with Dr. Par Donahue
Family & Education Parenting Matters: A Guide to Raising Good Kids How to give children a strong moral compass BY Parnell Donahue June 7, 2022PRINT My wife, Mary, and I were talking about the shooting in Uvalde, Texas, when she brushed tears from her brown eyes and asked, “What could be worse than having a … Read more
Family & Education Parenting Matters: Sleep as Medicine BY Parnell Donahue May 23, 2022PRINT Sometimes we forget that Mother Nature has as many “cures” as doctors have, maybe more. Case in point, sleep is medicine. One pediatric study found a robust association between poor sleep and a host of childhood problems. “Nearly every concern … Read more
Family & Education Parenting Matters: The Miracle of Adoption BY Parnell Donahue May 1, 2022PRINT With Mother’s Day in view, I’m thinking about mothers and what distinguishes them from other women. While no two women are the same, there is one major difference: Mothers raise children. Some women look forward to having children but, for … Read more
Family & Education Parenting Matters: Teaching Your Kids About Money BY Parnell Donahue April 8, 2022 PRINT I had known 15-year-old Pat and his family for many years. His dad was a highly successful CEO, and it showed in the clothing he, his wife, and his kids wore, so I was surprised one summer day … Read more
Family & Education Parenting Matters: How Music Helps Kids Learn Better BY Parnell Donahue March 1, 2022PRINT Some time ago, my friend Brian sent me a short video of his 6-year-old granddaughter playing the piano. It truly was spell-binding. Tears ran down my face as I listened to the very familiar strains of “America,” … Read more
Family & Education Parenting Matters: Food for Thought Often, we teach better through our actions than our words BY Parnell Donahue TIMEFebruary 8, 2022 Everything parents do is important. Recently, The Tennessean, a daily newspaper in Nashville, featured a chef I wish I could meet. When he was asked the secret to creating great food, … Read more
Family & Education Parenting Matters: The Best Thing You Can Do for Your Children: Love Your Spouse BY Parnell Donahue TIMEJanuary 25, 2022 The best thing parents can do for their kids is to love each other. Recently, my wife, Mary, and I were in my doctor’s waiting room, where she found an old copy … Read more
Family & Education Parenting Matters: Make Having Fun With Your Family a Priority BY Parnell Donahue TIMEJanuary 11, 2022 When our family lived in Wisconsin, we took advantage of February’s cold weather by having a cookout on our pond. By Valentine’s Day, the pond was topped with 15 to 20 inches of solid ice, so … Read more
As with everything, learning values begins in the home. (Julia M Cameron/Pexels) FAMILY & EDUCATION Parenting Matters: How to Talk About Politics With Your Kids BY Parnell Donahue TIMENovember 30, 2021 Today’s politicians are much like the blind men who “saw” the elephant in John Godfrey Saxe’s classic poem. Written almost 250 years ago, “The Blind … Read more
Many illnesses are blamed on teething but are actually due to the expiration of maternal antibodies. (Oksana Kuzmina/Shutterstock) MIND & BODY Teething Does Not Cause … Teething is an important and often misunderstood stage BY Parnell Donahue October 18, 2021 Many studies have confirmed that teething does not cause irritability, chewing, drooling, coughing or diarrhea and … Read more
Having a pet teaches kids some important life lessons, such as responsibility. (Nestor Rizhniak/Shutterstock) FAMILY & EDUCATION Parenting Matters: The Value of Pets Not only do family pets offer many health benefits, but they can also teach kids about caring and responsibility BY Parnell Donahue TIMEOctober 11, 2021 I became acutely aware of the value of pets while … Read more
children benefit from volunteering work; when they are older and get the first job, they can choose a charity to support. (Dmytro Zinkevych/Shutterstock) FAMILY & EDUCATION Parenting Matters: Become a Dynamic Parent BY Parnell Donahue TIMESeptember 21, 2021 In his book, “The Four Signs of a Dynamic Catholic,” Matthew Kelly describes four characteristics that separate dynamic … Read more
(Photographee.eu/Shutterstock) Parenting Matters: Teach Your Kids to Discriminate By Parnell Donahue July 27, 2021 Updated: July 27, 2021 Print When we were kids, our parents taught us right from wrong. They had rather strict rules we had to follow. In addition, they helped us evaluate and judge the actions of other kids and allowed us to make … Read more
(Photographee.eu/Shutterstock) Parenting Matters: Teach Your Kids to Discriminate By Parnell Donahue July 27, 2021 Updated: July 27, 2021 Print When we were kids, our parents taught us right from wrong. They had rather strict rules we had to follow. In addition, they helped us evaluate and judge the actions of other kids and allowed us to make … Read more
Dear Next Generation, an advice column from readers to young people. (Photo by Shutterstock) Dear Next Generation: Life Lessons I Learned From Teenagers By Dear Next Generation March 23, 2021 Updated: March 23, 2021 Print I am intrigued by the letters that subscribers write to the young generation and am moved emotionally by many of them. For … Read more
Be the person you want your kids to become. (byswat/Shutterstock) Parenting Matters: When Does Parenting Teenagers Begin? By Parnell Donahue August 7, 2021 Updated: August 16, 2021 Print When I decided to extend my pediatric practice to include adolescents, I thought I would be able to help all those troubled teens and their families get back on … Read more
Mothers have the opportunity to shape their families and their communities. (Xavier Mouton Photographie) FAMILY & HOME Parenting Matters: The Lifesaving Power of Mothers By Parnell Donahue July 11, 2021 Think of all that mothers do! First they carry us for nine months, then birth us into the light. They clean, feed, educate, and support us physically, … Read more
Parenting Matters: 10 Things Every Father Should Know BY PARNELL DONAHUE July 6, 2021 Steven, the father of a 2-year-old boy, wrote me to ask: “What do I need to know to be a great parent?” What a great question; and one I hope all men and women who are expecting a child ask. First, let … Read more
Episode 53 How Parochial Schools beat the Covid Pandemic https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/53_Catholic_School_and_Pandemic.mp3 Homework Now for your homework: Get your family and friends together and listen to the show again on my , The parenting matters podcast with Dr Par, on Spotify, Iheart radio, Amazon music, Podbean, Tune in, or wherever you listen to Podcasts. Discuss how the … Read more
Episode 52: A look at Critical Race Theory https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/52_Critical_Race_Theory.mp3 Homework Here’s your homework, Get your friends and family together and listen again to what Col Raesemann has to say about Critical Race Theory on my Podcast, The Parenting Matters Podcast with Dr. Par Podcast on Spotify; Iheart radio, Amazon Music, Podbean, or TuneIn, search for: … Read more
So many parents fret about how to discipline their kids; fearing anything they do will morph their fragile angels into raving teen maniacs. Our goal today is to help parents strike a happy chord that leads to sane parents and kids of character.
So, if you have children, are expecting children, or even thinking about having children, stop and ask yourself and your spouse, “What is discipline? What does it mean to you, to me, to us?”
Episode 51: Why dads and sons should join Fraternus https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/51-boys-and-fraternus.mp3 Homework For your homework: Get your family together and go to my website:https://parenting-matters.com/audio_blog/ .and listen to this Fraternus show again. Have a discussion about how Dad, sons, nephews and uncles can get involved in the holy work of Evangelization through Fraternus. Return to my website: https://parenting-matters.com/audio_blog/ and tell … Read more
Episode 50: Putting God Into Our Hearts https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/50-Putting-God-Into-Our-Hearts.mp3 Homework Now for your homework: Sit down with your family and go to my podcast on on Spotify; I heart, Podbean, or Apple, search for: The parenting matters podcast with Dr. par. parenting-matters.com and listen to Dr. Edwards’ words of wisdom once again. Then call, text, or e-mail your county health department and find out when … Read more
Episode 49: What you should know about Covid vaccines https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/49-The-Covid-Vaccine.mp3 Homework Episode 49: What you should know about Covid vaccines Now for your homework: Sit down with your family and go to my podcast on Spotify; I heart, Podbean, or Apple, search for: The parenting matters podcast with Dr. par. and listen to Dr. Edwards’ words of wisdom once again. Then call, … Read more
“How to be a good parent” classes, or books, start with the parent—if the parent does this, the child will do that. “How to parent” literature starts with the child—if the child does this, the parent should do that. This latter type of parenting has the cart before the horse. These parents try to lead from behind. That just doesn’t work.
Too often pediatricians, other parenting experts, and parents, think parenting is about the children. But, parenting is about the parent. And because parents are the most influential role models kids have, this training is an essential part of a well-child visit.
Episode 48: Covid-19, pregnancy and the newborn https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/48-Covid-pregnancy-and-the-newborn.mp3 Homework If there is a topic you would like to hear discussed on Parenting Matters, contact us. We will find an expert to tell us all about it. Thanks for listening, and may God continue to bless you and your family.
Episode 47: Making Marriage Work for Couples and Children https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/47-Marriage.mp3 Homework Episode 47: Making Marriage Work for Couples and Children Now for your homework: Get your family and friends together and go to parenting-matters.com and listen again to what Danielle Bean has to say about marriage, family, and the Together in Holiness conference. Discuss with your spouse the possibility … Read more
Episode 46: You, Your Child and Mental Health https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/46-Your-Child-and-Mental-Health.mp3 Homework Episode 46: You, Your Child and Mental Health Now for your homework, Get your family together and listen to this show again at parenting-matters.com. Tell your kids how you react to the stresses you have from the pandemic or other causes. Then ask them what stresses … Read more
Episode 45: Teen depression and suicide https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/45-Teen-Depression-and-Suicide.mp3 Homework Episode 45: Teen depression and suicide So for your homework: Get your family together and listen to this show again on parenting-matter.com. Then ask your kids if they know anyone who has talked about hurting themselves. Ask them how they reacted to a friend who said they were … Read more
Episode 44: The Essence of Parenting https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/44-Essence-of-Parenting.mp3 Homework Episode 44: The Essence of Parenting Now for your homework: Get your friends together and listen to this show with them on parenting-matters.com. Have a discussion about the volunteering each of you have done. Take a minute and think about how you profit when you help others. If … Read more
Episode 43: Room in the Inn https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/43-Room-in-the-Inn.mp3 Homework Episode 43: Room in the Inn Now for your homework: Get your friends together and listen to this show with them on parenting-matters.com. Have a discussion about the volunteering each of you have done. Take a minute and think about how you profit when you help others. If … Read more
Episode 42: Adapting Montessori principles in the home (Part 2) https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/PM-Montessori-Pt-2.mp3 Homework Episode 42: Adapting Montessori principles in the home (Part 2) Now for your homework: Before you call Mrs. Berry, let me tell you there is no home work today. Just go my website: www.parenting-matters.com and listen to Episode 37, Adapting Montessori principles in the home Part 1, and … Read more
Episode 41: What should we do about Grandma? https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/41whattodowithgrandma.mp3 Homework Episode 41: What should we do about Grandma? Now for your homework: Get together with your parents, grandparents, and/or siblings, and go to parenting-matters.com and listen to this show again. Discuss with them what they have planned for their later years. Then ask yourselves and them if … Read more
Episode 40: Prevention and treatment of home accidents https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/40_Prevention_and_treatment_of_home_accidents.mp3 Homework Episode 40: Prevention and treatment of home accidents Now for your homework: Get your family together, go to parenting-matters.com and listen with them to this show. Then review the safety your family practices in your home. Then decide what changes you must make to avoid the injuries … Read more
Episode 39: Your kids and Chores https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/39__Kids_and_Chores.mp3 Homework Episode 39: Your kids and Chores Now, here’s your homework: Call your family together and go to my web-site parenting-matters.com and listen to today’s show with them. Have a discussion with them about chores; yours as well as theirs. Then go back to my web-site and tell us about … Read more
Episode 38: Evangelizing Ourselves https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/38_Evangelizing_Ourselves.mp3 Homework Episode 38: Evangelizing Ourselves Now for your homework: Get your spouse and family together, go to parenting-matters.com in Nashville, and listen to this show again. Search your Parish bulletin and see what ministries are available. Discuss with your family which ministry they would like to join. Join that ministry! If you … Read more
Episode 37: Adapting Montessori principles to you home https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/37_Adapting_Montessori_Part_1.mp3 Homework Episode 37: Adapting Montessori principles to you home Now for your homework: Get your spouse and friends together, go to parenting-matters.com in Nashville, and listen to this show again. Look on line for Montessori schools in your area. Discuss with your spouse the possibility of sending your … Read more
Episode 36: Pray to Love; Religion and Art https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/36_Pray_to_Love_Religion_and_Art.mp3 Homework Episode 36: Pray to Love; Religion and Art Now for your homework: Get your family together and visit my web-site. parenting-matters.com, click on “audio blog” and listen to this show again. Let your kids tell you what they learned. Take you family to visit some local … Read more
Episode 35: Advent https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/35_Advent.mp3 Homework Episode 35: Advent Now for your homework: Get your family together and listen again to Fr. Anthony on parenting-matters.com. If you don’t have an advent wreath, go out and get one, or even more fun, make one. Find an Advent booklet that has prayers for blessing advent wreaths. Then, discuss … Read more
Episode 34: Parents as Teachers https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/34_Parents_as_Teachers.mp3 Homework Episode 34: Parents as Teachers Now for your homework: Sit down with your spouse and listen to this show again on parenting-matters.com. Click on “Audio Blog”. Pay special attention to the verse from my favorite philosopher, Dr. Seuss. Then picture the loud and the quite “Critters” as you sons. … Read more
Episode 33: What Makes a Good Father https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/33_What_Makes_a_Good_Father.mp3 Homework Episode 33: What Makes a Good Father” Now, here’s your homework: 1) Get your spouse and any friend or relatives who have kids together and listen to this show on www.parenting-matters.com. 2) Turn off the TV. 3) Let your kids see you reading. 4) Read to … Read more
Episode 32: Your family and Racism https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/32_Your_family_and_racism.mp3 Homework Episode 32: Your family and Racism” Now for your homework: Get your family together and listen again to this show on www.parenting-matters.com. Discuss the show with them. Examine how you and your family sees racism. Set a goal to correct any misunderstandings any of you have and make … Read more
Episode 31: Pediatric Dentistry https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/31_Pediatric_Dentistry.mp3 Homework Episode 31: Pediatric Dentistry” Now, for your homework, Get your family together, go to my website, www.parenting-matters.com and listen again to what Doctor Gentzler told us about the kid’s teeth. Be sure your teenage and older kids, and your own siblings who have children, or are in the “child bearing” age … Read more
Episode 30: The single parent family https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/30singlefamilyparenting.mp3 Homework Episode 30: The single parent family Now for your homework: 1) Get together with your family and friends, especially any who are single parents and listen to this show at www.parenting-matters.com. 2) Discuss how you and they can or cannot parent like Leslie. 3) Look around your social … Read more
Episode 29. Classical schools? https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/29_Classical_Charter_Schools_.mp3 Homework Episode 29. Classical schools? Now for your homework: Sit down with your family and listen again to today’s show on my web site: www.parenting-matters.com. If you live in the Nashville area and are unsatisfied with the school your children attend, check out Nashville Charter Classical School and St. Pius X Classical Academy. If … Read more
Episode 28: The Domestic Church https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/28_Bishop_Spalding_The_Domestic_Church.mp3 Homework Episode 28. The Domestic Church Now, for your homework: Sit down with your family, go to www.parenting-mtters.com and listen again to today’s show. Then discuss how your family practices relate to the Domestic Church. Decide if anything needs to be added or subtracted or otherwise changed in your family. Then … Read more
Episode 27:. Why Catholic Parochial Education https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/27_Catholic_Schools.mp3 Homework Episode 27:. Why Catholic Parochial Education Now, for your homework: Get your family together and go to my website, www.parenting-matters.com , click on “Audio Blog”, and listen to this show with them. . Discuss with them and your spouse the possibility of sending your kids to a Catholic School. If you/they … Read more
Episode 26: You can beat the Covid-19 stress https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/26_Covid-19.mp3 Homework Episode 26. You can beat the Covid-19 stress Now, for your homework: Today there is good news. Because of all that parents and students are going through to do what needs to be done. There will be no home work. Still, if your family did not have a … Read more
Episode 25: The Family after Divorce https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/25_The_family_after_divorce.mp3 Homework Episode 25: The Family after Divorce Now for your homework: If you are in a troubled marriage – seek counseling from a Marriage and Family Counselor. Not your hair dresser! If you are already in a bitter divorce seek help. It’s best if you go with your ex, and … Read more
Episode 24: Talking with your kids about politics https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/24_Talking_with_your_kids_about_politics.mp3 Homework Episode 24: Talking with your kids about politics Now for your homework: Watch the news with your children who are over the age of six and discuss the politics reported. Listen to the next candidate’s debate with then, too. If you are, or are not, … Read more
Episode 23: Education Savings Accounts https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/23_Education_Savings_Accounts.mp3 Homework Episode 23: Education Savings Accounts Now for your homework: Think about the families you know and ask yourself if any of their kids would be better off in a different school. Talk with them and have them listen to this show anytime night or day at parenting-matters.com. If they … Read more
Episode 22: The military as an option for your child https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/22_The_military_as_an_option_for_your_child.mp3 Homework Now, for your homework, 1) Get your family together, especially your High School kids, go to my website, www.parenting-matters.com, or my Podcast, The Parenting Matters Podcast with Dr Par, and listen again to what Col. Fink told us about the military 2) Discuss … Read more
Episode 21. Hearing the voice of God https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/21_Hearing_the_voice_of_God.mp3 Homework Episode 21. Hearing the voice of God Now for your homework: 1) Get your family together, go to www.parenting-matters.com and listen to this show again. 2) Discuss with each other how they are the body of Christ and ask what they have done to merit being on the … Read more
Episode 20: Parenting the special needs child https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/20_Parenting_the_special_needs_child_.mp3 Homework Episode 20: Parenting the special needs child Now for your homework. If you or someone you know has a child with special needs: Get your family together and go to my website: parenting-matters.com, click on “Audio blog” and listen to this show again. Send us your thoughts … Read more
Episode 19: 2019 Christmas Episode https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/19_2019_Christmas.mp3 Homework Episode 19: 2019 Christmas Episode Now, for your homework, Get your family together, go to my website, parenting-matters.com and listen again to what Fr. Anthony said on this show. Then send us your thoughts and one or two things you plan to do to make your Christmas more in tune with … Read more
Episode 18: Teaching Kids About Money https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/18_Teaching_Kids_About_Money.mp3 Homework Episode 18: Teaching Kids About Money Now here’s your homework: Get your family together and go to my website, parenting-matters.com , and listen to this show with them. Then listen to Joe’s Webinar at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/966865844946287875 Return to my site, click on the “Home work” tab and tell our readers what … Read more
Episode 17: Your Child and Nutrition Part 2 https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/17yourchildandnutritionpart2.mp3 Homework Episode 17: Your Child and Nutrition Part 2″ Now here’s your homework: Sit down with your family, go to Parenting-matters and listen to this post together. Determine if you and they, are too much or just eating the wrong foods. Adjust your eating habits accordingly. Then return … Read more
Episode 16: Your Child and Nutrition Part 1 https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/16_Your_Child_and_Nutrition_Part_1.mp3 Homework Episode 16: Your Child and Nutrition Part 1 No homework today, National Vegetable Eating Day If there is a topic you would like to hear discussed on Parenting Matters, contact us. We will find an expert to tell us all about it. Thanks for listening, and … Read more
Episode 15: Parenting the Child Athlete https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/15_Young_Athletes.mp3 Homework Episode 15: Parenting the Child Athlete Now here’s your homework: 1) Get your family together and go to www.parenting-matters.com, and listen to today’s show. 2) Have a discussion with them about the value of sports and which ones they think are the most valuable, and which ones … Read more
Episode 14: Immunizations Part 2 https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/14_Immunization_Part_2.mp3 Homework Episode 14: Immunizations Part 2 Now here’s your homework: Go to your top dresser drawer – it that’s the place you keep your kid’s shot record – and find the record. Then, look up AAP immunizations schedule on line. Check your kids’ records against the AAP schedule. And … Read more
Episode 13: Immunizations Part 1 https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/13_Immunization_Part_1_.mp3 Homework Episode 13: Immunizations Part 1 Now, here’s your homework:No home work today, Fall Break! Go for a walk in the park! Thanks for listening and may God continue to bless you and your family. If there is a topic you would like to hear discussed on Parenting Matters, contact us. … Read more
Episode 12: Sleep as Medicine https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/12_Sleep_as_Medicine.mp3 Homework Episode 12: Sleep as Medicine Now, here’s your homework: Sit down with your family and go to my website: www.parenting-matters.com and click on “Audio Blog” and listen to today’s show with them. Then review your family’s sleeping habits. Do they need any changes? Go back to the site and tell … Read more
Episode 11: Adoption https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/11_Adoption.mp3 Homework Episode 11: Adoption Now, here’s your homework: You don’t need to adopt child, just get your family together and talk about adoption. Ask them about any kids they know who are adopted and tell them about any adoption families you know. Go to www.adoptuskids.org and browse through the pictures of kids … Read more
Episode 10: Exercise and Health https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/10_Exercise_and_Health.mp3 Homework Episode 10: Exercise and Health Now, here’s your homework: Sit down with your kids and your spouse and analyze how much time each of you spend exercising. Then look at yourself and your spouse and determine if you are being good role models. If not, make some changes. Then … Read more
Episode 9: The Value of Pets https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/09_The_Value_of_Pets.mp3 Homework Episode 9: The Value of Pets Now, here’s your homework: If you have a pet sit down with your family and ask what the pet has taught each of them? Do they think the pet loves them? Do they feel love for him? Is a pet worth the … Read more
Episode 8: Getting Your Kids to Talk Religion https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/08_Getting_Your_Kids_to_Talk_Religion.mp3 Homework Episode 8: Getting Your Kids to Talk Religion Now, here’s your homework: Bless you kids every day. Perhaps at breakfast, at bedtime, or as they leave for school or a game. Take a minute hold your hands over them and bless them. “May God bless … Read more
Episode 7: Music makes everything better https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/07_Music_Makes_Everything_Better.mp3 Homework Episode 7: Music makes everything better Now, here’s your homework: I don’t apologize for this being such a simple assignment, because it’s so important. After dinner, sometime before bed, sing with your kids. They’ll love it, even if they are “too old for that kid stuff”. Best … Read more
Episode 6: How to Encourage Teens to go to Church https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/06_Getting_Teens_to_Church.mp3 Homework Episode 6: How to Encourage Teens to go to Church Have a discussion with your family about how “Going to church helps you stay healthy.” Share you conversation by adding to the comments for this episode. and tell us some of the things you … Read more
Episode 5: Cell Phones and other Media Addictions https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/05_Cell_Phones_and_Media_Addictions_.mp3 Homework Episode 5: Cell Phones and other Media Addictions Share you conversation by adding to the comments for this episode. Call your family together and listen to it with them. Ask your kids what your family should do to avoid becoming addicted to social media. Write some basic … Read more
Episode 3: Coping with violence https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/03_Coping_with_Violence_.mp3 Homework Episode 3: Coping with violence Every day let your kids know that they are, “right, and true, and wholly acceptable.” Let your spouse know, too, that he or she is “right, and true, and wholly acceptable.” Share you conversation by adding to the comments for this episode, and tell me how it … Read more
Episode 2: What is discipline? https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/2-what-is-discipline.mp3 Homework Episode 2: What is discipline? Have a conversation with your spouse on what parenting mean to each of you? What does “no” mean, and was my answer to John wrong, or dead right? If you have kids, have them participate in the discussion. It should make for interesting conversation. Share you conversation … Read more
Episode 1: What is parenting? https://parenting-matters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/1-what-is-parenting.mp3 Homework Episode 1: What is parenting? Get some of your friend together and start a couples’ parentingbook club. Make every effort to invite some single parents and parents who may be having financial challenges. Keep learning, keepevolving, and keep loving your spouse, that last one is most important. Be the kind of person you want … Read more