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Praying For The Heart of Teen Boys Aug 27, 2025

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Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James host a live session in Virginia, focusing on the importance of prayer in transforming parenting, especially for those with teen boys. They're joined by Brooke McGlothlin, who shares her personal experiences and insights as a mother and counselor. Brooke emphasizes the essential role of prayer in raising godly men, detailing how her desperation for divine help during her sons' early years led her to a deeper spiritual journey.

Praying For The Heart of Teen Boys

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Raising Culturally Aware Kids Aug 20, 2025

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In this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James are live from a homeschool conference in Virginia, joined by Amber O'Neill Johnson, a homeschool mom who advocates for diversity in education. Amber shares her family's journey of addressing cultural identity and promoting diversity in their homeschool curriculum. She discusses the importance of storytelling and embracing cultural differences, offering practical advice for parents to foster an inclusive and resilient environment for their children. We'll also answer questions from the audience and provide actionable tips on managing kids' activities, encouraging curiosity about differences, and approaching difficult historical conversations.

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Bullying and Teasing: How Words Matter with Kids Aug 13, 2025

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Does name calling exist between your children? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Ginger Hubbard speak with Jim Daly and John Fuller about how teasing could become bullying, and how it may ultimately damage your children's self-esteem. Whether words come from in the home or at school, there is a line that can be crossed, and we'll discuss what parents can do and say to their children when teasing becomes hurtful. Danny and Rebecca also share a listener question about how to work through anger and yelling.

Shawn & His Amazing Shrinking Sister

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Acts of Kindness That Glorify Jesus, Pt. 2 Aug 06, 2025

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Danny and Rebecca present part two of the significance of 'grace bombing' as a practice for family transformation, focusing on intentional acts of kindness, with Patrick Linnell, the founder of Grace Bomb. We'll discuss integrating grace bombing into family life to counter entitlement and instill gratitude. Patrick shares impactful stories and practical steps for engaging children of different ages in acts of kindness. The discussion emphasizes obedience, overcoming fear, and fostering joy through giving. And, we have some advice for a listener on handling potential autism spectrum behaviors in a child, providing resources and encouragement for navigating emotional outbursts. We're so happy you've joined us for this special episode!

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Acts of Kindness That Glorify Jesus, Pt.I Jul 30, 2025

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On this special episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca are live from the Homeschool Conference in Richmond, Virginia with Patrick Linnell, founder of Grace Bomb, a movement to carry out acts of kindness motivated by Jesus. Grace Bombing replaces random acts of kindness with intentional ones that point to Jesus. He recounts personal stories, including an impactful experience with his daughter that resulted in community transformation. We also answer a listener question regarding the Manosphere, a harmful influence of misogynistic content targeting young boys online. If you want to intentionally infuse the ideas of grace and kindness into your kids, this two-part episode is for you!

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Your Past Doesn't Equal Your Future Jul 23, 2025

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In a live episode of Practice Makes Parent'at the Virginia Homeschool Convention, Danny and Rebecca are joined by bestselling author Lisa Jo Baker to discuss the impact of inherited traits and the process of forgiveness. Lisa Jo delves into her personal story of overcoming the anger she experienced from her father, and the transformation that comes from God's love and redemption. The conversation touches on the importance of recognizing and addressing deep-seated emotions, and we take an audience question about setting boundaries in toxic relationships, and the critical role of forgiveness in healing and personal growth.

Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse

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Homeschool Support & Guidance Jul 16, 2025

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Are you a homeschooler, or thinking about it? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca are at the Homeschool Educators Association of Virginia talking with Christy Faith, an experienced homeschool advocate and educator. Christy shares her journey and emphasizes the importance of redefining education to include critical thinking and emotional intelligence, as well as challenging the traditional school system's focus on rote learning. The conversation covers free play, secure attachment, and interest-led learning. We'll also address concerns about the organization and structure of homeschooling, the need for periodic assessment, and the importance of intentional parenting.

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Filled By Foster Parenting Jul 09, 2025

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On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca and Danny discuss the complexities and rewards of foster care with Jamie Finn, founder of Foster the Family and host of The Real Mom podcast. The discussion covers the emotional and logistical challenges of fostering, the importance of unity and intentionality in family decisions, and the critical role of faith and sacrificial love in parenting. Jaime shares personal anecdotes and practical advice, emphasizing the mission-oriented nature of foster parenting and the ways it can spiritually and emotionally transform both parents and children.

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Trusting God As Our Child Grows Up Jul 02, 2025

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On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the emotions and transitions experienced by parents and children, from the first school drop-off to adulthood. We'll talk with Erin McPherson, author of 'The Christian Mama's Guide' series of books, who offers insights on raising children through various stages, emphasizing heart goals over head goals. Erin highlights the importance of preparing kids for life's transitions, fostering character, and handling technology responsibly.

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Dr. John Trent & Dr. Dewey Wilson: The Relationally Intelligent Child

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The Nature of Rest For Kids Jun 25, 2025

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On this episode of 'Practice Makes Parent,' Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the significance of rest and the outdoors in family life with Eryn Lynum, a master naturalist who shares insights into the importance of rest, its biblical foundations, and practical ways to incorporate daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms of rest into family life.

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The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting

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