Preparing Parents and Kids for Spring Break in a Digital World

02/19/25 • 35 min

In this episode, I chat with Norma Q-Brown, our Family Care director, about preparing parents for spring break, especially regarding their children's online behavior and conversations about sexuality.

Norma provides practical strategies for parents to foster a safe environment for open dialogue, ensuring meaningful conversations about online safety and appropriate behavior – and not just over spring break. We discuss the importance of ongoing communication, setting clear expectations, and addressing idleness. We emphasize the value of empathy, vulnerability, and guiding children through their spiritual journeys, both in everyday life as well as times, like spring break, when schedules and routines are disrupted.

For everything we discussed in today’s episode, visit Bebroken.org/springbreaksuccess.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

Preparing parents for spring break and its challenges.
Managing children's online behavior during unstructured time.
Importance of ongoing communication about sexuality between parents and children.
Strategies for setting clear expectations and boundaries.
Addressing idleness and its impact on children's behavior.
Encouraging productive activities and family engagement during breaks.
Importance of pre-spring break, during spring break, and post-spring break conversations.
Discussing online safety and appropriate behavior with children.
Sharing personal experiences to foster connection and trust.
Encouraging a biblical worldview and open dialogue about curiosity and sexuality.

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Teaching Healthy Tech Habits to Your Kids (Podcast Bundle)
Talking to Your Kids About Sex (Podcast Bundle)
A Family Game Plan for Responding to Porn

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For everything we discussed in today’s episode, visit Bebroken.org/springbreaksuccess.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

Preparing parents for spring break and its challenges.
Managing children's online behavior during unstructured time.
Importance of ongoing communication about sexuality between parents and children.
Strategies for setting clear expectations and boundaries.
Addressing idleness and its impact on children's behavior.
Encouraging productive activities and family engagement during breaks.
Importance of pre-spring break, during spring break, and post-spring break conversations.
Discussing online safety and appropriate behavior with children.
Sharing personal experiences to foster connection and trust.
Encouraging a biblical worldview and open dialogue about curiosity and sexuality.

More Resources:

Related Podcasts:

Teaching Healthy Tech Habits to Your Kids (Podcast Bundle)
Talking to Your Kids About Sex (Podcast Bundle)
A Family Game Plan for Responding to Porn

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Subscribe to our YouTube channel.

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Helping Men Practice Self-Awareness to Build Stronger Relationships

In today’s episode, Dr. Stephen Cervantes and I explore the importance of self-awareness in relationships, especially for husbands. We discuss how men can enhance their relationships by recognizing their interaction patterns and understanding their own emotional state and that of their wife’s.

Stephen emphasizes the value of men engaging with their wives through simple acts like sharing daily thoughts and curiosity, which can foster meaningful dialogue. We also touch on the challenges of communication, the impact of self-absorption, and the importance of processing disappointment with God first. Ultimately, the episode offers practical tools for men to nurture deeper connections with their wives.

For daily insights from Stephen, visit DoctorMarriage.org

Topics Covered in this Episode:

Importance of self-awareness in relationships, especially for husbands.
Recognizing patterns in interactions with partners.
The significance of understanding one's own thoughts and feelings.
Observing and responding to the emotional states of partners.
Challenges of communication between men and women.
The impact of sharing ideas and fostering dialogue in relationships.
The role of self-absorption and its effects on communication.
The necessity of processing disappointments with God before addressing them with a partner.
The influence of tone and demeanor on partner perceptions during discussions.
Strategies for creating a supportive and understanding relationship dynamic.

More Resources:

Recognizing Patterns
40 Days of Training for Your Soul (free download)
40 Days to Oneness (marriage devotional)

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The Scandal of Virginia Grey: A Tale of the "Other Woman"

In today’s episode, we have Wendy Crane with us to talk about her new book, "The Scandal of Virginia Grey." Wendy opens up about her personal journey through infidelity, her 20-year marriage to Reese that didn’t start out like a fairytale, and the healing process that followed. She shares the emotional experience of writing her book, which allowed her to confront past traumas and find redemption.

We discuss the importance of forgiveness, especially Wendy's unique relationship with Reese's ex-wife. Wendy hopes her story offers hope and understanding to others in similar situations, emphasizing that healing and transformation are always possible.

To get the book and learn about coaching services, visit TheSilentAddiction.com.

Topics Covered in this Episode:

Wendy Crane's personal journey and experiences with infidelity
The emotional process of writing her book, "The Scandal of Virginia Grey"
Themes of healing and redemption in relationships
The significance of forgiveness, particularly in blended families
The allegorical nature of Wendy's book and its connection to her life
The impact of revisiting painful memories during the writing process
The concept of confession as a means of healing
Target audiences for the book, including those in similar situations and readers interested in redemption stories
The importance of self-forgiveness and compassion towards others
Messages of hope and transformation in the face of adversity

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