Did you know that you can use every day moments with your kids to teach them about Jesus? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Gracia Olivas to talk about the practical ways she teaches her kids about Jesus. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to when her and her husband should tell their kids that one of them was previously married.

 

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In this special, extended edition of Practice Makes Parent... Rebecca's husband is here! You might know him from the band Foster the People, or as the director of your future favorite Netflix series, but Cubbie is also an excellent husband and father. And they just released a book called Lasting Ever! Join us this week as Danny interviews Cubbie & Rebecca about their new book, their parenting journey, and the Lord's involvement in it all. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can help her 13 year-old deal with anger.

 

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Every day presents a new opportunity to model kindness for our kids, whether that's at the grocery store, at home, or with friends and family. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Christina Watkins to discuss the importance of kindness, and how you can model if for your kids. Later, we answer a question from a listener whose daughter recently started displaying OCD behaviors.

 

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More and more parents are choosing to homeschool their children, and if there's one thing we want to encourage you with, it's that you're capable of doing so! Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with author and mother of nine Rhonda Robinson to discuss the benefits of homeschooling. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how they can balance discipline and independence in their strong-willed child.

 

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Join John Fuller, Dr. Danny Huerta, and featured guests as they cover a wide range of topics, that are impacting our school systems, in the Thriving Student Podcast.  

 

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Maintaining your sanity while raising children in our modern world is a daunting challenge! Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with Dr. David Clarke to discuss a biblical strategy for dealing with the challenges of every day parenting. Later, we answer a question from a single mom who needs help with her kids.

 

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Adoption is a beautiful & precious gift for everyone involved, but the new family dynamic can be challenging to navigate, especially for children already in the home. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author Kate Rietema to discuss how you can prepare your children to receive an adopted sibling. Later, we answer a question from a listener who needs help motivating his unmotivated daughter.

 

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The day-in, day-out of every day parenting requires a lot of sacrifice, and as parents, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Gary Thomas to discuss how the sacrifice of parenting shapes us into image bearers of Christ. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can develop a strong Christian foundation in her 5, 6, & 7 year olds.

 

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Are you worried that proper manners & respect are becoming a thing of the past? This week, join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Jill Garner to discuss the importance and practicality of helping your kids develop good manners. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if her husband is being too hard on their son.

 

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Feeling worn out by the demands of parenting? Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with author Mindy Caliguire to discuss parental burnout symptoms and how you can avoid parental burnout. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if it's okay to let her kids listen to Christian artists who have deconstructed their faith.

 

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In a world that measures success by likes, grades, looks, and popularity, it can be easy for our kids to get caught placing their identity in the wrong thing. This week, join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Bob Smiley & Jesse Florea of "The Official Average Boy Podcast" to talk about how we can help our children see themselves through God's eyes. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can help her kids transition to a new home across the country.

 

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