The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

What else can you pray besides, "Lord bless my child"? Author Sharon Jaynes is here today to add some power to our prayer life as parents. You'll learn how to pray for your child from head to toe using the Word of God. This isn't about using prayer to control our kids. It's about relinquishing control and asking God to shape our children into the adults He wants them to be. With ideas from Sharon's new book, Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe, you'll learn:  6:11 What does it mean to pray for your child from head to toe?   8:40 One thing that has really helped me in my prayer life… 13:04 When your child is depressed or anxious  16:00 Praying for your child’s future spouse  19:40 Your struggles are for a reason   25:56 Raising an eternal soul, not just a child  30:00 Nobody can be a perfect parent, but we can be praying parents  Learn more about Sharon Jaynes and her book, Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe on her website. sharonjaynes.com/prayingforyourchild Get the Praying for Your Child's Teacher download Sharon talked about here. You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Has your child ever asked you a science question that you couldn’t answer? Scientist Dr. Michael Guillen is with us to explain why science and God are not at odds; in fact, they are a power couple. You'll be equipped to talk about science with your kids with more confidence after listening to today's conversation about:  4:00 I must have shocked my parents when I had an interest in science  8:20 Why science is not hostile to God  9:00 I started asking questions about the origin of the universe  12:00 Exploring the world religions for answers science could not answer  14:00 Not only are science and Christianity compatible, they are a power couple, and here’s why  16:10 Look at nature and it will show you the glory of God…let creation speak!  18:40 What to say when your kids are taught they are so similar to chimps  23:10 Don’t spin science one way or the other  27:00 Love without truth is a delusion  28:00 When your child learns about evolution… Dr. Michael Guillen is a three-time Emmy award winner, bestselling author, and former ABC news science editor. He is a UCLA grad and earned his doctorate at Cornell in physics, mathematics, and astronomy. He taught physics at Harvard and hosts the Science and God podcast on AccessMore.  Get Dr. Guillen's book, Let Creation Speak! You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill & Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here.  Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Is your daughter struggling with depression? Today's guest, Wonderfully Made founder Allie Marie Smith Marie knows what this is like. When Allie was 18 years old, she planned to take her life. Today she’s on a mission to help teen girls discover their true worth. Learn how to encourage your girls and fight for their mental health. In today's conversation, you'll learn:  3:30 When mental health issues are in your family history  6:30 The stress I was putting on myself to be perfect  8:00 Nearing the Golden Gate Bridge to end my life  11:00 The difference it would have made if I spoke up  13:10 Intentionally set a time to talk to your kids about their friends and social media  15:52 We didn’t know our worth…finding comfort that we are fearfully and wonderfully made   20:45 When depression resurfaces  23:40 Teen girls are at the epicenter: 1 in 4 girls contemplate suicide, tied to social media  Allie Marie Smith is the founder and director of Wonderfully Made, a nonprofit dedicated to helping teen girls and young women know their true value. She is an award-winning author, speaker, podcast host, and certified life coach. She loves surfing and adventuring up and down the CA coast with her hubby Paul and a golden retriever named Gidget. Find out more about her book, Wonderfully Made: Discover the identity, love, and worth you were created for. wonderfullymade.org/book You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill & Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here.  Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Do you want the Bible to come alive for your kids? For yourself? Today we’ll learn how to spark curiosity for God’s Word in our homes with author Champ Thornton and his book, The Really Radical Book for Kids. In today's conversation, you'll learn about:  4:29 Getting boys interested in reading the Bible 6:40 Generating curiosity in your kids 9:28 Making Bible time fun 14:48 Engaging teens in reading the Bible 18:49 God is fun, let's weave more fun into your life 20:25 Helping anxiety and fear in kids 22:50 Grandparents can be key in passing down faith Champ Thornton is the author of several books for kids and families like "Why Do We Say Thank You?", The Radical Book for Kids, and now The Really Radical Book for Kids. Champ has been a pastor and is now an acquisitions editor at Crossway. He and his wife Robben have three children.   You can learn more about Champ and his book, The Really Radical Book for Kids here! You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill & Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar.  Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Your home may not feel very happy now. Maybe your child or teen is wrestling with anxiety and depression. How do you know if your child is clinically depressed or just having a rough week? Dr. Danny Huerta from Focus on the Family joins us to address the mental health challenges facing families today. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 3:04 Where we are right now with mental health 5:07 Differentiating sadness and depression in our kids 7:48 How to introduce counseling to your child 9:10 What to do if your kid is addicted to social media or video games 14:31 This is how we uphold the value of life 20:02 Practical habits to form when your kids are young, creating a healthy home environment 24:37 How to adjust our tone to connect to the hearts of our kids Dr. Danny Huerta is the Vice President of Parenting and Youth at Focus on the Family. As a licensed clinical social worker, Danny has maintained a private practice in Colorado Springs since 2003. He’s been interviewed by Fox News, Fatherly, Christianity Today, and WORLD magazine. He and his wife Heather have two children.   Get resources to fight for the health of your kids at Focus on the Family's website focusonthefamily.com/parenting Talk to a Focus on the Family counselor at 1-800-232-6459.  Come see Arlene, Dr. Gary Chapman, and more at the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Looking at headlines and social media, you might conclude the family is headed towards extinction. But Dr. Gary Chapman is here to share how you can make your family survive and thrive. Sharing principles from his newest book, 5 Traits of a Health Family, you'll learn about:  3:28 Constructing a functional family even if you didn’t come from one 5:29 Having service as the central attitude of your family 10:16 Importance of a positive attitude towards work and service 13:27 5 ways of being more intimate with your spouse 16:01 Guiding your children works this way  19:31 Raising children who honor parents 22:23 Clearly defining consequences  28:01 The power of modeling cannot be underestimated  With more than 20 million books sold, Dr. Gary Chapman has been on the New York Times bestsellers list since 2007. You're probably familiar with his transformational Five Love Languages series. He is a trusted marriage counselor and director of Marriage and Family Life Consultants. Dr. Chapman's radio program Building Relationships airs on more than 400 stations. He and his wife Karolyn have two adult children and two grandchildren. To learn more about his newest book, 5 Traits of a Healthy Family, visit his website 5lovelanguages.com Dr. Gary Chapman and Arlene Pellicane will be speaking at the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego on March 2, 2024. Learn more here happyhomeuniversity.com/conference Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for resources to help your home at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

What if you could parent with the strength of Hercules? Actor Kevin Sorbo played the role of Hercules for years, but his strength didn't come from working out, it came from his fervent relationship with Christ. You may know Kevin for movies like God's Not Dead, Soul Surfer, or Let There Be Light. Today we're talking about his newest film Miracle in East Texas, coming to theatres on October 29 and 30. In our conversation, you'll learn about his strong marriage, parenting values, homeschooling, working in a secular environment, and more:  3:30 Love at first sight on the set of Hercules  5:00 Having a long marriage in Hollywood 6:00 We don’t have the Hollywood backing of Miracle in East Texas  7:00 God’s Not Dead, Soul Surfer, Left Behind… 8:30 Being the odd man out in Hollywood 9:55 What is it like working with your wife?  12:20 Advice for homeschooling dads 14:10 Dealing with being deathly ill while filming Hercules 19:32 I was living on four hours of sleep for five years  21:00 How do you motivate your kid who doesn’t want to work?  23:40 How to strengthen your husband and your son  24:56 Kids books that promote Christian values Kevin Sorbo emerged as a TV star when he was cast in the lead role of Hercules: The Legendary Journeys. He has guest starred on sitcoms and starred in films like God's Not Dead and Left Behind. Kevin married actress Sam Jenkins whom he met on the set of Hercules. They have three children. Kevin's books include True Strength and True Faith.  Get your tickets to see Miracle in East Texas in theatres on October 29 and 30, and keep up with Kevin at SorboStudios.com  Come see Arlene, Dr. Gary Chapman, and more at the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Mom, could you use some extra income by working at home at a pace that would suit your family? Mom entrepreneur Lesley Pyle is here to share business and life advice from her own experience as the founder of HireMyMom.com. How do you get work done while kids are at home? How do you know if you're working too much?   We'll talk about these questions and more in today's conversation: 3:00 I went back to work and cried every single day  5:05 I wanted to help other moms work from home  7:15 It never gets easier launching kids from home  8:25 This rule of thumb if you’re working with an infant or toddler  10:00 Your kids adjust to what you present as normal  11:40 What are the benefits of remote work?  13:05 Freedom and flexibility to be at your kids’ events 14:50 These are the warning signs that you are working too much  16:35 Try these focus tips when you’re working  19:35 Give us a market update - what are employers looking for?  23:50 When you feel like your career dreams have died  27:20 Getting on the same page with your spouse about working or not working  28:50 A difficult season as a single mom  Lesley Pyle started the National Association of Home-Based Working Moms in 1995. She has a master's degree in public relations and is the founder of HireMyMom.com. Lesley’s business insights have been featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Parenting, and many others. She’s been working from home for over 25 years.  Whether you're a mom looking for work, or a small business owner looking for talented remote workers, visit HireMyMom.com  Come see Arlene, Dr. Gary Chapman, and more at the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Would you describe your marriage as grace-based or performance-based? Brad and Marilyn Rhoads are here to explain what a grace marriage looks like. They are the founders of Grace Marriage Ministry and their new book is The Grace Marriage: How the Gospel and Intentionality Transform Your Relationship. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 3:20 Facing big problems early in marriage  7:39 Telling the difference between a grace-based marriage and a performance-based one  10:41 Walking towards instead of away  13:04 If your spouse does not pursue growing in the marriage... 15:04 This is what grace looks like 17:55 Having a plan for your marriage 18:15 You do not need to have a child-centric household  22:16 How churches can better support marriages 24:13 Date night ideas that you can use right away  Brad and Marilyn Rhoads spent the first year of marriage sad, isolated, and frustrated. But God intervened and helped them build a marriage beyond their imagination. They are the founders of Grace Marriage, a ministry that helps churches reimagine marriage ministry and equip husbands and wives to build marriages that reflect the Gospel. Learn more about Grace Marriage at gracemarriage.com Learn more about the Grace Marriage book at gracemarriage.com/the-grace-marriage-book Learn more about Arlene's book, 31 Days to a Happy Husband here or the Happy Husband online course at happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, CA on March 2, 2024. Learn more at happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Kids and parents are way more anxious than they were in the 90s. What is happening to make anxiety so contagious and common? Pull up a chair for an illuminating, truth-filled conversation with counselor Sissy Goff as she shares principles from her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. In this conversation, you'll learn:  3:30 The two things you need to hear right now as a parent   4:25 What’s changed in counseling today versus the '90s  7:20 How does our anxiety rub off on our kids?  10:10 Which parenting style do you identify with?   14:30 Neuroplasticity - What happens if we keep reinforcing our worried brain?   18:00 I hear so much about parents who compare themselves to other parents on social media   19:10 Try this if you have a hard time falling asleep  21:30 Let go of the bottom 20%  24:00 My mom is more nurturing to me when I have panic attacks… 26:00 When parents have anxious thoughts, I want you to reframe this way  28:30 How to create more security at home with these two things Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. She speaks across the country and cohosts the popular Raising Boys and Girls with David Thomas. Sissy has authored several books such as Raising Worry Free Girls.  Learn more about Sissy and her latest book, The Worry-Free Parent at raisingboysandgirls.com Follow Sissy on Instagram @sissygoff You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego on March 2, 2024. Learn more here happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list for a monthly resource to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com