The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Does your child struggle with being lonely? It is heartbreaking when a son or daughter says, "I don't have any friends." Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time. How can we help our kids know they are not alone because they are loved by us and more importantly, by God? Beloved author Max Lucado is here to shout good news to every soul. His new children's book, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone, will bring comfort to you and your kids. In today's conversation, you'll learn:  2:20 Receive this encouragement not just for your kids, but for you 7:44 How has technology affected the way a family communicates  11:37 How can we as parents become “missionaries” for our children  17:20 What to say to your child who may feel lonely at school  20:06 How can you help your child when you feel lonely yourself?  22:47 How to avoid leaving marriage behind while raising your kids Max Lucado is a prolific author, pastor, and host of the Encouraging Word podcast on AccessMore. He's written more than 40 books since the 1980s that have been translated into 50 languages, selling more than 145 million copies worldwide. He's been dubbed "America's Pastor" by Christianity Today and "The Best Preacher in America" by Reader's Digest. He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio TX.  Learn about Max Lucado and his new children's book we talked about on today's episode, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone. maxlucado.comGreat news! The Parents Rising Conference sessions can now be watched at home! Purchase access to the conference videos and mp3s at happyhomeuniversity.com/conferenceHave a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.comMore Resources for Your Family:Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribeWatch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhomeEvery girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible 

Your child has disobeyed you for the tenth time and it's only 9 AM. How do you get your children to do what you tell them to do? Maybe you've tried rewards and punishments but find they aren't working as well as they used to. Dr. Scott Turansky will fill your parenting toolbox with exactly what you need to reach the heart of your child effectively and thus change behavior. This is an episode you won't want to miss if you have been frustrated with your child's behavior or attitude lately. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 2:25 What is meant by the word "heart"? Is it the same as emotions? 4:55 How to be firm with your children while maintaining the love in your relationship 10:30 Training yourself to become a firmer parent 12:28 When correcting your child, try this instead of a time-out 17:50 How to “take a break” even with your teen 19:39 What if my child is totally unmotivated to do the right thing?22:53 Start with spiritual development 26:28 How to think positively about your child when they are not cooperating Dr. Scott Turansky is the co-founder of the National Center for Biblical Parenting. He holds two master's degrees from Western Seminary and his doctorate from Fuller. He and his wife Carrie have 5 children and 11 grandchildren. He’s been a pastor for more than 40 years and has trained over 400 parent coaches. He’s written several books including "Motivate Your Child" and the "Christian Parenting Handbook". Learn about Dr. Turansky and the book we talked about on today's episode, Parenting is Heart Work at biblicalparenting.orgGreat news! The Parents Rising Conference can now be experienced at home! Purchase access to the conference videos and mp3s at happyhomeuniversity.com/conferenceHave a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.comMore Resources for Your Family:Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribeWatch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhomeEvery girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible

Our kids are growing up in a confusing world where wrong seems right. How do you plant godly values in the heart of your child? Today's guest Adam Griffin will help us prepare our kids to live for Christ in a world that doesn't. Even in a hostile culture, our kids can learn to do the right thing and it starts with immersing them in the Word of God. We're talking about Adam Griffin's new kid devotional, "When Wrong Seems Right - A Kids Bible Study on Making Good Choices." You'll hear about:  4:15 Why your child shouldn’t “follow their heart”  7:03 How to seek God, not Google, in our families  12:20 How to model being a follower of Christ to your kids  15:55 Getting your kids into studying the Bible when they are not interested 20:13 Explaining the fear of God to your kids  24:28 God gave you your kids for YOU to parent them  28:17 Raising boys who know who they are in Christ Adam Griffin is the lead pastor of Eastside Community Church in Dallas, Texas. He is the host of the Family Discipleship Podcast and the author of several books and resources for families including his newest book, "When Wrong Seems Right - A Kids Bible Study on Making Good Choices."   You can connect with Adam Griffin at FamilyDiscipleship.com  Great news! The Parents Rising Conference can now be experienced at home! Purchase access to the conference videos and mp3s at happyhomeuniversity.com/conference Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! speaking@arlenepellicane.comEvery girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible 

If you could make a wish, what would you wish for? Sometimes we stop hoping and dreaming because it seems to lead only to disappointment. If you want to move forward in your life, even when it hurts to hope again, this episode is just for you.  Rachel Miller shares from her new book "When It Hurts to Hope: Honest Conversations about Living with Unmet Longing." We're going to talk about:  3:35 You're not alone. Everyone has “unmet longing.” 9:07 Here’s something we can all learn from newlyweds... 11:25 How do we still believe God is good when we don’t get what we want? 15:12 How to be a friend to someone who has an unmet longing  20:10 Living between pessimism and optimism during tough times  26:43 How community can help when we get lonely 29:25 If you are going through a hard time, do this Rachel Miller has written for Lifeway, YouVersion, Proverbs 31 MInistries, The Daily Wire and Ramsey Solutions. Her new book is "When It Hurts to Hope: Honest conversations about living with unmet longing." rachelmillerauthor.com You can follow Rachel on Instagram @rachel.s.miller Get plan and hope for your family's technology use and read Screen Kids by Arlene and Dr. Gary Chapman. More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible

There's a lot of talk about being limitless, but the truth is, we are limited creatures. We've got too much laundry, too many bills, too many responsibilities, and too little strength. But what if limitations can actually turn into blessings? Bestselling author Sara Hagerty shares how being a mom of seven has helped her discover the beauty in her boundaries. Sharing from her new book, "The Gift of Limitations," we'll talk about:  2:50 What it means to live inside the fence line  7:30 The things we think are going to “kill” us actually can be life-giving  10:05 Talking yourself through your limitations  14:33 When limitations get in the way of accomplishing your dreams  18:20 How to name our limitations  20:17 What to do if you are feeling overwhelmed as a mom  24:45 What, I don't always have to be productive??? 27:50 Living “slower still” Sara Hagerty is a bestselling author and speaker who loves to offer God's hope to readers facing unexpected life circumstances. She and her husband adopted four children from Africa and then had three miracle babies. Her new book is "The Gift of Limitations: Finding Beauty in your Boundaries."  You can follow Sara on Instagram @sarahagertywrites and on Substack  More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

We all face conflict - whether it's with your spouse, child, parent, neighbor, or co-worker. We don't always agree! How can you navigate conflict better? Is there a way to prevent fights in the first place? Donna Jones has written a new book to help us, "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life." On today's podcast, you'll learn:  2:09 The surprising truth about conflict  6:03 You may be causing conflict without even realizing it   8:50 What makes marriages last  11:40 This secret ingredient makes all the difference in conflict  16:10 Recognizing the patterns of our conflicts and fixing them  24:17 Handling situations where emotions are running really high Donna Jones is a national speaker, church planter, pastor's wife, and mom of three adult children. She’s appeared on Focus on the Family and other media outlets. Her new book is "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life."  Find out more about Donna and her book "Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life" on her website. donnajones.org You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene Pellicane, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Family life can be overwhelming, sloppy, tricky, and downright challenging. How can you find sanity in the chaos of everyday living? Cynthia Yanof is here to remind us that even when life is messy, God is still good. God isn't caught off guard when we drop the ball, lose our cool, or can't find anything clean to wear. He can use our ridiculous messes for good! In today's conversation based on Cynthia Yanof's new book, "Life is Messy, God is Good," you'll learn:  2:14 How to find the funny when life isn't going how you'd planned   7:10 Why it's insane to pay for something you don't have to  11:30 The things God calls you to do can change you (and this is good)  14:00 What holy discontent looks like  18:40 Learning how NOT to parent from a place of reputation  25:38 If you've ever been disappointed with the church, listen here   Cynthia Yanof is a wife, mom, and podcaster who is ridiculously committed to not taking herself too seriously.  She is the host of the MESSmerized podcast and her new book is "Life is Messy, God is Good." Find out more about Cynthia and her book "Life is Messy, God is Good" on her website.  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA.  Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene Pellicane, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke.  More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours.  Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel 

Has Valentine's Day become more about showering your kids with gifts than your spouse? It's easy to drift away from the person who was once your dream come true. It is time to fall in love again...with your spouse! Arlene shares how you can turn your heart towards your spouse this week, relive the feelings of love, and strengthen your commitment to have and to hold forever. It's National Marriage Week (Feb 7-14) and it's time to celebrate marriages, starting with yours. In today's episode, Arlene shares:  3:00 I couldn’t believe he saw this in my eyes  4:30 How do we keep falling in love through the years (with the same person)? 5:40 Do you find your spouse more interesting than your phone?  7:10 What is the greatest predictor of happiness?  10:30 My husband was listening to something that surprised me  15:00 Sometimes we put ourselves against a measurement that doesn’t even exist  16:45 What Dr. Gary Chapman did when someone asked to live with his family for one year  19:00 What is National Marriage Week?  Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home, author, speaker, and spokesperson for National Marriage Week. You can find out more about National Marriage Week (and get free date night ideas) at MarriageWeek.org  Get Arlene's books 31 Days to a Happy Husband and 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene Pellicane, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke.  More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Maybe you used to be employed, married, or healthy. When you suffer a loss, you enter the realm of "used to be." Licensed counselor Ashley Elliott is here to help us build new thinking patterns when life doesn't turn out how we thought it would. Ashley and her husband Chuck are the authors of "I Used to Be..." In this episode, you'll learn how to navigate losses in life as we talk about:  2:19 What I used to be... 4:27 How to use “switch theory” to combat negativity  9:04 Here's how you can get back into a positive space with your spouse  11:17 Recognizing the triggers that cause negative spaces  14:08 How to get through your grief  19:00 Understanding your “anger wall” 24:55 How to help others who are grieving  28:28 How to know when to seek help with your grief   Ashley Elliott and her husband Chuck have been working with couples since 2009. They are certified in eight different psycho-educational programs aimed toward building relational success. Ashley is a counselor with Auxilium Psychological Services.  Ashley and Chuck have three boys and enjoy hiking and mountain biking.  Check out Ashley & Chuck's book, I Used to Be... - How to Navigate Large and Small Losses in life and Find Your Path Forward.  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference in San Diego, CA on March 2, 2024.  Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours.  Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel 

What do you do if you find your child looking at porn? The Internet has made pornography so easily accessible and parents must act to protect kids from the dangers of bad pictures and harmful ideas about sexuality. Austin Fruits, a speaker for Josh McDowell Ministries, knows what it is like to struggle with porn as a teen. In this honest and redemptive conversation, you'll learn:  4:10 When you may not be feeling God, He is still working in the darkest places  10:27 Porn is about much more than desire  12:45 How real repentance is key to the healing journey  15:25 Porn is not your problem, it is your medication  20:35 Why do we need to talk to our kids about uncomfortable topics like sex  24:10 How to help prevent your child from watching porn  28:55 Why being set free from porn is so liberating Austin Fruits is a speaker for Josh McDowell, a ministry of CRU. He has a passion for apologetics, evangelism, and wholeness. He has his degree in psychology and counseling from Liberty University and also graduated from Talbot School of Theology. Find out more about Austin at Josh.org It's not too late to come to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

In business, we learn new strategies, test products, and set goals. How can we apply this same intentionality to parenting? Think of yourself as the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, or Chief Operations Officer in your home. CEO Bill Hampton is here to help us grow as parents. On today's episode, you'll learn: 2:30 How to grow yourself so you can grow as a parent 4:45 Building momentum in parenting 10:30 Being intentional in your parenting starts here 15:50 Carving out time to spend with family even when life seems so busy 18:55 How to deal with screens in the home more constructively 24:49 What to do when you don’t like what your kids are doing 26:30 How to instill a work ethic in your kids 30:50 Stay strong as a parentBill Hampton is the founder and CEO of Hampton Strategies. He served as the executive VP and chief marketing officer for Dave Ramsay for 13 years, leading the growth of the Dave Ramsay show to a listenership of nearly 4.5 million people. You can follow Bill on Instagram @thebillhampton You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024 in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. More Resources for Your Family:Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhomeSpecial thanks to HireMyMom.com

A majority of Americans now say truth is subjective, and that ultimate truth cannot be known. How can we rise up to teach our kids that truth can be known? A world without the existence of truth quickly dissolves into chaos. Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries, is here to help us defend the existence of truth to our kids. Sharing from his latest book, Truth Changes Everything, you'll learn:4:20 How to find reality even when the world feeds us lies 7:00 What to say to your children if they don’t believe there are absolute truths 12:30 This is the best way to challenge the idea that there is no such thing as truth… 17:35 Words from the culture around your child have more impact than you think 21:30 What to say to your child if they are questioning their gender 24:45 Why children need to know the noble truth about gender 28:00 Families are the good guys, not the bad guys30:45 How to equip your young adult with a biblical worldview Dr. Jeff Myers is the president of Summit Ministries. As an educator and entrepreneur, Dr. Myers has become one of America’s most respected authorities on youth leadership development. He is the author of several books including Understanding the Faith and Understanding the Times. Jeff and his wife and their family live in Colorado. Connect with Dr. Jeff, Summit Ministries, and his book Truth Changes Everything at Summit.org Enter to win a FREE STUDENT CONFERENCE pass this summer with Summit Ministries in Colorado or Georgia ($1800 value): summit.org/arleneYou're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. happyhomeuniversity.com/conferenceMore Resources for Your Family:Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribeWatch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhomeSpecial thanks to HireMyMom.com

What is the current spiritual temperature of your family? No doubt you have had seasons when you were more on fire for God than others. Bible teacher Stephanie Rousselle is here to help us stoke the fire of faith in the home. How can we delight in God on a daily basis and pass on that enthusiasm to our kids? In today's conversation you'll learn about: 2:30 Finding the “spice” in Christianity  4:30 Getting back to being on fire for God  8:50 Helping your kids taste the goodness of God  13:50 Pouring into your kids can look like this  18:15 When you were a college student, you were an atheist... 25:40 What is biblical success as a family?  Stephanie Rousselle is the host of the Gospel Spice podcast. Her motto is “God’s glory, our delight!” Born and raised in France, in the past 20 years she has lived on three continents, four countries, and five cities. She’s a wife, mom, podcaster, speaker, and Bible teacher.  Learn more about Stephanie Rousselle and Gospel Spice here.  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Are your children going to grow up to be leaders? Author and leadership expert Dr. Tim Elmore says your child doesn't have to run a Fortune 500 company or be a team captain to be a leader. Learn how to nurture your children's God-given abilities so they can live an "I can't wait" kind of exciting, full life. In this conversation based on Tim's new book, I Can't Wait: 52 Stories of Kids Who Changed Their World, you'll learn:  3:30 How our children’s generation is so different than previous generations  6:00 Is the decision I’m making today going to serve my kids in the long term? 7:50 But my child isn’t a leader… 10:45 What is artificial maturity?  15:10 How to inspire kids to dream big about the future   23:00 How you can help your kids have longer attention spans 27:20 If you’re burned out and tired as a parent, start here Dr. Tim Elmore is the founder and CEO of Growing Leaders. He’s dedicated his life to developing the next generation of students and equipping them to think and act like leaders. He’s spoken to more than half a million leaders in businesses, universities, athletic teams, and nonprofits. He was listed in the top 100 leadership speakers in America by Inc. magazine. He has published more than 35 books and today we're talking about his new book, I Can’t Wait: 52 Stories of Kids who Changed Their World.  Learn more about the I Can't Wait book here  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. https://www.happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here.  Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com! 

Christmas can be a very happy time for families, but it can also be awkward or difficult if relationships are strained. Today's guest Anne Beiler (founder of Auntie Anne's Pretzels) grew up around the table, eating daily meals with her large Amish family. When things got very tough as she went into adulthood, the family still kept meeting around the table and it made all the difference in the world. Anne Beiler will share her story of heartbreak and conflict, of forgiveness and grace--and how she started making pretzels. Anne has a beautiful new cookbook, Come to the Table. In today's holiday conversation, you'll learn:  4:00 Growing up Amish, coming from a very big family of eight kids  6:30 My grandmother’s Christmas wreath (you could eat it!)  8:00 We were dirt poor…Christmas was very sparse  12:00 I learned how to share and communicate with people around the table (three times a day)  16:00 When your adult child is doing something you don’t approve of, you still come around the table  19:50 When I stopped wearing my head covering  21:40 Out of our pain, our purpose was born 26:00 How God miraculously redeemed my marriage  31:00 Seeing your first Auntie Anne’s in a foreign country   Anne Beiler is the founder of Auntie Anne Pretzels, the largest pretzel franchise in the world. She's the author of The Secret Lies Within and Overcome and Lead. Her new cookbook is Come to the Table--you can get it here. auntieannebeiler.com/cookbook You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024 in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here.  Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Get your free 25 Days of Christmas activity guide for your family here. You can't control how your kids turn out, but you can guide them to love and know God. Our parenting efforts can get wasted on what is not really important. How can we help our kids develop Biblical character? How can we give our kids the gift of parenting differently? Founder of Celebrate Kids, Dr. Kathy Koch is here to help us determine which character traits need attention right now in your child's life. Her new book is Parent Differently: Raise Kids with Biblical Character That Changes Culture. Today you'll learn: 4:00 It's good to have character but THIS is even better… 8:35 What it means to live on purpose  9:00 The big three character traits your kids need  14:20 These tough conversations with our families are hard but needed  18:45 How to approach a negative change in your child’s behavior 24:00 Building character in your child with ADHD 27:55 Being aware of our choices can really make a difference  Dr. Kathy Koch is the founder and president of Celebrate Kids. She’s influenced thousands of parents, teachers, and children in 30 countries through her talks. She has a PhD from Purdue and is the author of several books including Screens and Teens, and 8 Great Smarts.   Learn more about her newest book Parent Differently here celebratekids.com/parentdifferently You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is still available, so get your tickets today. happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here.  Subscribe to Arlene's free email to help you have a happier home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to Hire My Mom! 

Wondering if you should wrap up that new phone for your child this Christmas? Before you do, listen to this episode as Arlene shares two big ideas for living in an intentional tech home. If you can use technology to help your kids and not hurt them, that will be a huge gift you can bring to your family this Christmas and beyond. Arlene talks about: 3:00 I had no intention of hurting her but I did 6:10 Don’t wait for tech to clean up its act  9:10 Picture a snow globe. What would the ideal amount of tech in your home look like?  13:00 Tech as a last resort, not as a first resort  16:50 Wrap this instead of a phone up for Christmas  18:25 Delay, delay, delay - the longer, the better  23:00 Is your child’s circadian rhythm working?  27:55 What do you want Christmas day to look like in your home with technology?  28:50 Does this help future me?  32:35 My suggested age(s) to get a smartphone Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, a speaker, and author of nine books including Parents Rising and Screen Kids. Learn more about Arlene on her website arlenepellicane.com and find out about her latest offerings at Happy Home University.  You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here.  Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com

Do you think of your marriage as a gift on most days? Marriage After God authors Aaron and Jennifer Smith are here to help you see your marriage in a beautiful light. They have a blueprint for building a strong marriage after God. You'll hear how to strengthen your most important relationship this Christmas season with ideas from their newest book, The Marriage Gift. Today, Aaron and Jennifer talk about:  3:40 Marriage based on good efforts vs marriage based on God 6:20 How do we get back to a God-based marriage? 9:50 This inoculates us from selfishness 15:15 How do you get your spouse interested in prayer? 21:00 Why does prayer protect your marriage in a powerful way?  24:11 Fitting in prayer with 5 children 27:30 Encouraging your husband to be a spiritual leader Since marrying in 2007, Aaron and Jennifer Smith have overcome challenges with God's help, founding the online ministries HusbandRevolution.com and UnveiledWife.com. Together they have written several books including 31 Prayers for My Future Husband and Marriage After God. They live with their five children in Oregon.  Learn more about Aaron and Jennifer Smith and their book, The Marriage Gift on their website. marriageaftergod.com You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill, and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com RELATED POSTS:25 Days of Christmas: Aaron and Jennifer Smith - The Marriage Gift

What else can you pray besides, "Lord bless my child"? Author Sharon Jaynes is here today to add some power to our prayer life as parents. You'll learn how to pray for your child from head to toe using the Word of God. This isn't about using prayer to control our kids. It's about relinquishing control and asking God to shape our children into the adults He wants them to be. With ideas from Sharon's new book, Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe, you'll learn:  6:11 What does it mean to pray for your child from head to toe?   8:40 One thing that has really helped me in my prayer life… 13:04 When your child is depressed or anxious  16:00 Praying for your child’s future spouse  19:40 Your struggles are for a reason   25:56 Raising an eternal soul, not just a child  30:00 Nobody can be a perfect parent, but we can be praying parents  Learn more about Sharon Jaynes and her book, Praying for Your Child from Head to Toe on her website. sharonjaynes.com/prayingforyourchild Get the Praying for Your Child's Teacher download Sharon talked about here. You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill and Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar. Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome

Has your child ever asked you a science question that you couldn’t answer? Scientist Dr. Michael Guillen is with us to explain why science and God are not at odds; in fact, they are a power couple. You'll be equipped to talk about science with your kids with more confidence after listening to today's conversation about:  4:00 I must have shocked my parents when I had an interest in science  8:20 Why science is not hostile to God  9:00 I started asking questions about the origin of the universe  12:00 Exploring the world religions for answers science could not answer  14:00 Not only are science and Christianity compatible, they are a power couple, and here’s why  16:10 Look at nature and it will show you the glory of God…let creation speak!  18:40 What to say when your kids are taught they are so similar to chimps  23:10 Don’t spin science one way or the other  27:00 Love without truth is a delusion  28:00 When your child learns about evolution… Dr. Michael Guillen is a three-time Emmy award winner, bestselling author, and former ABC news science editor. He is a UCLA grad and earned his doctorate at Cornell in physics, mathematics, and astronomy. He taught physics at Harvard and hosts the Science and God podcast on AccessMore.  Get Dr. Guillen's book, Let Creation Speak! You're invited to the Parents Rising Conference on March 2, 2024, in San Diego, CA. Speakers include Dr. Gary Chapman, Arlene, Bill & Pam Farrel, and Sally Burke. Early bird pricing is available now! happyhomeuniversity.com/conference More Resources for Your Family: Arlene's Free Marriage Webinar -- Get Unstuck in Your Marriage. If you feel stuck in a rut or you've just lost that lovin' feeling, register for Arlene's free marriage webinar here.  Subscribe to Arlene's free email list to get tech news and more to help your home. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Special thanks to HireMyMom.com