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Tammy Daughtry is known as America's Coparent Strategist. She is the author of the book Co-Parenting Works! and the founder of Co-Parenting International, which is an organization that helps thousands of single parents and stepparents raise amazing children in complex families. Her resource, One Heart, Two Homes, serves as a helpful guide for parents who recently went through a divorce or separation. Tammy and her husband, Jay, have a blended family of four adult children and five grandchildren....

Penny Cooke is the author of the award-winning book Pursuing Prayer – Being Effective in a Busy World and a certified biblical life coach. Her passion is to see everyone pray more often and more fervently. Whether she is writing, coaching, teaching, or speaking, Penny seeks to encourage and equip others with the Word of God and see them empowered by His Spirit. Key takeaways: Children should learn the Lord’s Prayer to understand that prayer is much more than just talking to Jesus; they must also...

“If God calls you to it, he will equip you to do it!” -Kate Battistelli Kate Battistelli is the best-selling author of The God Dare: Will You Choose to Believe the Impossible and Growing Great Kids: Partner with God to Cultivate His Purpose in Your Child’s Life. She is one of the three hosts of the popular Mom to Mom Podcast. Kate and her husband of 38 years laid down their careers in the Broadway theatre when they took their first “God Dare”, by moving out of New York City and into a life of ho...

Are you looking for a devotional that helps your child apply biblical principles to everyday life? Linsey Driskill is a mother, author, and speaker who has helped lead educational awareness trips and directed the nonprofit organization, Villages of Hope. Linsey’s book, Beautiful Hearted Women of the Bible: A Creative Mother-Daughter Devotional, published by Focus on the Family, is a unique devotional for daughters ages 6-10. Linsey’s creative and interactive 40-week devotional includes prayers, ...

“Small actions on our part as parents can lead to huge spiritual differences in our family.” -Justin Earley Justin Whitmel Earley is a lawyer, author, husband, and father of 4 boys. He holds a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and a degree in English Literature from the University of Virginia. He runs his business law practice under the Earley Legal Group. Justin frequently speaks at businesses, churches, and conferences on habits, technology, and mental health. Key takeaways Just...

Petherbridge is an international speaker, author, and life coach. She has been featured in: Focus on the Family, The Billy Graham Training Center, FamilyLife, iBelieve, Crosswalk, Lifeway, Today's Christian Woman, and Momlife Today. Her books include The Smart Stepmom, 101 Tips for the Smart Stepmom, and Quiet Moments for the Stepmom Soul. Key Takeaways: Divorce is a death for everyone; even if the parents are not sad the marriage ended, everyone grieves. The differences in the way children and ...

“The most effective form of learning educates the whole person, but it doesn’t happen overnight. It happens by sowing one tiny seed at a time, then watering, feeding, nurturing, and covering it all in prayer.” -Durenda Wilson. Durenda Wilson has homeschooled and graduated 7 out of 8 children so far. She is a speaker, podcaster, and author who strives to encourage an unhurried homeschooling approach. Her book, The 4 Hour School Day, promises that you already have what it takes to give your child ...

“Your child’s maturity in Christ is your priority.” -Josh Mulvihill Dr. Josh Mulvihill is the Executive Director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation. He served as a pastor for nearly 20 years, has a Ph.D. in Family Ministry, serves on the board of Awana, and is the author/editor of ten books on parenting and grandparenting. Josh is married with five children. Josh elaborates on how parents can be intentional in their Christian parenting through six steps of planning discussed in his bo...

“Lying expresses a lack of trust that God is in control.” -Ginger Hubbard Ginger talks about why children lie, what God’s Word says about lying, and encourages parents with practical ways to train children to speak the truth. Her book, Chloe and the Closet of Secrets, is a great resource to help children understand and overcome the sin of lying. Key takeaways: Most of the time lying derives from the love and preservation of oneself. 3 methods parents should avoid when dealing with a lying child:...

Is your child struggling with habits of whining, but you aren’t sure how to address them? Ginger Hubbard discusses a biblical framework and practical ways to help children understand why they whine, how they can learn better ways to express themselves, and how to become better communicators ultimately. If you haven't already, we recommend listening to part 1 - Ginger Hubbard’s 3-Step Plan to Help Tame Your Child’s Tongue Key Takeaways: Whining has become a huge problem in today’s culture as chil...

“We live in a nation that defies God at every point, including child training.” -Ginger Hubbard. Ginger Hubbard is a bestselling author of multiple books, the co-host of the Parenting with Ginger Hubbardpodcast, and a frequent speaker at women’s events, parenting conferences, and homeschool conventions across the country. Ginger gives her insight and knowledge to help equip parents with biblical principles and the tools to implement those principles in a practical way throughout her book, I Can’...

Did you know that you can cause damage to your children if you are hyper-critical during certain stages of development? As parents, it is crucial to help our children reflect and learn from their mistakes in a warm and encouraging way, not by harsh words and punishment. This approach is much more beneficial for them to become better listeners. Key Takeaways: * Theta brain wave dominates children’s brain function from age five and under. * Experts say that we can cause damage to our children ...

“Today’s school systems are not like the ones that we grew up on. And you have to notice that and take action accordingly for your children.” -Cheryl Chumley Cheryl Chumley is an online opinion editor, commentary writer/host of the "Bold and Blunt" podcast at The Washington Times, and the author of four books. She is passionate about spreading the truth about what is going on in America and how we as Christians need to take a strong stance to save our nation together. Key Takeaways: Cheryl discu...

Karen Whiting is an author of more than 30 books, a former television host, an AWSA certified coach, an international speaker, a mother of 5, and a grandmother. Her daughter, Rebecca White, is the director of children's ministry at her church and has co-authored two books with her mother, Karen. Rebecca is a mother of two adopted girls and a grandmother. They are a mother-daughter team passionate about building strong bonds that connect families with God. Key Takeaways: Ways to bring the family ...

The Bible warns us in Ephesians 6:4, “Do not exasperate your children; instead, bring them up in the training and instruction of the lord. There are many ways you may be provoking your children without knowing the harmful effects it could have on them in the future. Some examples of provoking our children: When our demands are arbitrary or unfair. When we expect them to be good all the time. When we are hypocritical by punishing them for something that we do as well. It is important to be aware ...

Let’s create a legacy of love with our mothers by giving encouragement, using words of affirmation, and taking the initiative! Blythe Daniel is a literary agent, marketer, and the President of the Blythe Daniel Agency. She has written for Proverbs 31 Ministries and Focus on the Family. Dr. Helen McIntosh, her mother, is a counselor, speaker, educator, and author who has appeared in Guideposts, ParentLife, and HomeLife magazines. Blythe and Helen have written two books together: I Love You, Mom, ...

Does your child know the difference between sins of commission and sins of omission? A sin of commission is when someone of higher authority tells you to do something, and you do not do it. Most children understand sins of commission because there are potential consequences for disobedience, meaning they get punished for not doing what they are told. A sin of omission is when someone doesn’t do something that they subconsciously know they should do. This is a much harder sin for children to unde...

Let’s cultivate a path to be intentional and mindful to help our children gain spiritual awareness! Dr. Katherine Pang (Ph.D.) is the founder and CEO of the Christian Life Institute and serves as the Managing Psychologist and Clinical Director at Lakewood Wellness. She has a ThM and MDiv from Talbot School of Theology, two law degrees, an MBA, and over 30 years of experience. Key takeaways: An integrated biblical model can help equip and empower Christians to navigate life’s challenges. How we c...

Sportscasting is a tactic that gives children an opportunity to become better problem solvers! Sportscasting happens when we take a back seat to a problem instead of participating in fixing it. When a sportscaster is reporting during a game, they are simply talking objectively about what is happening - they are not getting on the field and playing. We can do the same for our kids when they struggle with something and are trying to figure out a solution. Six ways you can incorporate sportscasting...

Jean Thomason is a musical performer, worship leader, author, and conference speaker. She is the living embodiment of the joyful children’s musical character, “Miss PattyCake.” Through this brightly costumed character, she plants biblical truths into little lives while helping to equip parents to lay a spiritual foundation. Jean gives insight and knowledge from her book, Sharing God’s BIG LOVE with Little Lives, and how she found inspiration from the word “praise" in writing this spiritual toolk...

Do you have a child that is fearful of ghosts, demons, or angels? When children fully understand that the devil and his demons have no power over us because we have Jesus who dwells within us, they can learn not to be fearful but to be faithful. Key takeaways: Common fears children have about spirits and tips to help children overcome their fears using specific examples from the Bible. Some Bible stories and passages regarding spirits: Luke 24:36-51 Mark 9:14-29 Matthew 18:10 Exodus 23:20 Psalm ...

Do you need help understanding and managing your strong-willed child better? Kirk Martin is the founder of Celebrate Calm and the host of the Calm Parenting Podcast. He is known for his very practical strategies that he delivers with humor to help you to get your kids to listen the first time while building a close, trusting relationship. Kirk is passionate about showing parents how to stop the yelling, defiance, and power struggles with strong-willed children. Key Takeaways: Primary attributes ...

Who were the "Easter people" in the Bible? The cardinal points listed in the Bible (Acts 2:42) are four practices that made the early community of followers of Jesus who they were. These people were Jesus followers called “Easter people.” They were people who lived a completely new experience under the authority of God. As they began worshiping God, they traveled in different directions, giving us the four points, which were adherence to the apostles' teaching (North), commonality (East), breaki...

"The meaning of an event isn't fixed at the time it happens, but God can work to change that meaning." -Bethany Sollereder Dr. Bethany Sollereder (PhD & MCS) and her friend, Amber Salladin, both have a heart for helping children understand why there is suffering. Bethany specializes in theology concerning evolution and the problem of suffering, and she's the author of the engaging book, Why Is There Suffering. Bethany discusses how we often suffer because two good things collide in a way that en...