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Teaching Kids Marriage And What Happens With The Midas Mindset
Americans are marrying later than ever. But is delaying marriage actually costing young adults something deeper? In this episode of Facing the Dark, …
3 months, 1 week ago
The "Quiet Child" Culture: What Screens Replace, and What Resilience Requires
A new Institute for Family Studies report (surveying nearly 24,000 parents and more than 40,000 children, including 2,600 teens) argues that modern c…
3 months, 1 week ago
The February Slump: When Your Kids (and You) Feel Done
February can bring a slump, low motivation, heavier workloads, gray skies, and frayed tempers. In this episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kath…
3 months, 1 week ago
Breaking Cycles Without Becoming Fearful
Many parents want to give their children the childhood they never had. But can parenting from past pain unintentionally create new problems? In this …
3 months, 1 week ago
Structured Joy: What Norway's Olympic Success Teaches Parents
At the time of recording, Norway was leading the Olympic medal count, and one Norwegian leader said it was because of how their society's structures …
3 months, 1 week ago
When Kids Stop Reading: Why Reading Still Shapes Who Our Kids Become
Books are disappearing from kids' lives, and so is something sacred. In this episode of Celebrate Kids: Facing in the Dark, Wayne Stender and Dr. K…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
The First Hour: How Morning Moments Build Resilient Kids - ReAir
Every parent knows the morning rush can swing from peaceful to chaotic in seconds. But new research suggests that what we do in those early minutes m…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
When Private Beliefs Turn Public: The Importance of Character and Courage Amid Crisis
In this sobering episode of Facing the Dark, Wayne and Dr. Kathy address recent violent tragedies involving individuals struggling with gender identi…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Chatbots, Connection, and the Cost of Convenience
More teens are turning to AI chatbots for friendship and emotional support, but can artificial companionship replace real relationships? In this epis…
3 months, 2 weeks ago
When Kids Grieve: How to Walk With Them Without Trying to Fix It
Grief is heavier for kids today. Divorce. Death. Global crises. Friendship fractures. Family instability. Even exposure to constant news cycles.
In t…
3 months, 2 weeks ago