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It's RESET YOUR TECH month! Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe
Imagine if your son went from well-rounded and healthy to completely obsessed with video games. This story isn't unusual anymore. Melanie Hempe, mom and and founder of Screen Strong, shares how her oldest son was almost wrecked by video games and how he got his life back. You'll learn how to reverse screen addiction and also how to prevent it. Today you'll learn:
2:13 I watched my child be addicted to video games
7:07 You can choose the course of your childâs life
13:18 There is a giant myth around your childâs social life
21:35 The best gift you can give your child
24:09 Iâve already given my teen social media, what do I do?
35:12 How the older siblingâs behavior will trickle down to the younger sibling
Melanie Hempe is a registered nurse and the founder of Screen Strong, a nonprofit committed to giving you the fastest way to resolve screen conflicts and build strong families. She is the host of the ScreenStrong Families podcast and has been featured in the WSJ, CBS, CNN, NPR and Psychology Today. She and her husband have four children.
Learn more about Screen Strong https://screenstrong.org/
Learn more about the Kids' Brains and Screens Student Course https://kidsbrainsandscreens.com/
Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
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It's RESET YOUR TECH month!
Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe
Today's average teenager is spending hours on a phone, immersed in social media, entertainment, and gaming every day. The result has been a mental health epidemic. If normal isn't working, why not be a screen rebel? My daughter Noelle joins us today to talk about her journey through public high school in Southern California without a smartphone or social media. If your child says it's impossible to exist without a phone, you're about to find out it can actually be amazing. In today's conversation, you'll learn:
3:18 Social interactions for your child are possible without having a smartphone???
8:24 Why social media is so dangerous
15:17 How your kids can find friends that respect them, even if they donât have social media
17:17 What happens if I tell my kids they canât have phones?
21:15 Do not be afraid to protect your kids from addictive technology
24:32 Finding connection in God, not social media
29:04 Seeing the fruit of honoring your parents
Noelle Pellicane is a high school graduate who thrived without a cell phone or social media. She excelled in school, taking five Advanced Placement exams her senior year and being awarded the sportsmanship award and #1 singles player in tennis. She is currently studying mechanical engineering at Oral Roberts University in Tulsa. She has a smartphone now but has opted out of social media. She enjoys using her phone to call her mom.
Want to know the secret sauce? Read my book Screen Kids, co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
Learn more about Summit Student Conference (Biblical worldview conference Noelle recommends) https://www.summit.org/programs/student-conferences/
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Are you 100 percent thrilled with how your family uses technology?
If you say no, then welcome to the club! This month's theme is RESET YOUR TECH. Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe
If your kids opted out of having a smartphone, social media and video games, would they be better or worse off? Imagine saying goodbye to parental controls, fights, and time limits. Today's guest Erin Loechner is the author of The Opt-Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. As you can imagine, I love this book! Today's we're going to talk about:
3:00 What an âopt-outâ family looks like
5:00 Why is social media so dangerous for children?
10:43 What the algorithm of social media does
14:10 The burden of social media on girls
21:00 Does having a smartphone truly help your child in their social life?
23:30 How can we âopt-inâ to other things as we âopt-outâ of social media?
27:10 The main concerns with AI
29:45 Why easier is not better
Erin Loechner is a former social media influencer who walked away from a million fans to live a low-tech lifestyle and is now teaching others to do the same. She's been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, the Today Show. Erin is the founder of the global tech-free movement the Opt-Out Family.
Learn more about Erin Loechner and her new book (which is launching with no social media of her own), The Opt Out Family: How to Give Your Kids What Technology Can't. https://www.optoutfamily.com/
Learn how to dumb down your smartphone https://www.optoutfamily.com/tip/
Read Arlene's book Screen Kids (co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman) https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
Get your free "Reset Your Tech" tip sheet at https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe
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Our kids aren't growing up in a culture that supports following Jesus. Yet kids and teens are spiritually curious. How can we reach the spiritual curious with the good news of Jesus? How can we help our kids engage their friends about faith? Mark Matlock, senior fellow at Barna, is here to explain the culture we live in and why spiritual openness is on the rise. Sharing from his book, Faith for the Curious, you'll learn:
2:05 What does it really mean to be curious?
8:30 How do we give space for curiosity and still give our kids guidance?
13:05 How to have essential conversations with your kids when they are curious about the âwrongâ things
18:36 Living in Digital Babylon
21:28 Helping our kids reach their spiritually curious friends
26:48 How to create opportunities to talk about faith using curiosity
Mark Matlock is an author, senior fellow at Barna, the founder of WisdomWorks, and currently serves as the Executive Director of Urbana for InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Mark's books include Faith for Exiles, and today we're talking about his new book, Faith for the Curious.
Learn more about Mark Matlock and his book Faith for the Curious on his website. https://markmatlock.com/
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
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We may live in a broken world, but that doesn't mean the goodness of God is out of reach. We can live with joy, abundance, and confidence right now! Beloved Bible teacher Carol McLeod is here to encourage your heart with truth from the book of Colossians and her own experience raising five children. Based on Carol's new book, Overflowing: Living Abundantly in a Broken Culture, you'll learn how to flourish as a family. We'll talk about:
2:22 How can you live abundantly as a family in this broken, toxic culture?
6:29 Do you live in an invisible prison?
8:45 What does walking with the Lord look like day-to-day?
13:30 Practical tips for loving difficult people in your life (especially when they are your kids or spouse)
18:26 Kids have superpowers (but it's not what you think)
23:32 How can we cultivate more gratitude in the home
26:25 Living in Godâs will doesn't have to be a mystery
29:24 Never nag about chores again
Bible teacher Carol McLeod is a mom to five grown children and Marmee to 10 grandchildren. Her YouVersion devotionals have been downloaded more than 4 million times. Carol has devoted her life to teaching women the Word of God. She is the author of several books included her new book based on the Book of Colossians, Overflowing: Living Abundantly in a Broken Culture.
Learn more about Carol McLeod and her book here https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/
Learn more about Carol's video teaching here https://www.carolmcleodministries.com/shop-main/p/overflowing-bundle
Getting into fights with your kids over screen time? Read Arlene's book Screen Kids co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
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Playing on a sports team can be a great learning experience for your child, but it can also lead to overcommitment and exhaustion. How can you tell if your commitment to sports is working for or against your family? Dr. David Fraze is here to coach us up. He has a new book full of good advice for student athletes and the families who are cheering for them (and driving them to games). The book is Practical Wisdom for Athletes and Their Families (co-authored with Dr. Monica Williams). During today's interview, David will answer many questions like:
3:20 Wait, I donât have to go crazy driving my kids to all different sports?
5:00 Look at your pocketbookâŠ
6:00 Start here if you are struggling with juggling sports
8:20 What if the sports schedule conflicts with church or other Christian activities?
12:00 If you have a problem with the coach, how should you approach him or her?
15:30 How can we bring glory to God through sports?
17:50 What if your child is becoming more vulgar / less godly because of the team?
20:00 My kid wants to quit, what should I do?
23:00 When parents act poorly in the stands
25:30 How to reset while youâre playing a game
Dr. David Fraze is an associate professor and Endowed Chair of Youth and Family ministry at Lubbock Christian University. He has worked for more than 35 years with youth in church, school, and athletic settings, working with coaches, student athletes and families specifically for the last 15 years.
Learn more about his book, Practical Wisdom for Athletes and Their Families here https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Wisdom-Families-Athletes-Ultimate/dp/1684260035/
Need solid teaching to up your game as a parent? Get access to all the sessions of this year's Parents Rising Conference with Dr. Gary Chapman, Bill and Pam Farrel, Sally Burke, and Arlene Pellicane here. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
More Resources for Your Family:
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On most days, do you feel like a success or a failure as a mom? It can be easy to feel lost and alone, but we don't have to stay that way. Mother and grandmother Karen Stubbs is the ideal mentor to provide inspiration for parenting, backed up with practical tips that will make motherhood easier. Sharing from her new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood, you'll learn about:
3:00 Recognizing the dangers of self-pity
8:00 How to take charge - but not control - your home
14:43 Why being clear in discipline is essential
15:55 What to do if you havenât been consistent in discipline with your kids
21:00 Building confidence in your child to overcome
27:22 You donât do the parenting journey alone!
Karen Stubbs is an author and speaker who loves equipping moms. In 2011, she founded Birds on a Wire, a ministry to help moms with practical and Biblical truth so they can parent with confidence. When Karen was a young mom, her husband Greg was a fighter pilot in the Navy and she knows what itâs like to struggle with young kids.
Learn more about Karen Stubbs and her new book, Survival Guide to Motherhood here. https://birdsonawiremoms.com/
Need solid teaching to up your game as a parent? Get access to all the sessions of this year's Parents Rising Conference with Dr. Gary Chapman, Bill and Pam Farrel, Sally Burke, and Arlene Pellicane here. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
More Resources for Your Family:
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July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls
Encore Presentation
Kids and parents are way more anxious than they were in the 90s. What is happening to make anxiety so contagious and common? Pull up a chair for an illuminating, truth-filled conversation with counselor Sissy Goff as she shares principles from her new book, The Worry-Free Parent. In this conversation, you'll learn:3:30 The two things you need to hear right now as a parent
4:25 Whatâs changed in counseling today versus the '90s
7:20 How does our anxiety rub off on our kids?
10:10 Which parenting style do you identify with?
14:30 Neuroplasticity - What happens if we keep reinforcing our worried brain?
18:00 I hear so much about parents who compare themselves to other parents on social media
19:10 Try this if you have a hard time falling asleep
21:30 Let go of the bottom 20%
24:00 My mom is more nurturing to me when I have panic attacksâŠ
26:00 When parents have anxious thoughts, I want you to reframe this way
28:30 How to create more security at home with these two things
Sissy Goff is the director of child and adolescent counseling at Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville. She speaks across the country and cohosts the popular Raising Boys and Girls with David Thomas. Sissy has authored several books such as Raising Worry Free Girls.
Learn more about Sissy and her latest book, The Worry-Free Parent at raisingboysandgirls.com
Follow Sissy on Instagram @sissygoff
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Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar.
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Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's new Happy Home YouTube Channel youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome
Special thanks to HireMyMom.com
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July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls
Encore Presentation
How would you like to let go of performance based parenting? Bestselling author Renee Swope is here to share from her latest book, A Confident Mom. With many heart warming and relatable examples from her own life, you'll learn how to focus on building character, not perfection, in the heart of your child. We'll talk about:2:30 Ready to turn in your pink slip as a mom?
4:20 How do you mine for gold in the heartâs of your children?
6:50 When your child is mean, try this
8:00 Engaging boys in devotionals - how to make it more interactive (you can use M&Ms)
10:45 Apologizing to our kids when we are unkind
12:50 When a younger brother is frustrated that he canât do what older brother can do
14:50 How do you encourage character in the lives of your adult children?
19:00 How to support your kidsâ career choices
20:40 Adjusting your expectations as an adoptive parent, when your child has developmental delays
26:00 A surprising (beautiful) moment in the carpool lane
28:00 The Instagram reel versus real life
Renee Swope is an author, podcast host, and popular speaker. She's the mom to three kids and lives in North Carolina. Find out more about Renee and her book, A Confident Mom, at her website Reneeswope.com
Get Arlene's free Five Stress Busters for Moms at Happy Home University by subscribing to her email list.
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July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls
Encore Presentation
Is your teenager hearing from Jesus? When our kids encounter Jesus for themselves, everything changes. Drew Hill has worked with teens for more than 20 years and shares how parents can invite teens to (literally) walk with Jesus. In today's conversation, you'll learn about:2:30 Meeting Jesus as a teenager
4:00 This Christian camp experience changed my life
6:00 Go on a walk - why is this transformational?
7:30 About the documentary Godspeed: The Pace of Being Known
9:10 What if our teens arenât interested in spiritual things - how can we help them get more interested?
12:00 What is the biggest change youâve seen in youth ministry since smartphones?
14:10 We imagine things all the time
16:50 When should my kid get a phone?
19:45 I know Iâm a phone addictâŠ
24:00 Personal life lessons from Dr. Gary Chapman
28:00 Who is Crash the Rhino?
Drew Hill is an award-winning author and speaker. He serves as the head of school for the Covenant School in Greensboro, NC. He also works in the leadership of Young Life. He and his wife Natalie have five kids.
Learn more about Drew and his book, Alongside Jesus: Devotions for Teenagers alongsideresources.com
Watch the documentary Drew talked about: Godspeed, The Pace of Being Known
Get Arlene's free Gratitude Workout - 10 ways to build the muscle of thanksgiving in your child's life. Subscribe at happyhomeuniversity.com
The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Talk About. Use Promo Code HAPPYHOME to get 1 month free at TalkAboutDiscipleship.com.
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July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls
Encore Presentation
It's challenging to raise confident girls in this social media age. What if you are struggling with confidence yourself as a mom? How can women and girls develop godly confidence and courage? In today's conversation with author and mom Terra Mattson, you'll learn:
2:50 What are you seeing repeated again and again in your counseling practice with girls?
4:50 Letting go of performance-based thinking
6:30 When a boy asks your daughter for an inappropriate photoâŠdo this
9:00 Talking with your daughter about wanting to be liked and the fear of losing friends (negative peer pressure)
11:30 What are red light, yellow light, and green light friendships?
13:10 My struggle with bulimia and what I learned
16:30 The lost art of confession
17:45 How can we encourage our girl who is scared to go to school or scared to face a mean girl?
19:30 Going on dates with your daughter, having intentional time
23:00 What are some signs that my daughter needs extra help like counseling?
Terra Mattson has 20-plus years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. Terra and her husband Jeff founded Living Wholehearted, a counseling and organizational development firm helping people live and lead with integrity. Terra's book is Courageous: Raising Daughters Rooted in Grace. Learn more at her website. TerraMattson.com
Terra also has a video course, Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters. Learn more here.
Is your child getting too much screen time? Take the free quiz at HappyHomeUniversity.com
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July's Theme is Raising Boys and Girls
Encore Presentation
"Emotionally mature" may not be the words you use to describe your son. Maybe your boy is prone to outbursts, or rarely says more than one sentence at a time. Counselor and author David Thomas is here to help us nurture and raise emotionally strong boys. In today's conversation, you'll learn:
2:30 How can we understand our boys better by using the Incredible Hulk?
5:00 Teach these three Râs to your kids so they can regulate themselves, going from stressed to settled
7:00 Work things out for yourself out loud so your child can hear how you manage stress and problems without angry outbursts
9:10 Boys funnel emotions through anger; they are more physical than girls (hitting walls, biting, etc)
11:00 How a walk, run, and movement can help your son regulate emotions
13:30 How to respond according to research when your boy says, âBut I want to play my video game, it helps me calm down.â
15:00 Creating a top five list of regulation strategies
17:20 Emotional vocabulary chart - how to get one for free
19:45 The difference between saying âI am depressedâ versus âI feel sadâ
22:30 Suicidal ideations - how can you tell if your child is serious?
24:30 Adult men lead some of the scariest stats out there - including suicide
27:50 Practice this exercise to put events in perspective (so they know losing homework isnât the end of the world)
David Thomas is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN and the coauthor of 10 books. He and his fellow counselor Sissy Goff co-host the podcast Raising Boys and Girls. Davidâs newest book is Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on for Life.
Find out more about David Thomas and his book Raising Emotionally Strong Boys at RaisingBoysandGirls.com
Take the free quiz, "Is my child getting too much screen time?" at HappyHomeUniversity.org
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Your kids don't need you to be perfect--what they really need is to be directed towards a perfect God. How can parents recover this central mission of raising kids who know God and bring Him glory? Juan and Jeanine Sanchez, authors of Reaching Your Child's Heart, are here to guide us back to Biblical priorities in the home. Sharing their experience from raising five daughters who are now adults, you'll learn about:
3:45 Changing your mindset about parenting
6:35 What to do when you are frustrated with your spouse
11:04 Our central mission as parents
14:18 How to deal with sin in the home
19:49 A common pitfall in parenting that you might be falling into
22:20 What is a child-centered home vs. a parent-directed home?
25:49 Creating a real relationship with your kids
Dr. Juan and Jeanine Sanchez have been married more than 30 years and are the authors of Reaching Your Child's Heart: A Practical Guide to Faithful Parenting. Juan serves as the senior pastor of High Pointe Baptist Church in Austin and is a council member of The Gospel Coalition and is the cofounder and president of Coalicion. Jeanine teaches English and writing to kids, and is a womenâs Bible teacher. They have five grown adult daughters.
To learn more about Juan and Jeanine Sanchez and their book, Reaching Your Child's Heart, visit their website https://jandjsanchez.com/
Follow the Sanchezes on Facebook (Juan R. Sanchez), X (@manorjuan), and Instagram (@manorjuan and @jeaninedell).
Get Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids to get a better grasp on tech this summer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
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Are you struggling with your kids about screen time, friends, attitudes, chores, or anything else? How can you live in a place of victory--enjoying your family instead of enduring it? Dads can lead the way, and today I have a very special guest after Father's Day - my husband James Pellicane. We have been married for more than 25 years and have three children (one in college, one high school graduate, and one high schooler). In today's conversation, we share what's in the (not-so) secret sauce of creating a happy home. You'll learn about:
3:50 Creating âwinningâ experiences for your child
7:25 Why it is actually good for your kids to NOT get everything that they want
12:34 How to provide leadership for kids, even when they are teens
14:30 Try these activities with your kids
21:37 Why we chose to delay giving smartphones to our kids (and the beautiful result)
25:10 Getting on the same page with your spouse
James Pellicane earned his MBA and MDiv from Regent University (where he met Arlene). For five years, he worked as a full-time business coach, coaching more than 400 clients. He's appeared on the Today Show with Arlene, and he is a Realtor/Broker in San Diego where he lives with Arlene and their three kids.
Interested in having James as a personal parenting coach? Inquire for more details by emailing [email protected]
Get Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids to get a better grasp on tech this summer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
Watch the free documentary, Screen Kids: In Their Own Words about how our kids have survived without social media, smartphones, and video games at HappyHomeUniversity.com https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
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Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome
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Maybe you're concerned about the quality of your kids' education and the morals being taught in the classroom. Could homeschooling be for your family? Author and homeschooling mom Monica Swanson is here to ease common fears, dispel misconceptions, and give practical tips about homeschooling to help. She also has encouragement for homeschoolers in her new book, Becoming Homeschoolers: Give your kids a great education, a strong family, and a life they'll thank you for later.
In today's conversation, you'll learn:
4:25 Homeschooling...is that even a possibility???
7:51 How our kids can still socialize (even though they are homeschooled)
12:25 Getting your spouse on board with homeschooling
15:23 How homeschooling helps you grow as a parent
17:28 How and when to start homeschooling your kids
23:48 Transitioning to homeschooling in high school
27:45 My favorite thing about homeschooling
Monica Swanson is a popular blogger, host of the Monica Swanson podcast (formerly the Boy Mom podcast), and author of Boy Mom, Raising Amazing, and her new book, Becoming Homeschoolers. Born and raised in the Pacific Northwest, Monica has a bachelor's degree in sports medicine and has spend much of her life as a personal coach and trainer. She and her husband Dave have four sons (one college grad, two in college, and a 13-year-old) and they live on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii.
Find out more about Monica Swanson and her book Becoming Homeschoolers on her website https://monicaswanson.com/
Get Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids to get a better grasp on tech this summer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
More Resources for Your Family:
Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe
Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome
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When you are going through a hard time, how do you fight for the well being of your family? You'll find out today with a podcast first - a mother and daughter team being interviewed - Julie Bennett and her daughter Joy. The Bennett family said yes to God and moved across the country from Oklahoma to Los Angeles, only to be met with numerous challenges including a cancer diagnosis for Julie. In today's conversation, you'll learn:
5:05 God is faithful, even when He calls to the unexpected
11:00 What our kids need from us when we are going through a hard time
18:20 Finding joy even when you are disappointed
21:30 Why is risk is so valuable in life for both kids and adults
25:00 How to navigate risks when things seem uncertain
Julie Bennett and her husband Chris are the graduates of Baylor University and have spent the majority of their 23 years of marriage working in vocational ministry. They live in Malibu California where Chris serves as lead pastor of Vintage Church. They have three sons and one daughter, Joy (who you will meet on the podcast).
To learn more about the Bennett family and their book, Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging, visit their website https://www.fightingforfamily.org/
Follow Julie on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/juliebennett_/
Watch Julie and Chris Bennett on Good Morning America https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/gma3/video/tips-building-belonging-amidst-loneliness-epidemic-109431394
Get Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids to get a better grasp on tech this summer. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
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The summer months are moments away - are you excited? Panicked? A combination of both? Weâre talking to licensed family therapist Dr. Joannie DeBrito. In this go-to summer survival guide, we're talking about:
5:24 How getting your kids outdoors has more benefits than I may think
12:10 What activities can I do with my kids to help get them off screens?
15:30 Making the most out of the summer as a working parent
19:07 How we can incorporate quiet time back into our kidsâ lives?
25:04 Helping our teens recalibrate their sleep schedules
28:15 How we can help protect our kids from mental health issues
29:45 Smoothing out the summer in the midst of the challenges of having a blended family
Dr. Joannie DeBrito a licensed family therapist who works with Focus on the Family, specializing in youth and young adult mental health. Sheâs been working in this field for more than 30 years.
Find her articles on the Focus on the Family parenting blog: https://www.focusonthefamily.com/parenting/
Read her "Ask Dr. Joannie" column for grandparents at Legacy Coalition: https://legacycoalition.com/ask/
My reading list for kids and teens - one of many free resources at HappyHomeUniversity.com https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe
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We warn our kids about drugs and alcohol, but when it comes to porn, we can be completely silent. It's hard to know what to say about pornography whether your child is five or fifteen. In this digital age, the chance your child will see porn is very high and they are being exposed to explicit pictures younger and younger. Kristen Jenson, author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures is here to help us defend our children from the harms of porn. On today's episode, you'll learn:
3:05 How to define and explain pornography to your child
7:20 When do I need to start warning my children about porn?
12:30 How can parents explain to their child that seeing a bad picture doesnât make you a bad kid
16:10 How to talk to your teens about porn
20:36 After my child has seen porn, how can I help him or her get rid of those images in the mind?
24:40 What you need to know about the harms of pornography and your child's future
Kristen Jenson is the founder of Defend Young Minds and the bestselling author of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures and Good Pictures, Bad Pictures Junior. Kristen speaks and writes to defend children from the harms of pornography. She has raised her strong voice at international conferences and symposiums. Her trusted resources include the Brain Defense Digital Safety curriculum, helping millions around the world defend their kids from sexual exploitation.
Learn more about Kristen Jenson, her book Good Pictures, Bad Pictures, and the free resources she mentioned at the Defend Young Minds website https://www.defendyoungminds.com/
Enter to win a book bundle of Good Pictures, Bad Pictures by posting a comment on Arlene's Instagram https://www.instagram.com/arlenepellicane/ or Facebook https://www.facebook.com/ArlenePellicaneAuthor/ , or by emailing "Enter me in the contest" to [email protected]
A winner will be chosen on June 1.
Find out more about Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0802422209/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=0802422209&linkCode=as2&tag=arlenpelli-20&linkId=837f2447fde5b4a57b13b75b78236083
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How can moms stay sane and focused in everyday life? Arlene shares a special Mother's Day message to remind you of what's most important in raising your kiddos. Hint: It's not getting into the right college or getting them more followers on social media. How can you equip your kids for adulthood and do it with joy and purpose? In this message, Arlene talks about:
2:00 What are some things that wouldnât happen without mom?
4:20 Should I bring my childâs tablet to school when he forgets it?
7:50 The boy Samuel grew in these ways
11:30 Helping your child do things they donât feel like doing
14:00 The true measure of success
17:50 Launching an adult who loves God doesnât happen by accident
21:45 A word to single moms
Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, speaker, and author of several books including Screen Kids and Parents Rising. She and her husband James have three kids and live in San Diego.
Visit Arlene's website: https://arlenepellicane.com/
Check out Arlene's video courses: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/
Get Arlene's book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0736963502/?tag=arlenpelli-20
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
More Resources for Your Family:
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https://www.youtube.com/@arlenehappyhome
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Parenting teens can be tough, but it doesn't have to be hopeless. Gospel Coalition's Mellissa B. Kruger shares the common pitfalls parents fall into, how to avoid them, and how to raise teens who will live for Jesus. Melissa's new book is Parenting with Hope: Raising Teens for Christ in a Secular Age. In today's conversation, you'll learn:
2:38 What will always stay the same with teens
4:25 How to help our kids be on board about being a follower of Christ
10:20 How to turn your childâs relationships into blessings
12:08 Wait, we can all be idolaters??!!
14:49 Recognizing when a good thing may be turning into an idol
21:58 How can we overcome the fear of missing out for our children
26:14 Understanding that as our kids grow, we also have to shift in our parenting mindset
Melissa B. Kruger serves as Vice President of Discipleship Programming at the Gospel Coalition. She speaks at conferences across the country. She and her husband Michael have three young adult children.
Find out more about Melissa and her book Parenting with Hope on her website: https://melissabkruger.com/
Read Melissa's articles on the Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/
Watch the sessions from the Parents Rising Conference on demand - purchase access for $35 here: https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference
Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected]
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