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What is it to be a son of God? Mike Phelan joins MaryRuth to discuss what healthy masculinity is and how to cultivate it in our sons.
What does it mean to be a daughter of God? MaryRuth is interviewed by Dulce Aguirre to explore what it means to cultivate a healthy concept of femininity.
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!
Where do we begin to talk about sex, intimacy and puberty with our sons? Michael Villanueva, Coordinator for the St. John Paul II Resource Center, joins MaryRuth to explore language, tips and ideas for cultivating healthy conversations about these potentially awkward topics.
Where do we begin to talk about sex, intimacy and puberty with our daughters? Kris Forbes and Katy Hansen, leaders with the St. Philomena retreats, join MaryRuth to explore language, tips and ideas for cultivating healthy conversations about these potentially awkward topics.
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!
As part of natural development kids will likely have doubt about the faith. Mark Hart joins MaryRuth to explore how to create a Catholic family culture, as well as face the hard questions with confidence and love.
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!
While kids are developing, parents are too! MaryRuth explores how parents grow and strategies change as we experience stages of development with 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!
Today, Maryruth takes a deep dive in the role of fathers and the importance of taking a leadership role within the family with Deacon Neil Tift.
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!
Claire Dwyer joins MaryRuth to explore motherhood, what moms have to offer spiritually and emotionally to their families. God has designed us to be the mothers, in this particular time, to our particular family. Get inspired with tips and ideas to stay focused on the mission God has for us in our families. 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!
Cultivating holy habits leads to lasting change. This episode provides tips for living authentically, helping teach our children how to love God and being intentional about change that leads to renewal that lasts. Accept the invitation to greatness!
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 does kingship mean in the context of our spiritual life and family life? It has to do with putting our lives in right order, living with integrity and wholeness. Shalini Blubaugh joins MaryRuth to explore how to integrate all the parts of our lives and orient them to kingdom living.
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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