Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBible Passages: Psalm 119:103, Luke 12:23, John 4:34, Galatians 5:22-23, 1 Corinthians 10:31, John 6:35 Gut Stuff Today we are going to talk about one thing that could be at the root of a child’s learning concerns and/or behavior challenges. Join us as we explore yet another potential answer to a child’s struggles. Is your child: · Uncomfortable? · Stuck in some of his development? · Sickly? · Struggling academically? · Annoying? · Miserable? Avoid: · High fructose corn syrup · Hydrogenated oils · Artificial flavors · Artificial and sugar substitutes · Too much sugar Consider the effects of dairy and/or gluten on your...
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSBible Passage: Matthew 10:13-16 TEAM PLAYER Advocating for our child who has challenges as they struggle to fit in children’s ministry can sometimes be agonizing. There are many things to consider and today we want to help you develop some strategies. Remember that you are part of the TEAM The child is the priority Think ahead What is helpful for this setting? Remember that your child is emerging and expect progress Share good character traits as well as trigger/struggle points Give ideas of what has helped in the past but be open to...
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSShow Notes for Podcast 17 “I Believe” Bible Passages: Matthew 6:33, Matthew 6:25-34, Nehemiah 2:4 I BELIEVE. Help My UNBELIEVE. Do you know God? Do you believe the Bible as His Word to us for life? And yet, do you struggle with UNBELIEVING moments as you raise your child who has some challenges? Join us for some encouragement and practical steps to help your focus stay on the Truth. We’d love to have you join us as we discuss: The Instruction Manual Trusting the work of the Holy Spirit within you Surrounding yourself with...
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Bible Passages: Psalm 19:14, Proverbs 10:19 Power of Words Do you remember the old adage: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but names will never hurt me.” I grew up with: “Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words will never hurt me.” I think we all agree that we have felt the very painful sting of names and/or words. As parents, we want to consider our words and attitudes and how our children are affected by them. Can you remember when someone said something to you that just crushed your spirit? It stayed...
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSS Bible Passages: Mark 1:35, Lamentations 3:22 & 23 Morning Sickness It has been a long time since Julie has experienced morning sickness. However, she does remember it well. Some would say that her version was pretty mild and listening to the war stories of other moms, she would have to agree. Any form of morning sickness, however, can render it difficult to focus on the other things of life such as caring for other children, holding down a job, cooking meals, and doing just about anything – especially if it has any...
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSometimes our children get stuck as they are developing. This “stuckness” can be attributed to many things. Today we are going to share an early development that often gets stopped or hindered along the way which can cause children to struggle with school, relationships, frustration levels, distractibility and much more. The good news is there are things you can do about it. Knowledge is power and we want you to be empowered with knowing about this potential cause for hiccups. Bible Passages: Psalm 139:1-4, 13-18 Development Rut Buster Today tune in for information...
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSDo you feel like your child has gotten stuck? There are many ways that you can help your child develop and mature. Today we are going to give you a developmental tool that has been instrumental in equipping many parents to help their children to new maturity. Show Notes: Bible Passages: Genesis 22:1-14, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18, 24, 2 Peter 1:3 Boost Maturity Today tune in for a great tool to increase maturity and jump start stuck development and also enhance good development. We will talk about how to increase sequential processing. Benefits in...
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSpecial Treat: A visit from our daughter, Katie, mom of a 5 month old little girl. Today, we are talking about getting you reFUELED as a parent. Raising babies and children takes a lot out of you. Actually, if you are not careful (and even if you are), it can zap every single bit of your life. We have learned (sometimes the hard way) how important it is to RECHARGE. Bible Passages: Psalm 23, John 14:27, Matthew 11:28,29 How to ReCHARGE and ReFUEL YOU! Primary Food (trademark of Institute for Integrative Nutrition and...
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSSome of our children get stuck in certain patterns of behavior that are not serving them well. Our Amy certainly had her share of them. On today’s podcast we will explore what kinds of things you can do to re-engage your zoned-out or distracted child. Show Notes for Podcast 11 “Distracted Child”: Bible Passages: Luke 6:45, Romans 12:2, Philippians 4:8,9 Helpful Tips to Re-engage Your Distracted Child Redirect stimming (repetitive and fixed behaviors) Extend an invitation to purposed activity Create an environment in your home for purposed play Structured play – Your child may...
Podcast: Play in new window | DownloadSubscribe: RSSIt can be perplexing for birthdays and holidays to find good gifts for our children. We are eager to find things that will enhance our children’s development, aren’t we? There are a lot of “toys” advertised on television and social media. How does a parent or grandparent pick what to purchase for a child? On today’s podcast we are sharing our suggestions with some recommendations and ideas from friends and family of toys that are best for children. Bible Passages: Proverbs 22:1–11 and John 3:16 -Making Good Choices and How Best to Use...
