When a child comes into a home through adoption, there are unique joys and challenges. You are probably familiar with Dr. Gary Chapman's five love languages. Do any adjustments need to be made to speak these love languages to adopted kids? Dr. Laurel Shaler has teamed up with Dr. Gary Chapman to write a new book Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach. Today we're talking with Dr. Laurel Shaler about: 
2:24 How to love adopted and biological children - is there a difference? 
8:40 Laurel's journey of adoption 
12:42 How adoption takes a step of faith 
15:50 The unique challenges and joys of adoption 
20:35 How to apply the 5 love languages to adopted children 
25:21 We can see adoption in the Bible...
Dr. Laurel Shaler is a nationally certified counselor and licensed marriage and family therapist. She is a professor at Liberty University and she’s teamed up with Dr. Gary Chapman to write the book, Loving Adopted Children Well: A 5 Love Languages Approach. You can learn more about the book and Dr. Laurel Shaler at drlaurelshaler.com
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Dr. Laurel Shaler - Loving Adopted Kids Well

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We warn our kids about drugs and alcohol, but when it comes to porn, we can be completely silent. It's hard to know what to say about pornography whether your child is five or fifteen. In this digital age, the chance your child will see porn is very high and they are being exposed to explicit pictures younger and younger. Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures is here to help us defend our children from the harms of porn. On today's episode, you'll learn: 
3:05 How to define and explain pornography to your child
7:20 When do I need to start warning my children about porn?
12:30 How can parents explain to their child that seeing a bad picture doesn’t make you a bad kid
16:10 How to talk to your teens about porn 
20:36 After my child has seen porn, how can I help him or her get rid of those images in the mind? 
24:40 What you need to know about the harms of pornography and your child's future 
Kristen Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the bestselling author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Junior. Kristen speaks and writes to defend children from the harms of pornography. She has raised her strong voice at international conferences and symposiums. Her trusted resources include the Brain Defense Digital Safety curriculum, helping millions around the world defend their kids from sexual exploitation.
Learn more about Kristen Jenson, her book Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, and the free resources she mentioned at the Defend Young Minds website https://www.defendyoungminds.com/
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A winner will be chosen on June 1. 
Find out more about Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
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Kristen Jenson - Good Pictures, Bad Pictures

How can moms stay sane and focused in everyday life? Arlene shares a special Mother's Day message to remind you of what's most important in raising your kiddos. Hint: It's not getting into the right college or getting them more followers on social media. How can you equip your kids for adulthood and do it with joy and purpose? In this message, Arlene talks about: 
2:00 What are some things that wouldn’t happen without mom?
4:20 Should I bring my child’s tablet to school when he forgets it? 
7:50 The boy Samuel grew in these ways 
11:30 Helping your child do things they don’t feel like doing 
14:00 The true measure of success 
17:50 Launching an adult who loves God doesn’t happen by accident 
21:45 A word to single moms

Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, speaker, and author of several books including Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have three kids and live in San Diego. 
Visit Arlene's website: https://arlenepellicane.com/
Check out Arlene's video courses: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/
Get Arlene's book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736963502/?tag=arlenpelli-20
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Arlene Pellicane - Preparing Your Child for Life

Parenting teens can be tough, but it doesn't have to be hopeless. Gospel Coalition's Mellissa B. Kruger shares the common pitfalls parents fall into, how to avoid them, and how to raise teens who will live for Jesus. Melissa's new book is Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 
2:38 What will always stay the same with teens 
4:25 How to help our kids be on board about being a follower of Christ 
10:20 How to turn your child’s relationships into blessings 
12:08 Wait, we can all be idolaters??!! 
14:49 Recognizing when a good thing may be turning into an idol
21:58 How can we overcome the fear of missing out for our children 
26:14 Understanding that as our kids grow, we also have to shift in our parenting mindset
Melissa B. Kruger serves as Vice President of Discipleship Programming at the Gospel Coalition. She speaks at conferences across the country. She and her husband Michael have three young adult children.  
Find out more about Melissa and her book Parenting with Hope on her website: https://melissabkruger.com/
Read Melissa's articles on the Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/
Watch the sessions from the Parents Rising Conference on demand - purchase access for $35 here: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference
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Melissa Kruger - Parenting Teens with Hope

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Imagine what it would be like to move your family of 8 across the ocean only to find out your job had been canceled? That's what happened in the Smallbone family who you probably know as the band For King and Country. Joel Smallbone is here to talk about growing up without a proper bed but with a front-row seat to miracles. He's here to talk about his new film, Unsung Hero. 
Joel Smallbone is one-half of the 4 time Grammy award-winning duo For King and Country with his brother Luke. They have generated over 2 billion streams, 10 GMA Dove awards, and 17 KLOVE fan awards. You know their songs from For God is With Us, God Only Knows, Joy, and Together. The new movie chronicling their family’s journey from Australia to America is called Unsung Hero. It opens in theaters nationwide on April 26.  
To find out more about Unsung Hero, go to unsunghero.movie
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Not feeling too happy as a mom? Get the encouragement you need today in Arlene's book, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom. A lot can happen in 31 days! amazon.com/gp/product/0736963502/?tag=arlenpelli-20
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Dr. Laurel Shaler - Loving Adopted Kids Well

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