Parenting On Purpose

Our team is excited to share a conversation Shane had with best selling author, Max Lucado. Lucado has recently written two new books for children: "Where'd My Giggle Go" and "Anxious for Nothing for Young Readers: Living Above Anxiety & Loneliness". On today's episode Max will discuss the content of each book and will help parents understand how to talk to their kids about issues of anxiety, sadness, and loneliness. 

You can find both of Lucado's newest books wherever books are sold or on his website

Click here to download your free 'Where'd My Giggle Go?' Activity Kit.

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Join Josh and Shane as they have a conversation about teaching kids about money! Spending, saving, giving it away … they discuss important things parents should focus on when teaching their kids and teens about money. 

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Mother's Day is approaching!! On this episode Shane, and special guest mom Isha and Holly discuss all things motherhood. You will hear their take on the good, the bad, and sometimes the ugly truth about being a mom. But we're not gonna leave it there. Ladies this episode will encourage you as a woman and as a mother. 

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave us a rating and a review. And if you have found this particular episode to be helpful, take a moment to to share it with your friends and on social media. You can reach out to our team at [email protected] 

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Do your kids always expect to hear 'Yes' when they ask for toys, new phones, new Air Force 1's, and more? In this episode Shane and his youngest daughter have a conversation about an event that recently took place in their home. Learn how the question "Tell me why I should say yes?" can eliminate battles and encourage your child or teen to begin thinking constructively. 

Shane and his daughter referenced a Cell Phone Agreement they have in their home. To download a copy of this document or a copy of a Cell Phone Agreement you can edit for your family, click the link below: 

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/7yskmlptqe370tf/AADAMnrmbPzM2sHkKXEw1sA4a?dl=0

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Family mealtime! We want to have a nice home cooked meal every now and then. But let's face it, getting a home cooked meal on the dinner table every night often feels like it's mission impossible. In this episode Shane takes a look at three simple hacks that will make family meal prep less stressful and more enjoyable. 

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In this episode Josh and Shane answer a question emailed in from our team. They would love to hear from you and answer questions you may have regarding parenting. Send them an email to [email protected] 

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Do you struggle with the amount of time your child or teen can spend on their devices? Does it feel out of balance? Do you feel like you are not able to control the time spent on a device vs the amount of time spent outside, doing homework, or having face-to-face conversations? 

In this episode Josh and Shane discuss technology currency. You will discover how this can potentially change your families device usage, how it can create healthy technology habits, and  how it will help you spend more time together.

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In this episode Josh and Shane discuss the do's and don'ts of discipline. You will discover the purpose of discipline in your home and find some helpful tips to discipline with purpose. 

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In this episode Shane looks at the Top Three: iPhone Hacks that will help you, as a parent, navigate device usage and privacy. Our team would love to hear your parenting questions and answer those on a future Q&A episode. To contact the team send an email to [email protected] 

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave us a review and take the time to share it on social media. For detailed information on the Top Three: iPhone Hacks access the information in the links below:

Guided Access Mode: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT202612 

Screentime: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208982

Family Sharing: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201060

Connect with Joshua Gagnon: 

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com 

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

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Join Josh and Shane as they answer parenting questions submitted by our team. In this episode they tackle the question of dating. You will hear two different approaches to how they have handled this phase of life in their own parenting. 

Josh and Shane would love to hear your parenting questions and answer those on a future Q&A episode. To contact the team send an email to [email protected] 

If you enjoy listening to this podcast, please leave us a review and take the time to share it on social media.

Connect with Joshua Gagnon: 

Website: https://joshuagagnon.com 

Facebook: @Pastor Josh Gagnon

Instagram:  @joshgagnon

Connect with Shane Becton:

Facebook: @shane.becton1

Instagram: @shanebecton