Best Help Kids Podcasts (2024)

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What is Wicca and Why It Appeals to Teens 5:22

4h ago5:22

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Send us a text In today's episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we delve into a topic that coincides with Halloween — the growing interest in Wicca among teens. The gospel coalition says that Wicca is "the largest subset of a modern witchcraft revival movement. It's characterized as a worldview, religion and practices associated with using rituals that ar…

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227: Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 2 47:47

9d ago47:47

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In our last conversation with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett [Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 1] a couple of weeks ago we looked at her theory of where emotions originate. This has important implications for things like: How our 'body budgets' affect our feelings How we make meaning from our feelings so our internal experience makes se…

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Why Use Object Lessons to Disciple Your Kids? 8:27

6d ago8:27

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Send us a text Today's special guest is Terri Hellerd-Brown. Terri is not only an accomplished author, but also a podcast host with a passion for helping parents disciple their children. Her latest book, “Up, Down, and All Around: A Handbook for Discipling Our Children Based on Deuteronomy 6,” offers 52 devotions, 52 parenting tips, and 52 object l…

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Tips to Help Children Deal with Grief and Loss 8:22

13d ago8:22

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Send us a text We're excited to share our latest episode featuring Joyce McCullough, an award-winning educator and author, who offers insightful tips to help children deal with grief and loss. Her debut picture book, "Look for the Pink Ribbons," beautifully tackles this delicate subject with hope and compassion. In this episode, Joyce discusses fiv…

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You Are What You Eat: The Importance of Knowing What Your Children Consume from Media 9:39

20d ago9:39

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Send us a text Today's guest, Kayla E. Green, shared with us how important it is to know what our children consume from media. She emphasized how the content they engage with greatly impacts their development and worldview. Kayla shared from 1 John 2:16, emphasizing the importance of consuming media that aligns with godly values. Kayla shared studi…

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226: Where emotions come from (and why it matters) Part 1 50:24

26d ago50:24

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Have you ever wondered where our emotions come from? Do you think that if you look at a person’s face, you can have a pretty good idea of how they’re feeling? But at the same time, do your child’s feelings seem mysterious to you, like you can’t figure them out? Listener Akiko introduced me to Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett's theory of where our emotions …

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Five Steps to Preparing Children for a Life of Faith 7:58

27d ago7:58

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Send us a text Today's special guest is Cheryl Schuermann, an award-winning author, a mom to four boys and a grandmother to 13 grandchildren. Before she became an author, she had a professional career in literary education, consulting, and staff development training. Her debut devotional, "Farmhouse Devotions, God's Glory and the Ordinary," release…

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225: How to stop shaming your child 51:05

1M ago51:05

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I know it can be really (really) difficult to bridge the gap between being the kind of parent we want to be, and the kind of parent we're able to be in the moments when our kids do things we find difficult. We might know that we want our kids to receive a message of unconditional love and acceptance, but when they do something like hitting their si…

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Teaching Your Teens What to Avoid on Social Media 10:21

1M ago10:21

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Send us a text Today's guest is Alyssa Avant. She is a Christian author, podcaster and virtual assistant. Alyssa and her husband have a teenage son and daughter as well as a 20-year-old son. Today she is sharing three tips to teach your teens about what to avoid on social media. Social Media is Forever: Alyssa emphasized the importance of thinking …

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224: How to heal your Mom Rage 1:06:02

1M ago1:06:02

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There are several books available on mom rage by now. They tend to follow a predictable formula: a journalist interviews a bunch of parents and makes sweeping pronouncements about how anger-inducing it is to be a Mom, interspersed with anecdotes about terrible things they’ve said and done to their children. They usually end with a call for free chi…

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Leaving a Legacy of Faith to Our Children 13:26

1M ago13:26

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Send us a text Today's guest on 5-Minute Parenting is Michelle Lazurek, a multi-genre award-winning author and mother, who shares her wisdom on leaving a legacy of faith to our children. Michelle's insights and personal experiences shed light on practical ways parents can cultivate a lasting impact on their children's spiritual journey. Key Takeawa…

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Q&A#6: Am I damaging my child? 1:00:55

2M ago1:00:55

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Today's episode comes from listener who submitted an emotional voicemail on the Ask Jen a Question button on the Your Parenting Mojo homepage, which boils down to: Am I damaging my child? The messages you can leave are limited to two minutes in length, so we get just a taste of what the parent is struggling with: a difficult relationship with their…

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How to Raise Children Who Know Their Value 11:02

2M ago11:02

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Send us a text In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, former high school teacher and author Patty LaRoche joins us to discuss the crucial topic of raising children who understand their immeasurable value. Patty shares insightful stories from her experiences in the classroom, providing valuable tips and advice for parents navigating the challenges o…

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223: What, Why, and How to Parent Beyond Power 58:01

2M ago58:01

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I know that when you start using new parenting tools, things don't always go according to plan. Your kids don't say what you think they will, or maybe you perceive that their behavior is just kind of crappy, or maybe your partner isn't on board with your ideas. In this episode I address what to do about all of these challenges, as well as how to us…

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Praying for Our Children As They Go Back to School 4:15

2M ago4:15

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Send us a text As parents and grandparents, we need to be praying for our children and grandchildren everyday and teaching them how to pray and put on the spiritual armor of God. As they begin a new school year, let’s pray together for them today. 10 Prayers for Our Children and Grandchildren as They Go Back to School: Lord, we ask that our childre…

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Homeschooling Simplified 11:10

2M ago11:10

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Send us a text In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we're joined by special guest Melinda Poling, a mother of 8 sons and one daughter, who has homeschooled all of her children. Melinda shares her insights into the simplicity of homeschooling and the core values that have guided her family over the past 25 years, emphasizing the importance of love…

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222: How to cultivate Menstrual Cycle Awareness with The Red School 1:03:39

2M ago1:03:39

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This episode was...unplanned. :-) A couple of months ago I interviewed Dr. Louise Newson on the topic of menopause. Dr. Newson is a medical doctor and focused very heavily on Hormone Replacement Therapy as a treatment that everyone who menstruates should at least consider, and I knew I wanted to do an episode with someone who doesn't hold that beli…

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Tips for Planning the High School Years 10:26

2M ago10:26

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Send us a text Our guest speaker today is a retired homeschooler with 17+ years of experience in home educating their four children and 10 years of experience as a homeschool consultant, blogger, writer, and speaker. Kris shared with us valuable tips for parents and teens on planning the high school years from setting goals, nurturing character dev…

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221: How to advocate for the schools our children deserve with Allyson Criner Brown & Cassie Gardener Manjikian 1:11:06

3M ago1:11:06

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How comfortable do you feel speaking up about something your child’s school needs? Have you noticed that some parents seem to feel more comfortable speaking up than others? Have you ever noticed that sometimes rules and policies in school don’t seem to be applied evenly to all students, while squeaky wheels who raise issues that concern them and th…

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Tips for a Confident First Day for Preschoolers and Kindergartners 8:08

3M ago8:08

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of 5 minute parenting. Today, I have a special guest, Holly Debella McCarthy. She's a dedicated educator, an accomplished author, and a passionate advocate for child development and education. She's a former special education teacher, a school administrator, and university professor. Holly now writes full t…

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220: Nutritious movement for your child – and you! 1:02:52

3M ago1:02:52

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A few months ago my daughter had a routine checkup at the doctor, who asked how much screen time she gets in a day (which is more than typical recommendations but way less time than children spend sitting in school). The doctor told her (but really she told me): “You should get more exercise.” Carys isn’t a team sports kind of person. She doesn’t l…

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Exploring Schooling Options: Public vs Private vs Homeschooling 5:58

3M ago5:58

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Send us a text This month we are focusing on topics and tips to help parents get ready to send their children back to school. Today, we're diving into the topic of choosing schooling options for our children. I discuss the fact that our daughter actually experienced all three types of schooling--private, public and homeschooling. I discuss the reas…

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219: The skills your child will need in the age of AI 57:31

3M ago57:31

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What your child is learning in school isn’t enough The things your child is learning in school are not the things that are most likely to lead to their success in the future. Who could have predicted the shifts we’ve seen since Chat GPT-3 was released to the public in November 2022? While AI still has its bugs, it won’t be long before these bugs ar…

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Tips to Help Your Child Get Organized 7:02

3M ago7:02

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Send us a text During the month of August we will be focusing on tips to help your child as he/she prepares to go back to school. In this episode, we discussed five tips for helping your child get organized: 1. Designated Space: Create a designated area in the home for schoolwork or homework to help children focus. 2. Designated Storage Space: Prov…

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Episode Summary 01: Building a better relationship with screen time 11:14

3M ago11:14

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Thanks to those of you who completed the recent survey on how I can serve you better, some changes are coming to the YPM world! While most respondents said they loved the length of the episodes because they appreciate how much detail we can get into in that time, a number of people said they had trouble finding the time to listen to longer episodes…

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218: What children learn from video games 55:45

3M ago55:45

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Last week, parent Nicole and I talked with @TheGamerEducator Ash Brandin about the challenges we can have when our kids love video games. [insert link to previous episode] I had also hoped to ask Ash a lot of questions about what children learn from video games but we completely ran out of time, so I spent a fun day reading 10 books on the topic at…

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Recognizing and Seizing Teachable Moments 9:18

3M ago9:18

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Send us a text Welcome to another episode of 5-Minute Parenting! Today's guest, Terry Heller Brown, shares with us valuable insights on recognizing and seizing teachable moments with our children. Key Takeaways: - Use the Acronym STOP: "S T O P" stands for "Stop," "Take" notice of emotions, "Open" up the conversation, and "Praise" their insights an…

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217: How to end the video game struggles 1:10:36

3M ago1:10:36

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Video games can be tough. Our kids enjoy them so much…but can’t tear their eyes away from them when time’s up without a meltdown. Some games, like Fortnite and Roblox, can be really violent, and aren’t our kids learning bad messages when they play? Plus even if they aren’t playing something violent, they aren’t really learning anything beneficial, …

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Raising Christian Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God 14:16

3M ago14:16

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Send us a text Today I had the pleasure of hosting Leigh Ann Mancini, an award-winning author and executive producer of the Sick Kids series books. She shared invaluable insights from her brand new parenting guide, "Raising Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God." The episode delves into the challenges parents face in raising kid…

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216: Am I in Perimenopause? with Dr. Louise Newson 1:02:43

4M ago1:02:43

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How do I know if I'm perimenopausal? A few months ago a member in the Parenting Membership shared a whole bunch of symptoms she'd had, from fatigue to rage to dry eyes. She'd been on a four year journey to figure out what was going on before finding out that she was in perimenopause, and wanted to save other members from the same experience she'd h…

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Ways to Engage Our Children in Prayer 12:32

4M ago12:32

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Send us a text In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Karen Whiting, an experienced author and speaker, who shared invaluable insights on ways to engage our children in prayer. Karen's practical and hands-on approach to family prayer is not only fun but also effective in helping children grow in their faith. Her book, "52 Weekly Devo…

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215: Why will no-one play with me? 1:13:35

4M ago1:13:35

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Discover insights on why no one will play with your child and explore effective strategies for building social skills in children Does your child have big emotional blow-ups in social situations? Are they a wallflower who doesn't know how to make friends? Do they struggle to understand when it's appropriate to interrupt, tell the truth, and follow …

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Raising Children to Love Missions 8:53

4M ago8:53

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Send us a text As parents, we have a unique role in shaping our children's worldview and values, and one aspect that shouldn't be overlooked is instilling a love for missions. Today, I had the pleasure of discussing this important topic with Melissa Heiland, founder of "Beautiful Feet International. " Melissa shared that the act of instilling a hea…

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Who's Building Your Family 8:57

4M ago8:57

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Send us a text Our guest today on 5-Minute Parenting is Laurie Deverno, who shares with us the importance of building strong family foundations rooted in faith. As a parent, she feels it's vital to be intentional in guiding our children on their spiritual journey. Key Takeaways: 1. Prioritize Family Devotional Time: Establishing regular family devo…

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Mommy Guilt: Keeping the Big Picture in Mind When Parenting 9:01

5M ago9:01

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Send us a text In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we have the pleasure of hosting the insightful Julie Zine Coleman. As a mother of four grown children and six grandchildren, Julie holds a wealth of experience on today's topic: Mommy Guilt. Julie candidly shares her personal journey through the highs and lows of parenting, offering touching ane…

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