Intro - Separation Anxiety

Aggressive Behavior in Young Children

Navigating Toddler Privacy and Modesty

Grandparenting Through Divorce

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James answer your questions. It's an episode of Practice Makes Parent shaped by our community—addressing real questions, exploring fresh perspectives, and continuing the dialogue together! If you’ve ever wondered how your voice fits into the show, this episode is proof that it does. And because he's silly, Dr. Danny tells Dad Jokes in between your questions about aggressive toddlers, separation anxiety, showering with children, grandparents disciplining, and encouraging kids when they fail.

 

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Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James answer your questions. It's an episode of Practice Makes Parent shaped by our community&mdash;addressing real questions, exploring fresh perspectives, and continuing the dialogue together! If you&rsquo;ve ever wondered how your voice fits into the show, this episode is proof that it does. And because he's silly, Dr. Danny tells Dad Jokes in between your questions about aggressive toddlers, separation anxiety, showering with children, grandparents disciplining, and encouraging kids when they fail.
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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.

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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Why Bible Literacy Matters

Building Curiosity & Simple Study Steps

Hard Bible Stories With Kids

Faith In A Secular World

Do you want to help your kids internalize the Word of God? Today, we talk about the tools and techniques that can help your children with Mary Wiley, author of Discovering The Bible. She explains building a home culture of curiosity where questions are welcomed, parents can say “I don’t know,” and the Bible is seen as one redemptive story about Jesus. You'll learn four fun study steps and hear advice for handling difficult passages in an age-appropriate way. We also answer a listener's question on preparing kids for secular school by role-playing responses, emphasizing kindness, confidence, and compassion.

 

Discovering The Bible

 

Family Reading Of Scripture

 

Match Your Parenting To What Your Kids Need

 

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Do you want to help your kids internalize the Word of God? Today, we talk about the tools and techniques that can help your children with Mary Wiley, author of Discovering The Bible. She explains building a home culture of curiosity where questions are welcomed, parents can say &ldquo;I don&rsquo;t know,&rdquo; and the Bible is seen as one redemptive story about Jesus. You'll learn four fun study steps and hear advice for handling difficult passages in an age-appropriate way. We also answer a listener's question on preparing kids for secular school by role-playing responses, emphasizing kindness, confidence, and compassion.
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Teaching Your Kids To Read The Bible

Breaking Family Patterns

Hope Filled Parenting Styles

Warmth & Boundaries by Age

Handling Backtalk & Repair

This is a longer episode, but it's WORTH IT! Danny and Rebecca welcome Melissa Krueger, author of “Parenting with Hope” about four parenting styles—authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and negligent. Is your parenting full of warmth, boundaries, curiosity, and validating teens’ experiences? We're challenging you to take a look at you family habits that may have shaped your parenting. We also have a listener Q&A that addresses disciplining a disrespectful 7-year-old by teaching better language, requiring repair and apology, and probing underlying needs and insecurities. This is a great show!

 

Parenting With Hope

 

Parenting Quiz Check In

 

Family Personality Quiz

 

Set Some Rhythms In Your Home

 

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This is a longer episode, but it's WORTH IT! Danny and Rebecca welcome Melissa Krueger, author of &ldquo;Parenting with Hope&rdquo; about four parenting styles&mdash;authoritarian, authoritative, permissive, and negligent. Is your parenting full of warmth, boundaries, curiosity, and validating teens&rsquo; experiences? We're challenging you to take a look at you family habits that may have shaped your parenting. We also have a listener Q&amp;A that addresses disciplining a disrespectful 7-year-old by teaching better language, requiring repair and apology, and probing underlying needs and insecurities. This is a great show!
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Principles Over Prescriptions in Parenting

Uncomfortable Talks Setup

Tone Timing & Listening

Handling Teen Pushback

Listener Q&A on Obedience

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James welcome authors Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark Shoemaker to discuss practical strategies for uncomfortable conversations with kids, especially preteens and teens, covering respect, emotions, dating, and household rules. Key do’s and don'ts are shared, and they even talk about how teen pushback can be healthy engagement that builds conscience! We'll also answer a listener question about a 6-year-old who obeys only with threats. This is a great episode for parents with children of any age. Make sure you share it with your friends.

 

What to Say and How to Say It To Your Teen

 

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The Very Best Hands-on Kind of Dangerous Family Devotion Vol.3

 

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Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James welcome authors Tim Shoemaker and his son Mark Shoemaker to discuss practical strategies for uncomfortable conversations with kids, especially preteens and teens, covering respect, emotions, dating, and household rules. Key do&rsquo;s and don'ts are shared, and they even talk about how teen pushback can be healthy engagement that builds conscience! We'll also answer a listener question about a 6-year-old who obeys only with threats. This is a great episode for parents with children of any age. Make sure you share it with your friends.
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