What to do when your child is a picky eater
There are many reasons a child might be a picky eater. Join us as we give you tips and tricks to make mealtime less of a battle. In this video, we talk through setting boundaries at mealtime, inviting your kids into the meal prep process and picking and choosing what battles are worth engaging in.
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How to avoid power struggles with your children: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/how-to-avoid-power-struggles-with-your-children/
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Help! I am always saying no to my toddler: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G_zYBI0w5Bs&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l&index=19&t=8s
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Three reasons your kid might be treating you disrespectfully: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/three-reasons-your-kid-might-be-treating-you-disrespectfully/
Dear Mattsons is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
Help! My college kid is partying a lot
College is a carefree wonderful time. Sometimes partying can become the thing to do, but it may be masking real life issues. Keep pursuing your college child and don’t be afraid to let them know that you care and are worried. Join us as we give you some ideas on how to connect with your child at this stage of their life.
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A word to parents of college-bound kids: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/counting-the-days-a-word-to-parents-of-college-bound-kids/
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Parenting 2.0 - The empty nest stage: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cvDCkuT2qtw&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRPOxygemmbhhIOCD67AvSx&index=21&t=1s
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The faith of your grown children: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/independent-dependents-the-faith-of-your-grown-children/
How do I help my kids deal with divorce?
Divorce is hard, and having a support system for you and your child is so important. Join us as we talk through ways to help your children process grief, the importance of keeping routines consistent and how to guard against meeting your own needs through your children.
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- Helping your kids when the home is splintered: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/helping-your-kids-when-the-home-is-splintered/
- Seven ways children react to grief: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/seven-ways-children-react-to-grief/
- Our kids are struggling too: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/our-kids-are-struggling-too-heres-how-to-help-them/
Dear Mattsons is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
As a single mom, how do I talk to my son about puberty and sex?
Discussing puberty and sex is a nerve racking conversation for every parent but having those conversations as a single mom presents its own unique challenges. Join us as we remind you that talking openly with your son about sexuality and the body takes shame out of the picture. It is great to pull a dad or male figure into the conversation if one is available, but don’t be afraid to engage your son just because you are a mom.
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- When should I start talking to my kids about sex?: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/when-should-i-start-talking-to-my-kids-about-sex/
- How do I talk to my child about sex? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfNaE1jLpKU&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l&index=11&t=102s
- Good Pictures Bad Pictures: https://www.amazon.com/Good-Pictures-Bad-Porn-Proofing-Todays/dp/0997318732/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3L7B34EBRSHO5&keywords=Good+Pictures+Bad+pictures&qid=1674590594&sprefix=good+pictures+bad+pictur%2Caps%2C492&sr=8-1
How do I teach my child to be thankful and not entitled?
Don’t just talk about being thankful, teach your children how to serve others. Join us as we talk though ideas on how you can teach your kids to use the gifts that God has given them to serve others in your community. The experience of serving others helps curb entitlement.
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- Teaching kids to love their neighbor: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/teaching-kids-to-love-their-neighbor/
- Raising generous kids who see others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xjaemZ9tcMk
- Raising grateful kids: Three ways to practice gratitude https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/raising-grateful-kids-three-ways-to-practice-gratitude/
How do I get my introverted child to communicate with me?
Introverts need more time and space to articulate their feelings. They enjoy the quiet spaces of the world, and if we want to connect with our introverts, we need to join them in those spaces. We will encourage you to figure out what your child is into, be curious, and join them in their passions. And remember silence is ok.
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- How to thrive as the parent of a sensitive teenager: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/how-to-thrive-as-the-parent-of-a-sensitive-teenager/
- How fifteen minutes could save your relationship with your teen: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/how-fifteen-minutes-could-save-your-relationship-with-your-teen/
- Hope for introverted moms: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/hope-for-introverted-moms/
How do I explain same sex families to my young child?
Keep it simple and point your child towards God’s Word and his design for families when these questions arise. We will encourage you to continue to talk about God’s love, how we can love and serve families that are different from us and how to point your children to what we are for as opposed to what we are against as Chrisitans.
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- How do I explain homosexuality to my kids?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_-6OKLvjms&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l&index=21&t=1s
- How to tackle tough topics with your kids: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/how-to-tackle-tough-topics-with-your-kids/
- The Jesus Storybook Bible: https://www.amazon.com/Jesus-Storybook-Bible-Every-Whispers/dp/0310708257/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1VX3UU31PVC6J&keywords=story+book+bible&qid=1663599562&sprefix=story+book+bible%2Caps%2C277&sr=8-4
How do you balance discipline and grace in parenting?
Grace and discipline are not exclusive of each other and parenting requires both. Rules without relationship breeds rebellion and on the flip side relationship without rules leads to entitlement. Join us as we talk through how to find a balance between discipline and grace in parenting.
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- Helping moms raise confident daughters: https://www.cpguides.org/
- Parenting teens: Grace or consequences?: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/parenting-teens-grace-or-consequences/
- Modeling and teaching love: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/modeling-and-teaching-love-it-starts-with-christ/
What to do if your child gets caught cheating
What do you do if your child gets caught cheating at school? It is important to get to the root of why your child cheated and determine an appropriate consequence. Join us as we discuss the three things you need to address if your child cheats.
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- When your child has a character misstep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a4bAqKQW9A0&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRPOxygemmbhhIOCD67AvSx&index=5&t=10s
- 3 character qualities that set your child up for success: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/3-character-qualities-that-set-your-kids-up-for-success/
- Helping your child with lying: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/helping-your-child-with-lying/