Practice Makes Parent

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss strategies for parents to help their children manage emotional baggage. We highlight the importance of addressing the mental health crisis affecting youth, emphasizing dealing with stress, anxiety, and emotional burdens. The conversation, featuring insights from guest Pastor Chris Sasser, focuses on understanding and lightening children's emotional loads through the analogy of 'bags', exploring various types of emotional baggage such as performance pressure, identity struggles, and relational issues. Chris shares his experiences from over 30 years in family ministry, offering practical advice like reducing pressure at home and balancing performance with affirming Godly character. Then we answer a listener voicemail question about aggressive siblings and how to curb physical aggression and teach self control. Bags: Helping Your Kids Lighten The Load Want unity in your home? Check out Hope Restored marriage intensive. Preview an episode and sign up for a free-trial to The Adventures In Odyssey Club. Emotional Baggage Adventures In Odyssey - 12 Stories on Procrastination, Empathy, and more! 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 interview Nicole Zasowski, a licensed marriage and family therapist, about her experiences with loss, grief, and finding joy through faith. They discuss practical ways to overcome negative mindsets, the importance of savoring daily moments, and celebrating intrinsic traits over achievements. The episode also includes advice on addressing sensitive topics with teenagers and emphasizes gratitude as a practice to foster joy and resilience. Danny and Rebecca answer a listener's question about approaching her teenage daughter about sexual activity, emphasizing open communication and grace. 7 Traits of Highly 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 edition of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca talk about the importance of having support systems for blended families with Scott and Deana Thayer. You'll hear their stories as they recommend seeking objective perspectives from therapists, finding mentor couples, and participating in church support groups as you blend. We'll also answer a question from a couple who care for a special needs child, but are concerned that their other children may feel neglected. Building Love Together In Blended Families We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. Call our Counseling Line Click Here to Join a Free Trial of AIO Click Here to Support the Show!

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the importance of instilling the true meaning of Easter in children. They are joined by John Greco, author of 'The Easter Lamb,' a children's book that connects Passover to Easter. The conversation explores methods to teach children about these significant religious events amidst cultural distractions like the Easter Bunny. They emphasize the value of intentional parenting, involving age-appropriate conversations, crafts, and activities while focusing on Jesus’ role in these celebrations. Parenting resources can be found at The Easter Lamb: Jesus, Passover, and God’s Amazing Plan to Rescue Us We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. Family Reading Of Scripture Focus On The Family Magazine Launch Into The Teen Years Call our Counseling Department Click Here to Support the Show!

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, we talk about the challenges and experiences of raising strong-willed children. Sally Burke joins Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James and discusses incidents from her child's early years, how strong-willed behavior manifested, and how these situations were handled with a mix of discipline and understanding. You'll hear the importance of prayer and using scripture as a foundation for guiding and nurturing children. Plus, you'll learn tactics for instilling empathy, establishing boundaries, and encouraging obedience without crushing the child's spirit. The role of community support and the power of joint parental prayer are also highlighted. Your child can be transformed into a leader through spiritual development! We also answer a listener email on overwhelming children with extracurricular activities. Parenting resources can be found at MomLifeU.com We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail. 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Find us on YouTube. Click Here to Support the Show!

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Danny and Rebecca speak with Jeannie Cunnion about the mental stress mothers face. We empower moms to leave the worry, anger, guilt, and comparison behind and have confidence in God's grace. We also answer a lister email from a mother of toddlers who feels as though she's losing her identity. Receive the book Mom Set Free for your donation of any amount Age & Stage Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Arlene Pellicane shares practical ideas on how to manage your children's digital time. Dr. Danny Huerta also shares details on what screen time does to a child's brain and gives parents suggestions on setting boundaries. We also answer a listener email on what parents can do when their children are unruly at restaurants. Check out the 7 Traits of Effect Parenting Assessment to give you some practical ways to grow as a parent. Parents are invited to check out The Live It Challenge that equips students and families to live out and pass down their faith through a series of fun, practical activities. Adventures In Odyssey are practical programs that parents can look into as they shape their children's digital screentime. Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Heidi Lee Anderson shares her encouragement for moms in helping them answer the big questions like, "What If I don't have what it takes?". We cover practical advice on combating parental self-doubt, comparison, and perfectionism. Additionally, Heidi discusses the importance of community, prayer, and prioritizing key aspects of life while managing imperfections. A listener's question about adult children moving out is addressed, providing insights on fostering independence. The episode concludes with encouragement for parents to trust in God’s plan and to seek support through community and counseling. Check out the 7 Traits of Effect Parenting Assessment to give you some practical ways to grow as a parent. You can also find parenting tips at FocusOnParenting.com We also have counselors who can help with any parent/child relationship question. Call us at 1800-232-6459. Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta dive into the seven traits of effective parenting inspired by research and biblical principles. They discuss adaptability, respect, intentionality, steadfast love, boundaries and limits, grace and forgiveness, and gratitude. Danny outlines how these traits can be implemented and how the parenting assessment tool can help parents understand their strengths and areas for growth with each child. The conversation emphasizes the importance of modeling these traits, their impact on parent-child relationships, and practical examples of each trait. There's also a Q&A addressing how parents can handle financially dependent adult children while teaching responsibility and gratitude. Click on the show notes for more information on the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment Tool. Discover practical strategies to reduce financial burdens, manage debt effectively, and achieve long-term financial stability. Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Do you feel like you're failing as a parent? We've all been there! On this episode, Pastor Gary Thomas, the author of Sacred Parenting, breaks down how moms and dads can work through impatience, anger, and exhaustion by understanding how our children see humility and sacrifice. We will also answer a listener question about helping rebellious teenagers learn respect and responsibility. Click here to ask for Gary Thomas' book, Sacred Parenting, for a gift of any amount. Call 1800AFAMILY for our counseling department, and we can put more information about that process in the show notes. Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Chances are, if you're a parent, you do battle with parenting anxiety. It's natural (it's your job to keep your kids alive!), but there is a supernatural source of peace that will both settle your mind and protect your children. Join Danny & Rebecca as they talk to Alison Calhoun about her battle with anxiety after a miscarriage, and the dramatic ways the Lord has shown up through it all. Later, we answer a question from a parent who wants to know how she can address her daughter's doubts about the faith. If you're in need of counseling, Focus on the Family offers a free counseling consultation. Click here for our consultation form, or call our counseling line at 1(800) 232-6459. Click here to check out the RVL Discipleship series from Focus on the Family! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Did you know that you can use every day moments with your kids to teach them about Jesus? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Gracia Olivas to talk about the practical ways she teaches her kids about Jesus. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to when her and her husband should tell their kids that one of them was previously married. Click here to receive Danny's book, Seven Traits of Effective Parenting, for a gift of any amount! Click here to check out Gracia's instagram, @rootedinmore, for great practical ways to teach your kids about Christ! Click here to sign up for Family Reading of Scripture, for free, from Focus on the Family! Click here for Launch into the Teen Years from Focus on the Family! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In this special, extended edition of Practice Makes Parent... Rebecca's husband is here! You might know him from the band Foster the People, or as the director of your future favorite Netflix series, but Cubbie is also an excellent husband and father. And they just released a book called Lasting Ever! Join us this week as Danny interviews Cubbie & Rebecca about their new book, their parenting journey, and the Lord's involvement in it all. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can help her 13 year-old deal with anger. Click here to receive Rebecca & Cubbie's book, Lasting Ever, for a gift of any amount! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Every day presents a new opportunity to model kindness for our kids, whether that's at the grocery store, at home, or with friends and family. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Christina Watkins to discuss the importance of kindness, and how you can model if for your kids. Later, we answer a question from a listener whose daughter recently started displaying OCD behaviors. Click here to receive Danny's book, Seven Traits of Effective Parenting, for a gift of any amount! Click here to check out Christina's instagram, @raisingkindbabies Click here to fill out a free counseling consultation form from Focus on the Family, or call us at 1(800) 232-6459 Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

More and more parents are choosing to homeschool their children, and if there's one thing we want to encourage you with, it's that you're capable of doing so! Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with author and mother of nine Rhonda Robinson to discuss the benefits of homeschooling. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how they can balance discipline and independence in their strong-willed child. Click here to learn the homeschooling laws in your state! Join John Fuller, Dr. Danny Huerta, and featured guests as they cover a wide range of topics, that are impacting our school systems, in the Thriving Student Podcast. Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Maintaining your sanity while raising children in our modern world is a daunting challenge! Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with Dr. David Clarke to discuss a biblical strategy for dealing with the challenges of every day parenting. Later, we answer a question from a single mom who needs help with her kids. Click here to receive Dr. Clarke's book, Parenting is Hard, for a gift of any amount! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Adoption is a beautiful & precious gift for everyone involved, but the new family dynamic can be challenging to navigate, especially for children already in the home. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author Kate Rietema to discuss how you can prepare your children to receive an adopted sibling. Later, we answer a question from a listener who needs help motivating his unmotivated daughter. Click here to receive Kate's children's book, All the Babies: A First Book About Adoption, for a gift of any amount! Click here for a list of excellent free adoption & foster care resources from Focus on the Family Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

The day-in, day-out of every day parenting requires a lot of sacrifice, and as parents, it can be easy to get overwhelmed. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Gary Thomas to discuss how the sacrifice of parenting shapes us into image bearers of Christ. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can develop a strong Christian foundation in her 5, 6, & 7 year olds. Click here to receive Gary's book, Sacred Parenting, for a gift of any amount! Click here to take our free parenting assessment! Click here to sign up for Focus on the Family's free Age & Stage newsletter! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Are you worried that proper manners & respect are becoming a thing of the past? This week, join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Jill Garner to discuss the importance and practicality of helping your kids develop good manners. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if her husband is being too hard on their son. Click here to check out Jill's organization, Manners of the Heart! Click here to sign up for Focus on the Family's free Age & Stage newsletter! If you're in need of counseling, Focus on the Family offers a free counseling consultation. Click here for our consultation form, or call our counseling line at 1(800) 232-6459. Click here for a great free video series from Focus on the Family that will help you instill Godly character in your kids! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Feeling worn out by the demands of parenting? Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with author Mindy Caliguire to discuss parental burnout symptoms and how you can avoid parental burnout. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know if it's okay to let her kids listen to Christian artists who have deconstructed their faith. Click here to receive Mindy's book, Ignite Your Soul, for a gift of any amount! Click here to access our free parenting assessment! Click here for music reviews from PluggedIn! Click here to sign up for age appropriate entertainment guides from Focus on the Family's Age & Stage! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In a world that measures success by likes, grades, looks, and popularity, it can be easy for our kids to get caught placing their identity in the wrong thing. This week, join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Bob Smiley & Jesse Florea of "The Official Average Boy Podcast" to talk about how we can help our children see themselves through God's eyes. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she can help her kids transition to a new home across the country. Click here to sign up for Focus on the Family's free Age & Stage resource! Click here to listen to the Official Average Boy podcast! Click here to purchase Average Boy's Above Average Summer book for your kids! Click Here to Support the Show! We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In today's cultural battleground, your kids need a strong spiritual foundation! Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with author Lee Ann Mancini to discuss practical ways to raise we can raise our kids to know and love Christ. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how much of his past he should share with his children.   Click here to receive the book Raising Kids to Follow Christ for your donation of any amount!   Click here to sign up for a free six-part video series from Focus on the Family about equipping your kids with a strong spiritual foundation!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Ever feel like screens are taking over your family's life? Join Danny & Rebecca this week as they sit down with PluggedIn's Paul Asay to learn practical tips for guiding your kids through entertainment, social media, and screen time. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how she can stop her 3-year-old from repeating inappropriate words.   Click here to receive PluggedIn's guide to technology, Becoming a Screen Savvy Family, for a gift of any amount!   Click here to access the PluggedIn website!   Click here to listen to the PluggedIn podcast!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

The holiday season is here, and Danny & Rebecca are ready to help you make it meaningful! In this episode, join us as we share tips for navigating the joys and stresses of the season, from family traditions to the purpose behind it all. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how he can help his young son adjust to a newborn in the home.     Click here to sign up for the Focus on the Family Advent Calendar!   Click here to access 7 Days of Gratitude from Focus on the Family!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Over-protective parenting may feel natural, but it can lead teens to rebellion and entitlement. In this episode, join us as Danny continues the conversation with Ken Wilgus & Jessica Pfeiffer about why handing freedom over to your teen can create a greater sense of responsibility in them, and an easier parenting experience for you! Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she should handle her 13 year old's desire to stop attending church.   Click here to receive Dr. Wilgus' book "Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for a gift of any amount!   Click here to learn more about Launch into the Teen Years   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

As we guide our teens into adulthood, it's essential that they learn the responsibility that comes with independence. One of the best ways we can do that, as parents, is through "planned emancipation," which gradually grants them freedom to make their own choices before they leave the home. Join Danny as he sits down with Dr. Ken Wilgus & Jessica Pfeiffer to discuss planned emancipation. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how she should handle her strong-willed 5th grader.   Click here to receive Dr. Wilgus' book "Feeding the Mouth that Bites You" for a gift of any amount!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Children are rapidly developing a worldview, so it is important that parents disciple them in such a way that their children are prepared to establish a biblical worldview that is resilient to the resistance of the world around them. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Barrett Johnson to talk about discipling your children to follow Christ. Later, we'll listen to a question from a listener who has concerns about their child's separation anxiety.   Click here to receive Barrett's book, Disciple Them Like Jesus, for a gift of any amount!   Click here to take Focus on the Family's free parenting assessment!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

In a culture that throws lies at your child from every direction, it's important for them to have a confident heart that stands strong on the Word of God. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Jill Garner to talk about what it looks like to raise your child to have a strong heart. Later, we'll listen to a question from a listener who has concerns about their anxious child.   Click here to receive StrongHeart by Jill Garner for a gift of any amount!   Want to know where you can improve as a parent? Click here to take our free assessment!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

As a Christian parent, you might be asking the question, is it okay to participate in Halloween? Join Danny & Rebecca as they discuss October 31st and it's implications for you and your kids. Later, we answer a question for a listener who how she should handle dishonesty from her 13-year-old daughter.   Click here to read the 'Should Christians Celebrate Halloween?' article from Focus on the Family   Pass out free trial memberships to the Adventures in Odyssey Club this Halloween!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

As parents, prayer is one of the most essential tools we have to guide, nurture, and protect our children. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with prolific Christian songwriter Tony Wood to discuss how intentional, heartfelt prayer can shape your child's spiritual growth and strengthen your relationship with them. Later, we answer a question from a mother who wants to know how she can help her daughter overcome suicidal ideation.   Click here to receive a copy of Lord, Help Me Pray For My Kids for your donation of any amount!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

The definition of masculinity has become vague in modern culture, leaving many of our sons confused about what it means to be a man. Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Mark Hancock to talk about how we can raise our sons to be men of God and maintain a biblical worldview on masculinity in a culture set against it. Later, we answer a question from a listener who wants to know how he can address issues about same sex attraction with his son.   Click here to receive access to a free video series about how you can connect with your son!   Click here to read an excellent Focus on the Family article about 'Raising Little Boys'!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Modern culture is at war with Christian values, which can make raising our girls with a biblical worldview a challenge! Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with Patti Garibay, founder of American Heritage Girls, to talk about how you can raise your daughters to follow Christ with a strong, lasting faith. Later, we answer a question from one of our listeners who wants to know about the boundaries he should establish as his teenager daughter starts dating.   Click here to receive Patti's book, Why Curse the Darkness, When You Can Light a Candle?, for a gift of any amount!   Click here to access the free Focus on the Family Dating Contract!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Cultivating good mental health in the home is tricky these days! It seems like most everything in the world stands against it. But there are things you can do to ensure your kids are set up to have healthy minds. Join us on this special episode as Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James sit down to discuss what you can do to cultivate a mentally healthy home. Later, we hear a question from a listener who wants to know how they can protect their child from a 3 year old bully at church.   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Did you know that anxiety is the number one non-medical diagnosis in the country? And unfortunately, it's effecting our kids. Join us as we sit down with world renowned mental health expert Dr. Gregory Jantz to discuss what you can do about your child's anxiety, and your own. Later, we hear a question from a mom who wants to know how she can help her son overcome his fear of being alone.   Get Dr. Jantz's book, The Anxiety Reset, for a gift of any amount!   Call us at 1(800) 232-6459, or click here, to receive free counseling consultation from Focus on the Family.   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Are you concerned with the radical changes being made to public school curriculum? On this weeks episode, join us as we sit down with policy experts Jeff Johnston and Autumn Lema to discuss how you can stand up for your child against the increasing indoctrination they face at school. Later, we hear a question from a dad who wants to know when it's appropriate to have "the talk" with his son.   Click here to sign up for our free "Equipping Parents for Back to School" e-book!   Click here to access our 'Launch into the Teen Years' resource!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Marriage experts, and hosts of the wildly popular podcast Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage, Dr. Greg & Erin Smalley join us to discuss if you can attain balance between parenting, marriage, and work. Spoiler alert - you can't! But you can find ways to integrate them with each other; listen to find out how. Later, we'll hear a question from a parent who wants to know how they should go about choosing a babysitter.   Click here to receive the book Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage for a gift of any amount!   Click Here to Support the Show!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Did you know that's it's possible for your child to enjoy their chores? Join Danny & Rebecca as they sit down with home organization expert Kristi Clover to discuss implementing a fun and effective chores system that engages the whole family. Later, we hear a question from a mom who wants to know when it's appropriate for her children to start cooking on their own.   Click here to receive Kristi's book, M.O.M. - Master Organizer of Mayhem, for a gift of any amount!   Simple Ways to Organize Your Home and Family   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this episode, we continue our look at a biblical approach to discipline with parent coaches Chad Hayenga and Lydia Rex. Learn how you can turn moments of discipline into opportunities to call out the strengths in your child. Later, we hear a question from a parent who wants to know how to respond to emotional outbursts from their toddler.   Click here to receive Jim & Lynne's book, Discipline That Connects With Your Childs Heart, for a gift of any amount!   Check out this great, free Focus on the Family resource for age appropriate discipline strategies, and much more!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this episode, Jim & Lynne Jackson join Danny & Rebecca to discuss the four essential messages behind their biblical discipline model. What messages are you sending your child when you discipline them? Later, we hear a question from a mom who wants to know if her 13-year-old is too young to have social media.   Click here to receive Jim & Lynne's book, Discipline That Connects With Your Childs Heart, for a gift of any amount!   Check out this great, free Focus on the Family resource for age appropriate discipline strategies, and much more!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

On this episode, Dr. Ken Wilgus walks us through how to navigate "control battles" with your teen! Did you know that most teens want to tell their parents everything? Dr. Wilgus outlines the behavior in parents that causes their teens to keep things to themselves. Later, we hear a question from a mom who worries she's not equipped to raise her daughter well.   Pre-order Feeding the Mouth That Bites You   Help prepare your teenager to thrive! Check out Launch into the Teen Years.   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

Launching your teen into independence can be a tricky task! But have no fear.. Dr. Ken Wilgus is here to discuss his approach that gradually introduces adolescents to freedom and responsibility. Join Danny & Rebecca as they learn about Ken's excellent framework for launching successful adults. Later, we hear a question from a mom who feels like her teenager daughter is drifting away from her.   Pre-order Feeding the Mouth That Bites You   Take our free Parenting Assessment!   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.

How do you instill a love of reading and writing in your kids in a screen driven world? Join us as Danny & Rebecca sit down with language arts expert Andrew Pudewa as he fills us in on the secret of how you can help your kids become excellent readers and writers. It's a lot easier than you might think! How and when to teach kids to read and to write? How do you help your child with reading comprehension?   Read the Bible as a Family!   What Kids Read: How Stories Develop Us   Donate Now!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.