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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Nov 16, 2018 • 15min
Christmas Makeover with Melissa Spoelstra
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Is your Christmas season marked by stress instead of calm? How can you focus on what's really important (the birth of Christ) and pass that along to your kids? Melissa Spoelstra shares practical tips to help you this season from her book, "Total Christmas Makeover: 31 Devotions to Celebrate with Purpose."
Oct 16, 2018 • 20min
Hannah Anderson on Teaching Kids Discernment
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Not sure when to say yes and when to say no to your kids? Author Hannah Anderson joins Arlene to talk about discernment. How can parents learn to discern...and to pass that skill on to their kids? Based on Hannah's new book, "All That's Good: Recovering the Lost Art of Discernment."
Sep 14, 2018 • 23min
Tricia Goyer on Calming Angry Kids
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How can you calm your child's anger and your own as well? Are you experiencing toddler tantrums, pouting kids, or teenage eye rolling? Award winning author and mother of 10 Tricia Goyer is here to explain how anger works, how to manage better, and how to create a calmer home. Based on her new book, "Calming Angry Kids," you will love these practical tips and insights about anger and your child.
Aug 20, 2018 • 20min
Dr. Tim Johanson on the Black Hole of Technology
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What milestones are your child missing due to too much screen time? Pediatrician Dr. Tim Johanson shares his concerns about video games, social media and what screen time actually is doing in your child's brain. You will be surprised and challenged by this doctor's visit via podcast.
Jul 11, 2018 • 13min
Dr. Kathy Koch Part 2 on Screens, Kids and Teens
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The ever presence of screens has eroded quality time in many families. Dr. Kathy Koch talks about the importance of play and prayer, and how a few simple changes could make a big difference in your home.
Jun 12, 2018 • 15min
Dr. Kathy Koch on Screens, Kids, and Teens
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What is the harm of letting your child play video games or letting them have a phone? Dr. Kathy Koch, author of Teens and Screens, is here to talk shop about technology. Amusement does not have to be the priority in your child's life.
May 15, 2018 • 15min
Powerful Prayers for Parents with Fern Nichols
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You don't have to feel helpless as a parent. Your prayers can make a world of difference! Moms in Prayer founder Fern Nichols shares how to become more effective in prayer.
Apr 17, 2018 • 19min
Modesty, Sex and Dating with Dannah Gresh
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Author and creator of Secret Keeper Girl, Dannah Gresh is here to tackle tough subjects for tweens and teens. You'll learn how to: Teach modesty to girls at a young age Recover when you've made some mistakes in the shopping zone Set healthy boundaries and expectations for dating Have positive conversations about sex Dannah is an expert when it comes to sexual purity, modesty, and parenting tweens and teens. You will get the practical help you need to rise as a parent and promote modesty in an increasingly immodest world.
Mar 13, 2018 • 12min
How to Get Your Kids to Talk with Dr. Todd Cartmell
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Did you know your child is like a dump truck filled with diamonds? Clinical child psychologist Dr. Todd Cartmell explains the similarities between your child and a dump truck. You'll learn how to look for diamonds through the power of listening. Plus you'll learn how to train your child to freak out less and stop throwing tantrums. Arlene interviewed Dr. Todd Cartmell for her new book, Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What's Right. Find out more about Dr. Todd Cartmell at www.8simpletools.com
Feb 20, 2018 • 21min
Old School Parenting That Works with Kendra Smiley
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Common sense parenting is not as common as it used to be. Popular speaker and author Kendra Smiley joins Arlene to talk about the power of routine and responsibility, making marriage a priority, and what not to do when your kids fail. Learn more about Kendra at KendraSmiley.com Kendra was interviewed for Arlene's newest book coming out in April: Parents Rising: 8 Strategies for Raising Kids Who Love God, Respect Authority, and Value What's Right
