

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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Aug 11, 2015 • 14min
Dannah Gresh on Becoming a Happy Mom
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Author and founder of Pure Freedom, Dannah Gresh talks about connecting with your son and daughter, even in the teen years. Learn how you can utilize the power of the reset button in your mom life.

Jul 12, 2015 • 13min
Karen Ehman on Becoming a Happy Mom
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Have you ever struggled with that nagging feeling you weren't measuring up as a mom? NYT bestselling author Karen Ehman joins Arlene to talk about contentment as a mom. How can you resist the race to replicate? How to tend to your spiritual life in the midst of a busy schedule?
Learn how to enjoy greater job satisfaction as a mom from mother of three, Karen Ehman. Learn more about Karen at www.KarenEhman.com and look for Karen's advice in Arlene's new book, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom.

Jun 12, 2015 • 13min
Dr. Jennifer Degler on Fan the Flame for Moms
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Psychologist, author and speaker Dr. Jennifer Degler joins Arlene to talk about the changing sex life of a mom. How do you adapt to different stages in your marriage? Learn how to deal with love busters like fatigue and fan the flame this week.

May 11, 2015 • 14min
How to Be a Happy Stepmom with Laura Petherbridge
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Smart Stepmom joins Arlene to help the frustrated stepmom find more peace at home. Learn how to adjust expectations, discipline your stepkids, and the one thing you don't want to miss out on with your biological kids.
Arlene interviewed Laura Petherbridge for her upcoming book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom.

Apr 14, 2015 • 14min
Fern Nichols on Becoming a Happy Mom
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Fern Nichols, founder of Moms in Prayer International, joins Arlene to talk about finding joy through prayer. Learn how to enjoy one of the best things you can do for your kids: praying for them. Practical suggestions and inspiration to ramp up your prayer life, starting today.

Mar 9, 2015 • 17min
John Rosemond on Becoming a Happy Mom
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Parenting expert, speaker, and author John Rosemond joins Arlene. Learn why "The Good Mommy Club" may not be for you. Find out how to de-stress as a mom and how to have your own "International Mommy Take a Day Off" day.

Feb 5, 2015 • 8min
Pam Farrel on Red Hot Monogamy
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Sexuality has been twisted by culture. What is good is often seen as bad, and vice versa. Today's expert, author Pam Farrel talks about what real red hot monogamy is. How can you refresh your love life with your spouse? You'll find this out and much more in today's podcast.

Jan 11, 2015 • 15min
Getting Your Home Organized
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Organizing expert Marcia Ramsland joins Arlene to talk about getting your home in order. Where do you start? What can do if you're frustrated by a messy house? She'll give you doable ideas including a way to clean up after a meal in 10 minutes.

Dec 5, 2014 • 21min
Saving Christmas for the Stepfamily
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Are you dreading getting together with your extended family this Christmas? Not sure how to have a smooth celebration with your blended family?
Laura Petherbridge, The Smart Stepmom, joins Arlene with advice to help you not only survive the holidays, but actually have the best Christmas to date.

Nov 13, 2014 • 16min
Teaching A+ Skills to Preschoolers Part 2
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Wish your preschooler or young child was more appreciative? Wish they managed anger better? Learn how to instill these and other A+ emotional skills even in this screen-driven world.