5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Karen Ferguson
Welcome to the 5-Minute Parenting podcast! I'm Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and host of this podcast. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher, journalist, and an award-winning children's author. My Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions That Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose (ages 8-12), helps kids realize they are unique, just like their fingerprints, and have a God-given purpose in their life. I'm also the author of a picture book, Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint (ages 3-8), and an adult book, Lord, It’s Boring in My Prayer Closet: How to Revitalize Your Prayer Life,
I’m Karen Ferguson, your new podcast host beginning February 2025! I’m a wife, mom, grandmom and author of the Questions for Kids picture book series. I have a background in K-8 education and a passion for equipping parents to raise competent, God confident kids.
In this podcast, we cover parenting practices from both a practical view and a biblical view that will benefit your child’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. Our goal is to help you raise kids with a positive, godly self image so they can become all they were created to be. I know you’re busy so we’ll keep it short, let’s take just five minutes and dive in!
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Helping your Child Win the War on Worry and Anxiety, with Special Guest Laura Kuehn
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
02/20/25 • 13 min
Statistics show that anxiety in children is on the rise, which is why I'm thrilled to welcome Laura Kuehn to the show to offer expert advice and insight, along with practical ways we can help our kids win the war on worry and anxiety.
Did you know that kids can develop an "anxiety habit?" This means if troubling thoughts are not dealt with, their brains can become wired to worry! But, it doesn't have to be this way. Listen in as Laura approaches this topic from both a practical and a biblical view as she explains the nature of worry and how the human brain is wired, plus provides encouragement and practical exercises to help.
Laura is a licensed clinical social worker with experience working with children, teens and adults with issues related to anxiety, trauma, grief and life transitions. She currently runs her own virtual private practice providing therapy to women and moms across Connecticut. She is the owner and founder of Cornerstones for Parents, an online resource with parenting articles and tips and is the author of More than a Conqueror, A Christian Kid’s Guide to Winning the War on Worry. She is the parent of two young adult children and lives in Connecticut with her husband of 26 years.
Be sure to check out Laura's links for helpful resources, articles, and free downloads on anxiety and other parenting topics:
Parenting Website: https://www.cornerstonesforparents.com/ (articles, free printables, monthly newsletter)
Counseling website: https://www.laurakuehnlcsw.com/
Book: https://a.co/d/01LvGKO
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10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginning Homeschooler (Part 2)
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
03/14/24 • 9 min
In our last podcast episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Tricia Poole, a homeschooling parent of six children. Last week, Trish shared the first 5 things she wish she knew as a beginning homeschooler and today Trish is sharing her final 5 tips for: "10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginning Homeschooler" Here are some of her key points.
6. Differentiating Between Mom and Teacher Hat: Tricia highlighted the importance of helping kids differentiate between her roles as a mom and a teacher, and the significance of providing constructive feedback in a way that helps them grow.
7. Screen Time: She discussed the impact of limiting screen time for young children and how it facilitated their overall development and ability to engage meaningfully with others.
8. Understanding Behavioral Triggers: Tricia emphasized the need to look beyond academic struggles and recognize that behavioral issues might stem from emotional or personal factors, urging parents to trust their instincts and address the root causes.
9. Character Building: She stressed that successful homeschooling is more about character development than curriculum coverage, underscoring the importance of parents modeling the virtues they wish to instill in their children.
10. Absolute Dependence on God: Tricia humbly shared that there's no one-size-fits-all approach to homeschooling and emphasized the necessity of seeking divine guidance each day to navigate the ever-changing dynamics of parenting and educating at home.
Check out more helps for homeschooling on Trisha's website.
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Helping Our Children Deal with Fear (Part 2)
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
02/29/24 • 5 min
In today's episode, we continued our topic of "Helping Our Children Deal with Fear (Part 2)." We discussed practical ways to help children handle fear, including some valuable tips and resources. Here are three key takeaways from the episode:
🔹 Encourage children to come up with their own solutions to deal with their fears. This helps them learn problem-solving skills, boost their self-confidence, and prepares them to handle future fears effectively. Young children will need more help. They often act out their fears through play, so encourage them to draw a picture or act out fearful events and then talk to them about it.
🔹 Model trust in God to your children so they can see that God can help them with their fears and anxiety. Sharing some appropriate personal experiences with fear with your child will help them understand that it's okay to feel scared. Helping your child memorize a couple of verses from Scripture on fear can also help them trust God with their fears.
🔹 Control the exposure to fear-provoking information at home. Limiting access to frightening news coverage, movies, and video games can significantly reduce children's anxiety levels and help them develop lifelong coping strategies.
Link to article by Wesley Fleming
Link to God I Feel Sacred
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Tips to Help You Succeed in Your Homeschool Journey (Repost of top 5 Episodes of 2023)
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
12/21/23 • 12 min
Tips to Help You Succeed in Your Homeschool Journey
with guest speaker Kris Cox
1. Make discipleship your highest priority.
2. Realize that homeschooling is more than just an educational method, it’s a lifestyle.
3. Make it your goal to instill a love for learning in your children.
4. Parents work as a team in educating their children.
5. It’s important to find support.
6. Depending on the Lord for help and guidance is essential.
Podcast guest: Kris Cox is a veteran homeschool mom with a Bachelor of Science in Social Work and 17+ years of experience home educating their four children. She also has 10 years experience as a homeschool consultant, blogger, writer, and speaker.
Website: www.hswithconfidence.com
E-mail contact: [email protected]
Homeschool resources available:
• The Homeschool Life All-in-One Planner:
• Homeschooling with Confidence:
• Growing the Fruit of the Spirit: A Bible-based Unit Study:
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Why One-on-One Time With Your Children is Important
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
11/02/23 • 8 min
Today’s special guest is Anastasia Corbin. She’s a dedicated mother of four and an advocate of faith, family, and fitness. She is passionate about sharing her insights and experiences to help overwhelmed moms prioritize their family relationships. She is the author of Becoming an Intentional Family and co-author of When the Bases are Loaded: Encouragement for Moms to Hit a Grand Slamin Life .
Here are 3 key takeaways from our conversation:
1. Communicates value:
One-on-one time with your child communicates that they are important and worth spending quality time with. Your presence is one of the greatest gifts you can give them.
2. Builds relationships:
Just like with friends or spouses, spending time together helps build a deeper connection and understanding with your child. You get to know their preferences, fears, and interests, which strengthens your bond.
3. Behavior improvement
Often, children act out to gain attention. By intentionally setting aside one-on-one time, you meet their need for attention and help reduce negative behavior. Investing in your child pays off in the long run.
4. Finding time
For one-on-one moments can be challenging, but it's worth it. Be creative and explore opportunities like car rides, walks, special treats, or even playing their favorite games together. If you want more ideas and guidance on how to create intentional family time, I encourage you to check out Anastasia’s book, Becoming an Intentional Family.
For more info on Anastasia check out her website.
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Praying with Your Grandchildren
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
10/05/23 • 7 min
We have a special guest today on 5-Minute Parenting. Melissa Henderson is an award-winning author and a passionate advocate for praying with grandchildren. Melissa shares her thoughts on the importance of prayer in the lives of children and grandchildren, highlighting how it not only teaches them about God's love, but also strengthens the bond between generations. Through heartwarming anecdotes about her own grandchildren, Melissa reminds us that prayer can be a simple, everyday routine, thanking God for the blessings in our lives. Whether it's bedtime prayers or gratitude prayers at the front and back doors each morning, she emphasizes the value of modeling prayer and teaching the younger generation how to talk to God naturally as they go through their day.
Be sure to check out Melissa’s website for more info about her, her books, and her ministry.
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Thanks to my Virtual Assistant, Alyssa Avant (https://alyssaavantandcompany.com), for her tech genius and help with this podcast.
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Praying For Our Children and Grandchildren As They Go Back To School
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
08/24/23 • 3 min
My pastor reminded us last Sunday that we are in a spiritual battle everyday—a battle against an enemy who seeks to steal, kill and destroy. And we don’t fight that war with natural weapons, but with the spiritual weapon of prayer. Our enemy is focused on destroying this generation of children with cultural lies, worldly, distractions, and sexual perversions. My pastor challenged us to spend more time praying than we spend on social media and scrolling online. I’m taking that word to heart as a word from God.
As parents and grandparents, we need to be praying for our children and grandchildren everyday and teaching them how to pray and put on the spiritual armor of God. As they begin a new school year, let’s pray together for them today. (These 10 prayer points will be in the Notes so that you can use them for your prayer time.)
10 Prayers for Our Children and Grandchildren as They Go Back to School
Lord, we ask that our children:
1. Be kept safe physically, spiritually and emotionally while in school.
2. Develop discernment and stand firm for what is right and refuse what is wrong.
3. Develop a strong and healthy self-image and self-confidence.
4. That they would treat others with respect and obey the authorities in their life.
5. Recognize that You created them and have a plan and purpose for their lives.
6. Discover their God-given gifts and talents.
7. Be motivate, disciplined and challenged in their learning experiences.
8. Choose their friends wisely and find Christian fellowship.
9. That that would have teachers who are good examples for them.
10. That they would have a peaceful classroom where they can learn.
Download these 10 Prayer Points from: : https://sandrakaychambers.com/freebies
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Tips to Help Children Deal with Grief and Loss
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
10/17/24 • 8 min
We're excited to share our latest episode featuring Joyce McCullough, an award-winning educator and author, who offers insightful tips to help children deal with grief and loss. Her debut picture book, "Look for the Pink Ribbons," beautifully tackles this delicate subject with hope and compassion.
In this episode, Joyce discusses five key points to guide parents in supporting their children through difficult times:
- Emphasize Hope: The overarching message of Joyce's book is hope, emphasizing the promise of life after death and the new life offered through faith.
- Focus on Positivity: Encourage children to find joy in life's daily wonders and help them to see the beauty in the world, shifting focus away from fear and grief.
- Share Hope with Others: By helping others, children can find comfort and lift their spirits, especially in times of widespread tragedy.
- Express Grief Creatively: Assist children in expressing their emotions through writing or drawing, allowing them to communicate their feelings and find solace.
- Explore Concepts of Heaven: Encourage children to imagine and describe what heaven might be like to help them process their grief and envision a positive future.
With the recent tragedies and challenges our world has faced, this episode couldn't be more timely. Joyce's insights will not only aid your children but can offer a valuable lesson for adults too. Listening to her compassionate approach could very well be the comforting guide you need in helping your child through their journey of understanding and coping with loss.
Find out more about Joyce and her book on her website.
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My Adoption Story, with Guest Katie Cruice Smith
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
02/27/25 • 18 min
Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith to the show for the first episode in a three-part in-depth series on foster care and adoption. Listen in as Katie shares her heart-warming and inspiring adoption story, filled with bold steps of faith and miraculous provision from God! For those considering adoption (or those who know someone who is), Katie is the perfect resource and we are excited to have her on the show to encourage and help guide those wanting to find their forever family.
Katie is a freelance editor and writer who resides in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is an adoption and foster care advocate and handles the marketing for an adoption attorney. When Katie isn't working as the senior editor for Ambassador International or writing her next book, she is busy homeschooling her three kids, spending time with her family outdoors, or enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee on her porch swing. Katie is the author of the children's adoption book, Why Did You Choose Me? and loves to share with others the joy she has found as a foster and adoptive mom.
For more information about Katie, her books, and resources for foster care and adoption, visit her website at: https://katiecruicesmith.com/
Adoption resources link: https://katiecruicesmith.com/adoption-grants-loans/
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How to Support Foster Care with Special Guest Katie Smith
5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
03/13/25 • 19 min
Join us to welcome Katie Cruice Smith back for the final episode in her three-part series on foster care and adoption.
Did you know approximately 500,000 children are in the US foster care system? We can all do our part to help support those in the system, and it doesn't have to be intimidating or overwhelming. Listen in as Katie shares insightful ideas and encouragement on how to support foster care.
Katie is a freelance editor and writer who resides in the Upstate of South Carolina. She is an adoption and foster care advocate and handles the marketing for an adoption attorney. When Katie isn't working as the senior editor for Ambassador International or writing her next book, she is busy homeschooling her three kids, spending time with her family outdoors, or enjoying a good book and a cup of coffee on her porch swing. Katie is the author of the children's adoption book, Why Did You Choose Me? and loves to share with others the joy she has found as a foster and adoptive mom.
For more information about Katie, her books, and resources for foster care and adoption, visit her website
https://katiecruicesmith.com/
Adoption resources link:
https://katiecruicesmith.com/adoption-grants-loans/
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