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God has a special mission for each of us, but how do we find it? How do we help our kids discover their purpose? Praying with our kids, recognizing their passions, encouraging their natural talents all help them uncover God's plan for them.
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
Sibling issues began with the very first siblings, Cain and Abel. From jealousy to crabbiness, kids need help working through issues with their siblings. Today MaryRuth and Beth Williby talk through some strategies to help parents cultivate healthy sibling relationships.
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
Kids will lie. Research proves it. The challenge for parents is how to teach children to be honest. MaryRuth explores how the brain works and strategies for helping encourage honesty.
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
We all want to be good parents, but what does it take? Today MaryRuth answers the question she asked her guests last season. She explores different types of parenting and goals for those striving to be the best parents possible.
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
Setting boundaries can be a challenge. How do we evaluate and set boundaries for ourselves and in our families? How do we help our children learn to set their own boundaries?
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
Diversity is beautiful, all of God's creation is beautiful. How do we impart this truth to our children? It's good to talk with our children about race. It's important to acknowledge physical differences as well as talk about similarities we share, read books about the history or race in America, introduce them to heroes of different races and more great ideas. Leana Bowler joins MaryRuth to explore this topic and provide tips and tools for parents.
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
One day our kids will grow up and leave our home. Will they be ready? How do we prepare them for adulthood? Today we get tips on cultivating autonomy, independence and helping our kids discover their unique gifts. We'll also hear from a young adult, Sophie Welter about her own transition to college.
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
What's the difference between guilt and shame? Guilt is related to how a person feels about a particular action, shame is how someone fells about themselves. Today, MaryRuth and Kristin Maher talk about helping our children to understand the difference. How can we correct behaviors, and not be critical? Tune in to get tips on how to silence the voice of shame and help our kids be confident about their worth.
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
How do we help our children embrace their biology? Our masculinity or femininity is stamped into our very being. Becky Greene joins MaryRuth to talk about how parents can cultivate healthy attitudes about their biological sex.
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
God made our bodies and they are good! Many factors can affect how we feel about our bodies. A negative body image can lead to eating disorders and other issues. MaryRuth is joined by Maraeca Butler to help us understand how to cultivate a positive body image and a healthy relationship with food for ourselves and our kids.
Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!
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