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Parenting Smarts

Parenting Smarts

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix

Parenting Smarts! We need them, and sometimes we feel them. Our host, Dr. MaryRuth Hackett, is a mom of four with a doctorate in educational psychology, specializing in child development. Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with the people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Parenting Smarts episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Parenting Smarts for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Parenting Smarts episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Parenting Smarts - 0: Parenting Smarts Teaser Episode
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09/25/18 • 2 min

Welcome to this quick preview and introduction to the Parenting Smarts podcast! Please subscribe and tell your friends to do the same.

Our host, MaryRuth Hackett, is a mom of four with a doctorate in educational psychology, specializing in child development. Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life.

Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with the people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!

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Parenting Smarts - 88: You Are Enough - Part 1
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11/15/23 • 49 min

Eric Brooker joins MaryRuth to share about his journey toward discovering his worth. His book is You Are Enough: Overcoming Lifelong Doubts of Worthiness.

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Parenting Smarts - 82: Boredom

82: Boredom

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05/03/23 • 15 min

Summer is almost here and the kids will get bored. MaryRuth takes a look at how boredom affects brain function and gives us tips on how to deal with boredom.

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Parenting Smarts - 54: Prayer with Andrea Boring
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11/17/21 • 43 min

How can we cultivate good prayer habits with our children? Prayer is about a relationship. Start with your own relationship with God and with your kids. MaryRuth breaks down the science that affects faith in kids and then explores prayer with Andrea Boring.

Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. We hope it helps you. Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with other people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!

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Parenting Smarts - 95: Grit

95: Grit

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02/21/24 • 28 min

How do you help your kids learn to follow through to get things done? MaryRuth explores the definition of grit and how to encourage its development in our children.

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Parenting Smarts - 91: Decisions, Decisions

91: Decisions, Decisions

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12/27/23 • 48 min

Every day we're faced with big and small decisions. Some decisions require discernment, a longer period of prayerful time before making a decision. Claire Dwyer joins MaryRuth to explore some strategies for making sound decisions and cultivating those skills in our families.

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Parenting Smarts - 86: Meet Mr. Hackett

86: Meet Mr. Hackett

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10/18/23 • 43 min

What's it like to parent alongside a parenting expert? We'll find out when MaryRuth is joined by her husband, Bob Hackett.

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Parenting Smarts - 101: Fatherhood Revisited
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05/15/24 • 29 min

Fr. MarkMary Ames joins MaryRuth for another conversation about fatherhood. They explore the ways parents, especially fathers, can provide what kids need to flourish.

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Parenting Smarts - 102: Creating a Virtue Culture
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10/16/24 • 38 min

How do we grow in virtue as parents and foster a culture in our home focused on virtues? Emily Jaminet explores ways to transform our hearts, make priorities, examine interactions, and be disposed to the grace that helps cultivate family life striving for virtue.

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Parenting Smarts - 98: Parental Stress

98: Parental Stress

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04/03/24 • 50 min

Parents get stressed! How can we deal with stress in a way that is healthy? How do we keep from losing it? MaryRuth explores the science behind stress and shares practical tips to help parents manage it.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Parenting Smarts have?

Parenting Smarts currently has 108 episodes available.

What topics does Parenting Smarts cover?

The podcast is about Radio, Catholic, Parents, Christianity, Parenting, Faith, Phoenix, Kids & Family, Religion & Spirituality, Family, Podcasts and Religion.

What is the most popular episode on Parenting Smarts?

The episode title '0: Parenting Smarts Teaser Episode' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Parenting Smarts?

The average episode length on Parenting Smarts is 39 minutes.

How often are episodes of Parenting Smarts released?

Episodes of Parenting Smarts are typically released every 14 days.

When was the first episode of Parenting Smarts?

The first episode of Parenting Smarts was released on Sep 25, 2018.

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