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On this episode, Maryruth has a candid conversation with Mary Castner about evangelization and some best practices for sharing Jesus 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!
How can we help our kids understand and cope with suffering? Maryruth takes a look at the issue of suffering and offers some beautiful ideas to help our children with this tough topic.
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!
Maryruth is joined by Mytae Carrasco for candid conversation on cultivating a love for the poor within the family, including practical ideas to use in your own domestic church.
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!
Simplicity, both with material possessions and activities is crucial for growing in holiness. It is difficult and counter-cultural to live simply. Leana Bowler joins MaryRuth to explore how to intentionally make decisions that allow more space for the Lord.
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 our kids to be Catholic, but how do we create a Catholic culture in our homes? MaryRuth explores strategies for building a family culture with Christ at the center.
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!
Why is community so important? Gina Fensterer and MaryRuth discuss different aspects of community and how to cultivate community both inside and outside the home.
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 makes a good friendship? How can our kids make good friends? MaryRuth and Jennifer Ellis explore different aspects of friendships and how to help our children cultivate healthy ones.
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!
Good parenting starts with strong marriages. MaryRuth explores the science behind healthy relationship. Guests, Mike and Jenna Guizar, share some of the ways they nurture their marriage.
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 can we cultivate good prayer habits with our children? Prayer is about a relationship. Start with your own relationship with God and with your kids. MaryRuth breaks down the science that affects faith in kids and then explores prayer with Andrea Boring.
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!
Welcome to Season 4! This season will be built on the concept of building habits. MaryRuth is joined by Jennifer Ellis and Andrea Boring to preview what you can expect.
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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