Famalam: Christian Parenting Tips from Parents and Kids

In this episode, Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby explore the dynamics of friendship within a family context. They share personal experiences and discuss what to look for in a good friend and how parents can encourage positive, life-giving friendships for their children.

Highlights include the importance of choosing friends wisely, balancing Christian and non-Christian friendships, finding friends with shared interests, and navigating toxic relationships. This episode provides practical insights for raising socially confident, kind, and resilient kids.

Further Reading & Resources:

• Helping Children Make Friends: What Parents Can Do by Claire McCarthy, MD – Harvard Health
• 5 Tips to Help Your Child Make New Friends by Bekki Lindner – Scholastic Parents

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About Famalam:

Famalam is a Christian family & parenting podcast hosted by Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby Robinson. We explore Christian parenting, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, family challenges, communication, boundaries, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, friendships, and real-life family dynamics.

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In this episode, Gareth and Toby sit down with Dr. Roger Bretherton, Professor of Psychology, to explore how anxiety impacts families and can be transmitted from parents to children. They discuss the psychological differences between fear and anxiety, the role of attachment theory, and practical strategies for parents to help their children navigate stress while maintaining their own mental wellbeing.

Learn how open communication and understanding family dynamics can reduce anxiety at home and help raise resilient, confident kids.

We’d love to hear from you — email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @famalampod.

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please like, share, comment, and subscribe!

About Famalam:

Famalam is a Christian family & parenting podcast hosted by Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby Robinson. We explore Christian parenting, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, family challenges, communication, boundaries, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, and real-life family dynamics.

Follow & Connect:

Instagram: @famalampod | Email: [email protected]

In this episode, we explore how anxiety impacts families and parenting. We discuss personal experiences and insights on managing fears, avoiding passing anxiety onto your children, and balancing protection with healthy exposure. Learn how family dynamics shape responses to stress, and gain practical strategies to raise resilient, confident kids in a faith-centered home.

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About Famalam:

Famalam is a Christian family & parenting podcast hosted by Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy, and Toby Robinson, exploring how faith shapes modern family life. We talk about Christian parenting, family challenges, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, church life, communication, boundaries, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, and real-life family dynamics.

Follow us on Instagram @famalampod | Email: [email protected]

In this episode, Lucy and Gareth talk with Jonathan Beecham about how families can navigate screens, gaming and technology in a healthy, faith-building way. They explore setting boundaries, understanding gaming culture, supporting teens, and helping young people grow spiritually in a digital world.

Jonathan leads Emmaus Gaming, a project creating discipleship and evangelistic content for young people aged 12–18 through video games. Follow Jonathan on Instagram: @emmaus.gg

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please like, share, comment and subscribe!

About Famalam:

Famalam is a Christian family & parenting podcast hosted by Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy and Toby Robinson, exploring how faith shapes modern family life. We talk about Christian parenting, family challenges, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, church life, communication, boundaries, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, and real-life family dynamics.

Follow us on Instagram @famalampod | Email: [email protected]

In this episode, we explore how screens and technology impact modern family life. The Robinson family discuss how different generations handle tech, set boundaries, and navigate screen time, sharing their personal experiences and reflections on raising kids in a digital world.

Learn practical strategies for balancing tech use, fostering healthy family communication, and raising children who can thrive with both screens and real-world experiences.

We’d love to hear from you — email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @famalampod.

If you’re enjoying the podcast, please like, share, comment, and subscribe!

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About Famalam:

Famalam is a Christian family and parenting podcast hosted by Gareth, Lizzy, Daisy, Lucy and Toby Robinson, exploring how faith shapes modern family life. We talk about Christian parenting, family challenges, raising kids, faith at home, discipleship, church life, communication, boundaries, tech and screens, mental wellbeing, and real-life family dynamics.

Follow & Connect:

Instagram @famalampod | Email [email protected]

A little taste from behind the scenes of our new podcast about families and parenting from a Christian perspective