The Heidi St. John Podcast

Is it a good idea to pay kids to do the dishes or fold their laundry? Listen in as Heidi and Durenda talk about their own experiences as moms of many, and offer encouragement for parents who are facing this question with their kids.

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SPONSOR: Firmly Planted Family (Bible Studies for the ENTIRE family!)

Three Tips to Prioritizing Your Day (including downloadable schedule)

Organizing Your Chores (Blog Hop)

Chilling the Chore Wars

Beyond the Chore Chart by Kimberly Eddy

* Have you tried to get your children to help out around the house?

* Do you stress out over the state of their messy rooms?

* Do your children ignore your carefully crafted chore chart?

* Is it easier for you to just do the job yourself?

* Do your children view helping out around the house as punishment?

If you answered yes to any of these, then, Beyond the Chore Chart: Chores, Kids, and the Secret to a Happy Mom is just for you! When it comes to books on chores, we moms need something that would go beyond just hanging up an age appropriate chore chart up on the wall, and assuming everyone would catch on and start helping out. There’s a process to getting your helpers to really help you out, and in this book I share my own tricks of the trade, getting your little helpers to become big helpers!

* Learn the secret to getting your kids to help you with household chores, without yelling at your kids.

* Why training your children step by step to do each job prevents frustration for you and them.

* How to teach your children, at different ages, to help with chores.

* Ways to make helping around the house fun.

…and more!

The New Strong-Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson

Is a willful little darling driving you to distraction? The New Strong-Willed Child is the resource you need—a classic bestseller completely rewritten, updated, and expanded for a new generation of parents and teachers. Challenging as they are to raise, strong-willed children can grow up to be men and women of strong character—if lovingly guided with understanding and the right kind of discipline. Find out what Dr. James Dobson, today’s most trusted authority on parenting, has to say about what makes strong-willed children the way they are; shaping the will while protecting the spirit; avoiding the most common parenting mistake; and much more. If you are struggling to raise and teach children who are convinced they should be able to live by their own rules, The New Strong-Willed Child is a must-read! (This new edition is part of Dr. James Dobson’s Building A Family Legacy initiative.)

The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson

Moms often wonder if chores are a necessary part of raising children. Join Heidi St. John, mother of seven, and … Continue reading Why We Said YES to Chores →

Moms often wonder if chores are a necessary part of raising children. Join Heidi St. John, mother of seven, and Durenda Wilson, mom of eight, as they talk about why it matters.

Resources for this podcast:

SPONSOR: Firmly Planted Family (Bible Studies for the ENTIRE family!)

Three Tips to Prioritizing Your Day (including downloadable schedule)

Organizing Your Chores (Blog Hop)

Chilling the Chore Wars

Beyond the Chore Chart by Kimberly Eddy

* Have you tried to get your children to help out around the house?

* Do you stress out over the state of their messy rooms?

* Do your children ignore your carefully crafted chore chart?

* Is it easier for you to just do the job yourself?

* Do your children view helping out around the house as punishment?

If you answered yes to any of these, then, Beyond the Chore Chart: Chores, Kids, and the Secret to a Happy Mom is just for you! When it comes to books on chores, we moms need something that would go beyond just hanging up an age appropriate chore chart up on the wall, and assuming everyone would catch on and start helping out. There’s a process to getting your helpers to really help you out, and in this book I share my own tricks of the trade, getting your little helpers to become big helpers!

* Learn the secret to getting your kids to help you with household chores, without yelling at your kids.

* Why training your children step by step to do each job prevents frustration for you and them.

* How to teach your children, at different ages, to help with chores.

* Ways to make helping around the house fun.

…and more!

The New Strong-Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson

Is a willful little darling driving you to distraction? The New Strong-Willed Child is the resource you need—a classic bestseller completely rewritten, updated, and expanded for a new generation of parents and teachers. Challenging as they are to raise, strong-willed children can grow up to be men and women of strong character—if lovingly guided with understanding and the right kind of discipline. Find out what Dr. James Dobson, today’s most trusted authority on parenting, has to say about what makes strong-willed children the way they are; shaping the will while protecting the spirit; avoiding the most common parenting mistake; and much more. If you are struggling to raise and teach children who are convinced they should be able to live by their own rules, The New Strong-Willed Child is a must-read! (This new edition is part of Dr. James Dobson’s Building A Family Legacy initiative.)

The Ministry of Motherhood by S...

Resources for this podcast: SPONSOR: Firmly Planted Family (Bible Studies for the ENTIRE family!) Three Tips to Prioritizing Your Day … Continue reading Kids and Chores: Just Say YES →

Resources for this podcast:

SPONSOR: Firmly Planted Family (Bible Studies for the ENTIRE family!)

Three Tips to Prioritizing Your Day (including downloadable schedule)

Organizing Your Chores (Blog Hop)

Chilling the Chore Wars

Beyond the Chore Chart by Kimberly Eddy

* Have you tried to get your children to help out around the house?

* Do you stress out over the state of their messy rooms?

* Do your children ignore your carefully crafted chore chart?

* Is it easier for you to just do the job yourself?

* Do your children view helping out around the house as punishment?

If you answered yes to any of these, then, Beyond the Chore Chart: Chores, Kids, and the Secret to a Happy Mom is just for you! When it comes to books on chores, we moms need something that would go beyond just hanging up an age appropriate chore chart up on the wall, and assuming everyone would catch on and start helping out. There’s a process to getting your helpers to really help you out, and in this book I share my own tricks of the trade, getting your little helpers to become big helpers!

* Learn the secret to getting your kids to help you with household chores, without yelling at your kids.

* Why training your children step by step to do each job prevents frustration for you and them.

* How to teach your children, at different ages, to help with chores.

* Ways to make helping around the house fun.

…and more!

The New Strong-Willed Child by Dr. James Dobson

Is a willful little darling driving you to distraction? The New Strong-Willed Child is the resource you need—a classic bestseller completely rewritten, updated, and expanded for a new generation of parents and teachers. Challenging as they are to raise, strong-willed children can grow up to be men and women of strong character—if lovingly guided with understanding and the right kind of discipline. Find out what Dr. James Dobson, today’s most trusted authority on parenting, has to say about what makes strong-willed children the way they are; shaping the will while protecting the spirit; avoiding the most common parenting mistake; and much more. If you are struggling to raise and teach children who are convinced they should be able to live by their own rules, The New Strong-Willed Child is a must-read! (This new edition is part of Dr. James Dobson’s Building A Family Legacy initiative.)

The Ministry of Motherhood by Sally Clarkson

Because Motherhood Isn’t Just a Job. It’s a Calling.

A mother’s day is packed with a multitude of tasks that require energy and time: preparing meals, washing clothes, straightening and cleaning the house, and caring for children.

Have you ever struggled to get your kids off the couch and into life? You’re not alone! Today we’re talking … Continue reading 5 Strategies for to Kick the Video Game Habit →

Have you ever struggled to get your kids off the couch and into life? You’re not alone! Today we’re talking about the distraction of online life and a few things parents can do to get back in the driver’s seat with their kids.

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But It’s Just A Game

(Recommended grades 2-6) Meet Jasper! A young boy who is totally absorbed with playing video games… “With my game controller in my hands, I’m the boss of my whole world! I can be who I want and do as I please. I can get the highest score. I get all the chances that I need. If I make a mistake it’s ok. Everyone thinks I’m ‘it on a stick!’ And the bad stuff all goes away.” Video game addiction is on the rise, but it can be prevented. This creative story book teaches both kids and adults how to switch out their game controller for a “life controller.” Video gaming is becoming a part of our culture, and we must be strategic in creating a healthy gaming balance.

Video Games & Your Kids: How Parents Stay in Control

Video games are now firmly embedded in the cultural identity of America s teenagers. It is now estimated that 90 percent of our youth are playing video games. They are using handheld devices or full-fledged, Internet-based, multiplayer games. Most are nonchalant about them, enjoying them as part of the many things they do for pleasurable entertainment, integrating them into their lives without harmful effect. Others, however, have grown so dependent on these games that they are abandoning their lives to pursue this activity, which they seem to prefer above all others. Video Games & Your Kids: How Parents Stay in Control is for parents who are worried that their children may be spending too much time playing video games.

 

Hooked on Games: The Lure and Cost of Video Game and Internet Addiction

 

 

The Parenting Collection by James Dobson

It can be tough to be a mom or dad. Aren’t there days when you wish you could sit down with an expert on parenting—somebody who really understands what you’re going through and knows just what advice and counsel to give you? Good news: The parenting wisdom you need is here—in one complete volume! In The Dr. James Dobson Parenting Collection, you’ll find three bestselling books (The New Dare to Discipline, The New Strong-Willed Child, and Parenting Isn’t for Cowards) containing the straightforward, practical, biblical truths you need—from Dr. James Dobson, the world’s foremost authority on parenting.

As Christian mothers, we have been given the task to teaching our children about God’s standard—but looking around, it’s clear … Continue reading Set Apart: What God Says About Marriage →

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As Christian mothers, we have been given the task to teaching our children about God’s standard—but looking around, it’s clear that many Christians have lost their way under enormous pressure from the culture. We’re exchanging the truth of God’s Word for the easy “truth” of the world.

This generation of Christians in a full-blown spiritual crisis. God’s Word, the Bible, says that the Lord grants wisdom. Not the culture, not judges, not the courts. Christians need to cry out for wisdom as we navigate the issues of our generation. The conversation about the redefinition of marriage that’s happening in our churches, and most recently, the decision of the Presbyterian church to allow gay marriage should make followers of Jesus Christ tremble.

Join me as I talk about what God says about marriage. The culture may change, but God does not change. His standard is right—and as Christians, we need to know what God has to say about homosexuality—and then, be willing to take a stand for righteousness.

Come back to the Word of God, Christian! Be led by the Spirit. We either believe God’s Word or we don’t—and we demonstrate that by the way we live our lives. Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. (Romans 12:2)

 

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New Morning Mercies by Paul David Tripp

Mornings can be tough. Sometimes, a hearty breakfast and strong cup of coffee just aren’t enough. Offering more than a rush of caffeine, best-selling author Paul David Tripp wants to energize you with the most potent encouragement imaginable: the gospel.

Forget “behavior modification” or feel-good aphorisms. Tripp knows that what we really need is an encounter with the living God. Then we’ll be prepared to trust in God’s goodness, rely on his grace, and live for his glory each and every day.

Only God Can Make a Kitten by Rhonda Greene

Only God Can Make A Kitten, written by award-winning author Rhonda Gowler Greene and illustrated by bestselling artist Laura J. Bryant, follows a conversation between a mother and child as the child repeatedly asks “Mama, who made . . . ?” In the end, children learn that God is responsible for everything in creation—including kittens!

Follow Me: A Call to Die. A Call to Live. by David Platt and Francis Chan

In this new book, David Platt, author of the New York Times bestselling book, Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream, contends that multitudes of people around the world culturally think they are Christians yet biblically are not followers of Christ.

Have you been tempted to place your hope in a person?  You’re not alone—but Psalm 62 tells us that our … Continue reading UNpopular: What it means to stand in this generation →