Podcast Episodes

#1268: The Wheels on the Bus

Episode 1268

You know that irritating song, “The wheels on the bus go round and round”?

Well, sometimes, the routines of parenting also feel like they just keep ro…

20 hours ago

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#1267: Lecturing or Listening?

Episode 1267

Cara decided that her son won’t be allowed to have a TikTok account. Annoyed, he told her, “I’m the only kid in my class who doesn’t have one. Why do…

1 day, 20 hours ago

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#1266: Quit or Keep Going

Episode 1266

Sam asked his dad if he could quit playing the cello. Sam’s dad was surprised since Sam had always loved playing, but was discouraged because none of…

2 days, 20 hours ago

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#1265: Seasons

Episode 1265

Do you like it when seasons change?

If you’re a parent, you know what it’s like to be exhausted. That’s because each season of your son’s life require…

3 days, 20 hours ago

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#1264: Remember the Stages

Episode 1264

What developmental stage is your son in?

David Thomas, a family therapist, has divided a boy’s life into five stages.

Until age four, boys are in the…

6 days, 20 hours ago

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#1263: Disciplining or Naming

Episode 1263

Are you disciplining your son, or are you naming him?

Many parents are guilty of using phrases like this with our son: “You are so messy” or “You are…

1 week ago

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#1262: A Spark

Episode 1262

Ever strike a match?

A single match—or even a single spark from flint and steel—can start a fire. And if provided with enough fuel, that small fire ca…

1 week, 1 day ago

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#1261: Modeling Frustration

Stuck in traffic? Use the time to teach your son a valuable lesson.

David felt his blood pressure rising one day while driving. He said to his son, “I…

1 week, 2 days ago

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#1260: Run Like Glenn

Episode 1260

He was told he’d never walk… but God had other plans.

When Glenn Cunningham was eight, his legs were burned badly in an accident. Doctors suggested a…

1 week, 3 days ago

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#1259: Day Trip

Want to give your son a boost of confidence? Try this.

Let him plan a fun activity for your family. This could be a day or weekend trip to a zoo, a b…

1 week, 6 days ago

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