Practice Makes Parent

It's all about the joys and challenges of raising preteen and teenage daughters on this edition of Practice Makes Parent. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James emphasize the importance of building strong relationships, identity in Christ, and practical parenting techniques with Kari Kampakis. She shares insights from her experiences as a mother, highlighting the need for connection over correction and the importance of perseverance, integrity, and discernment. The conversation also touches on the cultural pressures teens face and how parents can guide their children through them. Additionally, we answer a listener's question about dealing with a troubled 12-year-old son and discuss the influence parents have on their children's decisions about sexuality.

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Don't be nervous moms and dads! We're talking about how to discuss sexuality with your kids. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James talk with Dr. Jim Burns, an expert in Christian parenting and sexuality. He shares how to have the ongoing conversations, the peer pressure influence, and emotional maturity. We also answer a listener question on how to handle emotional and moody preteen behavior without shaming the child.

A Student's Guide to Sexual Integrity: God's Plan for Sex and Your Body

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The episode emphasizes authenticity, connections, and the importance of self-compassion in the parenting journey. Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James explore the 'comparison trap' and how it impacts parents, with Kate Strickler, author of 'I Just Wish I Had a Bigger Kitchen.' They discuss the negative effects of constantly comparing oneself to others, the importance of contentment, and practical steps to shift mindsets towards gratitude. They also address how these issues manifest in family life and offer advice for building healthier perspectives. We also answer a listener's question about disciplining an impulsive child, providing strategies to support development of self-control.

I Just Wish I Had A Bigger Kitchen: And Other Lies I Think Will Make Me Happy

Nurturing Gratitude In Your Child's Heart

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Get ready for a strong episode of Practice Makes Parent. We're going to discuss theology and its importance in both religious education and practical life application. Our guests are Sam Luce and Hunter Williams authors of the book, 'How to Teach Kids Theology: Deep Truths for Growing Faith.' They discuss the lack of theological training resources for children's pastors, and techniques for teaching complex concepts like the Trinity to children. They also highlight the importance of catechisms and emphasize teaching theology through lived experience and scripture.

How To Teach Kids Theology

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In this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James continue their discussion on raising gender-confident children with Dr. Jeff Myers and Dr. Kathy Koch, co-authors of Raising Gender Confident Kids. We continue to discuss the sensitive topics of gender identity, understanding gender differences, and teaching children to respect and harmonize with each other's unique qualities. We'll address how parents can maintain a healthy communication framework with their children on these topics and we answer a listener question about guiding children in a culture of preferred pronouns. This is one of those programs that you'll want to share with your friends.

Raising Gender Confident Kids

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