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5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.

Welcome to the 5-Minute Parenting podcast! I"m Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and host of this podcast. I"m a wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher, journalist, and an award-winning children"s author. My Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions That Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose (ages 8-12), helps kids realize they are unique, just like their fingerprints, and have a God-given purpose in their life. I"m also the author of a picture book, Maisie Discovers

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7:06

Fun Halloween Alternatives for Your Family

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2025/10/23

Send us a text Join Host Karen Ferguson to discover fun, family-friendly alternatives to celebrating Halloween! Have you been disturbed by the growing darkness associated with Halloween festivities? Are you re-thinking your normal activities this year? Would you simply like to try something new? Then check out this week's 5-Minute Parenting episode for unique ways to make the day fun and special for your family, without compromising your convictions. The choice to celebrate Hallow...

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14:26

How to Guard our Children's Hearts (and our own!) w/...

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2025/10/16

Send us a text Today we're talking about the importance of guarding our children's hearts (and our own!) with award-winning author and speaker, Melissa McLaughlin. Listen in as Melissa shares simple tips and insight from her experience as a mom and teacher of 28 years to make faith in our families a natural way of life that promotes health and wellbeing in every part of our lives! Melissa has also graciously offered to do a special giveaway for her Whole Bible Devotional. Sign up for my email...

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12:24

5 Things you Should Know Before you Homeschool...

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2025/10/09

Send us a text Have you been thinking about homeschooling your kids? Are you just getting started? Listen in as Trisha Pull, homeschool momma of six and educational consultant at Homeschool with Confidence, shares five things you should know before you get started. These practical tips and resource recommendations will set you up for success! Trisha is a beloved return guest to 5-Minute Parenting, and she has a knack for providing clear and concise insight into the homeschooling e...

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12:52

Next Best Steps in Faith Based Parenting w/ Special...

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2025/10/02

Send us a text Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson and special guest, Debbie Simmons on the topic of Next Best Steps in Faith-Based Parenting. Parenting is a work in progress, filled with many unknowns and "Why, Lord?" questions along the way. The good news is you don't have to be perfect, or find the "perfect" next step in parenting (or life), to have a positive impact and create a legacy of faith and love. In this episode, Debbie shares her heart as she breaks down the topic of 'ne...

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16:04

Teaching our Kids about Forgiveness w/Terrie...

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2025/09/25

Send us a text Today, we welcome back to the show Terrie Hellard-Brown to talk about the important topic of forgiveness. Terrie highlights the heart issue behind forgiveness and offers effective ways to teach our kids how to forgive in a healthy, sincere manner. She discusses strategies kids can use to navigate this tough part of relationships, offering 'teachable moments' that will set our kids up for victory over bitterness and division. Parents and grandparents - this episode is good...

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9:42

The Importance of Imaginative Play in Building...

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2025/09/18

Send us a text Kids are back in school with all the new learning and experiences that go along with it! As parents, it's important to support them in building confidence and courage, so they can thrive as they learn and try new things. One way to do this is through imaginative play! Listen in to 5-Minute Parenting as special guest, Ashley Wall, offers simple examples for using this strategy to support your child's spiritual, mental, and emotional growth and wellbeing. Ashley Wall ...

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6:16

5 Important Things to Teach Your Child about Growing...

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2025/09/11

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of 5-minute Parenting - Tips to help you raise competent, God-confident kids! Friends are one of the greatest blessings in life! Children naturally want to belong and be accepted by their peers. They want companionship. It's how God created us. Learning to grow lifelong, healthy friendships is critical to your child's wellbeing and quality of life, but it's not always easy! Parents, you are their greatest example. Listen in as Host K...

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9:17

Kid's Guide to Eating Healthy w/Author and Health...

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2025/09/04

Send us a text Welcome back to 5-minute parenting! Today we’re talking with Susan Neal the author of Eat God’s Food: A Kids Guide to Eating Healthy. Susan is an RN, author, speaker, and certified health and wellness coach whose background in nursing and health services led her to seek new ways to educate and coach people to overcome health challenges. Her passion and mission is to improve the health of Americans. Eat God's Food is written specifically for the health needs of child...

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14:23

How to Encourage an Entrepreneurial Mindset in...

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2025/08/28

Send us a text Today's episode is a real treat, as I have two young ladies from Tennessee on the show talking about encouraging entrepreneurship in our children - and they know what they're talking about! Addison Gaylor and Ashlen Vogelsang are twins who took a fun hobby in their teen years and turned it into a sustainable family business! Faith Farms is a Christian, family-owned business dedicated to providing quality skincare products, helping others live healthier lifestyles by...

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12:29

How to Incorporate Fun Themes into Your Child's...

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2025/08/21

Send us a text Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson, and special guest Lynsey Martin for a lively conversation on making reading time more fun for kids! Reading time does not have to be boring, even in this digitally-distracted age. Listen in as Lynsey shares creative and practical ways to create a cozy, themed environment for reading time at home, incorporating simple elements that will make reading time fun and immersive, and keep your kids coming back for more! Topics d...

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10:40

A Special Message of Encouragement Just for Moms w/...

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2025/08/14

Send us a text Moms, get ready to be encouraged! I have Jodi Hendricks on the show today, author of #NoFilter: Unmasking the Woman God Created you to Be, and she has a special message just for you. Do you ever feel overwhelmed by all that's on your momma plate, thinking you don't have what it takes to "do it all"? Are you exhausted by all the "shoulds" in your life, feeling like you don't measure up? Is your vision of yourself and your calling as a mom a little fuzzy? Jodi brings a clear mess...

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15:00

Teaching Kids to Handle Small Failures for Confidence...

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2025/08/07

Send us a text Today we're talking with Dr. Gladys Childs about how to teach children to handle small failures early on so they learn to bounce back from setbacks. Believe it or not, these life lessons in failure will actually grow their confidence! Listen in as Dr. Gladys provides insight and real world examples to help you navigate this sensitive learning experience with your child. You'll walk away inspired and equipped to empower your kids! Dr. Gladys the 'Truth Doctor,' meet...

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9:50

How to Thrive in the Empty Nest (or Empty Next)...

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2025/07/31

Send us a text Are you in the middle of the empty nest season, wondering what your next step should be? Is that season coming soon whether you like it or not, and you don’t feel prepared? Whether you’re in the middle of it, preparing for it, or even walking into a new empty NEXT season, you’ll want to grab a copy of Kate Battistelli’s book, The After Party of the Empty Nest: Mom is not your Only Name. Kate is a best-selling author, speaker, podcaster, honoree with She Leads Tennes...

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12:48

Interview with Bonica Brown, Author of Roses &...

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2025/07/24

Send us a text Join us to welcome Bonica Brown, debut author of Roses & Honeysuckle: Finding God in the Midst of an Ordinary Life. Bonica is a pastor’s wife, mother, writer, artist, photographer, graphic designer, and children’s pastor. She met her husband of 14 years while attending Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, where she earned her art degree. Together, they serve as pastors at First PCG in Fort Gibson, Oklahoma. Bonica lives in Muskogee with her husband, t...

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20:09

How to Develop a "With Me" Parenting Strategy for...

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2025/07/17

Send us a text Today we welcome Melinda Poling to the show to discuss the "With Me" parenting strategy for discipleship. This strategy is a way to do life together as a family, investing in our children's character and spiritual development with intentionality and joy, resulting in strong family bonds and strong kids in every developmental stage. Listen in as Melinda shares heartwarming stories, along with practical advice for implementing this practice in your home! Melinda is a ministry tea...

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12:52

Perseverance for Kids: Why it Matters and How to...

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2025/07/10

Send us a text Resilience, problem-solving, adaptability and a growth mindset. These are all part of the package when it comes to perserverance; and it's more important than ever to intentionally teach it to our children in this quick-fix, instant, Instagram-famous world we live in! Join Host Karen Ferguson with special guest Terrie Hellard-Brown to discuss natural ways to practice perseverance as a family. Terrie provides parents encouragement, inspiration, and practical advice you do...

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4:39

Fun Ways to Get Kids Excited about U.S. History

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2025/07/03

Send us a text Join Host Karen Ferguson, as she shares practical ideas and resources to help make learning U.S. History fun! Whether you homeschool your children or just want to enrourage a love and understanding of our nation's history, it's important to make it interactive. No long textbooks, boring lectures, or rote memorization allowed! Kids want to relate to what they're learning, and you'll find plenty of resources to help them do just that. It's important this next generation und...

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5:49

Writing Love Letters to Our Children

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2025/06/26

Send us a text Welcome to today's episode of 5-minute Parenting! Join Host Karen Ferguson as she shares encouragement and examples to begin the practice of writing love letters to your children. Our words are powerful, the Bible says so and scientific data backs that up. Our words create lasting impressions on our children, either for good or bad. Let's be intentional to build up our childrens' identities and confidence with this simple writing practice, that's not just for writers! Let...

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14:16

Author Interview with Kelly Wilson Mize

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2025/06/19

Send us a text Today we welcome writer and author Kelly Wilson Mize to 5-Minute Parenting! Kelly is a wife, mother of two young adults, and proud cat mom with 25 years of experience as a published author. A former educator with a master’s degree in education, Kelly has written an extensive collection of stories, articles, devotions, interviews, and curriculum projects for various publishers including Lifeway, PragerU Kids, Bethany House, Guideposts, (in)courage, and others. She is also a cont...

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16:22

Reviving Traditional Home Economics in Public and...

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2025/06/12

Send us a text Traditional home economics offers students valuable life skills and prepares them for a thriving, independent adult lifestyle. Kody Hanner is a homesteader, proud homeschool mom, and the creator of The Homestead Education, and she's our guest today, talking about reviving this important curriculum in public and homeschool classrooms. Kody recently returned from a trip to Washington DC, where she proposed a plan for this curriculum to non-profit and government leaders, and...

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