

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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May 12, 2016 • 13min
Gwen Smith on Becoming a Happy Mom
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Singer and author Gwen Smith talks about launching your teens successfully, the power of prayer and God's Word in parenting, and how to deal with tone (yours and theirs!). You will be inspired to seek God's presence in your home and you will be equipped to better connect with your tween or teen. Plus Gwen is hilarious!

May 11, 2016 • 12min
Kendra Smiley on Becoming a Happy Mom Part 1
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Author, speaker, radio and TV host Kendra Smiley joins Arlene for an inspiring talk about: - Engaging your strong willed child - Re-establishing family priorities - Asking the parenting question, "What's my goal?" Learn how Kendra responded to her strong willed son who didn't want to complete the "stupid assignment." That sounds familiar right? Arlene interviewed Kendra for her book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. And remember that eBook is only $1.99 in May 2016 (on Kindle, Nook, Google, Apple, etc).

Apr 18, 2016 • 13min
Gwen Smith on Becoming a Happy Mom
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Singer and author Gwen Smith talks about launching your teens successfully, the power of prayer and God's Word in parenting, and how to deal with tone (yours and theirs!). You will be inspired to seek God's presence in your home and you will be equipped to better connect with your tween or teen. Plus Gwen is hilarious!

Mar 18, 2016 • 14min
Choose Joy with Mary Carver
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
You will be inspired to live with gratitude after listening to this interview with Mary Carver. Mary is the co-author of Choose Joy: Finding Hope and Purpose When Life Hurts. It's a story of triumph over illness and pity party living.

Feb 18, 2016 • 18min
Kristen Welch Raising Grateful Kids Part 2
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Learn how to raise kids who know how to serve, say thank you, and limit screen time. Blogger Kristen Welch joins Arlene for this encouraging conversation about motherhood, messes and redemption.

Jan 14, 2016 • 14min
Kristen Welch Raising Grateful Kids Pt 1
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Popular blogger Kristen Welch shows you how to raise grateful kids in an entitled world. You will be inspired by her family's service to their non profit Mercy House in Africa. Learn how to respond when your kids complain or whine about what they don't have.

Dec 14, 2015 • 15min
Humor for the Weary Mom Part 2 with Rhonda Rhea
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Mother of five Rhonda Rhea joins Arlene to give hope to the mom who is worrying about doing everything right. Learn how to handle discipline better, prepare your teen for adulthood, and about rescuing your kids. With a special word for pastors wives as well, Rhonda reveals what is truly important to the happy mom (and whether or not you should battle with your teen about hairstyles and colors!)

Nov 10, 2015 • 14min
Humor for the Weary Mom with Rhonda Rhea
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Need a good laugh today? If you're feeling a tad overwhelmed or frustrated, you're going to love this talk with hilarious speaker, author and mother of five Rhonda Rhea. She'll inspire you to make the best of date nights gone wrong, raging hormones, and the proper use of chocolate.

Oct 13, 2015 • 13min
Karol Ladd on Becoming a Happy Mom
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
The Positive Lady Karol Ladd joins Arlene to talk about the transition to the empty nest, connecting with your teen, and making your house the fun place to be.

Sep 15, 2015 • 12min
Kathi Lipp on Becoming a Happy Mom
Discover the way ahead at Indiana Wesleyan University. Learn more here.
Have no fear...author Kathi Lipp is here! You'll learn that you are NOT the worst mom on the planet after all. Find out how to lean into your friends in the motherhood (and how to find help as a single mom too).