Practice Makes Parent
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Dive into the heart of Christian parenting with "Practice Makes Parent," your go-to podcast for actionable insights, faith-based inspiration, and real-life strategies for every stage of parenthood. From the joyous toddler years to the challenging school-age phase, the perplexities of puberty, and the exhilarating journey of guiding your confident teen, this podcast is your trusty companion. Join hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James as they bring you weekly episodes packed with the wisdom of parenting experts. Uncover Biblical truths, effective parenting techniques, and a treasure trove of resources designed to empower moms and dads in today's ever-evolving culture in this fun Christian parenting podcast.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Practice Makes Parent episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Practice Makes Parent 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 Practice Makes Parent episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
Balancing Kids, Marriage, and Work
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08/28/24 • 31 min
Marriage experts, and hosts of the wildly popular podcast Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley join us to discuss if you can attain balance between parenting, marriage, and work. Spoiler alert - you can't! But you can find ways to integrate them with each other; listen to find out how. Later, we'll hear a question from a parent who wants to know how they should go about choosing a babysitter.
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Sex Education for Kids Part 1
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05/15/24 • 25 min
How do we talk to our kids about sex and when is the right time to give them "The Sex Talk"? Danny and Rebecca dive into that with author John Fort on this episode. John offers practical advice for parents addressing this important topic with their son or daughter. Later Danny and Rebecca answer a question from a listener about their kids hearing sexual jokes at school.
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Celebrate Mom!
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05/08/24 • 23 min
This episode is all about celebrating Mom's! It's our Mothers Day special. Danny and Rebecca will chat with Rebecca's Mom Helen Smallbone. Helen shares their story of moving to America and the challenges they faced. She also talks about "Unsung Hero" the new movie on their family. Later Danny and Rebecca answer a question from a listener about how to help his wife thrive while she is struggling.
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How to Handle Anxiety with Our Kids
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05/01/24 • 19 min
Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St James discuss how to help kids with anxiety with Dr. Josh Straub. Separation anxiety and social anxiety in children under 10 are common. In today’s episode we cover the signs and practical ways to help.
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Unsung Hero with Luke and Joel Smallbone
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04/24/24 • 29 min
Rebecca St. James brothers Joel and Luke Smallbone join the show to discuss their movie Unsung Hero. Rebecca talks about seeing God perform miracles in her life. Danny discusses the helpful content from the film for parents that he took away about how to deal with adversity.
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Jerusha Clark: Signs of Depression in Teens and How to Respond (Part 2)
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04/17/24 • 25 min
Danny and Rebecca continue their discussion with Jerusha Clark about depression in teens. In this episode they focus on how parents can be vulnerable with their kids and reminding them of Gods guiding light. Plus, we'll hear a question from one of our listeners about finding activities to do with a child struggling with depression.
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Jerusha Clark: Signs of Depression in Teens and How to Respond (Part 1)
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04/10/24 • 24 min
What are some signs of depression in teens? Jerusha Clark joins Danny and Rebecca to discuss teen depression and steps parents can take to recognize it. Plus, we'll hear a question from one of our listeners who wants to know how she can encourage her son to make better decisions.
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Adam Holz and Paul Asay: Kids and Technology - Becoming a Screen Savvy Family (Part 2)
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04/03/24 • 24 min
As we start to set boundaries around media, we need to make clear that we love our kids, even when they don’t follow the rules we put in place. We don’t want them to feel as if a boundary is more important that our relationship with them. There will be consequences, but we need to express our love for them. Parents need to put away their screens around their kids. They need to model what they want their kids to do. It comes down to having intentional family conversations around media and screens. Ask your kids how you are doing as a family with the boundaries.
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Adam Holz and Paul Asay: Kids and Technology - Becoming a Screen Savvy Family (Part 1)
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03/27/24 • 24 min
How much screen time should kids have? Paul Asay and Adam Holz from The Plugged In Show chat with Danny and Rebecca about boundaries with children and screens. Plus, we'll hear a question from a listener who wants to know if she should let her daughter watch a show that's rated TV-MA!
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Teaching Your Child Confidence, Humility, and Other Foundational Traits
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10/23/24 • 33 min
In a culture that throws lies at your child from every direction, it's important for them to have a confident heart that stands strong on the Word of God. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Jill Garner to talk about what it looks like to raise your child to have a strong heart. Later, we'll listen to a question from a listener who has concerns about their anxious child.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Practice Makes Parent have?
Practice Makes Parent currently has 48 episodes available.
What topics does Practice Makes Parent cover?
The podcast is about Parenting, Kids & Family and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on Practice Makes Parent?
The episode title 'Sex Education for Kids Part 1' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Practice Makes Parent?
The average episode length on Practice Makes Parent is 25 minutes.
How often are episodes of Practice Makes Parent released?
Episodes of Practice Makes Parent are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Practice Makes Parent?
The first episode of Practice Makes Parent was released on Nov 29, 2023.
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