The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Kids and teens get a reputation for being entitled and screen obsessed. How can you raise a child who is affection and appreciative? Teaching from her book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman), Arlene explains two A+ skills children need: affection and appreciation. You can raise a child who says please, thank you, and I love you. Learn more about Screen Kids at www.ScreenKidsbook.com  

Living intentionally sounds good, but how do you do it in real life? Author Craig Denison helps us to GROW spiritually and in our families by showing us daily rhythms that can ground us. You'll learn how to pass on faith to your kids and how to consume media in a more meaningful way. Craig Denison is the author of "Living Intentionally" and First15, a daily devotional guiding over a million believers. Learn more about Craig Denison and "Living Intentionally" at https://arlenepellicane.com/2021/04/podcast-living-intentionally-with-craig-denison/ 

How can you GROW even through a season unemployment?  Maybe you were hopeful and trying to grow several months ago, but now, discouragement has settled in.  Today's guest author Dale Kreienkamp is the president of Thriving Through Transitions.  His new book is How Long, O Lord, How Long?  Devotions for the Unemployed and Those Who Love them.  Dale has worked for more than 40 years as a Human Resources Executive and Consultant coaching and growing leaders.  You'll hear his story of being let go - and how he tackled the difficult months of job seeking that followed. Learn more about Dale Kreienkamp and his book "How Long, O Lord, How Long" at https://arlenepellicane.com/2021/04/podcast-hope-for-the-unemployed-with-dale-kreienkamp/

Our key word in April is GROW. How can we grow spiritually instead of slowing fading away from God's Word and His heart? Author Gretchen Saffles shares how we can take care of our souls in this busy world and packed family life. Find out what a well-watered woman is all about, and how you can be one starting today!   Learn more about Gretchen Saffles and her book, The Well-Watered Woman.  

We used to have a common STORY in families because we watched the same TV shows. But the days of everyone watching the same program are over. With so many streaming services and choices on YouTube, Disney, Netflix and so much more, we have individualized entertainment. Family movie nights are harder to enjoy when everyone wants to watch something different. Arlene comments on a Wall Street Journal article about this phenomenon and gives tips on how you can keep screens from dividing you from your kids. Learn more about Arlene's latest masterclass to help you have a happier home at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/ 

Fitness expert Kim Dolan Leto shares her STORY of physical fitness and how she turned her life around to be well. Combining body and soul, we'll talk about the connection between physical health and spiritual health. Does God even care about your workout routine? How can you model health to your kids when you don't feel like exercising or eating right? Learn more about Kim Dolan Leto's books and FIT (Faith Inspired Transformation) workout on Pure Flix. https://arlenepellicane.com/2021/03/podcast-get-fit-with-kim-dolan-leto/ 

What can a parent do when a teen goes sideways? Author and mom Ginger Hubbard shares her STORY of being a rebellious teenager. Even though she was raised in a loving home, she went against her parents, even moving out of the house in high school. How did she come back home? What did her parents do to draw her closer instead of pushing her further away? Find out in this authentic conversation that will touch your heart. Learn more about Ginger Hubbard, her books, and the Parenting with Ginger Hubbard podcast.https://arlenepellicane.com/2021/03/podcast-rebellious-teens-with-ginger-hubbard/  

This STORY shows the power of having a mentor. Kelsey Chapman wanted to become an entreprenuer. How could she move from a dreamer to a doer? If you want to start your own business, a side hustle, or simply get better as a spouse or parent, you will want to know how to leverage the power of others. Together we can change the world. Learn more about Kelsey Chapman and her book "What They Taught Me" https://arlenepellicane.com/2021/03/podcast-from-hobby-to-business-with-kelsey-chapman/ 

This March, we're talking about STORY. Is the story of your life turning out how you dreamed or far from it? Author Sharon Jaynes shares from her new book, "When You Don't Like Your Story." She didn't have a fairytale childhood - far from it - how did she learn how to re-write her story for good? Learn how to stop picking at emotional scabs to allow them to heal. Learn more about Sharon and her book When You Don't Like Your Story. https://arlenepellicane.com/2021/03/podcast-sharon-jaynes-when-you-dont-like-your-story/  

Divorce is on the rise as many couples struggle during this pandemic. How can your marriage be built on LASTING LOVE? Arlene shares three things that create an unstoppable marriage. A strong, happy marriage is worth the effort! Go deeper with Arlene's masterclass, 31 Days to a Happy Husband. Enrollment closes soon so act today. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/