The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Ever feel like you are in the minority as a Christian? As mainstream culture grows more hostile towards faith, the Bible, and followers of Christ, how can you prepare your kids to live differently than their friends? Mom and author Natasha Crain is here to help us stand strong in our biblical beliefs and behave "Faithfully Different," the title of her latest book. It's estimated that fewer than 10 percent of Americans have a biblical worldview. In this conversation, you'll learn:  3:00 What does “worldview” mean and is it even applicable to kids?  5:50 How to start talking about creation and God with your young kids  7:00 Your child can’t see God, so how do you answer questions about His existence?  8:50 If you are a Bible believing Christian, you are now in the minority in America  12:45 How can you recognize progressive Christianity?  16:50 What are negative, subtle influences you must be aware of as a parent?  18:10 What happens to a society when feelings become the ultimate guide?  22:00 Here’s how to engage in the culture with courage and joy, not fear  28:00 This is how you prepare your kids to stand in faith when they are in the minority  31:00 How to respond when your teens say, “Oh, you’re old, you don’t get the culture”  Natasha Crain is a speaker, author, podcaster and homeschooling mom of three. She is passionate about helping Christians think more clearly about holding to a biblical worldview in the midst of a secular society. Natasha holds an MBA in Marketing and Statistics from UCLA, a BA in Economics from USC, and a certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Learn more about her new book, Faithfully Different.   Be faithfully different when it comes to screen time. Take Arlene's Screen Kids masterclass and save $50 with the promo code HAPPY 

How can we prepare our kids to live Biblically in a secular and hostile world? Daniel shows us the way - he's a young man who pre-decided to follow God at great risk. If you need some courage to live differently - especially when it comes to social media, YouTube, and devices - Arlene has encouragement and a challenge for you and your kids. In Arlene's message, you'll learn:  3:30 Digital vegetables vs digital candy  6:00 Did you know how TikTok watches you?  14:30 Why eating the king’s food was such a big deal to Daniel  17:00 I will not watch anything that will defile me  21:30 How Daniel was crushing it on his vegetable diet (when you pre-decide for God, you're blessed!) 24:00 How social media manipulates through the like button  30:00 It’s good to be different Maybe it's time for 10 day social media or video game fast. You can join your kids and do a fast together.   Need more digital vegetables and less digital candy? Join Arlene's Screen Kids Masterclass and read her book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids.   Want to invite Arlene to speak at your church, business, or school? Email her at Arlene@Arlenepellicane.com 

You may not be a social media influencer, but did you know you are famous? Dr. Josh and Christi Straub say we are already famous at home. Anyone who has heard, "Mommy, mommy, MOMMY!" lately knows this well.  Dr. Josh and Christi Straub are speakers, authors, marriage and leadership coaches. They are here to talk about their latest book, Famous at Home. Today you'll learn: 4:30 How a rubber band made a dad a hero 6:00 What are you chasing after outside of the home?  7:00 How to use 20 minutes a day to transform your relationship with your child 11:00 Seeking admiration in the wrong places  15:30 How do you get your spouse more invested in the family?   19:50 This is the one place you are irreplaceable  22:10 This 15 minute daily habit will bring you closer to your spouse  26:50 Why your family is a verb, not a noun  Learn more about Dr. Josh and Christi Straub's latest book, Famous at Home: 7 Decisions to Put Your Family Center Stage in a World Competing for Your Time, Attention, and Identity.   Learn more about Arlene book and masterclass, 31 Days to a Happy Husband.  

Do you feel comfortable talking with your kids about faith and science? Today's guest, Passion founder Louie Giglio, reminds us that God can handle scientific scrutiny as He is the creator of all things. In his new book for kids, The Wonder of Creation, you'll find a great resource to share the world of science with your child from a Biblical worldview. We'll also talk about developing a passion for Christ that lasts.   Today you will learn:  5:30 The more is discovered in the universe, the more we see intelligent design 6:00 It’s okay to say, "I don’t know the answer to that. Let’s find out."  7:00 Let's dismantle the wall between God and science  9:45 Show your kids the James Webb telescope  10:50 Why you must begin with Genesis 1:1 for children  12:30 Valuing your children but not making them the center of the universe  14:45 Putting down screens and getting outside instead  18:00 How can we raise a worshipper? The power of a dad to influence his kids to follow Jesus  21:00 Your heart can still burn for God in your 40s, 50s, 60s  24:40 Prepare your kids for what the values they will learn in college so it will not rattle them to the core  27:00 Worldview is set young - don’t wait - get your young kids in a worship environment Learn more about Louie Giglio's new book, The Wonder of Creation Need help with your child's media choices? Read Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and visit Happy Home University to take the free quiz - Is my child getting too much screen time?

If you've ever watched Veggie Tales with your kids, you have seen Larry the Cucumber.  The voice of Larry and co-creator of Veggie Tales, Mike Nawrocki, is here to help us share Bible stories with our kids consistently and creatively.  He and Amy Parker have a new children's book, The Bible for Me - Bible Stories and Prayers that you are going to love.  Plus Larry the Cucumber and a surprise guest make an appearance. Today you're going to learn: 3:00 How old do kids need to be to understand Bible stories?  7:00 Benefits of reading versus watching animation  8:10  Book suggestions to read with your older kids  9:10 How do you raise a child who loves reading?  12:20 The connection between what your child is watching and worldview  17:00 The Bible and learning it for a lifetime  19:00 How can we foster creativity in kids  22:00 Advice for kids who are interested in being a voice actor  Learn more about Mike Nawrocki's new book, The Bible for Me - Bible Stories and Prayers  Need help with your child's media choices?  Read Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and visit Happy Home University to take the free quiz - Is my child getting too much screen time?  

At what age can you safely introduce screens to your kids? Arlene Pellicane shares about ages and stages, examining screen time for babies through five years old. You'll learn what's happening in your child developmentally in the first five years, how to implement AAP recommendations for screen time, and if video chatting is okay for babies. Is tech more good or bad for teeny tiny littles?   By the end of this conversation, you'll understand:  4:00 Physical and cognitive milestones for babies and toddlers  6:05 What does the AAP recommend for screen time? Do babies acquire anything meaningful from screen time?  8:00 “Kids need to engage the world in which they actually live.” - Dr. Dimitri Christakis  9:00 Is video chatting for babies okay?  13:30 Help for discerning what is quality programming  15:30 Mister Rogers vs. Paw Patrol  19:30 The dumber the toy, the smarter the child  22:20 Will my child be at a disadvantage if he or she doesn’t play with a tablet?  25:50 Ideas for working from home with littles (without help of devices for babysitting)  30:00 The upside of old tech (hello DVD player!)  Learn more from Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids.  Visit Happy Home University to take the quiz, "Does my child have too much screen time?" Learn more from the nonprofit Children and Screens (they offer free webinars for parents).

Have you seen someone wearing a t-shirt, "Sorry, Not Sorry"? As a culture, we are getting good at shifting blame and defending ourselves instead of taking responsibility when we do something wrong. Dr. Jennifer Thomas has teamed up with Dr. Gary Chapman to develop the Five Apology Languages. How can you teach your kids how to apologize? You'll learn how to use apologies to repair your most important relationships.  In today's interview with Dr. Jennifer Thomas, you'll understand: 4:30 What are people looking for in an apology? 5:27 What are the five apology languages? 10:30 Role play: how would I use these five apology languages if I wanted to apologize for yelling at my kids? 15:00 Might you have a problem with over-apologizing? 18:20 How do you help young kids learn how to apologize? What is better to say than “I’m sorry”? 20:00 How to help your kids save face during the apology 23:00 We live in a “sorry, not sorry” culture - how can we teach kids that apologies are important? 24:30 How do you know when to apologize by text or when to apologize face to face? 27:50 How can we reach out to our estranged family members? What if we are not sincerely sorry but we want to connect? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Thomas is a motivational speaker specializing in the five love languages and communication. Learn more about her book The Five Apology Languages (co-authored with Gary Chapman). Interested in getting closer to your spouse this month? Take the 7 Day Romance Challenge, download it for free at HappyHomeUniversity.com

Would your kids ever describe you as cranky? Author Becky Kopitzke knows what it's like to be a cranky mom, AKA the "Momster."  She's here to help us tame our inner momster with Biblical wisdom and time-tested tips so we can experience more peace at home.  In today's practical conversation, you'll learn:  2:30 Who is the momster?   5:00 What are triggers we can identify before we get cranky with our kids?   8:30 How do you take things off your schedule if you’ve over-programmed your family?   13:00 Good moms take care of their kids, great moms take care of themselves also   16:30 How did you change from being the cranky mom?  How did you stop yelling at your kids?  19:00 The process for repairing the relationship with your child after an argument   Becky Kopitzke is wife, mom of two, author, speaker, and writing coach. She’s the author of three books including Cranky Mom Fix: How to Get a Happier, More Peaceful Home by Slaying the "Momster" in All of Us. Learn more about Becky at beckykopitzke.com  Interested in getting closer to your spouse this month?  Take the 7 Day Romance Challenge, download it for free at HappyHomeUniversity.com 

What do you do if your husband isn't living up to your expectations? Many wives don't know what to do with their disappointment and how to nudge their husbands to change. Clinical psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery says your efforts to fix your marriage may actually be undermining it.   Find out more as Dr. Juli Slattery talks about her book, Finding the Hero in Your Husband.   You'll hear:  4:20 A challenge that all wives face  5:20 What is the cycle of intimacy? And how do we get into that cycle?  7:00 What is the cycle of self-protection?   8:30 What if I don’t feel valued by my husband?   11:30 How has submission been misapplied? What does Biblical submission look like? 15:20 Why is physical intimacy such a struggle for many marriages?  22:15 But I want to be the boss of the relationship…   Learn more about Dr. Juli Slattery and her book, Finding the Hero in Your Husband. Interested in getting closer to your spouse this month? Take the 7 Day Romance Challenge, download it for free at HappyHomeUniversity.com

Stacey Morgan kissed her husband goodbye before he donned his space suit and headed to his Soyuz rocket headed for the International Space Station. What's it like having a husband in space? Based on her new book, The Astronaut's Wife, Stacey will share how you can choose hope in the face of fear, and prepare for any mission or adventure life throws at your family. You'll laugh as she confesses that prior to her hubby becoming an astronaut, everything she knew about space she learned from Tom Hanks. On the interview: 1:30 My husband never planned to be an astronaut... 5:00 Welcome to the Cosmodrone  10:00 Countdown to space  15:00 How to overcome that fear of losing your loved one  18:00 Being the rookie mom - how to make new friends when you feel excluded  22:00 An unusual and wonderful way to help single parents  27:00 Keeping in touch when you’re physically separated (calls to the International Space Station)  31:00 What have your kids picked up about faith and adventure?   Learn more about Stacey Morgan and her book The Astronaut's Wife. Interested in getting closer to your spouse this month (after all, he's probably not in space!)? Take the 7 Day Romance Challenge, download it for free at HappyHomeUniversity.com