Parenting for the Everyday

In this episode of Parenting in the Everyday, we discuss the importance of having hard conversations with your kids. The topics could include things like sexuality, addiction, and death, but the topics are limitless. We have Jamie and Carolyn Hewitt share their wisdom and experience of being parents and leading youth ministries for over a decade.

In this episode of Parenting in the Everyday, we are talking about the transition from the school year to summer, which is both anticipated and, if we are honest, a little scary. We sit down with April and Jess, veteran moms, and discuss how they build summer rhythms to help them get the most out of the summer months with their kids. We discuss screen time limits, summer must-haves, and how to combat the dreaded “Mom, I’m bored's.”

On this Parenting in the Everyday episode, we are talking with NEO Orchard church planter Lentrail Abston and his wife, Ingrid. They answered God’s call to move to a new neighborhood and new community to pursue his command to take the good news to all people. As the parents of 3 kids, we asked them how they decided to lead their family on this path of uncertainty, how they prepared their family for this transition, and how they cling to the truth when it feels hard. 

On this Parenting for the Everyday episode, we talk with Jonathan Holmes, author and Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling Center. Jonathan shares his expertise as we dive into the heart of anxiety: How to recognize it, how to navigate it, and when to get help. Jonathan also shares what role our faith should play in the mental health of ourselves and our kids.

In this Parenting in the Everyday episode, we are talking about porn. Did you know that the average age of exposure is eight years old? How do you protect them from this? Join us as we talk with Pastors Joe and Zach about what makes pornography so dangerous and ask how you prepare your kids for a porn-saturated world.

In this episode of Parenting in the Everyday, we discuss relationships. What can we do now to foster healthy relationships with our kids that will translate into adult children? Do you ever wonder what your relationship will be with your child when they are an adult? Today, we have veteran moms sharing their wisdom with us as they reflect on their own motherhood journeys.

On this Parenting in the Everyday episode, we are talking about cell phones! Cell phones seem essential to everyday life, but how do you know your kid is ready? What’s safe and what’s not? What apps do you need to know about? We are talking with tech expert Caleb Lichty as he breaks down the hidden dangers of cell phones and how to protect your kids best. We also invited Steve and Elissa Hyatt to share some of the boundaries they have set for their four kids regarding cell phone usage.

On this episode of "Parenting in the Everyday," we are talking about travel! Traveling with kids can be very challenging. Is it worth the cost? What about the headache? Is there a way to do it without it costing a small fortune? In this episode, Holly and her friend Rachel share all their travel hacks and encourage parents to take that first trip. 

On this Parenting in the Everyday episode, we are talking about money! How do we balance that with our faith in a society that places huge importance on money? How do we teach our children to be good stewards of our money? We talk with Pete McQuillen, finance guru, and his daughter Kelly Coffey about practical tips to help our kids handle money well and the dangers if we don’t.

On this episode of Parenting in the Everyday we are talking about dating! Specifically, how do you know your child is ready to date? Is there an age that makes them ready? What boundaries should be in place? How do you prepare them for this important life stage? Tune in as we answer these questions and more!