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Finding Light in the Dark Times of Parenting
Parenting can bring us through periods of confusion and fear. How can we as disciple parents find our way through darkness?
Land the Helicopter: Giving Kids Room to Grow (Ep. 12)
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In this podcast episode, Kim explores helicopter parenting and how we can be an engaged, loving parent without becoming a helicopter parent.
Top 10 Unique First Communion Gifts (and a Few for Confirmation)
Here are some great ideas for First Communion gifts, plus a few for Confirmation!
How Attachment Gives Us the Power to Parent (Ep. 11)
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How attachment gives parents the power to lead, protect, and guide their children. Parents possess a natural authority to lead their child, provided the child sees the parent as his best bet for getting his needs met.
The Venturing Forth Spirit (Signs of Emotional Health)
The “venturing forth spirit” is the human impulse to explore, create, and play. It’s a mark of emotional health in children. How can tell if your kids have it? Why do some kids lack it?
Helping Our Kids Love Confession (or At Least Not Hate It) (Ep. 10)
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Going to Confession can be intimidating for children. In this podcast, I offer some commonsense lifestyle tips that can help our kids grow naturally more comfortable approaching Confession.
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