openly and honestly, they can work together to solve problems and make important decisions.
Arlene Pellicane on The 3 Secrets to a Healthy Marriage
Did you know that studies often show that marriage leads to greater wealth, health, longevity, and happiness? Despite these studies, many young people are wondering if marriage and the intention it takes to have a good marriage is worth the work.
Monica Swanson on Inspire an Amazing Life in Your Kids
As parents, we can shape our kids' beliefs, values, and behaviors and guide them on their journey toward becoming responsible, successful, and fulfilled adults. Our kids will never be perfect, but they can be amazing with intention and a plan.
Katy Rose on The Importance of Teaching Children About Leaders and Moments in History
Understanding the past is crucial in creating a better future. One of the ways we can do that is by reading biographies and learning about moments in history that have shaped our current society and the issues we face today.
Dr. Steven Baker on 5 Things that Prevent Us From Being Healthy
This week's guest is Dr. Steven Baker. He is a chiropractor and health guide here to talk to us about the 5 Things that Prevent Us From Being Healthy plus simplified steps to help us incorporate good health and wellness habits into our daily life.
Amy Weatherly and Jess Johnston on Helping Your Children Overcome Friendship Struggles
Good friendships take intentionality and require skills that can be developed. We can teach our daughters, and sons, what they need to know about friendships. How to make them, how to keep them, and even how to let go of them.
Nancy Sanders on The Benefits of Bedtime Routines
One of the most special ways we can spend time with our little ones is by reading together. Add it to a bedtime routine of bathing, snuggling, and tucking in, and you can create a connection that will last a lifetime.
Dr. Sasha Shillcutt on Setting and Keeping Brave Boundaries
Growing up, many of us were taught that when someone asks you for help, you say yes. We tend to fix problems, show up at all times, and not let people down. When we don’t set boundaries it can lead to feelings of immense failure, inauthenticity, and burnout.
Rachel Bailey on Parenting Kids with Big Emotions
Many children have big emotions they don’t know how to deal with. Heck, many of us parents do too. It can lead to irritability, hostility, or gloominess. Most commonly, these big feelings show up in misbehavior. As parents and caregivers, we can give our kids tools to calm down and label and express their feelings in healthy ways.
Lauren Chandler on Authentic Worship for the Whole Family
Worship is a fundamental part of our faith. It’s not just for Sunday mornings when we gather at church; it’s an everyday thing. Worship can include praying, reading God's Word with an open heart, singing, participating in communion, and serving others.
Dr. Missy Gryder on 3 Ways to Help Children Recognize and Manage Stress
Being stressed out is not just a grown-up thing! Kids, especially these days, experience stress as well. As parents, we can equip our kids with mindsets and tools to help recognize and manage stress.
Tara Cole on Everyday Prayers for Your Kids
I have been praying for my kids since they were itty bitty. Not only have I seen incredible provision in their life, but this habit of prayer has shifted my heart from worry and fear to hope and confidence that God is with my children and writing their stories.
Andy Dooley on Connecting and Growing in Faith with Your Family
Your family culture is created by the habits you have. Those little things you do daily and weekly make up an environment that you, your spouse, and your kids can count on. Today's conversation will encourage you to create habits specifically around connecting with your family and growing faith together.
Gary Thomas on Strengthing Your Marriage
We all know that life can be challenging. I’m pretty confident that everyone listening today has faced some sort of disappointment, loss, or unexpected outcome that has rocked their world. If you are married, these situations can bring you closer to your spouse or put distance between you. Gary Thomas shares with us what it takes to have a marriage that is a fortress.
{Rebroadcast} Imagine, Plan, and Build a Family Life You'll Love
Creating family culture isn’t complicated. It's simply deciding what you want your family to be known for, determining your core values and passions, and then figuring out what those look like in your everyday life. Another way to put it. It's choosing what's important. The benefits are incredible.