Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Bible Passage: Psalm 139:13-16 Many of our children struggle with their self-worth and where they fit in the family, in school, with extended family, with friends, at church. Often they struggle with low self-esteem, negative self-talk, and low motivation.  Tune in to learn about a practical tool that has helped many parents speak truth into the heart, mind, and soul of their children.  1st OBSERVE 2nd NOTE Character traitsInterests or HobbiesStrengths and Gifts 3rd CONSIDER The truth you want to convey 4th CATCH them in the ACTs of Kindness, Respect, Forgiveness, Service,...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Show Notes for Podcast 28 “Nothing is TOO Hard” Bible Passage: Jeremiah 32:17 Devotional: Nothing is TOO Hard Tip: One Simple Tip to a Calmer Kid – Jumping Jacks and Dance Breaks Sometimes our children get in a tizzy. Sometimes they just cannot focus. When our children get into an emotional state, what can we do to bring them back to reason? Tune in for some practical ideas to help your child to return to calm. And remember… It is NEVER too late. There is always HOPE. Visit us at www.Champions4Parents.com...

Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSShow Notes for Podcast 27 “We Need Each Other” Bible Passages: Acts 1:12-14 Are we really SO Different or are we more the same?What is your child’s Label? Diagnosis? Struggle?Are our children so very different or more the same?Do you know a child with Downs who needs the same kind of therapy as a child with Autism?Do you know a child diagnosed with ADHD who can benefit from the gifts and talents and personality of a child with CP? Increase your circle of friends regardless of diagnoses. A child with Dyslexia could benefit...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Notes for Podcast 26 “Enough or Push More” Bible Passages: Proverbs 22:6, Ephesians 6:1-4, Matthew 5:48, 2 Corinthians 13:14 Do you find yourself wondering how much you should push your children to develop? Parents we know have had several schools of thought: 1. No interventions at all. 2. Do hours and hours of research, interview many experts in all the therapy fields, hook their children up with the best. 3. Intervention on steroids potentially to the detriment of siblings, spouses, friends (and maybe even the child). 4. Learn from the experts,...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Show Notes for Podcast 25 “Love Endures & Options” Bible Passage: 1 Corinthians 13 Devotional: “The Greatest of these is Love” Things to Remember: – Who is God as we raise our children? – The One who calls us – The One who equips us. – The One who cares. – The One who invites us to lean on Him. AND… – Our God is the Answer. – He is sufficient. – Our Savior is the Resource. – He deeply cares. OPTIONS As parents we are bombarded with gazillions of decisions...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Podcast 24 “Transitions” Do you ever get weary? Bible Passage: Galatians 6:9, Matthew 11:28 Who is God as we raise our children? The One who calls us The One who equips us. The One who cares. The One who invites us to lean on Him. Remember: God is the Answer. He is sufficient. Our Savior is the Resource. He deeply cares. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Transitions What we have learned through the raising of our four children is that communication is key for just about everything in life. So, the question is: how practically...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Show Notes for Podcast 23 “Special Needs Preschoolers” Bible Passage: Isaiah 43:19 You are pretty new at this special needs thing. You may even be pretty new to parenting. Maybe you are a little overwhelmed and want to know what to think about next with regard to your child. Join us as we chat about the swirling emotions, overwhelming options, and practical every day developmental helps for our preschoolers with special needs. You have landed in a different place than you expected. Take care of the caregiver. You may have more...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Show Notes for Podcast 22 “Gifts that Help” Bible Passages: John 3:16, John 1:12, Matthew 2:11, James 1:17, Romans 11:9, Ephesians 2:8 During holidays and birthdays, our children are often given gifts. On today’s podcast, we’ll talk about how diverse our kids can be and what some moms have to say about helpful gifts for their children. Tip for the Week: Holiday Free Time – Keeping the Kids Occupied Looking for ideas to keep the kids occupied while they are off school for the holidays? Tune into our Tip for the...

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: RSS Do holidays and special events sometimes leave you and your child especially exhausted and sometimes overwrought? On today’s podcast, we are going to talk about strategies that may help holidays and special events to run a little smoother and to help you create an opportunity where you and your child may even have a pleasant experience. Bible Passage: Luke 2:41-47 Join us for ideas on how to GUARD your: – Schedule – Health – Expectations – Rest Time Tip for the Week – Making it Better during Events Traditions, Holidays, Gatherings, and...