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How to Parent Children with ADHD

How to Parent Children with ADHD

Episode 37 · · 36:06

Today we sit down with experts in the field of one of the most common mental disorders affecting children today, Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Tune in as we determ...

Is the devil in the DM’s?

Is the devil in the DM’s?

Episode 36 · · 31:41

Social Media is something that every parent should be talking about. It’s an unavoidable place for kids and parents. We make plans about potty training and dating but most of us feel...

What is the trap with Easter?

What is the trap with Easter?

Episode 35 · · 33:52

Often, it feels like Easter Sunday is second to Christmas on the scale of Christian holidays. We sat down and discussed the danger of setting this expectation intentionally or uninte...

Should you make your kids go to church?

Should you make your kids go to church?

Episode 34 · · 28:30

At what point should your child’s faith become their own? Does making them go to church put a negative spin on church? We sat down with Pastor Joe and his wife Karen and discussed ho...

How do You Keep Romance Alive?

How do You Keep Romance Alive?

Episode 33 · · 24:49

Is dating your spouse related to parenting? The answer is YES! Join us as we talk about dating your spouse in different seasons of parenting. Why it matters, tips and tricks to make ...

Mental Health Part 3: The truth about Bullying

Mental Health Part 3: The truth about Bullying

Episode 32 · · 31:20

This is the final part of our three-part series on Mental Health. Did you know that the CDC states that 1 in 5 high schoolers report being bullied? In this episode, we'll sit down wi...

Mental Health Part 2: What do we need to know about depression in kids?

Mental Health Part 2: What do we need to know about depression in kids?

Episode 31 · · 28:50

This is part two of our three-part series, where we talk about mental health. Depression is a word that is commonly used and thrown around. We sit down with licensed counselor Jessic...

Mental Health Part 1: What does anxiety look like for kids?

Mental Health Part 1: What does anxiety look like for kids?

Episode 30 · · 35:03

Mental health is such an important topic. As parents, we must know how to prepare and equip our children to be healthy. We are kicking off our mental health series, talking about anx...

Santa?

Santa?

Episode 29 · · 29:29

Santa is a hot topic among Christian parents; many draw a hard line in the sand. Why is there so much controversy around jolly old St. Nick? Can you point to Jesus and also do Santa ...

Are Sports Dangerous? The Parent + Kid’s Relationship (Part 3)

Are Sports Dangerous? The Parent + Kid’s Relationship (Part 3)

Episode 28 · · 22:18

Did you know that youth sports is a 37-billion-dollar industry? How do you know when and to what level should your kids participate in sports? Should all kids play sports? What is my...

Are Sports Dangerous? A Child’s Heart (Part 2)

Are Sports Dangerous? A Child’s Heart (Part 2)

Episode 27 · · 21:43

Did you know that youth sports is a 37-billion-dollar industry? How do you know when and to what level should your kids participate in sports? Should all kids play sports? What is my...

Are Sports Dangerous? A Parents Role (Part 1)

Are Sports Dangerous? A Parents Role (Part 1)

Episode 26 · · 23:07

Did you know that youth sports is a 37-billion-dollar industry? How do you know when and to what level should your kids participate in sports? Should all kids play sports? What is my...

Why is Adoption for Everyone?

Why is Adoption for Everyone?

Episode 25 · · 33:36

In this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we are talking all about adoption—the good stuff, the messy stuff, and the in-between stuff. We break down misconceptions and discuss w...

Navigating Postpartum

Navigating Postpartum

Episode 24 · · 22:38

Postpartum is a term that probably everyone has heard before, but few can accurately define it. On this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we sit down with nurse practitioner Kat...

What Can I Learn from My Grief?

What Can I Learn from My Grief?

Episode 23 · · 34:14

Nobody wants to experience grief, yet we all have. Whatever the source: illness, death, or broken relationships, we want to talk about the messy side of grief. What does it look like...

How Should the Parent/Grandparent Relationship Look?

How Should the Parent/Grandparent Relationship Look?

Episode 22 · · 28:55

Grandparents are a special gift, but what does it look like to utilize them in parenting? In today’s conversation, we want to give parents and grandparents practical ways to invite g...

Back-to-School Rhythms

Back-to-School Rhythms

Episode 21 · · 30:01

It’s hard to make the transition from summer to the school year. We wanted to know how to prepare and equip our kids to do it well. In this episode, we sat with Kati Foster, a public...

Staying Connected to Your Spouse During the Tensions of Parenthood

Staying Connected to Your Spouse During the Tensions of Parenthood

Episode 20 · · 31:16

Did you know that two-thirds of couples report that the quality of their relationship drops within three years of the birth of a child? We sat down with Micah and Jess Irwin, two peo...

Living in the Middle Moments

Living in the Middle Moments

Episode 19 · · 37:41

Parenting can feel all-consuming at times. We sat down with Jimmy and Emily Kozy — parents to four kids and asked them to dissect one of the busiest parenting seasons. How do you not...

Overcoming Fear in Parenting

Overcoming Fear in Parenting

Episode 18 · · 34:26

The most recent school shooting shattered our illusion of safety for our children. We invited CVCA administration Jason Spodnik and Dr. Matt Koons to discuss how to process fear as p...