Practice Makes Parent

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss autism and family dynamics with Dr. Stephanie Holmes, a certified autism specialist. They cover a range of topics, including recognizing autism symptoms, navigating the diagnostic process, and effective therapies. Dr. Holmes shares her personal journey and professional insights, emphasizing the importance of community support, early intervention, and maintaining a balanced family life. Finally, Dr. Holmes' daughter, Sydney, offers a message of hope for individuals on the autism spectrum.   Embracing the Autism Spectrum   Take the FREE 7 Traits of Parenting Assessment   Sign up for the Free Age & Stage Resources   International Dyslexia Association   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Have you ever wondered if you or your child was dyslexic? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss dyslexia and its impact on children and families. They are joined by Dr. Rebecca Sanford, an expert in educational leadership, who shares her personal and professional experiences. The conversation covers identifying signs of dyslexia and effective educational strategies. We want to emphasize the importance of recognizing and nurturing the strengths and creativity often found in individuals with dyslexia, too!   Resources For Parents: Books, Broadcasts, and More   How To Work With Your Child's School   Become a Sustainer and receive the limited Age & Stage book   International Dyslexia Association   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the importance of intentional parenting and the transformative relationships between mothers and daughters. They highlight the impactful work of Relay Exchange, a program that fosters mother-daughter bonding through skill-building, biblical lessons, and service projects. One of our listeners gets advice on her 9-year-old daughter's readiness for baptism. And we'll talk about what's happening in school districts all over the country, and how parents can get involved and know their rights.   Get involved in Relay Exchange   The Seven Traits Assessment   Want to know more about our Age & Stage resources?   Learn more about the rights of parents and students for the new school year.   FREE Equipping Parents For Back To School PDF   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James host a live session in Virginia, focusing on the importance of prayer in transforming parenting, especially for those with teen boys. They're joined by Brooke McGlothlin, who shares her personal experiences and insights as a mother and counselor. Brooke emphasizes the essential role of prayer in raising godly men, detailing how her desperation for divine help during her sons' early years led her to a deeper spiritual journey.   Praying For The Heart of Teen Boys   Sign Up for the FREE Age & Stage Resource   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

In this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James are live from a homeschool conference in Virginia, joined by Amber O'Neill Johnson, a homeschool mom who advocates for diversity in education. Amber shares her family's journey of addressing cultural identity and promoting diversity in their homeschool curriculum. She discusses the importance of storytelling and embracing cultural differences, offering practical advice for parents to foster an inclusive and resilient environment for their children. We'll also answer questions from the audience and provide actionable tips on managing kids' activities, encouraging curiosity about differences, and approaching difficult historical conversations.   Sign Up for the FREE Age & Stage Resource   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Does name calling exist between your children? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Ginger Hubbard speak with Jim Daly and John Fuller about how teasing could become bullying, and how it may ultimately damage your children's self-esteem. Whether words come from in the home or at school, there is a line that can be crossed, and we'll discuss what parents can do and say to their children when teasing becomes hurtful. Danny and Rebecca also share a listener question about how to work through anger and yelling.   Shawn & His Amazing Shrinking Sister   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Danny and Rebecca present part two of the significance of 'grace bombing' as a practice for family transformation, focusing on intentional acts of kindness, with Patrick Linnell, the founder of Grace Bomb. We'll discuss integrating grace bombing into family life to counter entitlement and instill gratitude. Patrick shares impactful stories and practical steps for engaging children of different ages in acts of kindness. The discussion emphasizes obedience, overcoming fear, and fostering joy through giving. And, we have some advice for a listener on handling potential autism spectrum behaviors in a child, providing resources and encouragement for navigating emotional outbursts. We're so happy you've joined us for this special episode!   Grace Bomb   Parenting Assessment Tool   Get your free Grace Bomb cards here!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

On this special episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca are live from the Homeschool Conference in Richmond, Virginia with Patrick Linnell, founder of Grace Bomb, a movement to carry out acts of kindness motivated by Jesus. Grace Bombing replaces random acts of kindness with intentional ones that point to Jesus. He recounts personal stories, including an impactful experience with his daughter that resulted in community transformation. We also answer a listener question regarding the Manosphere, a harmful influence of misogynistic content targeting young boys online. If you want to intentionally infuse the ideas of grace and kindness into your kids, this two-part episode is for you!   Grace Bomb   Parenting Assessment Tool   Get your free Grace Bomb cards here!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In a live episode of Practice Makes Parent'at the Virginia Homeschool Convention, Danny and Rebecca are joined by bestselling author Lisa Jo Baker to discuss the impact of inherited traits and the process of forgiveness. Lisa Jo delves into her personal story of overcoming the anger she experienced from her father, and the transformation that comes from God's love and redemption. The conversation touches on the importance of recognizing and addressing deep-seated emotions, and we take an audience question about setting boundaries in toxic relationships, and the critical role of forgiveness in healing and personal growth.   Healing the Scars of Emotional Abuse   No one should feel unsafe. Click here if you need help for an abusive relationship.   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Are you a homeschooler, or thinking about it? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca are at the Homeschool Educators Association of Virginia talking with Christy Faith, an experienced homeschool advocate and educator. Christy shares her journey and emphasizes the importance of redefining education to include critical thinking and emotional intelligence, as well as challenging the traditional school system's focus on rote learning. The conversation covers free play, secure attachment, and interest-led learning. We'll also address concerns about the organization and structure of homeschooling, the need for periodic assessment, and the importance of intentional parenting.   Receive the book Homeschool Basics for a gift of any amount.   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca and Danny discuss the complexities and rewards of foster care with Jamie Finn, founder of Foster the Family and host of The Real Mom podcast. The discussion covers the emotional and logistical challenges of fostering, the importance of unity and intentionality in family decisions, and the critical role of faith and sacrificial love in parenting. Jaime shares personal anecdotes and practical advice, emphasizing the mission-oriented nature of foster parenting and the ways it can spiritually and emotionally transform both parents and children.   Receive the book Filled: 60 Devotions for the Foster Parent's Heart for a gift of any amount.   Article featuring Jamie & her husband Alan.   Wait No More   Sacred Search   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the emotions and transitions experienced by parents and children, from the first school drop-off to adulthood. We'll talk with Erin McPherson, author of 'The Christian Mama's Guide' series of books, who offers insights on raising children through various stages, emphasizing heart goals over head goals. Erin highlights the importance of preparing kids for life's transitions, fostering character, and handling technology responsibly.   Receive the book The Christian Momma's Guide To The Grade School Years for a gift of any amount.   Age & Stage Assessment Tool   Dr. John Trent & Dr. Dewey Wilson: The Relationally Intelligent Child   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!

On this episode of 'Practice Makes Parent,' Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the significance of rest and the outdoors in family life with Eryn Lynum, a master naturalist who shares insights into the importance of rest, its biblical foundations, and practical ways to incorporate daily, weekly, and seasonal rhythms of rest into family life.   Receive the book The Nature Of Rest for a gift of any amount.   The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!

In this engaging and heartfelt episode of Practice Makes Parent, Heather McFadyen, the mother of four boys, shares her journey and challenges in raising her children and her transition from feeling overwhelmed to finding a God-centered approach to parenting. Danny and Rebecca ask about the pressures of modern parenting, dealing with anger and emotional triggers, and the importance of self-care and community support. Heather emphasizes the need for vulnerability, patience, and building connections with other mothers.   Receive Heather's book, Don't Mom Alone for a gift of any amount.   MomLifeU.com   Text "LOVE" to 32728 for 5 Winning Ideas for moms.   Feeding The Mouth That Bites You   Good & Angry   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!

Is your child relationally intelligent? And how do parents go about teaching that? On this edition of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss these vital topics with renowned experts Dr. John Trent and Dr. Dewey Wilson. The conversation underscores the significance of parents modeling emotional and relational intelligence. They explore key issues such as the impact of social media, 2020's societal changes, and the consumerist messaging children receive.   The Relationally Intelligent Child   5 Emotional and Relational Intelligence Skills, by John Trent   Parenting Assessment   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!

What have you done to protect your children from pornography? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca discuss the various emotional responses children might have upon encountering pornography, such as fear, disgust, or curiosity with author Greta Eskridge. We'll give you tips to talk to children about the harmful effects of pornography to prevent feelings of shame, and discourage curiosity that might lead them back to it. We'll also give you some tools to help them reject pornography as they grow older. Plus, we'll answer a listener email about her son's attraction to violent video games.   It's Time To Talk To Your Kids About Porn   Need help for a pornography addiction?   How To Quit Porn: Seven Strategies for Your Teens   The 7 Traits of Effective Parenting   Launch Into The Teen Years   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the prevalent issue of anxiety in children, exploring its developmental, situational, and physiological roots with licensed professional counselor, Julie Lowe. They address how modern media, social pressure, and changes in family dynamics contribute to rising anxiety levels among children. We'll also share personal anecdotes and practical advice on identifying anxiety, the importance of parental support, fostering resilience, and the efficacy of family rhythms. Then, we'll answer a listener question on a father's struggle to regain his children's respect after an affair.   Booklet: Helping Your Anxious Child: What To Do When Worries Get Big.   Listen to Dr. Gregory Jantz address the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture.   Hope Restored   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!

How can we make family devotions fun for the whole family? Join Danny and Rebecca as they sit down with author and family devotions expert Tim Shoemaker to discuss some really exciting ways you can engage your family in fun biblical learning. We underscore the essence of devotions as part of parental responsibility to pass on truth to your kids and create lasting memories. We also answer a listener email question about a toddler who is out of control. This is an episode that you're going to want to share with your friends and family, so forward this link!   The Very Best, Hands On, Kinda Dangerous Family Devotions   Family Reading Of Scritpture   7 Traits of Effective Parenting   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, hosts Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James are joined by Justin Whitmel Earley to discuss his book 'Habits of the Household.' We'll talk about creating intentional family habits that foster transformation rather than perfection. Justin shares his personal experiences and strategies for integrating daily spiritual routines, like bedtime liturgies and morning prayers into family life. There are wonderful tips on building community, discipline, maintaining grace, plus we'll highlight practical examples with technology boundaries and family dinners. Then, we'll answer a listener question on dealing with disrespectful behavior in children.   Habits of the Household   Age & Stage   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the critical role of friendships during the pre-teen and teenage years. They explore the dynamics of mean girls and the impact of friendships on children's mental health. Guest Dannah Gresh, founder of True Girl and Pure Freedom Ministries, shares insights on tackling friendship issues, building self-worth, and handling boy craziness.   Talking With Your Daughter About Best Friends & Mean Girls   Launching Into The Teen Years   Age and Stage Assessment   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!