Practice Makes Parent

• Our Kids Are Digital Natives

  On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Arlene Pellicane shares practical ideas on how to manage your children's digital time. Dr. Danny Huerta also shares details on what screen time does to a child's brain and gives parents suggestions on setting boundaries. We also answer a listener email on what parents can do when their children are unruly at restaurants. Check out the 7 Traits of Effect Parenting Assessment to give you some practical ways to grow as a parent. Parents are invited to check out The Live It Challenge that equips students and families to live out and pass down their faith through a series of fun, practical activities. Adventures In Odyssey are practical programs that parents can look into as they shape their children's digital screentime. Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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• P.S. It's Gonna Be Good

  On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Heidi Lee Anderson shares her encouragement for moms in helping them answer the big questions like, "What If I don't have what it takes?". We cover practical advice on combating parental self-doubt, comparison, and perfectionism. Additionally, Heidi discusses the importance of community, prayer, and prioritizing key aspects of life while managing imperfections. A listener's question about adult children moving out is addressed, providing insights on fostering independence. The episode concludes with encouragement for parents to trust in God’s plan and to seek support through community and counseling. Check out the 7 Traits of Effect Parenting Assessment to give you some practical ways to grow as a parent. You can also find parenting tips at FocusOnParenting.com We also have counselors who can help with any parent/child relationship question. Call us at 1800-232-6459. Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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• The 7 Traits Of Effective Parenting

  On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta dive into the seven traits of effective parenting inspired by research and biblical principles. They discuss adaptability, respect, intentionality, steadfast love, boundaries and limits, grace and forgiveness, and gratitude. Danny outlines how these traits can be implemented and how the parenting assessment tool can help parents understand their strengths and areas for growth with each child. The conversation emphasizes the importance of modeling these traits, their impact on parent-child relationships, and practical examples of each trait. There's also a Q&A addressing how parents can handle financially dependent adult children while teaching responsibility and gratitude. Click on the show notes for more information on the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Tool. Discover practical strategies to reduce financial burdens, manage debt effectively, and achieve long-term financial stability. Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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• Emotions In Parenting: Shaping Futures

  Do you feel like you're failing as a parent? We've all been there! On this episode, Pastor Gary Thomas, the author of Sacred Parenting, breaks down how moms and dads can work through impatience, anger, and exhaustion by understanding how our children see humility and sacrifice. We will also answer a listener question about helping rebellious teenagers learn respect and responsibility. Click here to ask for Gary Thomas' book, Sacred Parenting, for a gift of any amount. Call 1800AFAMILY for our counseling department, and we can put more information about that process in the show notes. Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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• How to Overcome Anxiety in Parenting

  Chances are, if you're a parent, you do battle with parenting anxiety. It's natural (it's your job to keep your kids alive!), but there is a supernatural source of peace that will both settle your mind and protect your children. Join Danny & Rebecca as they talk to Alison Calhoun about her battle with anxiety after a miscarriage, and the dramatic ways the Lord has shown up through it all. Later, we answer a question from a parent who wants to know how she can address her daughter's doubts about the faith. If you're in need of counseling, Focus on the Family offers a free counseling consultation. Click here for our consultation form, or call our counseling line at 1(800) 232-6459. Click here to check out the RVL Discipleship series from Focus on the Family! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

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