If you’re a parent, Kurt Johnston, Liza Gant, and the Parent Skills Podcast want to help you win! Parenting is tough stuff and it often feels like you’re all alone, but the reality is every parent has experienced the highs and lows, ups and downs, speed bumps, pot holes and pit falls that come with raising kids. Whatever stage of parenting you find yourself in, The Parent Skills Podcast has something for you!
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LOVING LIFE AT HOME - Christian Marriage, Biblical Parenting, Creative Homemaking, Purposeful Living
Jennifer Flanders: Bible-believing wife and homeschooling mother of 12
Do you want a peaceful, orderly home where your family can thrive? Would you like to cultivate stronger family bonds with your husband and kids? Do you long for a joy-filled, purposeful life free from fear and anxiety? Have you ever longed for a seasoned mentor who’d provide practical pointers? Fortunately for us, the Bible speaks to every one of these goals. God’s Word will help you cut through all the confusion caused by popular but conflicting marriage and parenting advice. Welcome, frien ...
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A weekday podcast covering the wisdom literature of the Bible. In each episode Pastor Brandon Nealy will unpack and apply scriptural wisdom regarding every area of life. Through long term listening we hope the listener will become further acquainted with the riches of Solomon and ultimately closer to Christ, ultimate Wisdom. For more sermons go to Pastor Brandon's archives at this link: https://bit.ly/2Gc4orX
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EP 60: Smart Ideas for Connecting Grandparents and Grandkids
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Grandparent's Day is coming up, so this week we're discussing how to cultivate a closer relationship between grandkids and grandparents, including things parents can do to facilitate the connection. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - James 5:16 - “The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much.” - Philippians 4:6 - “Be anxious for nothing, b…
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EP 59: On Deciding If and When to Have Children
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To be or not to be a parent... that is the question. Given the dark times in which we live, how are Christian couples to view the prospect of having children? What considerations should they take into account as they try to decide when--or whether--to start a family. I hope you'll listen in today as we examine many of the most common objections cou…
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EP 58: The Best Wedding Gift You'll Ever Get
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Tune into Episode 58 as we discuss the best wedding gift any couple will ever receive — a gift that God Himself designed and prepared especially for husbands and wives to enjoy and one that will benefit them in more ways than you might ever imagine! Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Genesis 2:21-25 - "And the Lord God caused a deep sleep to fall upon Adam…
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EP 57: How Our Family Handles Children's Chores
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This week on the Loving Life at Home Podcast, we’re talking all about children’s chores. I’ve been fielding a lot of questions on this topic lately, and I realize I haven’t shared much about how we handle chores at our house, so today is the day! I hope you'll listen in. Show Notes VERSES CITED: - Proverbs 14:4 - "Where there are no oxen, the mange…
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My topic this week is something that is very basic but is also extremely important. The sooner you master it, the sooner you’ll start reaping the benefits in each and every relationship you have. It will improve your interactions with your spouse, your children, your parents, your siblings, your coworkers, your neighbors, cashiers, waiters, custome…
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EP 55: Smoothing Your Child's Passage to Adulthood
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Parents frequently ask us for tips on successfully launching their young adult kids. While there are no guaranteed formulas, today I'm sharing some general tips to help smooth your child's passage to adulthood. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - 1 Corinthians 14:20 - "Be innocent as babies when it comes to evil, but be mature in understanding matters...." -…
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EP 54: How to Cultivate a Thriving Marriage
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A marriage is a lot like a garden. Both require a lot of tending. In Episode 54 of the Loving Life at Home Podcast, we'll explore six essentials that must be present if you want your marriage (or your garden) to thrive. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - Psalm 139:23-24 - "“Search me, O God, and know my heart..." - Hosea 10:12 - “Sow righteousness for yours…
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EP 53: Microsystems for Managing Your Home
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This week, I'm tackling a question from one of my most faithful listeners of all time (who also happens to be my daughter-in-law): Rebekah Joy. She asked me to cover some of the microsystems for managing our home that my husband and I put in place to keep everything running smoothly. Once she explained the kind of microsystems she was talking about…
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EP 52: Helping Your Husband Make Better Food Choices
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I received a message from a listener this week who was concerned about her husband's health. His diet needs work, he does't get enough sleep or enough exercise, and lately he's been experiencing chest pain. She wondered if I could give her some ideas for motivating him to make better decisions. On this episode of Loving Life at Home, I'm sharing th…
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So much of life is spent in limbo. Waiting for a baby, a ride, or a test result. Waiting for a paycheck, a court date, or summer vacation. We wait… and wait… and wait some more. Is there a way we can do it to the glory of God? How can we wait in a way that honors Him? Show NotesVERSES CITED: - “Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankf…
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EP 50: Marriage Lessons Best Learned by Example
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The marriage lessons we learn by example are often the most memorable. Some of the examples we see teach us what works, what leads to a successful, happy marriage, what we may want to emulate in our own. But sometimes the examples we see serve as cautionary tales. They show us what doesn’t work, what kinds of attitudes and behaviors will submarine …
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BONUS New Series: Making Time - Chapter 1
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Introducing a new series: Making Time! DIGITAL GROUP GUIDE How are you at making time? Do you feel like you have enough time in the day? Do you know if you have enough time in the day? Is there a difference between how you feel about time and what you think about your time? This is the first of a 6 part series on Making Time. Everyone has the same …
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EP 49: On Miscarriage - Help for Hurting Hearts
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Since I sometimes hear from women asking for advice on dealing with miscarriages, I wanted to share my thoughts and experience with this topic in hopes of encouraging others who may be suffering from the same kind of grief and loss. Listen in as we discuss recovery, rainbow babies, responding to insensitive remarks, and more. Show NotesVERSES CITED…
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EP 48: The Surest Way to Get Where You're Going
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Our family is on the road again this week our way to North Carolina (at least the ones who aren’t taking college classes this summer). As usual, we prayed in the driveway before we left home, asking God to watch over us while we’re traveling and to get us safely to our destination. But a couple of other practices help make sure we get where we're g…
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Sooner or later, we will all face change of some sort. Change is an inevitable part of life. The question is, how will we deal with change when it comes. Today, I'm sharing six strategies I use to keep my wits when my world is turning upside down. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - Philippians 3:13-14 - "...forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward t…
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BONUS EPISODE: Friend of God series from Simple Faith With Rusty George
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Check out the Simple Faith podcast with Rusty George, the lead pastor at Crossroads Christian Church. Rusty and the Simple Faith podcast are doing a brand new limited experience in the month of June called, "Friend of God" This is a sneak peek at the first of the 40 episode series, for the full series, look for "Simple Faith With Rusty George" on y…
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Show NotesVERSES CITED: - John 15:13 - "Greater love has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends." - 1 John 3:16 - "This is how we know what love is: Jesus Christ laid down his life for us. And we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers and sisters." RELATED LINKS: The Boy Enlists by Edgar Albert Guest In Flanders Field by …
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EP 45: Don't Waste the Crust (the Tough Part's Important)
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Show NotesVERSES CITED: - “Pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18) - “These things I have spoken unto you that in Me ye might have peace. In the world you shall have tribulation, but be of good cheer, for I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) and… - “Consider it …
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EP 44: Cultivating Friendship Between Siblings
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One of the first things people usually notice about our children is how well they get along. Sure, they have occasional squabbles, but that is the exception rather than the rule. For the most part, they really love and admire one another and enjoy being in each other's company. They are friends. And cultivating friendship between siblings is the to…
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EP 43: 6 Surefire Strategies to Wipe Out Whining
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If you’ve ever had a child who is given to whining, you know how grating it can get on the nerves of every member of the household. But thankfully, there is an effective way to help your little one break this bad habit. Listen to this week's episode of Loving Life at Home to learn six surefire strategies to wipe out whining. Show NotesRELATED VERSE…
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Over the years, our family has found ways to make traveling with children more enjoyable, economical, educational, and easy. Listen in for tips you can use on your next family vacation. Show NotesRELATED SCRIPTURE: - Psalm 37:23 - "The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD who takes delight in his journey." - Proverbs 16:9 - "A man’s heart plans h…
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This is birthday week for our family: my daughter's birtday is the 20th, mine's the 21st, my husband's is the 22, and we met on the 23rd. That last point -- the story of how I met my husband -- is the topic of today's podcast. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - Isaiah 55:18 - "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways,” declares t…
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Goals are important because they provide a sense of purpose and direction. Proverbs 16:9 assures us “A man’s heart plans his way, But the LORD directs his steps.” So even when you aren’t 100% sure what the LORD would have you do with your time, I recommend prayerfully setting a worthwhile goal and working toward it. As long as you hold your plans l…
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EP 39: Should a Married Woman Have Close Male Friends?
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How should husbands and wives navigate friendships with the opposite sex? That's our podcast topic this week, prompted by an email I got from a reader wanting to know, "Should a married woman have close male friends?" Show NotesVERSES CITED: - Genesis 2:24 - "For this reason a man will leave his father and mother and be united..." - Mark 10:7-9 - “…
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EP 38: Making the Most of Your Child's Learning Style
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Modern lists of learning styles are much lengthier than the one I learned in school. And after raising 12 children, I can think of a few learning styles I've never seen on any chart. So in this episode of Loving Life at Home, we are discussing how to make the most of your child's learning style -- and what to do if you can't figure it out. SCRIPTUR…
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In honor of holy week, I 'm sharing a few of our family’s favorite Easter traditions today. Although I love baskets and bunnies and colorful candy as much as anyone, we’ve always tried to place the main emphasis of this season on the sacrificial death and bodily resurrection of Jesus – and on what Christ’s finished work means to those who put their…
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Today's the anniversary of the day my husband proposed to me, so I'm taking a little walk down memory lane.... One thing I've learned through more than three and a half decades of marriage? Endings are far more important than beginnings. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - Matthew 21:28-32 - "There was a man who had two sons. He went to the first and said...…
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I worked a 14-hour shift at the polls last week for Super Tuesday. And every passing week takes us deeper into an election season that is looking more and more like a repeat of 2020. Which makes me think now would be a great time to review an important concept that seems to have been lost in our current cultural climate: And that is the ability to …
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EP 34: #1 Rule for Building a Happy Marriage
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You don’t have to dig very deep to discover the #1 rule for building a happy marriage. Jesus spelled out our standard in the Sermon on the Mount: “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you.” (Luke 6:31) In marriage, that translates to "Treat your spouse as you wish to be treated." Show NotesVERSES CITED: - Luke 6:31 - Mark 12:31 - Philippia…
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The Bible uses a lot of running analogies, and the half-marathon I completed over the weekend really helped drive them home. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - Corinthians 9:24-27 - “Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one....” - Matthew 20:16 - “The first shall be last and the last shall be first.” - Hebrews 12:1-2 - “...let us run…
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Today I’m pulling back the curtain on habits that have helped me be more productive. I hope you’ll find them helpful for getting stuff done, as well. Show NotesSCRIPTURES CITED: - 1 Thessalonians 5:17 - "Pray without ceasing." - Psalm 90:12 - “Teach us to number our days, that we may apply our hearts to wisdom.“ - James 4:17 - “... to one who knows…
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Jesus calls us to "love your neighbor as yourself," and what closer neighbor do you have than the spouse who shares your bed each night? Loving your husband is something wives need to do not only on special occasions like Valentine's Day and wedding anniversaries, but every minute of every hour of every day, all year long. Show NotesVERSES CITED: -…
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Can a woman nurture her children without neglecting her husband? Is it possible to be a loving wife and a devoted mother? How do we strike a balance between marriage and motherhood? Show NotesSCRIPTURES CITED: -Matthew 11:28-30 - “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest....” - Ephesians 4:1-3 - “…being diligent to pr…
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Lots of people devote their whole lives searching for happiness, yet happiness seems more elusive than ever. That is undoubtedly due to the fact folks are looking in the wrong places. So, how does one find lasting happiness? By realizing the fact that happiness was never intended to be our primary goal; rather, it's a fringe benefit to a life well-…
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One of my New Year’s resolutions this year is to make Bible memory more of a priority. Memorizing scripture doesn’t come quite as easily these days as it did when I was a kid, but the following tips and tricks have helped speed my progress significantly. Here's hoping they'll do the same for you! Show NotesSCRIPTURES CITED: - “Therefore shall ye la…
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God should be more than the top item on my to-do list. When we think in terms of putting God first, then by definition, something else comes next. It implies that once God's been given His fair share, the rest of my resources are mine to do with as I please, to pour into family, job, hobbies, or whatever else might be on my list. But that's not ent…
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EP 26: Succeeding atThings that Really Matter
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To me, succeeding at things that really matter means investing in something of lasting value. And to do that, we must make sure we our building upon a sure foundation and not on shifting sands. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - Matthew 7:24-27 - James 1:27 - Matthew 25:36 - Proverbs 25:21 - Ezekiel 34:4 - Romans 12:15 - Hebrews 13:2 - Hebrews 13:3 - Matthe…
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EP 25: Making New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Keep
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Show Notes Today is January 1 -- Can you believe it? That’s why I’ve chosen as my topic this week 7 Secrets for Making New Year’s Resolutions You’ll Actually Stick To. Whether you call it goal setting or resolution making or vision mapping or just turning over a new leaf, TODAY is a fantastic opportunity to make some changes for the better! What's …
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EP 24: Embarrassing Moments and Tying Strings
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It's Christmas Day, so this week -- like the spectre from Charles Dickens' classic tale -- I'm sharing some stories from Christmas past. Stories that entail some embarrassing moments and concentrated efforts to re-tie strings that had been broken. Show NotesSCRIPTURES REFERENCED: - “Although He existed in the form of God, he didn’t regard equality …
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Our extended family (40+ people) just got back from spending a week in San Antonio, Texas. The Texas hill country is a beautiful place to visit almost any time of year, but it's especially gorgeous when it's all lit up and decorated for Christmas. Today, I'm sharing all the fun and budget-friendly things we did while we were there, and giving tips …
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EP 22: Christmas Cards & Letters (& Why We Still Send Them)
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Show Notes Don’t you love all the extra mail the month of December normally brings with it? It’s fun to open all the pretty Christmas cards and see the family photos, but I especially enjoy reading the newsy letters that are often included. Sending such newsy letters is one of our family's longest standing holiday traditions. Not only do our annual…
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EP 21: Favorite Family Christmas Traditions (& How to Find Your Own)
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Show Notes This week on the podcast, by special request, we are discussing favorite family Christmas traditions: Why they're important. What counts as a family tradition. How to establish a few new traditions. And what to do if an old tradition no longer serves you well. RELATED SCRIPTURES: - "And the Word became flesh, and dwelt among us; and we s…
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Show Notes One of my favorite Christmas traditions is attending holiday home shows, but having a show home oneself is not a pre-requisite to extending hospitality, which is something all believers are called to do. RELEVANT SCRIPTURES: - "Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling." - 1 Peter 4:9 - "When God’s people are in need, be ready t…
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EP 19: Recounting Stories of God’s Provision
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Show NotesSCRIPTURES CITED: - “And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:19 - “... you do not have because you do not ask. You ask and do not receive, because you ask with wrong motives, so that you may spend it on your pleasures.” - James 4:2-3 - "For with God nothing shall be impossib…
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EP 18: How Does Your Husband Spell RESPECT?
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Show Notes Every man craves respect. I think that deep desire to be well-esteemed by family, friends, and foe alike is hardwired into the Y-chromosome. The vast majority of men value respect even over love. One of the most powerful things you can do to build up your man and strengthen your marriage is to shower your husband with the respect and adm…
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Show Notes Homeschooling will look different from family to family, depending on aptitudes and personalities, number and spacing of children, teaching and learning styles, work and family responsibilities, and a whole host of other considerations. But there are a few general principles we should all adhere to if we want our children to thrive under…
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EP 16: 5 Tips for Gospel-Centered Parenting
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Show Notes On this week's episode of Loving Life at Home, I'm fielding questions about gospel-centered parenting. I frequently hear from moms who have many of the same questions I had as a young mother. They want to know… - How can I pass on my faith to my children? - How can I be sure I'm training my children in the way they should go? - What does…
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In this week's episode of Loving Life at Home, I'm tackling another question sent in by a listener. This one wants to know, Is having babies a waste of time? Should Christian couples skip having kids to focus on sharing the gospel? That's not a question I hear every day, but it's one that definitely deserves some deep digging into God's Word. Tune …
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EP 14: Is Date Night Essential for a Happy Marriage?
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This week on Loving Life at Home, we're discussing date night. We all know spending time together is an important way for couples to nurture their marriage, but it is necessary to go out on the town to make that happen? Is a couple doomed to divorce if they don't prioritize such a practice? Is having a weekly date night essential to maintaining a h…
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Navigating life with a teenager at home can be a little tricky. All those hormones raging through the bloodstream will sometimes have parents walking on eggshells. But if we can avoid doing these 10 things our teenagers hate, life will be much better for everyone in the house. Show NotesVERSES CITED: - “Better is open rebuke than love that is conce…
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