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I can’t hear you when you’re yelling
3/4 parents yell, scream, or shout at their children or teens about once a month on average, for misbehaving or making them angry
John and Kendra Smiley
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The peril of the picky eater
Getting children to eat healthy foods can be a battle. John & Kendra Smiley can help you win the food war.
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Alpha Moms & Beta Moms
The title Alpha Moms came into being several years ago. It's been followed by the classification, Beta Moms. These are 2 very different parenting styles.
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4 things for “sports parents” to consider
A recent Wall Street Journal article entitled “The Problem for Sports Parents” highlighted an aspect of the relationship between kids & sports & parents that might be an eye-opener for some. 1. Researchers have discovered a negative correlation between the amount of money parents spend on their child’s involvement…
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3 Reasons less is more
"When it comes to creative play, the capacity to delay gratification, constructive problem-solving, and empathy, in all these: Less is more.”
Summer jobs for kids
John and Kendra Smiley look at what parents should consider as their kids look for ways to keep busy and earn some spending money this summer.
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Negotiating with your teenager
John & Kendra Smiley share tips on how to negotiate with your teenagers.
What every graduate should know
Charles Sykes, author of Dumbing Down Our Kids, shared a list of things high school and college graduates did not learn in school. As many high school students near graduation, let’s take a look at those. Here are the first 5 “rules,” as Skyes called them. Rule 1: Life if not fair – get used to it! Rule 2: The world doesn’t care…
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5 signs of a destructive teenage relationship
John & Kendra Smiley share the warning signs of a destructive teenage relationship and how parents can be involved to prevent and stop it.
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The truth, the whole truth, and…
John & Kendra Smiley discuss what parents should share and what they should keep in confidence.
Break the complaining habit
You had a crummy day. Not much went right and you are exhausted. You find yourself in a Grinch mood. As a result, the rest of the day is spent complaining and venting.
Cleaning up the clutter in your life
With faith, hope and clarity, Bill Arnold welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian leaders to help us grow deeper in our faith. Bill Arnold brings hope and humor to conversations about current events, big ideas, and God’s work and redemption. Each weekday afternoon, Bill welcomes Bible scholars, teachers, and Christian…
Keeping secrets
A patient told me, “I have kept a secret from my husband. But if I tell him, it could end our marriage.”