Parenting On Purpose

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Ep. 14: Help! My Young Adult Son/Daughter Still Lives In My Home. May 31, 2021

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Times have changed. More and more young adults are still living in their childhood homes for multiple reasons. But things can get a little blurry between parents and young adults. Is there a curfew? Who pays for what? How do we divide household responsibilities? In this episode, Shane and his oldest daughter talk about some of the benefits and the tensions that exist when young adults still live at home with their parents.

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave us a rating and a review. And if you have found this particular episode to be helpful, take a moment to to share it with your friends and on social media. You can reach out to our team at parentingonpurposepodcast@gmail.com

Connect with Joshua Gagnon:

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

Instagram: @joshgagnon

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton

Ep. 13: What Is 'Same Page Parenting' & How Do You Do It? May 24, 2021

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Get on the same page! We've all heard that but what does being on the 'same page' mean? How do you parent from the 'same page'? In this episode, Josh and Shane have a practical conversation about what it looks like to parent from the same page!

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave us a rating and a review. And if you have found this particular episode to be helpful, take a moment to share it with your friends and on social media. You can reach out to our team at parentingonpurposepodcast@gmail.com

Connect with Joshua Gagnon:

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

Instagram: @joshgagnon

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton

Ep. 12: Special Guest: Max Lucado May 17, 2021

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Our team is excited to share a conversation Shane had with best selling author, Max Lucado. Lucado has recently written two new books for children: "Where'd My Giggle Go" and "Anxious for Nothing for Young Readers: Living Above Anxiety & Loneliness". On today's episode Max will discuss the content of each book and will help parents understand how to talk to their kids about issues of anxiety, sadness, and loneliness.

You can find both of Lucado's newest books wherever books are sold or on his website

Click here to download your free 'Where'd My Giggle Go?' Activity Kit.

Connect with Joshua Gagnon:

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

Instagram: @joshgagnon

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton

Ep. 11: Teaching Your Kids Good Money Habits May 10, 2021

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Join Josh and Shane as they have a conversation about teaching kids about money! Spending, saving, giving it away … they discuss important things parents should focus on when teaching their kids and teens about money.

We would love to hear from you! Send us an email at parentingonpurposepodcast@gmail.com And if this podcast has been a help to your parenting, leave us a review and share this episode and others on your social media.

Connect with Joshua Gagnon:

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

Instagram: @joshgagnon

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton

Ep. 10: Real Moms Drop Real Truth May 03, 2021

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Mother's Day is approaching!! On this episode Shane, and special guest mom Isha and Holly discuss all things motherhood. You will hear their take on the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly truth about being a mom. But we're not gonna leave it there. Ladies this episode will encourage you as a woman and as a mother.

Connect with Joshua Gagnon:

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

Instagram: @joshgagnon

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton

Ep. 9: Tell Me Why I Should Say Yes! Apr 26, 2021

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Do your kids always expect to hear 'Yes' when they ask for toys, new phones, new Air Force 1's, and more? In this episode Shane and his youngest daughter have a conversation about an event that recently took place in their home. Learn how the question "Tell me why I should say yes?" can eliminate battles and encourage your child or teen to begin thinking constructively.

Shane and his daughter referenced a Cell Phone Agreement they have in their home. To download a copy of this document or a copy of a Cell Phone Agreement you can edit for your family, click the link below:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7yskmlptqe370tf/AADAMnrmbPzM2sHkKXEw1sA4a?dl=0

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton

Ep. 8: Top Three: Family Meal Hacks Apr 19, 2021

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Family mealtime! We want to have a nice home cooked meal every now and then. But let's face it, getting a home cooked meal on the dinner table every night often feels like it's mission impossible. In this episode Shane takes a look at three simple hacks that will make family meal prep less stressful and more enjoyable.

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton

Ep. 7: Q&A: "When and how do I talk to my child about sex and pornography?" Apr 12, 2021

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In this episode Josh and Shane answer a question emailed in from our team. They would love to hear from you and answer questions you may have regarding parenting. Send them an email to parentingonpurposepodcast@gmail.com

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please give us a 5 star rating and leave us a review. And if you have found this particular episode to be helpful, take a moment to to share it with your friends and on social media.

Connect with Joshua Gagnon:

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

Instagram: @joshgagnon

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton

Ep. 6: Technology Currency Apr 05, 2021

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Do you struggle with the amount of time your child or teen can spend on their devices? Does it feel out of balance? Do you feel like you are not able to control the time spent on a device vs the amount of time spent outside, doing homework, or having face-to-face conversations?

In this episode Josh and Shane discuss technology currency. You will discover how this can potentially change your families device usage, how it can create healthy technology habits, and how it will help you spend more time together.

Connect with Joshua Gagnon:

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

Instagram: @joshgagnon

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton

Ep. 5: The Do's and Don'ts of Discipline Mar 29, 2021

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In this episode Josh and Shane discuss the do's and don'ts of discipline. You will discover the purpose of discipline in your home and find some helpful tips to discipline with purpose.

Connect with Joshua Gagnon:

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

Instagram: @joshgagnon

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton