Adventure Parenting- with Grace: Recent Episodes
Laurie Donahue
Laurie interviews parents and experts on all different aspects of biblical parenting. If you want help or even another way of thinking about things, this podcast is for you!
Welcome as we kick off of Season 2 of Adventure Parenting with Grace podcast! This podcast is part of KidStrength4Life where we focus on 3 Cs, Christ identity, Character, and Communication in raising our kids.
No better way to kick off Season 2 than with a 3-week series on our identity in Christ, and what it means for us now and for the future. Matt Larson will begin with what our identity in Christ means, where it comes from, and a few of the many benefits. Matt brings us clarity and Truth where there is often confusion and inaccuracy. We will end the series with Scripture passages that God speaks over us and about us. I believe this series will be encouraging and life-changing as you let God speak to you through Matt.
Matt Larson is the lead pastor at Anthem Church in Thousand Oaks, California, where he teaches directly from God's Word. He lives and leads his family in the grace and Christ identity he describes here. (He would say he does not do it perfectly, but he amazes me!)
Thanks for being part of our podcast family. Please subscribe if you haven't done so already!
Contact me with questions or comments! I would love to hear from you about how you are doing! Laurie@KidStrength4life.com
There are a lot of things you can do to be inspired and to continue in parenting skills throughout the summer. Here is a wrap-up of Episode 1 and ideas for the summer.
I am also including links for you to discounts and opportunities. Here they are:
LifeSong Publishers 50% discount on all books and CDs. Coupon code: Summer50
Be notified about the Begin with the End in Mind Coaching.
The We're a Team song is on the 4-Ever His! CD which can be found insanely discounted at the LifeSong Publishers website.
Contact me here for ideas about topics you would love to hear in future podcasts.
Thanks for listening and I will be back in September with all new podcasts and remember, to rest in the Lord this summer!
Laurie
https://KidStrength4Life.com
It has been said that to find success, we have to begin with the end in mind. In this series, Laurie guides families to prepare a unique family mission statement and code of priorities and goals. Be sure to listen multiple times to get a clear direction of how to create the mission statement and code that is suited to your family. Today we are putting everything we have learned in the past 3 sessions in motion!
00:00 Intro
01:33 The fluid process
02:31 The short-term goal
03:45 The long and short-term goal relationship
04:17 Why monitor progress?
05:28 Work on goals as a family
07:20 3 adjectives
09:37 No guilt!
10:15 No overwhelm!
10:28 No procrastination!
12:48 Make a timeline/deadline
13:47 A dream will not make you accomplish a goal
14:58 Make small milestones
16:37 Need a community of like-minded people
18:47 Parents be on the same team
19:10 Set up rewards
20:02 See goals as fun
20:21 Final words- Do you need a little more guidance or someone to walk alongside you?
Do you want more clarity on this? Do you want to set goals but you think you need just a little more guidance? Well, I have the solution! If you want more information, click this link to get the information about a new coaching program I am working on for you. Click here to sign up for the info when it is ready in a couple of weeks.
Also, We are populating our YouTube channel. So you can begin to visit KidStrength4Life on YouTube! Please subscribe!
Thanks for being here! And remember to rest in the Lord this week!
If you have any questions or want to meet to talk about this further, don't hesitate to contact me. Also, if you want to participate in a discussion on any of these last weeks, contact me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
Join us for this inspiring, hopeful, and entertaining episode as we celebrate FATHERS!
The kids who participated were given only one prompt. What makes your dad the best?
Sit back end enjoy this almost 11 minutes of encouragement!
Website: https://KidStrength4Life.com
Contact: Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
Do you want to make that man who is your or your kids' dad or grandpa have a really special Father's Day this year? You can!
Help your dads and grandpas have a really special Father's Day! Your kids and/or you can record a personal message for them and it will appear on our Adventure Parenting with Grace Father's Day Podcast.
It is super easy- just one button click! Click below to hear a short message and to record an audio clip for them.
https://www.videoask.com/f761pjgxr
You are welcome to record a message for that man who was a role model in your life!
For other great helps, go to: https://kidstrength4life.com
So excited to hear what you submit!
Laurie
It has been said that to find success, we have to begin with the end in mind. In this series, Laurie guides families to prepare a unique family mission statement and code of priorities and goals. Be sure to listen multiple times to get a clear direction of how to create the mission statement and code that is suited to your family. Today we will be talking about actions and measuring to see if we are making progress toward our goals. You might want to have ready a few pieces of 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper and a pen or pencil.
00:00 Intro
02:21 One top priority long-term goal
03:11 Prepare a new paper with folded lengthwise
04:14 Brainstorming actions
04:30 No negative actions
05:52 We want positive actions
07:39 Begin writing actions
08:28 Example of actions regarding a goal
13:18 Three ways to be generous
15:50 Tips for co-operation
16:40 Measuring progress
19:17 Family communication
20:53 Closing words and opportunities
Be sure to return next week for final words, tips, and how to make a family top 10 rules that will help our family work together. We will have fun with this! Also, We are populating our YouTube channel. So you can begin to visit KidStrength4Life on YouTube! Please subscribe!
Thanks for being here! And remember to rest in the Lord this week!
If you have any questions or want to meet to talk about this further, don't hesitate to contact me. Also, if you want to participate in a discussion on any of these last weeks, contact me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
We welcome Christie Thomas back to our Podcast. She previously appeared in Episode 3. Christie ministers to families and is a 5 book author, has written many Bible Studies, and runs Little Shoots Deep Roots, a ministry to equip and encourage parents to nurture deep faith roots in their families. Today she will be talking to parents of sons and sharing her book, The Mother and Son Prayer Journal.
00:00 Introduction
03:07 What is unique about boys?
04:46 What do we want the result to be in raising boys?
05:35 How much rough-housing is ok?
07:16 How do we grow our kids in spiritual maturity?
09:58 Family warmth
12:17 Little Shoots Deep Roots
13:26 God uses our little habits
16:06 Simple things for memory
17:19 The Mother and Son Prayer Journal
20:47 Are you interested in a parenting book study?
21:26 Closing
We will return next week with the second half of Christie's interview. Be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss it!
You can learn more about Christie and the things she is doing at https://LittleShootsDeepRoots.com.
If you are interested in doing a book study on Paul Tripp's Parentingin January, email me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com. We will use the book as a springboard for some good discussion. Let me know if you are interested so I can plan for it if there is enough interest.
Thanks for listening and remember to rest in the Lord this week!
Laurie
https://Kidstrength4Life.com
During this Thanksgiving week, we are talking about gratitude and impactful tips for families during the holidays. Anne Marie Gosnell ministers to ministry leaders and parents. She is an author, blogger, and conference leader. We will talk about how we can impart gratitude to our kids and bring object lessons and ideas to you for a meaningful holiday. We will be releasing two podcasts this week. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future podcasts! And don't forget to download the three free object lessons AnneMarie has provided. You can find them in the link below.
00:00 Introduction
02:00 Use mini object-conversations throughout your day
04:15 Keeping kids busy when cousins are all together
07:42 Assign a family a craft, Christmas cookies
08:55 Create a table covering
10:13 Prayer at the table
13:35 How about serving others?
18:33 Final words
Information about Anne Marie's ministry and products can be found at:
https://futureflyingsaucers.com
https://biblecreativeconference.com
***For 3 free object lessons from Anne Marie, click the link below.
***http://qr.w69b.com/g/mhcxvTZXG
If you have questions, be sure to contact me at Laurie@kidstrength4life.com
Find more about what is available for you at https://kidstrength4life.com.
During this Thanksgiving week, we are talking about gratitude and impactful tips for families during the holidays. Anne Marie Gosnell ministers to ministry leaders and parents. She is an author, blogger, and conference leader. We will talk about how we can impart gratitude to our kids and bring object lessons and ideas to you for a meaningful holiday. We will be releasing two podcasts this week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the second one!
00:00 Introduction
03:09 A little about Anne Marie
06:14 God chooses the humble
08:17 Why is gratitude important?
09:55 Learning of God's character
11:20 Who are you thankful to?
12:06 Models for the next generation
14:15 Examples of thankful people
14:45 Be thankful during heartbreaks
16:38 Don't forget to go back and be thankful after suffering resolves
17:18 The Gratitude Box
22:02 Final words
Information about Anne Marie's ministry and products can be found at:
https://futureflyingsaucers.com
https://biblecreativeconference.com
If you have questions, be sure to contact me at Laurie@kidstrength4life.com
Find more about what is available for you at https://kidstrength4life.com.
This podcast is all about a special kind of communication, that is Communication for Connection. This communication spills out into many other forms of communication but the main focus of this communication is to build trust and a bond with your child. This series explores the tools of this communication and in this episode, we give a few ideas for conversation starters.
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Using their language, but be understandable
02:57 Communicate God's character
04:14 Tell stories
03:55 Best time for a connection
05:47 Connection time is not a teaching time
07:21 How to react when you hear something you don't like
08:13 Affirm them and validate their identity
09:51 Close of connection time
10:55 Don't repeat your conversations
12:20 Conversation starters- Emojis
14:44 Build a story
16:09 Tell the story of the day
16:58 Final words
Laurie Donahue has written/co-written 6 books for children. Five of them were published by Lifesong Publishers. (Laurie's publishing company) She has a lifetime California Community College teaching credential. She has been a conference speaker and blogger and has taught in children's programs most of her life. But her best education of all is raising 4 daughters and enjoying 8 wonderful grandchildren. She has been married to Tim for almost 45 years and has accompanied him on many international medical mission trips as a translator and pharmacy assistant.
Laurie has written and recorded a parenting video course called Discipline with Dignity. It is available for purchase for less than the cost of a book. And with it comes 2 meetings on Zoom, lasting 45 minutes each, to discuss the strategies further. You can get that course here.
Laurie talks about the 10 Tips to Lead Gently pdf download. You can get that pdf here.
The hub for both free and paid products is https://kidstrength4life.com.
Thank you for being part of the KidStrength4Life family and remember to rest in the Lord this week!
This podcast is all about a special kind of communication, that is connection communication. This communication spills out into many other forms of communication and the main focus of communication is to build trust and a bond with your child. This series explores the tools of this communication and then next week I will share a few conversation starters you can use with your kids.
00:00 Introduction
01:07 Types of communication
01:49 Communication for connection
03:25 Tools for communication
03:55 Best time for connection
06:20 Take them on a date
09:01 Non-verbal communication
11:57 No yes or no questions
13:15 Ask about feelings/emotions
14:09 Be a listener
16:20 Use words carefully
17:00 How to affirm them in honesty
19:00 Final words
Laurie Donahue has written/co-written 6 books for children. Five of them were published by Lifesong Publishers. (Laurie's publishing company) She has a lifetime California Community College teaching credential. She has been a conference speaker and blogger and has taught in children's programs most of her life. But her best education of all is raising 4 daughters and enjoying 8 wonderful grandchildren. She has been married to Tim for almost 45 years and has accompanied him on many international medical mission trips as a translator and pharmacy assistant.
Laurie has written and recorded a parenting video course called Discipline with Dignity. It is available for purchase for less than the cost of a book. And with it comes 2 meetings on Zoom, lasting 45 minutes each, to discuss the strategies further. You can get that course here.
Laurie talks about the 10 Tips to Lead Gently pdf download. You can get that pdf here.
The hub for both free and paid products is https://kidstrength4life.com.
Thank you for being part of the KidStrength4Life family and remember to rest in the Lord this week!
Our podcast this morning completes an interview with Michael Kilpatrick, a continuation of podcast #22 from last week. Michael Kilpatrick is a farmer, podcast host, and inventor who helps farmers and others apply business principles and practical, proven solutions to grow their businesses and simplify their lives. He runs farmer training programs and he owns and operates the Farm on Central in Ohio. And of course, he is a dad!
Besides growing farmers and their businesses, he incorporates his faith in his daily life, and being a good dad to his growing family is a priority as well. Michael shares his thoughts and experiences in parenting. I really enjoyed talking to him as he was transparent with us and had some very interesting thoughts.
00:00 Introduction
01:28 Developing character- honesty
06:35 Learning in the last decade
07:22 Learning from Ancient Cultures
10:34 Find the root of frustrations
11:07 True man admits he's wrong and keeps their hearts
12:20 Kids mirror emotions
12:47 Communication with the kids
14:20 Time with kids is important
16:21 Take breaks in frustrations
16:45 Hand-on-arm communication
17:17 Projects with kids and phone rules
19:01 Holistic approach to health and behavior
22:45 Final words
Michael has multiple service-oriented businesses. Here are some links to his businesses:
The Farm on Central
Growing Farmer Training
https://michaelkilpatrick.com/
Michael referred to an author whom he has learned from. I haven't read his books, but here are links to a couple of his books about healing from emotionally toxic environments. I would love to hear your thoughts about them!
The Myth of Normal- Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture, by Gabor Mate and Daniel Mate
Hold on to Your Kids- Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Their Peers, by Gabor Mate and Gordon Neufeld
Scattered Minds- The Origins and Healing of Attention Deficit Disorder, by Gabor Mate
Michael talked about things that may be out of some of the mainstream channels of thought. I have previously mentioned our Adventure Parenting chats where we can discuss what we are hearing in our podcasts. I would love for you to join me to discuss these further. You can sign up here: Adventure Parenting with Grace Community Chats to discuss all things parenting. You get 8 forty-five-minute chats a month for a nominal fee- 2$ a session.
May you have a terrific week and remember to rest in the Lord this week!
You can reach me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com or check us out at
https://KidStrength4Life.com
We have a great podcast this morning and a bit different from previous podcasts because we get to hear a different perspective. Michael Kilpatrick is a dad. I talked to someone who knows him well and recommended him because she said he is such a good parent.
Michael Kilpatrick is a farmer, podcast host, and inventor who helps farmers and others apply business principles and practical, proven solutions to grow their businesses and simplify their lives. He runs farmer training programs and he owns and operates the Farm on Central in Ohio.
Besides growing farmers and their businesses, he incorporates his faith in his daily life, and being a good dad to his growing family is a priority as well. Michael shares his thoughts and experiences in parenting. I really enjoyed talking to him as he was transparent with us and had some very interesting thoughts.
00:00 Introduction
02:58 Importance of goals and dreams
04:08 Understanding their Faith
05:09 Teach them to critically think
06:04 Culture of learning
07:57 Teach kindness and empathy
10:56 What makes you unique as a father?
14:06 Balancing differences in kids
15:32 Small incremental rewards
16:27 Parenting boys and girls
18:57 Final words
Michael has multiple service-oriented businesses. Here are some links to his businesses:
The Farm on Central
Growing Farmer Training
https://michaelkilpatrick.com/
Be sure to subscribe to next week's podcast! He's got so much more for us!
I mentioned our Adventure Parenting chats where we can discuss these techniques further. You can sign up here: Adventure Parenting with Grace Community Chats to discuss all things parenting.
May you have a terrific week and remember to trust in the Lord this week!
You can reach me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com or check us out at
https://KidStrength4Life.com
Nicole Raden has much experience in dealing with difficult children with emotional and behavioral challenges. She brings hope and tools to parents who are in the thick of the weeds and don't know where to turn. This week she gives us Love and Logic tools for toddlers/preschoolers. She also talks about priming kids for expectations and what to do when nothing seems to work.
00:00 Introduction
01:13 The joy of preschoolers
03:02 Opportunity in many small choices
04:00 Tantrums and the uh-oh song
09:59 When and how to discuss the behavior
12:00 When your child just doesn’t cooperate
15:07 The significant learning opportunity
18:37 Priming for expectations
20:06 When it feels like nothing is working 22:09 Love and Logic and the gospel
24:07 Story of Nicole guiding a child to solve his problem
29:11 Final Words
This was a bundle of information. It was designed to give you tools to deal with the oppositional child. Listen more than once to get the full benefit. And be sure to subscribe where you like to listen to your podcasts so you don't miss next week.
Nicole mentions the Love and Logic books. Here are some of the basic books by Jim Fay and Foster Kline. (affiliate links)
Parenting with Love and Logic
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years
Parenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood
I mentioned our Adventure Parenting chats where we can discuss these techniques further. You can sign up here: Adventure Parenting with Grace Community Chats to discuss all things parenting.
May you have a terrific week and remember to trust in the Lord this week!
You can reach me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com or check us out at
https://KidStrength4Life.com
Nicole Raden has much experience in dealing with difficult children with emotional and behavioral challenges. She brings hope and tools to parents who are in the thick of the weeds and don't know where to turn. This week she gives us tools we can use to diffuse those very difficult moments when our child might seem unmanageable. And, these tools are great for compliant children as well.
00:00 Introduction
01:31 Practical tools
01:58 Enforceable statements and the fight for control
04:35 How to offer choices
07:06 Decision-making skills
08:55 Learning from mistakes is better when the price tag is small
09:48 Connecting with your child when they are escalated
10:08 The quiet voice
10:45 The broken record response
11:24 How to pray or sing over them
13:07 What not to do- reason with them or display anger
13:55 Learning authority
17:15 Opportunity for heart change
18:22 Final Words
This was a bundle of information. It was designed to give you tools to deal with the oppositional child. Be sure to subscribe where you like to listen to your podcasts so you don't miss next week.
Nicole mentions the Love and Logic books. Here are some of the basic books by Jim Fay and Foster Kline. (affiliate links)
Parenting with Love and Logic
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years
Parenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood
I mentioned our Adventure Parenting chats. You can sign up here: Adventure Parenting with Grace Community Chats to discuss all things parenting.
May you have a terrific week and remember to trust in the Lord this week!
You can reach me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com or check us out at
https://KidStrength4Life.com
Nicole Raden has a lot of experience in dealing with difficult children with emotional and behavioral challenges. She brings hope and tools to parents who are in the thick of the weeds and don't know where to turn. This week she introduces the topic and shares a little of her experiences with the Love and Logic approach.
00:00 Introduction
01:15 Who is Nicole Raden?
03:55 Why a child might have behavioral issues
05:57 Investigate causes rather than the source and use tools to approach problems
07:42 What is Love and Logic?
08:18 How Love and Logic lines up with our Christian faith
09:49 Start with love and empathy and then move forward
11:34 When parents feel it is hopeless
12:53 When situations are extreme
15:37 Why small goals are important
17:47 Where do I begin? First steps
21:07 Final words
This was a bundle of information. It was designed to give you the foundation. Next week we will get into some of the tools so you won't want to miss it! If you subscribe, we will be easy to find again!
Nicole mentioned the Love and Logic books. Here are some of the basic books by Jim Fay and Foster Kline. (affiliate links)
Parenting with Love and Logic
Love and Logic Magic for Early Childhood: Practical Parenting from Birth to Six Years
Parenting Teens with Love and Logic: Preparing Adolescents for Responsible Adulthood
Next week Nicole will share specific tools and situations. We'll be out of the theory and into the weeks! If you are interested in signing up for my Discipline with Dignity course or our Adventure Parenting with Grace Community Chats to discuss all thing parenting, click either of these links.
May you have a terrific week and remember to trust in the Lord this week!
You can reach me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com or
https://KidStrength4Life.com
Some parents' biggest fear is not making it to the hospital in time for their baby's birth. Chelsea Roth survives this experience and tells us her amazing car birth story. Her story is both graphic and entertaining!
00:00 Introduction
02:30 When Chelsea realized she wouldn't get to the hospital in time
03:02 The history of a childbirth story
04:16 The first doctor's check
05:06 I went to Costco...
05:57 Pretend you are in pain
07:18 You have a hair appointment
08:13 At the salon with labor progressing
12:18 Labor in the car
15:59 Alex pulls over and Lillian is born
18:21 Back at the hospital
20:14 Meeting Dr. Cole
22:13 The birth certificate
23:05 Answered prayers
25:00 Final words
What a story! I've listened to this amazing car birth story multiple times and it does not get old!
Be sure to subscribe to not miss any episode of Adventure Parenting with Grace! And check our https://kidstrength4life.com for resources, both free and small cost.
Until next week, remember to rest in the Lord this week!
The single parent has very special needs and concerns. Jenn Thompson gives us a very transparent look at her parenting journey as a single parent. She shares the joys, the difficulties, the challenges, her coping tips, and how people can best come alongside a single parent. This week Jenn talks about Her identity as a single mom, her role as sole provider, role models for her sons, conflicts with her son's father, and community as a single parent.
00:00 Introduction
01:10 Identity as a single mom
03:13 Role as the sole provider/ single mothers are not fathers
04:12 Role models
05:27 Dealing with conflicts with son's father
10:56 Unique frustrations and emotions
11:53 It takes a village- finding community
12:40 Teach your kids to be involved
13:20 Social media and comparison
13:55 Find humor
17:01 Your learning moments and chaos
18:33 Final words
I shared two opportunities here. If you are looking for more community, and/or coaching, I hope you will consider joining our twice-a-month Zoom group where we will talk about the ideas that the podcasts stimulate, or whatever parenting topic is on your mind. The group will last 45 minutes and we will alternate between Thursday evening at 6:00 pm Pacific time and 10:00 am Pacific time on Friday morning. We will see how those times work out.
Also, I am offering a course in gospel parenting, called Discipline with Dignity (both yours and your kids). I break down steps of discipline without shouting or anger. You can find that here: Discipline with Dignity
I hope you will decide to join me in the zoom discussions. You can find more information here.
Remember to rest in the Lord this week!
Laurie
https://kidstrength4life.com
The single parent has very special needs and concerns. Jenn Thompson gives us a very transparent look at her parenting journey as a single parent. She shares the joys, the difficulties, the challenges, her coping tips, and how people can best come alongside a single parent.
00:00 Introduction
01:31 The single parent and discipline
04:24 A word about gospel discipline
05:00 The lost dream for the single parent
06:23 Kids will see what matters
08:01 Losses and gains
09:58 Unhelpful conversations and words that are better
12:28 Balancing work and fun
16:15 Training your kids spiritually
19:49 Final words and opportunities
This week, Jenn focused on the single parenting mindset and how you can come alongside a single parent. I share two opportunities here. If you are looking for more community, and/or coaching, I hope you will consider joining our twice-a-month Zoom group where we will talk about the ideas that the podcasts stimulate, or whatever parenting topic is on your mind. The group will last 45 minutes and we will alternate between Thursday evening at 6:00 pm Pacific time and 10:00 am Pacific time on Friday morning. We will see how those times work out.
Also, I am offering a course in gospel parenting, called Discipline with Dignity (both yours and your kids). I break down steps of discipline without shouting or anger. You can find that here: Discipline with Dignity
I hope you will decide to join me in the zoom discussions. You can find more information here.
Remember to rest in the Lord this week!
Laurie
https://kidstrength4life.com
The single parent has very special needs and concerns. Jenn Thompson gives us a very transparent look at her parenting journey as a single parent. She shares the joys, the difficulties, the challenges, her coping tips, and how people can best come alongside a single parent.
00:00 Introduction
03:14. Parenting joys
06:38 Single parenting struggles
09:05 Shame and guilt
11:25. Finding mentors
16:04 When you're overwhelmed
17:57 Ask kids and others for help
20:20 Everyone needs community
20:40. Join our Zoom community- Final words
This week, Jenn focused on the importance of community in her life. I believe it is important for all of us! If you are looking for more community, and/or coaching, I hope you will consider joining our twice-a-month Zoom group where we will talk about the ideas that the podcasts stimulate, or whatever parenting topic is on your mind. The group will last 45 minutes and we will alternate between Thursday evening at 6:00 pm Pacific time and 10:00 am Pacific time on Friday morning. We will see how those times work out.
Our first Zoom group will be on Friday morning at 10:00 am Pacific time.
I hope you will decide to join me. You can find more information here.
Remember to rest in the Lord this week!
Laurie
https://kidstrength4life.com
This week's podcast is about how to discipline your kids with dignity- both yours and theirs. Laurie Donahue brings excerpts from a video course she has written called, Discipline with Dignity. This is an overview of the anger and frustration of parents, the "leading gently" strategy, and the "stronger discipline" strategy. She talks about the advantage of one strategy over the other.
0:00 Intro
2:22 You are a divine gift
3:24 Our gut reaction vs speaking life into our kids
4:12 The reactive parent
8:07 Leading gently strategy
11:43 Discipline is not punishment
12:25 When leading gently doesn't work
13:00 Learning authority
14:58 Using stronger discipline
17:06 Where to start
18:07 Steps of discipline
18:35 Final words
Laurie Donahue has written/co-written 6 books for children. Five of them were published by Lifesong Publishers. (Laurie's publishing company) She has a lifetime California Community College teaching credential. She has been a conference speaker and blogger and has taught in children's programs most of her life. But her best education of all is raising 4 daughters and enjoying 8 wonderful grandchildren. She has been married to Tim for almost 45 years and has accompanied him on many international medical mission trips as a translator and pharmacy assistant.
Laurie has written and recorded a parenting video course called Discipline with Dignity. It is available for purchase for less than the cost of a book. And with it comes 2 meetings on Zoom, lasting 45 minutes each, to discuss the strategies further. You can get that course here.
Laurie talks about the 10 Tips to Lead Gently pdf download. You can get that pdf here.
The hub for both free and paid products is https://kidstrength4life.com.
Thank you for being part of the KidStrength4Life family and remember to rest in the Lord this week!
This is part 2 of my interview with Lauren Amaro which brings a unique blend of research, spiritual wisdom, and practicality to this podcast. This week she shares about our frustration- why we get frustrated and practical tips to relieve frustration. She talks about the input-output model and also, how to deal with difficult situations such as an ADHD diagnosis.
0:00 Introduction
1:15 Why do we get so frustrated?
2:58 Dealing with our kids' humanity
4:18 Emotional regulation skills
6:46 What does God say to the frustrated parent?
9:52 Input/output model unraveled
13:08 More secrets for highly frustrated parents
15:07 When is comparison healthy?
18:56 Labeling our kid's health diagnosis (ADHD)
24:19 When there are gaps in our parenting
26:05 Final words
Lauren Amaro is an associate professor of Communication at Pepperdine University. As a Ph.D. professor, she researches, studies, and teaches topics such as:
- Communication and Conflict
- Communication Research Methods
- Family Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
During this interview, Lauren recommends 2 books. Here are the links to those books.
The Whole Brain Child
No Drama Discipline
(affiliate links)
Be sure to subscribe by hitting the "subscribe" button where you listen to your podcasts. That way you will find your way back easily for next week's interview when I will be sharing about Gospel Discipline. You won't want to miss it!
For more opportunities, check out https://kidstrength4life.com
My interview with Lauren Amaro brings a unique blend of research, spiritual wisdom, and practicality to this podcast. She looks at herself and encourages us to look at ourselves in the areas of control, comparison, healthy and unhealthy goals, what gets in the way of our kids' progress and teaching our kids purpose.
0:00 Introduction
4:20 A look at control and comparison
7:35 Goals for our kids from infancy to adulthood
10:44 What gets in the way of our goals?
16:01 Our kids' differences and delaying adulthood
16:50 Teaching our kids purpose
20:40 Closing
Lauren Amaro is an associate professor of Communication at Pepperdine University. As a Ph.D. professor, she researches, studies, and teaches topics such as:
- Communication and Conflict
- Communication Research Methods
- Family Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
During this interview, she talks about the damage that comparison can do and how to help our kids find purpose, both of which are themes of my picture book, Mr. Blue- a Job for You. I am offering a free video reading of this book by me (the author) at https://www.kidstrength4life.com/mr-blue-reading.
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Christi Has been a student of personalities for many years. She describes the personality types and the motivators in each type. She gives us great wisdom on how to approach our kids with different personalities and motivations. She gives living examples and how to react. This podcast is a wrap-up from her podcast series. You can find those podcasts on Adventure Parenting with Grace, numbers 6,7, and 8. If you haven't listened to them, be sure to go back and listen.
0:00 Introduction
1:45 Do we parent different personalities differently?
10:35 What about a balance of personalities?
11:45 The acronym "THINK"
14:55 Do we want our kids to see everything our way?
18:59 What is my child's identity?
21:40 We don't want little Pharisees.
24:05 What do I do next?
26:23 Rest in the Lord
28:40 Our kids need to rest in the Lord
29:28 Closing
Christy Griffith provides piano and voice instruction at:
Soli Deo Gloria Music Studio Voice and Piano Instruction West Orlando, FL
If you want to hear more from Christi, you can find her blog at:
http://solideogloria-christigriffith.blogspot.com/
In Podcast 6, Christi refers to Ted Trip's book, Shepherding a Child's Heart. You can link to that book here. Ted and his wife have also written the book, Instructing the Child's Heart. You can get that here. I am thinking of providing a weekly Zoom meeting for discussion, coaching, and crowdsourcing answers to your questions. Let me know by email if that interests you. (Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com) May God bless your week and remember to rest in Him this week!
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For anyone who needs a little help with potty training, this is your podcast! Michelle discusses Elimination Communication, classic potty training, and potty training the special needs child. This podcast is the second of 2 podcasts. Be sure to listen to last week's podcast, as well.
Introduction
1:37 What about other caregivers?
2:50 What about travel and potty training?
4:18 Sticking with potty training and backsliding
6:00 The frustrated mom
9:28 Potty training special needs kids
17:46 Resources
19:01 Closing
Michelle is CEO of The Potty School, consultant, speaker, and teacher. She has written The Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Child- Expert Solutions for Any Mess. You can get her book here. (affiliate) She has also appeared on KTLA, Channel 5 out of Los Angeles, OC Parenting, and MSN. The Website for The Potty School is Thepottyschool.com.
If you have any response to this or other podcasts, please reach out to me. Also, if you have a topic you would love to hear about on Adventure Parenting with Grace, please let me know! My email address is Laurie@kidstrength4life.com
For anyone who needs a little help with potty training, this is your podcast! Michelle discusses Elimination Communication, classic potty training, and potty training the special needs child. This podcast is the first of 2 podcasts.
Introduction
2:16 When should I start potty training my child?
3:49 Elimination Communication
7:35 Toilet Independence
9:29 Potty training process
12:16 Night-time training
15:20 Toileting fears
18:35 Importance of being on the same page
22:38 Closing
Michelle is CEO of The Potty School, consultant, speaker, and teacher. She has written The Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Child- Expert Solutions for Any Mess. You can get her book here. (affiliate) She has also appeared on KTLA, Channel 5 out of Los Angeles, OC Parenting, and MSN. The Website for The Potty School is Thepottyschool.com.
If you have any response to this or other podcasts, please reach out to me. Also, if you have a topic you would love to hear about on Adventure Parenting with Grace, please let me know! My email address is Laurie@kidstrength4life.com
Christi Has been a student of personalities for many years. She describes the personality types and the motivators in each type. She gives us great wisdom on how to approach our kids with different personalities and motivations. She gives living examples and how to react.
0:00 Introduction
1:29 Goals for our kids
3:39 Honest look at propensities and deficiencies
5:08 Healthy growth and know the God who made you
6:23 When we don't understand our kids
7:50 Remain curious and observant
8:30 What is their motivation?
10:20 Perfectionism
11:30 Conflict as opportunity
15:30 Communication- infants through teens
Christy Griffith provides piano and voice instruction at:
Soli Deo Gloria Music Studio
Voice and Piano Instruction
West Orlando, FL
If you want to hear more from Christi, you can find her blog at: http://solideogloria-christigriffith.blogspot.com/
Christi refers to Ted Trip's book, Shepherding a Child's Heart. You can link to that book here. Ted and his wife have also written the book, Instructing the Child's Heart. You can get that here.
If you listened to the end, you heard that I am thinking of providing a weekly Zoom meeting for discussion, coaching, and crowdsourcing answers to your questions. Let me know by email if that interests you. (Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com) May God bless your week and remember to rest in Him this week!
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Christi Has been a student of personalities for many years. She describes the personality types and the motivators in each type. She gives us great wisdom on how to approach our kids with different personalities and motivations. She gives living examples and how to react.
0:00 Introduction
1:43 Do our kids have more than 1 personality type?
4:08 A look at motivations for actions
4:50 How we react to our kid's motivations
6:42 How can we steer our kid's personality traits from destructive to positive?
11:16 Two-choices method
16:00 Next week's topics and a new opportunity
Christy Griffith provides piano and voice instruction at
Soli Deo Gloria Music Studio
Voice and Piano Instruction
West Orlando, FL
If you want to hear more from Christi, you can find her blog at: http://solideogloria-christigriffith.blogspot.com/ If you listened to the end, you heard that I am thinking of providing a weekly Zoom meeting for discussion, coaching, and crowdsourcing answers to your questions. Let me know by email if that interests you. (Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com) May God bless your week and remember to rest in Him this week!
Christi Has been a student of personalities for many years. She describes the personality types and the motivators in each type. She gives us great wisdom on how to approach our kids with different personalities and motivations. She gives living examples and how to react.
0:00 Introduction
3:29 Our kids, image-bearers of God
4:51 We are born into an existing dynamic
8:00 Nature vs. Nurture
10:27 Different personality traits from time perspectives
12:32 Different motivators for traits
15:43 How to respond to different personalities
20:28 Importance of awareness and honesty
21:30 Next week's topics
22:05 New opportunity
Christy Griffith provides piano and voice instruction at:
Soli Deo Gloria Music Studio
Voice and Piano Instruction
West Orlando, FL
If you want to hear more from Christi, you can find her blog at: http://solideogloria-christigriffith.blogspot.com/
If you listened to the end, you heard that I am thinking of providing a weekly Zoom meeting for discussion, coaching, and crowdsourcing answers to your questions. Let me know by email if that interests you. (Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com) May God bless your week and remember to rest in Him this week!
Carolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. This morning she talks about freedom and contentment. She dives deep so listen close!
Introduction
2:20 I feel trapped
3:30 Flexibility in the way we raise our kids
4:20 Teach them to be lovers of what we love
6:33 Teach them to be servants
8:05 Finding contentment
10:43 Honesty about our imperfections with our kids
13:40 Honesty in our friendships
16:01 Strategies to foster gratitude in our lives
The book Carolyn recommends about gratitude is One Thousand Gifts- A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, by Ann Voskamp. The 10-year anniversary edition is on sale for 41% at the time of this podcast. (affiliate)
Be sure to tune in next week when we will have another practical interview that will inspire hope for you on your parenting journey.
For more content from Laurie Donahue, go to https://Courses.LaurieDonahue.com
Carolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. Carolyn covers a lot of territory in this podcast so buckle your seat belts!
Introduction
1:44 The struggle
2:25 Good things are hard
2:49 When clutter takes over
3:55 A way to love each other
6:04 Messy blessings
7:30 When kids don't listen
11:42 Learning to do hard things
13:00 Overwhelm and depression
16:21 Gratitude, the great cure
17:41 Parenting freedom
The book Carolyn refers to about gratitude is One Thousand Gifts- A Dare to Live Fully Right Where You Are, by Ann Voskamp. The 10-year anniversary edition is on sale for 41% at the time of this podcast. (affiliate)
Be sure to tune in next week for Carolyn's final podcast of this season, and rest in the Lord this week!
For more content from Laurie Donahue, go to https://Courses.LaurieDonahue.com
Christie shares about her picture book, Quin's Promise Rock where she helps kids deal with fears through imagery.
Introduction
4:17 Christie's parable of sacrificial giving
6:53 Quinn's Promise Rock- the modern-day parable
8:30 Sharing our fears 9:30 Comparing the rock vs. God is in the rock
11:03 Imagery to help understand God
12:00 Parents' strategies for helping kids with fears
15:05 Laurie's practical takeaway
Christie's books are available here: Christie's Amazon Page (affiliate)
Be sure to tune in next week when Carolyn Hart gives us part 2 from her series, Carolyn Hart- Joys and Trials in Parenting.
If you want to dig deeper into gospel parenting, a great book that gives a bird's eye view of gospel parenting with practical ideas is Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family,"by Paul David Tripp. (affiliate)
Carolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges.
Introduction
2:36 Joy in the difficulties
5:40. The challenge of infertility
10:16 Parenting dreams
12:08 Learning from our kids
15:39 Joy in the release
17:27 Joy in our kids' growing independence
Be sure to tune in next week when Christie Thomas gives us practical strategies for dealing with fears in our kids.
If you want to dig deeper into gospel parenting, a great book that gives a bird's eye view of gospel parenting with practical ideas is Parenting: 14 Gospel Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family, by Paul David Tripp. (affiliate)
Laurie Donahue introduces a brand new podcast where we will walk alongside you each week with hope and strategies to make the challenge of parenting peaceable, fun, and successful as we walk in the grace of God's Word.
Laurie touches on the need for gospel parenting, parenting in the way we were designed by our creator. Laurie compares head-centered parenting and heart-centered parenting and our need for both. Won't you join me in the journey of making your home a happy and thriving place for each member of your family?
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If you remain connected to the Author of Life, He will lead you to where the waters are calm and your soul is at peace. I end this podcast and all of them,
Remember to rest in the Lord!