The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. When you're in the thick of parenting, it is easy to want to hide out from your kids. And although getting away to be refreshed is a good thing, hiding out from your kids everyday isn't.  How can you engage with your kids even when you don't feel like it? Arlene shares from the life of Gideon who actually has a very powerful parenting message for us today. You are a mighty warrior mom or dad. You'll be encouraged to step out as a leader today in your home.  

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. What are the signs of ADHD in a child? You may be wondering why your child is so hyper or why he or she can't seem to pay attention. Counselor and bestselling author Steve Arterburn joins us today to share his personal journey of achievement and ADHD. You'll better understand the child who has ADHD and how it can actually be used as a superpower. Steve Arterburn has a new book out on the topic, Understanding and Loving Your Child with ADHD.  

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Are you struggling with anxiety? Is your child? Jon Seidl, author of Finding Rest, is here to talk about his personal crippling struggle with anxiety. It's an honest and redemptive conversation that will help you better minister to your family members. It's time to talk about mental health with our kids. Here you'll find a framework to help move forward in hope.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Sleep disorders in kids are on the rise. Experts say sleeplessness is a hidden health crisis for kids and teens. Neurologist and sleep expert Dr. Chris Winter is here to share from his book, The Rested Child. If you're wondering how to get your child to sleep longer (and get to bed earlier), this is your episode. Finally you'll understand the root of your child's sleep problems and what you can do about it...starting tonight.

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Looking on social media, you may feel like you don't measure up as a mom or a dad. You don't have as many followers, likes or highlight reels. Could we be measuring the wrong things? In this message, Arlene Pellicane helps us ask better questions to cement our identities as moms and dads. Parents, you are making a huge difference in the life of your child. How can you impact them this week in a way that will set them up for real success in life?

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Are you satisfied with your prayer life? Maybe you feel too busy to pray, or quite honestly, you find prayer boring. No more boring prayers! Author of Pray Confidently and Consistently, Valerie Woerner is here to give us a primer on prayer. What did generations before us to do pray (and how can we follow in their footsteps)?   Learn how to freshen up your prayer life and watch how God will move mountains in your life and family. Learn more about Valerie Woerner and her new book, Pray Confidently and Consistently.   Watch Arlene's documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Raising girls in this Instagram, anxious world can be tough. Author Jessie Seneca has gone from diaper to diamond (as in seeing her daughters get married) and she's here to coach us up! It's a hope-filled journey raising girls when you have time-tested wisdom to rely on.  Learn more about author of Raising Girls: Diaper to Diamond, Jessie Seneca and the iMom Virtual Conference on November 6, 2021.   Arlene will be speaking at the conference also, find out more at MoreOfHimMinistries.org

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. You want your child to get off video games...and do what? Relational expert Mark Gregston shares many practical ways we as parents and grandparents can better understand our teens and show them love. Strong family relationships and wisdom are sorely needed in our broken world. Author of Grandparenting Teens, Mark Gregston has been working over 40 years with teens in crisis - I like to think of him as the Chuck Norris of family relationships.  Learn more about Mark Gregston and his book, Grandparenting Teens. Watch Arlene's documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words 

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Is happiness a godly thing to pursue? Arlene presents a warm, funny, and practical message about how happiness might be more habit than happenstance. How can you bring more joy into your home, no matter what is going on? Arlene explains the five principles in HAPPY that will help anyone become a more joy-filled person.  Learn more in Arlene's book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife

Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here. Most parents know too much screen time is unhealthy for kids, but what can you do about it? Kids are glued to smartphones, social media, and entertainment - how can parents teach their kids to be screen wise? Author Jonathan McKee has 20+ years of youth ministry experience and he's here to answer common questions parents have from his new book, Parenting Generation Screen.   What's the single most important thing you can do regarding screen time? Find out in this conversation about being wise in a digital world.  Learn more about Jonathan McKee and his book, Parenting Generation Screen.