The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane
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This show is for women and men who want a happier home life. Arlene will help you bridge the gap between your ideal family and the real thing. You don’t have to come from a happy home to create one. Your host Arlene Pellicane is a speaker and author of several books including 31 Days to a Happy Husband and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have been married more than 21 years and have three children. Inside this podcast, you’ll meet some of the kindest and smartest experts when it comes to marriage and parenting. Get ready for fun and practical conversations that will change your thinking, give you hope, and spark positive change.
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Sep 13, 2021 • 27min
Jessie Seneca - Raising Girls
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
Sep 6, 2021 • 23min
Mark Gregston - Understanding Teens
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
Aug 30, 2021 • 29min
The Happiness Habit
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
Aug 23, 2021 • 32min
Parenting Generation Screen with Jonathan McKee
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.
Aug 16, 2021 • 15min
Dr. David Jeremiah How to Stay Happily Married
Is it possible to live happily ever after? Yes! Dr. David Jeremiah shares about his love for his wife Donna in this warm, personal conversation about his family life. Staying happliy married begins with commitment, a desire to serve your spouse, and having lots of fun along the way. You'll be inspired to smile again about your spouse and recognize the treasure you already have.
Dr. David Jeremiah has been married more than 58 years. He is a pastor, New York Times bestselling author, and Turning Point radio and television teacher.
Aug 9, 2021 • 24min
Apologetics for Kids with Natasha Crain
Mom, how is Jesus different than other gods? Dad, can you prove miracles in the Bible really happened? Kids can ask tough questions about faith that are frankly hard to answer. In this encore episode, Natasha Crain gives us a framework to explain God to our littles and teens - apologetics for kids. If your child is having doubts or if you don't know how to answer questions about God, you will want to listen to this conversation with Natasha and get her book, Talking with Your Kids About Jesus: 30 Conversations Every Christian Parent Must Have.
Aug 2, 2021 • 22min
Lies Girls Believe with Dannah Gresh
More than ever, girls need to hear the truth about who they are and what makes them beautiful. Social media is lying to our girls and leading too many down the road of depression and anxiety.
In this encore episode, True Girl founder Dannah Gresh shares how to fill your daughter's mind with God's truth. You'll learn the power of asking the right questions, how to teach your girl to set healthy tech limits, and how to use social media in a positive way.
Learn more about Dannah Gresh's ministry True Girl and her book, Lies Girls Believe & The Truth That Sets Them Free.
Jul 26, 2021 • 22min
Calming Angry Kids with Tricia Goyer
Calming down an angry child can be tiring and seem impossible on some days. How can you help your kids calm down instead of throwing a fit? Bestselling author and mom of ten, Tricia Goyer shares how not to respond when your child acts in anger and how to give your child space to process and reconnect. You'll learn that lectures don't always work the best (and what to do instead). Based on Tricia's book, Calming Angry Kids, this encore episode will help you build a bridge between you and your (often) angry child.
Learn more at Arlene's website.
Jul 19, 2021 • 28min
Relationally Intelligent Child with Dr. John Trent
Kids these days are super smart about video games and social media, but what about being relationally smart? Are your kids good with people? Dr. John Trent shares five keys from his newest book, The Relationally Intelligent Child. Turns out IQ isn't nearly as important as being relationally intelligent. It's never too late to help your child learn how to meaningful connect with others. Learn more about Dr. John Trent and his book, The Relationally Intelligent Child.
Jul 12, 2021 • 29min
Sibling Rivalry with Amberly Neese
When your kids fight and just keep fighting, it can be easy to give up on peace in the home. Sibling rivalry is frustrating! Author Amberly Neese is here with some examples of Biblical siblings who didn't always get along well either. You'll be encouraged and have some new tools to try the next time your kids and/or step-kids start fighting.
Learn more about Amberly Neese and her Bible study, Common Ground: Loving Others Despite Our Differences.
