The Mind of a Child

• Toddler Hitting? Responding with Authority and Teaching Self-Control

  → 20% off for Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals - capture your family's favorite memories→ Download our Prayer CalendarDoes your toddler hit when frustrated, resisting the car seat, or struggling with big emotions? In this episode we break down this common toddler behavior, offering gentle yet firm discipline strategies, positive reinforcement techniques, and faith-based wisdom to guide your little one toward self-control and respect. From setting firm limits to recognizing foolishness in your child, this episode is packed with practical tools for parents who want to discipline their children with gentleness, love, and authority.3 Takeaways:Hitting is a natural toddler behavior, but firm, loving guidance helps them learn self-control.Set clear limits and redirect behavior using simple, positive instructions (e.g., “Hands in your lap”).Biblical discipline is about heart change, not just behavior correction—guide children toward wisdom and self-control through faith, patience, and consistency.Episode Highlights:[00:00] Welcome & Listener Question[05:20] The 4-Step Approach to Addressing Hitting[12:45] Understanding Toddler Behavior & Root Causes[18:30] Teaching Through Play & Gentle Correction[24:10] The Biblical Perspective on Foolishness & Self-Control[30:00] Encouragement for Parents: Disciplining with Faith[35:15] Preview of Next EpisodePlease send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the podcast:[email protected] The Mind of a Child leans into early child development to encourage and equip parents to raise their kids to love God and love others. Discussions are tailored for parents of children 8 and younger but are relevant for all parents. Your hosts are Leslie Dudley Corbell and Diane Doucet Matthews.

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• Raising Healthy Eaters: The Do's & Don'ts of Family Mealtime

  → 20% off for Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals - capture your family's favorite memories→ Download our Prayer CalendarMealtime isn’t just about food—it’s about connection, conversation, and creating lifelong habits. In this episode, we explore how to make family meals a positive experience while encouraging healthy eating habits in children. From picky eating to power struggles, we’ll share practical strategies to transform mealtime into a joyful experience for you and your family.5 Key Takeaways:Avoid labels like “picky eater” to prevent reinforcing negative food behaviors.Offer foods multiple times—it can take 10-15 exposures before a child accepts a new food.Make mealtime enjoyable with creative food presentations, fun names, and engaging conversations.Encourage independence by letting kids serve themselves family-style.Focus on connection, not just nutrition—mealtime should be a time of joy and togetherness.Episode Highlights:[00:30] – Why mealtime is a blessing and an opportunity for family bonding[05:45] – Overcoming power struggles at the dinner table[11:00] – Fun ways to make food more appealing for kids[16:15] – The do’s and don’ts of raising healthy eaters[20:40] – The role of patience when introducing new foods[26:20] – How family-style meals encourage independence and better eating habitsPlease send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the podcast:[email protected] The Mind of a Child leans into early child development to encourage and equip parents to raise their kids to love God and love others. Discussions are tailored for parents of children 8 and younger but are relevant for all parents. Your hosts are Leslie Dudley Corbell and Diane Doucet Matthews.

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• "How Do I Balance Not Overprotecting or Overexposing My Child?" [Q+A]

  How Do We Nurture Faith & Discipline in Our Families?In this special Q&A episode, we answer listener-submitted questions about family discipleship, teaching humility, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating discipline as a united front. Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, and we’re here to provide faith-based guidance to help you raise children who love God, love others, and grow up honoring family values.Episode Highlights & Timestamps[00:30] – How to create meaningful family devotionals without resistance[06:15] – Daily discipleship habits that fit naturally into your routine[12:00] – Teaching humility through gratitude, service, and responsibility[18:45] – Protecting kids from cultural influences without over-sheltering them[25:30] – Navigating discipline: How to present a united front as parentsKey TakeawaysDon’t force devotionals. Instead, find a time that works best for your family’s natural rhythm.Encourage gratitude and humility by modeling these traits daily.Be a safe space for your child’s questions—master the art of “not freaking out.”Set clear boundaries on media, social influences, and cultural exposure.Unite as parents in discipline decisions—avoid letting kids play one parent against the other.→ Book mentioned: Family Discipleship by Matt Chandler & Adam Griffin Please send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the [email protected]

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• "My Child is Having a Tantrum and I'm Getting Anxious" [Q+A]

  Happy 2025! We're leading off the new year with some questions we received at a discipleship conference that are relevant for lots of parents with younger children. This episode is super practical and will cover such things as tantrums, boundaries, routines, and even meal time. Enjoy!Episode mentioned: Meal TimeThe Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at [email protected] us on Instagram at @themindofachildpod for reels, stories, and pictures.This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com

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• Preparing Your Home and Heart this Christmas for New Arrivals [Expectant Mothers]

  > Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journalsChristmas is just around the corner and for many of our listeners it's a season of anticipation and expectation as they await the birth of their newborn. What an exciting time! On this episode we give some practical steps for preparing your home for a new family member, dive into Luke 1:26-55, and finally share how we can prepare our hearts this Christmas Season with Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love just like Mary did. Enjoy!The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at [email protected] us on Instagram at @themindofachildpod for reels, stories, and pictures.This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com

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