The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

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.

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.

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

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

In this social media crazed world, our tween girls need to know more than ever where true beauty really comes from.  Proverbs 31 author Lynn Cowell joins Arlene to talk about instilling confidence in tween girls based on her book, Brave Beauty: Finding the Fearless You.   Learn more at www.LynnCowell.com and find the Bible study you can do with your child under "Freebies."

Are you struggling with illness or know someone who is?  Author Sarah Forgrave has been there and she's here to help us find hope when we're sick or when we're reaching out to those we love.  Sarah shares practical ideas from her book, Prayers for Hope and Healing: Seeking God's Strength as You Face Health Challenges.   Learn more at SarahForgrave.com

Do you feel like you are too busy? Or is it difficult for you to slow down and rest?  This episode will help you find that right balance between work and rest. You'll see busy in a whole new light, gaining tools to improve your daily schedule and strengthen your relationship with God.  You'll find answers to questions like:  Are you addicted to over-work?   What do you apply keeping the Sabbath in today's modern age?  What's the difference between false guilt and real guilt?  How does someone know if he or she has gotten too busy?  How can you improve the quality of your calendar and life?   What is soul rest?   Learn more about Glynnis Whitwer, author of Doing Busy Better, at GlynnisWhitwer.com

What a joy to welcome Lynn Marie Cherry to share her moving story of redemption.  Lynn is the author of "Keep Walking: 40 Days to Hope and Freedom after Betrayal."  When she discovered her husband's porn addiction, her first response was denial.  But she learned in the years to come her marriage was worth fighting for.  Learn more at LynnMarieCherry.com

Could you use some help taming your technology?  Arlene Pellicane shares help from her new book, Calm, Cool, and Connected: 5 Digital Habits for a More Balanced Life.  You can learn what it takes to say it is well with my phone.

Arlene Pellicane interviews author of Fear Fighting, Kelly Balarie, about the keys she has discovered to deal with paralyzing fear.  Learn how to use prayer and brave declarations to chase fear away. This change of perspective makes a big difference. Enjoy more peace and less stress by changing what you think about and what you say.