If you've ever dealt with mom guilt after losing your cool with your husband and wondered why you get so mad at him over little things, this episode is for you.New here? Start with our ⁠Start Here playlist⁠ — five episodes that will change how you think about motherhood. Author Jackie Kelley and her husband run their marriage on a set of rules they made up themselves, and her new book, So You Married a Human, comes out today. In this honest and funny conversation, Jackie and JoAnn trade stories

When is it time to ask a grown child to move out, and how do you do it without pushing them away? How do you and your spouse blend two very different homeschool styles into one that works for your family? And what does biblical wisdom say to a mom raising her son with a father who doesn't share her faith? Israel and Brook work through all three on today's episode. Biblical parenting is hard—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Each week, Raising Them Up tackles real-life parenting...

What does it look like to raise boys with a healthy, biblical understanding of masculinity? Dr. Kelly Cagle sits down with Pastor Seth Troutt, author of Authentic Masculinity, to discuss how parents can give their sons a positive vision of the men God created them to become. They explore discipline, responsibility, work and service, healthy male friendships, and how the choices boys make today help shape the men they’ll become tomorrow.To learn more visit www.drkellycagle.com The Parenting IQ

Danny Wuerffel's résumé reads like a movie that would be too perfect to believe. He won four straight SEC titles at Florida, a national championship, and the 1996 Heisman Trophy. He's in the College Football Hall of Fame, and there's a road named after him. In this episode of Dadville, Dave and Jon ask what it's like to live that and then decide what comes next.Danny's website: https://www.dannywuerffel.com Wuerffel Foundation: https://www.dannywuerffel.com/foundation/ Allstate Wuerffel

Kids have ranked other kids according to attractiveness, popularity, and sexual appeal for decades. But today’s tech platforms –– from social media to group chats to AI –– can amplify this old-school cruelty. Ranking lists reach many more people, with implications that can be extremely hard for kids to escape. This episode is dedicated to the hidden culture behind these lists: why they fuel humiliation and exclusion, how emerging AI tools fan their flames, what parents should watch for, and what

Emily’s daughter is in an on-and-off relationship with her baby’s father and is concerned about their lack of commitment and what her next steps should be for her future.Got a dilemma? Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.comFollow on social media:Facebook.com/DrLauraInstagram.com/DrLauraProgramYouTube.com/DrLauraJoin the Dr. Laura Family!! >> Receive my weekly newsletter, perks, and more! Sign up now, it's FREE > DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an

"Send me a Text Message!" Punishment can feel like the fastest way to stop a problem, but what if it’s also the fastest way to shut down trust? I sit down with Dr. Cheryl Wilson, an educator and former principal with decades of experience and a certified positive discipline parent educator, to unpack what really happens when we use control, threats, or harsh consequences to manage kids’ behavior, and what to do instead when we want lasting change. We get honest about the discipline many of u...

Tired of the daily battles with your toddler? In this episode, we’re joined by Mom Therapist Stacy McCann, LCSW, to explore how to reduce power struggles, navigate big emotions, and build more cooperation with your little one using connection, boundaries, understanding, and practical strategies that work in real life. FOLLOW @stacymccannlcsw Erin Junker | Paediatric Sleep Consultant Instagram @thehappysleepcompany Website www.thehappysleepcompany.com

Cindy West sits down with S.D. Smith, beloved author of The Green Ember Series, to discuss coaching creative kids. If you've ever wondered how to nurture your child's God-given imagination while maintaining strong family values, this episode is for you! Perfect for Christian homeschool moms looking to support and guide their uniquely gifted children.What You'll Learn:The essential role parents play as “coaches” in their children’s livesHow to recognize and cultivate creativity in every

What do we do when our kids seem stuck on repeat—like when they keep asking us the same question over and over or making the same demand? Even on our best days, their persistence can quickly wear us down. We respond once calmly, twice firmly, and by the third time all bets are off. We've lost our patience. Janet responds to a mom whose four-year-old repeats the same list of requests every morning. She explores why kids get stuck in these patterns and how getting everyone unstuck is simpler than we

Homeschooling means you’re together all year — so summer isn’t about “getting used to being home.” It’s the best chance you have to get outside.Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella talk about why kids are drawn to dirt, why a “perfect” lawn can quietly train that desire out of them, and why outdoor play is not just fun — it’s how they were created.Yvette shares the moment her daughter looked at a brand-new backyard and asked, “Mommy, where’s the dirt?” Aby explains that children were designed for the

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#214 In this episode, Lisa shares her thoughts on parenting toddlers. She covers what age she considers to be a toddler, toddler impulse control, discipline for toddlers, shifting focus towards connection, her take on the word brat, and the fact that parents are learning as they go. Lastly, Lisa addresses eleven listener questions, discussing how to approach discipline for a bilingual 20-month-old, how to handle a strong-willed 30-month-old showing physical aggression and saying no, re...

Your daughter sits alone at lunch every day, and you’re lying awake wondering whether she’s going to be okay. You’re both struggling—but in different ways. In this episode, we talk with Dr. Philip Mamalakis about why your first move should be calming yourself down, not solving her problem. He also walks through the fears he gets asked about most: the phone your kid won’t put down, the teen who doesn’t want to go to church and the spouse who isn’t Orthodox. Download this week’s free

For many Christian parents, sending a child to public school can feel intimidating. Questions about faith, culture, religious freedom, and discipleship often create anxiety. In this episode, Steph sits down with Kori Pennypacker, CEO of Bible2School and author of Backpack Faith, to discuss practical ways parents can prepare their children to confidently follow Jesus in public school.Kori shares why parents remain the primary disciplers of their children regardless of where they attend school, how

John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta hear from authors Amber Lia and Wendy Speake to discussing replacing reactive, knee-jerk parenting responses with thoughtful, biblically grounded scripts—covering how to set consequences ahead of time, self-regulate in heated moments, and keep connection intact while enforcing boundaries. Parenting Scripts 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Say This, Not That: Smart Parenting Tips for Misbehavior (Digital Download)

StarWars:ZeroCompanyplaces its XCOM-like, tactical RPG action in aStar Warssetting.But is this new game family-friendly fun or a lot of messy trigger-pulling?Plugged In has the review (and a few droids) that you’re looking for. Read the full Review PluggedIn Facebook Page If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

We were made for connection, but relationships don’t always come easy. In today’s conversation, Debra Fileta breaks down the “seasons” (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that relationships naturally go through. She provides practical tools and encouragement to help us tend to our relationships well, ultimately guiding us to follow Christ’s example of love first. Get "Relationship Skills" free with your gift. Improve Your Sex Life to Improve Your Marriage -- A great sex life

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We took a trip to Lake Charles, LA to go to the Children’s Museum there. We heard that it was really nice, so I figured that I would give you a tour of this place and show you everything that there is to do here. Explore Port Wonder, the brand-new children’s museum on the Lake Charles waterfront! In this walkthrough, we take you inside all four themed zones—Nature, Health, Tech, and City—plus the lakeside outdoor area. If you’re road-tripping along I-10 through southwest Louisiana and need an