License to Parent with Trace Embry

Without a starting point as fundamental as the gender binary, we parents may actually have nothing meaningful at all to teach our children for which they can’t legitimately respond, “That’s just your opinion, dad/mom”. As scary as it all sounds, there IS truth that transcends our mere opinions. And it’s arguably never more evident than when we’re distinguishing boys from girls.

Today we speak with Ryan T. Anderson of the Heritage Foundation. He is the author of When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Moment and Truth Overruled: The Future of Marriage and Religious Freedom, and he is the co-author of What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense and Debating Religious Liberty and Discrimination.

Ryan T. Anderson, Ph.D., researches and writes about marriage, bioethics, religious liberty, and political philosophy.

When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Movement

Episode Highlights:

What has caused the rise of the transgender movement?

How has technology impacted the gender revolution?

What are the consequences of treatments and gender reassignments?

How can parents discuss Transgender issues with their children?

What role does the Church play in the conversation?

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Without a starting point as fundamental as the gender binary, we parents may actually have nothing meaningful at all to teach our children for which they can’t legitimately respond, “That’s just your opinion, dad/mom”. As scary as it all sounds, there IS truth that transcends our mere opinions. And it’s arguably never more evident than […]

I believe the term “toxic masculinity” is just a contrived gateway term that lulls the American masses into a continued pathway toward the feminization of our society as a whole. If they can pull it off, it’ll be a whole lot easier for the powers that be to get people to make more important decisions and life-changing policies and laws based on emotions and feelings rather than logic and reason. Let’s face it: you’re more likely to have to sacrifice something if you make decisions based on logic and reason. To do so requires self-discipline—something sorely lacking in too many people today.

We’re talking about the definition of toxic masculinity, and how to raise our sons in the thick of it, on today’s License to Parent.

Buddy Prow, LAPC, is the Primary Boys Therapeutic Counselor at Shepherd’s Hill Academy. Buddy received his master’s degree in Professional Counseling from Liberty University. He is currently pursuing his LPC and Master Addiction Counselor (MAC) certifications.

His previous positions working with adults with addictions have led him to proactively reach the teens of our culture to teach them preventive methods for addictive behaviors. It is Buddy’s desire to share his personal parenting point of view as a hurting parent of a once troubled teen himself. He wants to help families reunite in a healthy manner for love and support and to show them there is always hope in the unknown times of parenting a teen.

Buddy is married. He has 10 children he calls “mine.” Of these 10 children, he has five biological daughters, two adoptive sons, two step-sons, and one foster daughter. When he is not occupied helping others, being a husband and a father, or studying, Buddy enjoys hunting and golfing.

Raising Healthy Sons in a Toxic World

Episode Highlights:

Why is the term “toxic masculinity” used?

How does hypocrisy impact young men today?

Why does masculinity have such a bad rap today?

How do we characterize godly masculinity?

Does toxic femininity exist? What does it look like?

What are some practical parenting tips for parents of boys?

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I believe the term “toxic masculinity” is just a contrived gateway term that lulls the American masses into a continued pathway toward the feminization of our society as a whole. If they can pull it off, it’ll be a whole lot easier for the powers that be to get people to make more important decisions […]

Beating their kids into submission may be one parent’s idea of good parenting. Allowing your child to do what they want when they want maybe another parent’s measure. Historically the America standard for raising healthy, well-adjusted children largely comes from the Bible and Judeo Christian ethic. Yet many have strayed from this standard of parenting and we may be witnessing a collapse. Is it worth a rebuild? We think so! We’ll discuss how as we speak with Leonard Sax today on the Collapse of Parenting.

Leonard Sax earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from MIT, where he graduated Phi Beta Kappa in just five semesters at age 19. He has earned a Ph.D. in psychology and an MD. He established a family practice in Montgomery County Maryland in 1990, where he spent over 18 years. Dr. Sax has authored numerous books including The Collapse of Parenting. He is also an international speaker and has appeared on The Today Show, CNN, Headline News, PBS, Fox News, NBR, BBC and more.

How We Hurt Our Kids When We Treat Them Like Grown Ups

Episode Highlights:

What is the greater impact of allowing a child to determine what’s for dinner?

How do you be the “just right” parent? What does that look like?

How do parents make decisions that their parents didn’t have to make? Where do you turn when you can’t reference your own upbringing?

Sleep deprivation is a major risk factor for anxiety & depression. What can parents do?

How has the lesson found in popular tv shows changed from 1960 to today?

How is Instagram promoting a toxic culture for young girls?

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Beating their kids into submission may be one parent’s idea of good parenting. Allowing your child to do what they want when they want maybe another parent’s measure. Historically the America standard for raising healthy, well-adjusted children largely comes from the Bible and Judeo Christian ethic. Yet many have strayed from this standard of parenting […]

Metaphorically speaking, today's kids are born with digital DNA. Yet, as more science is understood about this issue, the more this metaphor may actually be closer to reality. It may not only explain our kids' extreme aversion to boredom; but, also their disinterest in pursuing and worshipping God, an apparent exercise in mental brutality for many kids today. Dealing with the dullness seen in today's glow kids. That’s next on License to Parent as we interview Dr. Nicholas Kardaras.

Dr. Kardaras is a Clinical Professor at Stony Brook Medicine. He has also taught neuropsychology at the doctoral-level and is the author of the book Glow Kids. Kardaras is a frequent contributor to Fox News, Psychology Today, and more!

Dr. Kardaras is a former AAU National Karate champion, recovering NYC nightclub owner and coma survivor. In his clinical work with adolescents--he's worked with over 1,000 teens over the last decade--he began to realize that many were suffering from a screen-induced malaise. Dr. Kardaras lives with his wife and twin sons in Sag Harbor, NY. He is a frequent presenter and lecturer on the subjects of philosophy, mental health, and both substance and screen addictions.

How Screen Addiction Is Hijacking Our Kids

Episode Highlights:

Until what age should children be prohibited from screen time?

How does screen time specifically impact children on the spectrum? Does digital technology stunt social growth and intelligence?

How does screen time impact the love of reading? What are the correlations between reading and educational success?

What are we really talking about when we talk about addiction? Is addiction ever good?

How can parents intervene at home when teens abuse digital technology use?

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Metaphorically speaking, today’s kids are born with digital DNA. Yet, as more science is understood about this issue, the more this metaphor may actually be closer to reality. It may not only explain our kids’ extreme aversion to boredom; but, also their disinterest in pursuing and worshipping God, an apparent exercise in mental brutality for […]

Our culture is in constant turmoil. What we once held to be true is not being challenged, it’s being replaced with the opinion of the day. Those once held beliefs are having to get in line to fight to regain their relevance. So, is it any wonder we need help with parenting and giving our children a biblical point of reference for navigating life? Today we take a look under the hood of Shepherd’s Hill Academy with Founder Trace Embry, along with our Girls Program Manager, Ginelle Kohl.

Ginelle currently holds a bachelor’s degree in Counseling Psychology with a minor in Outdoor Leadership and Education from Toccoa Falls College in Toccoa Falls, GA. Ginelle has worked with youth since 2007.

Ginelle loves working with teens because their youthful energy and life offer so much to today’s culture. Ginelle wants to teach teens how to harness that energy and put it towards worthwhile things. She desires to serve youth and equip them to go out and pour into and serve in the lives of others. In addition, Ginelle loves photography, videography, zip-lining, road trips, coffee, and camping.

A Proving Ground for Cultural Change

Episode Highlights:

Why was Shepherd’s Hill Academy founded? What was the purpose of the program?

What does a typical SHA student look like?

What do the first days/weeks look like for a student? How do they change and grow throughout the program?

How do technology and social media impact teens?

How is an unplugged environment effective in healing?

What does the physical program look like?

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Our culture is in constant turmoil. What we once held to be true is not being challenged, it’s being replaced with the opinion of the day. Those once held beliefs are having to get in line to fight to regain their relevance. So, is it any wonder we need help with parenting and giving our […]