Practice Makes Parent

Wondering how to help your kids internalize the Love of God? On this insightful episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca discuss the transformative journey of parenting with neuroscientist and theologian Dr. Andrea La Fountain, author of Loving God: A Scriptural and Psychological Guide to Fulfilling the Greatest Commandment. She emphasizes the importance of teaching children to love God with all their heart, soul, and mind, providing practical examples for different developmental stages. We also answer a listener’s question on encouraging a hyperactive child to listen better, offering both biochemical and behavioral strategies. Loving God: A Scriptural and Psychological Guide to Fulfilling the Greatest Commandment Enjoy the new documentary: Truth Rising Join MyKidsAge.com and get FREE resources!  We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.  If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback. 

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss how parents can strategically address the preteen (and teen) years with Tricia Goyer and Leslie Nunnery. We'll talk how parents can emphasize the importance of intentional relationships, understand developmental changes, and the role of service in faith formation.   Faith That Sticks   View the new documentary: Truth Rising   Bring Your Bible To School Day   Learn more about Launch Into The Teen Years   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss autism and family dynamics with Dr. Stephanie Holmes, a certified autism specialist. They cover a range of topics, including recognizing autism symptoms, navigating the diagnostic process, and effective therapies. Dr. Holmes shares her personal journey and professional insights, emphasizing the importance of community support, early intervention, and maintaining a balanced family life. Finally, Dr. Holmes' daughter, Sydney, offers a message of hope for individuals on the autism spectrum.   Embracing the Autism Spectrum   Take the FREE 7 Traits of Parenting Assessment   Sign up for the Free Age & Stage Resources   International Dyslexia Association   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever wondered if you or your child was dyslexic? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss dyslexia and its impact on children and families. They are joined by Dr. Rebecca Sanford, an expert in educational leadership, who shares her personal and professional experiences. The conversation covers identifying signs of dyslexia and effective educational strategies. We want to emphasize the importance of recognizing and nurturing the strengths and creativity often found in individuals with dyslexia, too!   Resources For Parents: Books, Broadcasts, and More   How To Work With Your Child's School   Become a Sustainer and receive the limited Age & Stage book   International Dyslexia Association   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the importance of intentional parenting and the transformative relationships between mothers and daughters. They highlight the impactful work of Relay Exchange, a program that fosters mother-daughter bonding through skill-building, biblical lessons, and service projects. One of our listeners gets advice on her 9-year-old daughter's readiness for baptism. And we'll talk about what's happening in school districts all over the country, and how parents can get involved and know their rights.   Get involved in Relay Exchange   The Seven Traits Assessment   Want to know more about our Age & Stage resources?   Learn more about the rights of parents and students for the new school year.   FREE Equipping Parents For Back To School PDF   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James host a live session in Virginia, focusing on the importance of prayer in transforming parenting, especially for those with teen boys. They're joined by Brooke McGlothlin, who shares her personal experiences and insights as a mother and counselor. Brooke emphasizes the essential role of prayer in raising godly men, detailing how her desperation for divine help during her sons' early years led her to a deeper spiritual journey.   Praying For The Heart of Teen Boys   Sign Up for the FREE Age & Stage Resource   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

In this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James are live from a homeschool conference in Virginia, joined by Amber O'Neill Johnson, a homeschool mom who advocates for diversity in education. Amber shares her family's journey of addressing cultural identity and promoting diversity in their homeschool curriculum. She discusses the importance of storytelling and embracing cultural differences, offering practical advice for parents to foster an inclusive and resilient environment for their children. We'll also answer questions from the audience and provide actionable tips on managing kids' activities, encouraging curiosity about differences, and approaching difficult historical conversations.   Sign Up for the FREE Age & Stage Resource   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Does name calling exist between your children? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Ginger Hubbard speak with Jim Daly and John Fuller about how teasing could become bullying, and how it may ultimately damage your children's self-esteem. Whether words come from in the home or at school, there is a line that can be crossed, and we'll discuss what parents can do and say to their children when teasing becomes hurtful. Danny and Rebecca also share a listener question about how to work through anger and yelling.   Shawn & His Amazing Shrinking Sister   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Danny and Rebecca present part two of the significance of 'grace bombing' as a practice for family transformation, focusing on intentional acts of kindness, with Patrick Linnell, the founder of Grace Bomb. We'll discuss integrating grace bombing into family life to counter entitlement and instill gratitude. Patrick shares impactful stories and practical steps for engaging children of different ages in acts of kindness. The discussion emphasizes obedience, overcoming fear, and fostering joy through giving. And, we have some advice for a listener on handling potential autism spectrum behaviors in a child, providing resources and encouragement for navigating emotional outbursts. We're so happy you've joined us for this special episode!   Grace Bomb   Parenting Assessment Tool   Get your free Grace Bomb cards here!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

On this special episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca are live from the Homeschool Conference in Richmond, Virginia with Patrick Linnell, founder of Grace Bomb, a movement to carry out acts of kindness motivated by Jesus. Grace Bombing replaces random acts of kindness with intentional ones that point to Jesus. He recounts personal stories, including an impactful experience with his daughter that resulted in community transformation. We also answer a listener question regarding the Manosphere, a harmful influence of misogynistic content targeting young boys online. If you want to intentionally infuse the ideas of grace and kindness into your kids, this two-part episode is for you!   Grace Bomb   Parenting Assessment Tool   Get your free Grace Bomb cards here!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.