Heart Focused Parenting

Does your child have a teachable heart or do they resist your instruction? Learn what is going on in the heart, what God says about it, and what you as a parent can do.

>>>FULL SHOW NOTES: Episode #41 What to do when your Child doesn't have a Teachable Heart?

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The Bible has a lot to say about how we relate to people and these verses, though they don't specifically address marriage, living by these verses will enrich our marriage relationship. This episode covers 7 Bible verses often overlooked when thinking about marriage.

>>>FULL SHOW NOTES: Episode #40 What skills does the Bible say you need for a successful marriage?

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>>>FULL SHOW NOTES: Episode #39 Does Discipleship have a Place in a Successful Homeschool?

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Once a year the Christian church takes time to specifically remember the death and resurrection of our Lord, Jesus Christ. The expressions of this celebration (for I do see it as a celebration) has been taken over by commercialism and the secular world. But it doesn't have to be so in your family home. Listen in as I talk about how you can use Easter as a prompt to encourage your children's faith journey.

>>>Show Notes / Blog: #38 Celebrating Easter is about Jesus - are you Ready to Talk to your Kids?

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Free Download: Heart Booster Easter Edition: Family Devotional Activities for Easter

Book Recommendation: Creative Family Times by Hadidian and Wilson

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As a parent what do you think of when you hear Jesus command to go forth and make disciples? Matthew 28:19-20, says: Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you." (NIV) Do you think of parenting as a way of obeying that? I certainly do. Parenting is the process of making disciples of Jesus within the family. Keep listening as I talk about how we can follow Jesus' command as parents.

>>>FULL SHOW NOTES: Episode #37 Jesus is our Example as we Disciple our Children

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One of the most important things we can do for our children is to help them feel safe and secure. When children feel secure they are better able to make wise choices, connect with people, learn, and accept themselves. It can be challenging though for parents to know exactly how to create that sense of security for our kids. Today I'm sharing five ideas that parents can do to help their children feel secure, and ultimately thrive.

>>>FULL SHOW NOTES: Episode #36 Five Things Parents can do to Help their Child Feel Secure

**If you are concerned that one of your children is struggling with insecurity I'm also going to suggest that you share this podcast with your spouse and ask him to have a listen so you can talk about how to move forward together. **

ONE ANOTHER verses: Download this Heart Booster Resource - Family Devotion Activity that helps your family establish the habits of being others-focused. (free)

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I believe that self-care is an everyday activity that Mums need to make happen. But how do we do that when there are so many different things pulling at our time, emotions and energy. And yet if we don't look after ourselves we won't be able to deal with all those things. So this week we are looking at how does a busy mum take a break, how does she find time to recharge and rest in the middle of it all - how does she make it happen… keep listening and I'll share my thoughts.

>>>FULL SHOW NOTES: Episode #35 Taking Time to Rest and Recharge is not Being a Selfish Mum

Mentioned in this episode: Do you Teach your Children that you too are a Person? (Episode #34)

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#34 - Last week we talked about creating the family standard in our home that we love God and love others. And I particularly focused on how we can teach our children to love others - or to honour others by looking at the One Another verses in the Bible. As I applied that in our family - way back in the day - I had a realisation that as my kids lived with me I had an incredible training opportunity that I was missing. Looking back I believe that picking up on this key has been central to the relationship that I have with my kids now. Listen in as I share this mindset shift that will change your parenting too.

>>>FULL SHOW NOTES: Episode #34 Do you Teach your Children that you too are a Person?

Includes Free download printable: One Another Verses - use this list of Bible verses to teach and train your children's heart.

>>>Listen to previous episodes as mentioned:

#33 Teach your Children to be Others Focused

ONE ANOTHER verses: Download this Heart Booster Resource - Family Devotion Activity that helps your family establish the habits of being others-focused. (free)

#05 Do you Intentionally Teach your Children Good Manners?

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How do we teach our children to love others, to be others aware, to treat others as precious. All these phrases probably roll off your tongue as easily as they roll off mine - this idea of our children putting others first, treating others with respect and even honour was something that we wanted for our family. It is a very counter-cultural idea these days. It is a challenge to live it out even as an adult. But it certainly reflects God's heart which is why we are talking about that today - how to teach our kids to be others focused.

>>>FULL SHOW NOTES: Episode #33: Teach your Children to be Others Focused

Includes free download: ONE ANOTHER verses: Download this Heart Booster Resource - Family Devotion Activity that helps your family establish the habits of being others-focused. (free)

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In a classroom situation, the teacher works very hard at creating a classroom environment conducive to learning – a creative, safe, engaging place for children to learn. We immediately envisage posters on the wall, artwork hanging from the ceiling, and a display in every corner but this is only an external expression of a creative, dynamic learning space but there are things that are less seen and yet make a bigger impact on your learning environment. These are the things that will impact your homeschooling far more than curriculum and resources. Let's talk about the things you can do to create a learning environment in your homeschool.

>>>FULL SHOW NOTES: Episode #32:

How to create Learning Environment where your Children will Homeschool Successfully

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