The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane VIDEO

Do your kids embrace life with confidence? We talk about resilience but how many kids are really willing to take risks, fail, and get back up again? Dr. Kathy Koch is here to help us raise resilient kids who can recover from bad days and disappointments. For kids to be resilient, they need to know the God of the Bible. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 3:20 What is resilience? 4:50 Don't just talk about resilience, this is how to live it out in front of your kids 5:40 Your daughter blames her teacher for a bad grade, what do you say? 8:20 What is the difference between a failure and a mistake? 12:45 When you zap your kids without even knowing it 15:15 The powerful roles of optimism and pessimism 16:55 Use the calendar this way to help your kids recover 19:45 Big trauma versus little trauma 22:30 Put your phone down and hear your child's heart cry 24:35 Technology has taught us that everything is easy 26:46 Learning lessons from giraffes about over-parenting 29:34 Fostering spiritual resiliency in your kids Dr. Kathy Koch is a child development specialist and founder of Celebrate Kids based in Fort Worth Texas. She has influenced thousands of parents, teachers and children in 30 countries through keynote messages and seminars. Her books include Screens and Teens, 8 Great Smarts and the topic of today's conversation, Resilient Kids. Learn more about Dr. Kathy and her book Resilient Kids at Celebrate Kids celebratekids.com Screen time getting a little out of control? Get Arlene's free monthly resource 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech. These are small, doable changes that bring big results (and more peace in your home). happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Want to feel closer to your spouse this Valentine's Day? Join Arlene's 31 Days to a Happy Husband Masterclass at happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband

Are you weary from battling with your kids, your spouse, or with the culture around you? Spiritual warfare is happening in your family - what can you do to protect your home from the enemy's attacks? Author Judy Dunagan is here to remind us that we don't have to live in defeat. We have the Lion of Judah on our side. Talking about her new book, The Loudest Roar, in this conversation Judy will share: 2:50 When her grandson met a lion 4:50 When grandmas pray for their grandkids 5:50 Living on the other side of the world with her kids 7:30 Have you made your child an idol in your heart? 9:50 From a young age, I learned what it means to stand in the victory of God 11:30 I'm a natural born worrier…I needed to turn those worries into prayer 12:50 Explain the armor of God to a child in this way 14:45 Our marriage was almost shattered but God… 17:50 When you don't want your story 19:00 Importance of music in spiritual warfare 21:30 Be strong IN the Lord - it's all about Jesus 25:39 You can leave a legacy in your family Judy Dunagan is an acquisitions editor for the women's Bible studies and books at Moody Publishers. A wonder seeker of God and His Word, Judy is passionate about discipleship and making God's Word and prayer come alive in everyday life. She is a speaker and Bible teacher and serves on the Board of Deeper Walk International, the ministry her father Mark Bubeck founded. Judy and her husband Rick live in Colorado. Together, they have two grown daughters and five grandkids. Learn more about Judy Dunagan's book, The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakable Victory of Christ at judydunagan.com Screen time getting a little out of control? Get Arlene's free monthly resource 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech. These are small, doable changes that bring big results (and more peace in your home). happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Want to feel closer to your spouse this Valentine's Day? Join Arlene's 31 Days to a Happy Husband Masterclass at happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband

Is your marriage a source of strength or a source of stress? Pastor and author Gary Thomas shares how to make your marriage like a fortress, a safe place in stormy times. You don't have to have perfect circumstances to have a strong marriage; in fact, trouble can bring a couple together. You'll learn how to make this happen in today's conversation about: 3:00 Will trouble bring you closer together in a marriage or tear you apart? 4:00 This storm is terrible, but it would be even worse if it took our marriage away too 5:40 We all relate to God differently, here are different ways people worship 7:10 When one spouse is up and one is down 9:00 The fear of MS was even worse than the MS itself 10:00 When you lose a child 11:00 The second year of grieving is often worse than the first 13:01 A new child means a new marriage, let me explain 14:30 We are going to get closer to each other twenty years from now 16:00 When you have a disabled child, how to nurture your other family members too 18:00 How can you tell if you have the symptoms of over busyness 22:50 Different drives and how to navigate that wisely 25:20 Maybe is a very helpful word 28:00 How to get closer to your spouse starting right away Gary Thomas has authored 20 books such as Sacred Marriage that have sold more than 2 million copies and been translated into more than a dozen languages. Gary enjoys running and has completed 14 marathons including the Boston marathon 3 times. He and his wife Lisa have been married 38 years and have three adult children and 2 grandchildren. Learn more about Gary Thomas' newest book: Making Your Marriage a Fortress. Screen time getting a little out of control? Get Arlene's free monthly resource 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech. These are small, doable changes that bring big results (and more peace in your home). happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe You can also take the quiz, Do You Have a Happy Husband at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Are your kids enthusiastic about school? Whether your child goes to public, private or homeschool, author Leah Boden has ideas that will get your children more interested in learning. Many educators are familiar with Charlotte Mason and her philosophy of education. In Leah's new book titled Modern Miss Mason, you'll discover how anyone can use Charlotte Mason's principles to spark curiosity and lengthen attention spans. In today's conversation, you will learn: 3:45 Who was Charlotte Mason and why is she important in education? 6:20 Children are not like a lump of clay that we form 8:00 What is the atmosphere of your home and how is that a tool of education? 11:50 How tech can be used for good in education, to bring out beauty 18:50 What is masterly inactivity? How can you train kids so you can trust them? 21:00 Try this in Bible study to help your kids learn for themselves 23:00 Creating a love of books in the home, how to choose a good book 25:50 What might a day of Charlotte Mason education look like? 28:50 When a homeschooling mom is exhausted Leah Boden is the author Modern Miss Mason: Discover how Charlotte Mason's revolutionary ideas on home education can change how you and your children learn and grow together. Leah is a wife and mother of four. She's a longtime home educator with over 20 years of experience working with families within the church. She speaks, coaches, and runs workshops to share the beauty of a Charlotte Mason approach to childhood, motherhood, and education. She and her family live in England. Learn about Leah Boden's book, Modern Miss Mason at leahboden.com Get Arlene's free monthly resource 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech. These are small, doable changes that bring big results (and more peace in your home). happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

Feeling overwhelmed with all you have to do? Or maybe you feel insignificant as you look forward to the New Year. Rachael Adams knows what it's like to wonder about the difference she's making in the world as a mom. She's written a new devotion, "A Little Goes a Long Way" to remind us that small acts and invitations often lead to some pretty amazing results. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 4:30 What he was actually asking was “Am I enough?” 6:00 One minute that introduced me to my husband 7:10 I was isolated as a mom and this invitation changed my life 9:50 The value of touch between kids and parents 12:45 You ran a half marathon…once. How did the power of encouragement get you through? 14:30 How to notice those around you and their needs 15:50 I wish my life was bigger…does my little life matter at all? 20:30 Here's how to have more purpose to our work 23:30 We can start to compare our ministries instead of doing this Rachael Adams is the host of the popular The Love Offering podcast. She and her husband Bryan run a family business and farm in Kentucky with their two kids and two doodle dogs. Learn about her new book, A Little Goes a Long Way: 52 Days to a Significant Life at rachaelkadams.com Want to bring in the New Year with healthier screen habits for your family? Get Arlene's free monthly resource 5 Ways to Reset Your Tech. These are small, doable changes that bring big results (and more peace in your home). happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

You know the popular song Silent Night, but you probably haven't had much silence lately. In today's 25 Days of Christmas message, Arlene shares the story of Zechariah, a supporting cast member of the Christmas story found in Luke 2. His prayers were about to be answered about two long awaited sons - one was his own son who would become John the Baptist. The other was Jesus who would become the Messiah the Jews had been waiting for hundreds of years. Zechariah would be struck deaf and dumb as a sign of this promise. What did he learn in this silence? What might we learn by being still before God? 3:10 This was the worst day… 4:00 Who is Zechariah in the Christmas story? 5:15 I did my part God, but you didn't do your part 7:00 Zechariah did his priestly duty even though he was sad 9:30 Friend, God has heard your prayer 13:00 Zechariah got a sign, probably not what he was expecting 16:00 Our limitations unleash God's power. 18:44 His name will be… 19:50 His story becomes a faith point for other people 22:45 The approachability of Jesus and the holiness of God Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home, speaker and author of books like Screen Kids, Parents Rising, and 31 Days to a Happy Husband. It's not too late to pick up a few family activities and family devotions from Arlene's free guide, The 25 Days of Christmas. Get it here today at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

It's time for the 25 Days of Christmas here at the Happy Home! Kids love animals right? So why not use a story about animals to bring Christmas alive to kids of all ages? One of my favorite AccessMore podcasts is Science and God with Dr. G. Today we have Mrs. G on the podcast! Laurel Guillen has written a new novel titled A Bellwether Christmas starring a spunky sheep named Bart. You'll find out about the real life Bart and the profound effect animals have had in her son's life. You won't want to miss the unique way the Guillen family opens their Christmas presents (it's an idea to copy for sure). In today's conversation about faith, family and Christmas, you'll learn about: 3:08 Living with Bart the Sheep 4:30 Do sheep really know the voice of their shepherd? 5:20 My sheep, the escape artist 7:20 You adopted your son from a foster home…how did you help him catch up on reading? 9:50 How to make the most of moving around a lot 11:00 Try this on your next road trip 12:46 How nature and animals had a major impact on my son 17:00 A totally new way to give out your Christmas gifts 20:00 The holiday decorations of Dr. G 21:50 Falling in love with Italy and Francis of Assisi 23:00 My first idea of a book never materialized…but it led to a Christmas novel 25:00 How did you and your husband Dr. Michael Guillen meet and find Jesus at Cornell 29:00 How science led Dr. Guillen to God 33:00 Here's what I would tell a younger mom Laurel Guillen is a Cornell University graduate and former radio, newspaper, and television journalist who has always loved medieval tales. She helped her husband, Michael Guillen, PhD, produce the award-winning family movie Little Red Wagon. Her novel A Bellwether Christmas was inspired by a life-changing trip to Italy and years of caring for some remarkable farm animals. Get a 15 percent discount on Laurel's book, A Bellwether Christmas, here: faithfultext.com Learn more about Laurel here: fb.me/LaurelGblog It's not too late to pick up a few family activities and family devotions from Arlene's free guide, The 25 Days of Christmas. Just subscribe here to get it today. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

It's time for the 25 Days of Christmas! After explaining that Christmas is about Jesus' birthday, what else can you say to your kids about the meaning of the season? With fresh ideas from ancient Scriptures, Asheritah Ciuciu will help us introduce our kids to the names of Jesus in a fun way. More than 100,000 families have gone through Asheritah's advent devotional Unwrapping the Names of Jesus, and now she has a new children's book to bring the names of Jesus to life to your littles titled Unwrapping the Names of Jesus for Kids. During today's 25 Days of Christmas conversation, you'll learn: 4:00 Why is multi-generational discipleship valuable? 6:50 Ask grandma or grandpa this question to get conversation going 8:40 How to help kids understand the different names of Jesus 10:55 Detecting challenges your kids face 12:25 Two roses, one thorn 15:00 What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions? 16:10 You were burned out with Christmas, what turned it around for you? 20:35 Writing a children's book wasn't easy… 22:20 Creative ways to read to your kids 24:20 How to say no to a Christmas activity invite Asheritah Ciuciu is a writer, speaker, and founder of One Thing Alone Ministries. She grew up in Romania as a missionary kid and married her high school sweetheart. They have 3 children and live in Ohio. Find out about her new children's book Unwrapping the Names of Jesus at moodypublishers.com Get Arlene's free 25 Days of Christmas - your family guide which includes 10 devotions, 10 fun and easy family activities, and 5 ways to serve at happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe

If you have a wild, spirited, strong willed kid, this episode is for you! Instead of constantly fighting with your child, what if you could learn how to harness the superpower of having a strong will? Parent educator and coach Wendy Snyder has learned how to raise a strong willed child with integrity (and sanity!) based on her own experience. On today's episode, you'll hear: 3:20 She came out of the womb strong willed! 5:20 If you describe your child as demanding, insistent, bossy, fixated, rebellious… 7:30 These strong willed leaders helped me see my daughter differently 8:20 Strong willed kids need to have their power bucket filled 9:45 Do this to prevent power struggles 11:20 When your kid wants to have a pop-up business 13:50 Try this language when your child doesn't do what they are supposed to do 17:00 How do I break generational struggles? How can I stop yelling at my kids? 20:30 Doing things differently than how I was brought up 24:00 When you have a strong willed kid, the degree of difficulty is so much higher 26:00 You're living in this way that feels good - you're making a positive change 27:30 How is your strong willed child now that she's a teenager? 30:45 When your kids are hiding things…what if they are not trustworthy? 32:00 How has surfing helped you as a mom? Wendy Snyder is the founder of Fresh Start Family offering online seminars, coaching, courses & a membership program to give parents the support and tools they need to raise their children. Wendy obtained her BS in Marketing from San Diego State University and Parenting Certification from the International Network for Children & Families. Check out her free online power struggles class at freshstartfamilyonline.com Get Arlene's free monthly resource, The Gratitude Workout - 10 ways to build the muscle of thanksgiving in your child's life at happyhomeuniversity.com The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Dwell Bible App. Save 30% off Dwell for Life at DwellApp.io/HappyHome.

How close do you feel to your spouse? No matter what the state of your union, there are things you can do and say to grow closer to one another. Longtime radio cohost of FamilyLife Today, Bob Lepine has a new book titled "Build a Stronger Marriage." On today's episode, we'll talk about: 3:20 It's my spouse that needs to change, not me 5:00 Finding a mentor couple 8:00 When you're a morning person and you marry a night person 11:30 What does this psalm of worship have to do with marriage? 14:40 Four areas of the past that you must talk about 16:30 Patterns and problems from your family of origin 19:45 Hurts need to addressed if we want to be healed 21:05 How to interest your spouse in changing your marriage 22:55 What issues should you confront and what should you overlook? 26:45 Four horsemen of marriage apocalypse 30:00 Try this to celebrate your spouse Bob Lepine serves as the teaching pastor at Redeemer Community Church in Little Rock Arkansas, and was the long time radio cohost of FamilyLife Today. Bob speaks at marriage and pastors events across the country. You can read Bob's blog here: redeemerlr.org Learn about his new book, Build a Stronger Marriage - The Path to Oneness Get Arlene's free monthly resource, The Gratitude Workout - 10 ways to build the muscle of thanksgiving in your child's life happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Talk About. Use Promo Code HAPPYHOME to get 1 month free at TalkAboutDiscipleship.com.

It can be hard to nurture your family, faith, and work all at the same time. Yet it's possible in this ever changing world to work and have a strong and established home. Interior designer Jean Stoffer is here to share her hard-won wisdom about marriage, raising kids, running a business and landing a television show on the Magnolia Network. In this heart to heart conversation, you'll learn: 2:30 How did you start working with Magnolia Network? 4:00 The day my husband unexpectedly quit his high paying job 6:45 Listen to your spouse completely before reacting 9:00 Balancing a growing business and being a mom 12:10 Why do moms need a creative outlet? What was yours? 14:50 Being the hub house 16:10 When your plans for your son's college didn't happen 21:00 From a design perspective, here's what is appropriate for kids Jean Stoffer is the star of Magnolia Network's show, The Established Home. This TV series follows Jean and her design work. Jean is an award winning Grand Rapids based interior designer and her new book is called “Establishing Home: Creating Space for a Beautiful Life with Family, Faith and Friends.” Joanna Gaines says this about the book: "Home is so much more than the sum of its parts, and this beautiful book will encourage you to keep pursuing that which fills the gaps.” Learn more about Jean Stoffer and her book here stofferhome.com Subscribe for Arlene's free monthly resource - this month you'll receive The Gratitude Workout - 10 ways to build the muscle of thanksgiving in your child's life. The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Talk About. Use Promo Code HAPPYHOME to get 1 month free at TalkAboutDiscipleship.com.

Is your teenager hearing from Jesus? When our kids encounter Jesus for themselves, everything changes. Drew Hill has worked with teens for more than 20 years and shares how parents can invite teens to (literally) walk with Jesus. In today's conversation, you'll learn about: 2:30 Meeting Jesus as a teenager 4:00 This Christian camp experience changed my life 6:00 Go on a walk - why is this transformational? 7:30 About the documentary Godspeed: The Pace of Being Known 9:10 What if our teens aren't interested in spiritual things - how can we help them get more interested? 12:00 What is the biggest change you've seen in youth ministry since smartphones? 14:10 We imagine things all the time 16:50 When should my kid get a phone? 19:45 I know I'm a phone addict… 24:00 Personal life lessons from Dr. Gary Chapman 28:00 Who is Crash the Rhino? Drew Hill is an award winning author and speaker. He serves as the head of school for the Covenant School in Greensboro, NC. He also works in the leadership of Young Life. He and his wife Natalie have five kids. Learn more about Drew and his book, Alongside Jesus: Devotions for Teenagers alongsideresources.com Watch the documentary Drew talked about: Godspeed, The Pace of Being Known Get Arlene's free Gratitude Workout - 10 ways to build the muscle of thanksgiving in your child's life. Subscribe at happyhomeuniversity.com The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Talk About. Use Promo Code HAPPYHOME to get 1 month free at TalkAboutDiscipleship.com.

We live in an age of smart everything - smart phones, smart cars, smart homes, and smart kids. But what about us? Are we being smart in our parenting? Arlene's pastor Jeff Brawner is here to bring family changing principles from the book of Proverbs that will get you parenting smart according to the Word of God. In this message recorded at Bonita Valley Community Church, you'll learn: 5:00 What does the Bible mean by “train up a child”? 10:00 How long am I supposed to train my kids? 12:30 These boundaries aren't bad, they save lives 14:30 Your child has been pre-packed by God 17:45 Boys learn in different ways than girls 20:00 There's no one size fits all - God has never created a child without purpose. 23:00 How can you provide security for your kids? 23:45 Lessons from the biosphere 27:00 Trust God's promises when you don't understand the plan 29:00 Deep convictions will keep your kids from falling Pastor Jeff Brawner is the senior pastor of Bonita Valley Community Church in San Diego, California. He and his wife have two adult children who are serving in ministry. Learn more at BonitaValley.com Get Arlene's recommended reading list for kids and teens at Happy Home University. Just subscribe to Arlene's monthly free resource for instant access! happyhomeuniversity.com The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Talk About. Use Promo Code HAPPYHOME to get 1 month free at TalkAboutDiscipleship.com.

Loving your kids is very important, but so is loving your spouse. How can you invest in your marriage this week? It's worth the effort to get closer to your spouse because a strong marriage makes a strong family. It can be easier to talk about parenting and sweep your marriage issues under the rug. On today's episode, Arlene shares a few things she has learned about marriage. You'll learn: 3:40 Here's the weird thing that happened to me in spin class 6:20 Providing stability to your kids 7:25 We don't live in a committed culture 9:00 Think of commitment like this, not that 11:40 I would be considerate to my spouse if he was considerate to me… 15:00 What's one thing you could do for your spouse today? 16:00 But my spouse is no longer novel or interesting… 18:00 My husband's glucose kick 19:50 Create more wonder in your marriage like this (check out Bill Farrel's interview in the archives) 22:00 Advice for stepfamilies (check out past interviews with Ron Deal and/or Laura Petherbridge in the archives) 24:00 Dropping off our oldest to college with tears If you want to learn more, read Arlene's book 31 Days to a Happy Husband. You can also take the masterclass here: happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband Arlene Pellicane is the host of the Happy Home podcast, speaker, and author of several books including Parents Rising and Screen Kids. The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Talk About. Use Promo Code HAPPYHOME to get 1 month free at TalkAboutDiscipleship.com.

According to today's guest, a father is the most important person in a young girl's life. That's what Dr. Meg Meeker has been seeing again and again in her practice as a pediatrician. Learn why this connection is so important and how to strengthen these bonds, no matter what your current situation. On today's podcast based on Dr. Meeker's bestselling book, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters, you'll learn: 2:40 The importance of a dad's words - the sentence that changed Dr. Meeker's life 4:20 What are the main differences between a dad and a mom? 6:55 If you think it's too late to build a strong relationship with your daughter, it's not. Take ten minutes and do this… 8:10 Children get cues from parents - if mom or dad is upset or anxious, kids will be too 10:40 What inspired you to write your book, Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters? 12:10 What's it like seeing your book made into a movie? 14:20 Why did you include humility as a chapter in your book? How do dads show humility to daughters in a healthy way? 15:50 Daughters crave for their dad to protect them (even if they say otherwise) 18:10 Do this dad when your daughter comes home from a date 20:40 Set the rules of dress and dating beforehand 22:30 What differences are you seeing in your teen patients in the last five years because of technology? 24:10 Why is social media so dangerous for girls? Dr. Meeker is a fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics. She's written 7 books and a mother of four and grandmother of six. Her bestselling book Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters (which has sold more than half a million copies) has just been adapted into a movie on Pure Flix. Watch the movie Strong Fathers, Strong Daughters on Pure Flix Find out more about Dr. Meeker on her website meekerparenting.com

You're raising tiny disciples. Whether you have young ones or teens, Melissa Swain is here to help us write God's Word on our children's hearts. Family discipleship made simple. How do we do this in a way that our kids embrace? Today you'll learn: 3:45 What can Alexander the Great teach us about culture today? What is vulture culture? 5:50 The urgency of parenting…we have limited time 7:10 This isn't an easy fix 7:50 How can you test how much popular culture is influencing your child? 10:30 Disciplining younger kids looks like this 11:50 How can I get my 18 year old to obey house rules? 14:50 You don't have to have a huge chunk of time to disciple 17:10 The difference between connecting with a moment and connecting with your child 19:40 Try these creative s'mores 21:30 What NOT to do with your kids 24:10 A different way to hold your kids accountable 26:55 How might a family start a discipleship plan at home? 28:45 Help for the single mom (or for the mom who is the only Christian in the home) Guest Melissa Swain is the co-author of Write It On Their Hearts (authored with her late husband Chris). Melissa has spent nearly 23 years as a pastor's wife and is a mom, homeschool teacher, writer, and editor. To learn more, go to Melissa's website writeitontheirhearts.com Take the quiz, Is your child getting too much screen time? at happyhomeuniversity.com

You've probably heard of the Enneagram - can it actually help you understand your kids or your spouse? Enneagram coach Beth McCord is teaching how this tool can aid spiritual and relational growth in your home. You'll see how the Enneagram can help you navigate disagreements better with your spouse and more. In today's conversation, we'll talk about:2:40 - These are the 4 core motivations for every person3:50 - Be alert of your weaknesses9:20 - Seeing through your spouse's lens11:20 - How do you find out your Enneagram?13:00 - How can you appreciate and leverage how you're wired15:00 - What if your Enneagram is in direct conflict with your spouse's?20:30 - Discovery is not recovery25:00 - What this picture reveals about God our Good ShepherdBeth McCord is the bestselling author and co-founder with her husband Jeff of "Your Enneagram Coach," one of the largest Enneagram platforms in the world and the only one of its size to that teaches people how to use the Enneagram from a faith based perspective. More than 2 million people have taken their online Enneagram type assessment. Beth and her husband Jeff have a new book, "More Than Your Number: A Christ-Centered Enneagram Approach to Becoming Aware of Your Internal World."Learn more on their website Your Enneagram Coach yourenneagramcoach.comLearn more about Arlene's book 31 Days to a Happy Husband. arlenepellicane.comLearn more about the masterclass. happyhomeuniversity.com/happyhusband

My husband James and I dropped our oldest child off at college a few weeks ago. Launching adults is hard. Author of Empty Nest, Marci Seither, is here to help us prepare for the next stage of parenting, wherever you are on the parenting journey. Marci has lots of experience as a mother of six! On today's podcast you'll learn: 3:50 How do you prepare to enter a new season with your kids? 6:10 The gap between our six kids - one in drivers training and one in potty training at the same time 7:30 Tight ring years - what does this mean? 12:00 Arlene sending off her oldest to college 13:10 How can we help prepare siblings for when their brother or sister leaves home? 17:45 What if you're worried that your child isn't ready to launch? What if you're almost relieved that he or she is leaving because they cause stress in the home? 20:25 How did you cope with kids leaving home…stress knitting! It's okay to grieve… 23:00 Finding a rhythm of rest - a quieting that you can create space for something new 26:45 “I feel like the best years of my life are over….” - how do you reinvent yourself after the empty nest? 30:45 How to parent your college child - what's too much? What's too little? 32:20 How to keep your marriage interesting Marci Seither is the author of Empty Nest and a beautiful new devotional, Lakeside Retreat. She has been featured on Focus on the Family, Guideposts magazine, and in hundreds of articles. Find out more at MarciSeither.com Get Arlene's book 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Wife at ArlenePellicane.com

If you listen to Christian music, you've probably heard songs by today's guest Colton Dixon. This award winning musician is here to talk about becoming a father, the miracle he experienced with his twin baby girl, and how you can experience more of the supernatural in your family. Colton is featured on LIVE + LOCAL, a new show on Pure Flix. In today's interview, you'll learn: 2:30 Being on American Idol compared to becoming a father 4:30 Delivering the twins - we had huge complications 7:00 Needing a family miracle, blocking out fear, choosing faith 10:20 A funny place Arlene heard Colton's song Miracles… 11:00 The story behind Colton's new song, Build a Boat 12:50 If you're going through a dry season as a family… 14:00 Highs and lows in Colton's career, how can we help our kids with disappointment? 18:50 Colton's confession about taping for a new show, LIVE + LOCAL on Pure Flix 20:45 Working with Dave Coulier, Uncle Joey from Full House 22:30 Teens expressing themselves through fashion - what's okay? What's too much? 24:30 What can we do as parents about music with bad lyrics? 28:00 My daughters Athens and Dior living up to their names Colton Dixon has released three No1 albums and his music has been streamed more than 100 million times. He's been awarded 2 Dove Awards and KLOVE nominations. You can watch Colton guest star on the show LIVE + LOCAL, now streaming on Pure Flix. Learn more about Colton Dixon on his website ColtonDixon.com Find more about Arlene Pellicane's book and masterclass, Screen Kids happyhomeuniversity.com

The ideal mom is often portrayed in an impossible light, leaving the rest of us feeling lost and inferior. There are myths that moms are pressured into believing. On today's podcast, Arlene Pellicane shares three myths moms tend to fall for. You'll learn how to spot these myths and debunk them. Living in the light of God's truth makes your heart lighter - and that's going to bless your children. In today's message originally given at the Sisterhood Summit with GEMS Girls Clubs, you'll learn: 3:00 Arlene's childhood bully at recess 3:30 Myth #1: I am not beautiful. 5:30 What you are going to say to yourself when you look in the mirror 6:00 Findings from a study of girls about their ideas of beauty 11:50 Social media is dangerous when we compare and despair 13:50 Myth #2: I have a terrible body. 16:00 Arlene's confession about stealing her son's cookies 22:10 Myth #3: I don't have enough time. 26:30 How to save time on social media 27:50 Ask this question before you grab your phone, laptop, device 31:00 It's not about time management, it's about energy management Learn more about GEMS Girls Clubs at gemsgc.org Get Arlene's book, 31 Days to Becoming a Happy Mom arlenepellicane.com

"Emotionally mature" may not the words you use to describe your son. Maybe your boy is prone to outbursts, or rarely says more than one sentence at a time. Counselor and author David Thomas is here to help us nurture and raise emotionally strong boys. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 2:30 How can we understand our boys better by using the Incredible Hulk? 5:00 Teach these three R's to your kids so they can regulate themselves, going from stressed to settled 7:00 Work things out for yourself out loud so your child can hear how you manage stress and problems without angry outbursts 9:10 Boys funnel emotions through anger; they are more physical than girls (hitting walls, biting, etc) 11:00 How a walk, run, and movement can help your son regulate emotions 13:30 How to respond according to research when your boy says, “But I want to play my video game, it helps me calm down.” 15:00 Creating a top five list of regulation strategies 17:20 Emotional vocabulary chart - how to get one for free 19:45 The difference between saying “I am depressed” versus “I feel sad” 22:30 Suicidal ideations - how can you tell if your child is serious? 24:30 Adult men lead some of the scariest stats out there - including suicide 27:50 Practice this exercise to put events in perspective (so they know losing homework isn't the end of the world) David Thomas is the director of family counseling at Daystar Counseling in Nashville, TN and the coauthor of 10 books. He and his fellow counselor Sissy Goff co-host the podcast Raising Boys and Girls. David's newest book is Raising Emotionally Strong Boys: Tools Your Son Can Build on for Life. Find out more about David Thomas and his book Raising Emotionally Strong Boys at RaisingBoysandGirls.com Take the free quiz, "Is my child getting too much screen time?" at HappyHomeUniversity.com

It's challenging to raise confident girls in this social media age. What if you are struggling with confidence yourself as a mom? How can women and girls develop godly confidence and courage? In today's conversation with author and mom Terra Mattson, you'll learn: 2:50 What are you seeing repeated again and again in your counseling practice with girls? 4:50 Letting go of performance based thinking 6:30 When a boy asks your daughter for an inappropriate photo…do this 9:00 Talking with your daughter about wanting to be liked and the fear of losing friends (negative peer pressure) 11:30 What are red light, yellow light, green light friendships? 13:10 My struggle with bulimia and what I learned 16:30 The lost art of confession 17:45 How can we encourage our girl who is scared to go to school, or scared to face a mean girl? 19:30 Going on dates with your daughter, having intentional time 23:00 What are some signs that my daughter needs extra help like counseling? Terra Mattson has 20 plus years of experience as a licensed professional counselor and marriage and family therapist. Terra and her husband Jeff founded Living Wholehearted, a counseling and organizational development firm helping people live and lead with integrity. Terra's book is Courageous: Raising Daughters Rooted in Grace. Learn more at her website. TerraMattson.com Terra also has a video course, Helping Mom Raise Confident Daughters. Learn more here. Is your child getting too much screen time? Take the free quiz at HappyHomeUniversity.com

How do you engage your sorrow when the world tells you it's time to move on? Young widow Clarissa Moll shares her story of loss and the brutal truth about living with grief. Yet somehow she has found deep joy. In her book, Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Living with Grief & Thriving After Loss, Clarissa points your heart towards hope. Whether you have lost someone through death or divorce, or you are experiencing a painful situation, this conversation will speak to you. You'll learn: 3:00 How do you cope when your story is drastically different than you had hoped? 5:00 Receiving the tragic news of her husband's death 7:30 Talking to kids about death with real words (not figures of speech) 10:00 How do you journey through your day with grief constantly showing up? 13:00 How to know when you need to reach out to others for help 17:20 The irony of her husband's last book which was about the art of dying 22:00 How do you still find comfort after the cards and flowers of consolation have ceased? 23:50 Talking about the deceased with your kids in a healthy way 25:25 The heart compared to a classroom - a brilliant comparison 27:00 Your husband died - this didn't destroy your faith. It strengthened it. How did this happen? 28:30 What happened to her wedding ring Clarissa Moll (MA, Trinity Evangelical Divinity School) is an author, a podcaster, and the young widow of author Rob Moll. Clarissa's writing has appeared in Christianity Today, The Gospel Coalition, RELEVANT, Modern Loss, Grief Digest and more. Her husband's first book, The Art of Dying, was released in April 2021 with Clarissa's new afterword. Clarissa's debut book is Beyond the Darkness: A Gentle Guide for Walking with Grief and Thriving After Loss. Learn more about Clarissa on her website ClarissaMoll.com Get your free monthly resource for your home from Arlene at Happy Home University. HappyHomeUniversity.com

Following Jesus is counter-cultural as we live in a time that chases fame, sheds traditional values, and shames those who don't fall in line. Hot button topics such as bullying, social media, loneliness, porn, anxiety, and defending Biblical views at school, online and with friends are all addressed in Sean McDowell's new book, A Rebel's Manifesto: Choosing Truth, Real Justice, and Love amid the Noise of Today's World. In today's very helpful conversation for parents, you'll learn: 3:00 What is a rebel's manifesto about? What does it look like to be a rebel today? 4:30 How can you disagree with people and still like them? 7:41 What if your child has to do something immoral for a school assignment? 9:52 About public education in California 12:00 Take this advice about being involved in your child's education 13:14 How do you respond to statements like: Who are you to judge me? 15:00 How do you respond to: You should not force your morals on me. 16:30 What if you are called a hater if you believe in marriage between a man and woman? 17:00 What if your child is labeled a hater? 20:00 What are unique challenges to Gen Z? 23:30 What does research say about the power of parents to influence our kids? 25:50 Tell me about Summit Ministries and why it's so influential for teens Sean McDowell is an author, speaker, and associate professor at Talbot School of Theology at Biola. He has two masters degrees and a PhD in apologetics and worldview studies. He's authored or edited more than 18 books. He married his high school sweetheart Stephanie and they have three children. His newest book is A Rebel's Manifesto. Learn more at his website SeanMcdowell.org Want to learn more about Summit Ministries where Sean often speaks? Visit Summit.org Spending too much time on screens this summer? My book Screen Kids co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman will help, along with the masterclass. Find out more at HappyHomeUniversity.com

Are you tired of the screen time battles in your home? If you're constantly managing fights between your kids, meltdowns, or saying "put that away!" it may be time for a digital detox. Author and mom of six Molly DeFrank shares her family's journey of unplugging and outlines a detailed plan for you to do the same. Today's conversation is about: 2:30 Mother has had it! The birth of the digital detox 5:00 How do you present the digital detox to your kids? What does that talk sound like? 7:30 What are signs that your children need a detox from devices? 9:00 Mom, say this when your kids say I'm bored 12:00 The best part of the detox is noticing your child's specific talents and interests 15:20 Do parents have to join the digital detox? If so, how? 17:30 Kids from foster care - adapting the digital detox for them 22:00 Here's how you can continue the digital detox long term 25:20 You don't have to be organized or a planner to do this digital detox because… Molly DeFrank is the mama of the digital detox. She's a stay home mom and foster mom of six kids ages 12 and under. She's been a guest on Good Morning America and her new book is Digital Detox: The 2 week tech reset for kids. Find out more on Molly's website Visit Happy Home University to subscribe to Arlene's free family monthly resources. The Happy Home is sponsored in part by Dwell Bible App. Save 30% off Dwell for Life at DwellApp.io/HappyHome

This is the perfect episode to help you understand your son and/or your husband better! What are the 5 masculine instincts? This week's guest, pastor and author Chase Replogle is here to explain what these instincts are and how to leverage them for good. In today's conversation, we're talking about: 3:00 What can we learn from Shakespeare's stages of a man? 4:25 Instincts - are they good or bad? 6:00 The example of Cain and the instinct of sarcasm 9:30 How can we nudge our son to care instead of check out? 10:30 A working definition of humility: self-suspicion 14:30 What is C.S. Lewis talking about in the Abolition of Man when he refers to chestless men? 18:30 How can we make church more attractive for men? For boys? 22:00 Hunting for turkeys! 25:00 Men need adventures, extremes of too much adventure or too little (apathy) 27:00 The call of God on Samson's life - the need to watch our spiritual lives carefully Chase Replogle is a pastor and author of the 5 Masculine Instincts. He's pastored the Bent Oak Church in Springfield Missouri for 10 years. He is the host of the Pastor Writer podcast, a native of the Ozark woods, and he enjoys being outdoors with his wife and two kids. Find out more at pastorwriter.com. Do you have a happy husband? Take the free quiz at Happy Home University.

Pornography is not what it used to be. Much more than just photos of unclothed adults, it's more violent and prevalent than ever. How can you keep your kids safe online? Expert and author Dr. John Foubert is here to explain how pornography is affecting the brains, hearts and future families of children and teens. On today's episode you'll learn: 3:00 What is happening in a child's brain when they see pornography? 4:50 Can a brain reset back to a healthy level after porn use? 5:20 Why is porn especially dangerous to tween and teens? 7:10 How soon do you talk to your kids about this subject? 10:20 From 2008-2011, exposure to kids under 13 rose from 14% to 49% 13:00 What do studies show between the link between porn and sexual violence? 15:00 How should you respond when you catch your child looking at pictures of naked people? 16:20 Did you know there is a link between porn and depression and anxiety? 18:00 The physical damages that happen to kids when they view porn 21:50 How to best talk with your kids about porn in a way they will want to listen to you Today's guest Dr. John Foubert is a thought leader who has testified before Congress and has been called on by the White House and the Pentagon about how to end sexual violence. He's been a guest on CNN and NPR and is cited regularly in papers like the NY Times, US News and World Report, and the Washington Post. Dr. Foubert's newest book is Protecting Your Children from Internet Pornography - understanding the science, risks, and ways to protect your kids. Learn more about Dr. John Foubert on his website. Visit Happy Home University for Arlene's free monthly resource.

How can you get your teen girl more engaged with the Bible? Mom of three girls and founder of the ministry Love God Greatly, Angela Perritt, is here to share her enthusiasm for studying the Bible and how you can pass that love to your children and teenagers. We're talking about her new study Bible, the Young Women Love God Greatly Bible. In today's conversation, you'll learn: 5:00 How you can give girls a wider view of the world, a love for other nations 7:10 How to encourage kids who follow God because they WANT to, not because they HAVE to 9:00 What can a mom do to nudge a daughter to read God's Word when she is not interested? 10:50 How can a Bible reading plan be a game changer in your family? 12:00 How do you apply the “SOAP” method of studying the Bible? 15:00 Let's talk about the difference between reading the Bible in print or on the phone 17:50 This is one of the biggest lies this generation of girls is hearing 23:00 How can church history help our kids to be bolder about their faith? 26:00 Words of advice to moms who want to start a non-profit, ministry, or business Angela Perritt is the founder and director of LoveGodGreatly.com, a nonprofit online Bible study ministry reaching thousands of women in over 200 countries around the world with God's Word through their translated Bible studies. Angela and her husband live in Dallas with their three daughters. Today we talked about her Young Women Love God Greatly Bible (it's a BEAUTIFUL study Bible). Find it here: lovegodgreatly.com Visit Happy Home University to subscribe to Arlene's email list and receive your free monthly resource, Five Stress Busters for Mom.

Over a half a million readers have joined the journey of Instagram sensations Ashley and Dino Petrone (@ArrowsandBow). They share the adventures, mishaps, and joys of marriage and parenting through the lens of interior design. In their debut book, Designed to Last, you'll hear about their experience living in a 800 square foot trailer with their family of five. In today's fun interview, you'll hear: 2:30 How they rushed into marriage - thanks to their moms 4:00 Ashley: "I had no idea I married a gamer." 5:50 What if dad is playing video games with the kids and mom is concerned about it? 8:10 Wives, instead of nagging, do this... 11:55 How did you go from obsession to moderation when it comes to video games? 14:35 Why did you move your family of five into an RV? 16:30 Was it hard to sell all your things? 17:50 How did your kids like living in the RV? What did they think about having just a few things each? 19:00 After moving out of the RV, how did you keep the same close family vibe going? 21:00 Why the Instagram name Arrows and Bow? 22:00 Advice for the aspiring mom entrepreneur 25:00 How do you complement each other in business and in life? 25:50 Social media as a business, but not as something we want our kids on 28:40 Our rhythms to keep social media in check Ashley and Dino Petrone have been married since 2006 and make their home in Florida with their four kids (baby added since the RV!). Ashley began her popular Instagram account @ArrowsandBow as a way to document her home-design journey. Dino is a senior engineer and Ashley is a full-time mom, blogger, and interior designer. Visit them online and check out their book Designed to Last at arrowsandbow.com. Visit Happy Home University to subscribe to Arlene's email list and receive your free monthly resource, Five Stress Busters for Mom.

Moms can have lots of questions for God. Why are my kids facing certain challenges? What college should my child attend? How do I get my child to stop talking back? When we can bring our honest requests to God and surrender outcomes to Him - there is freedom and an open invitation for God to do His best work. In this special message in preparation for Mother's Day, Arlene looks at the life of Hannah in the Old Testament. What can we learn from her prayer of surrender? Arlene will talk about: 2:00 When your child says, “Make me!” 7:00 Living in a time of moral decay 9:40 Showdown: Hannah versus Penninah 11:45 Moms should neither boast too much about their kids nor belittle them 15:00 When you feel like you're not enough 20:00 Hannah prays a prayer that changes everything 23:00 When you weep before God, He will comfort you 24:00 Did you know there's a physical difference between the tears you cry when chopping onions and the tears you cry when you are sad? 25:00 How to rejoice even before your prayer is answered 32:00 Trusting God while you are waiting for God to fulfill His promises to your family Get Arlene's free Five Stress Busters for Moms at Happy Home University by subscribing to her email list.

Overworked mom of ten Tricia Goyer thought she had to have it all together. Yet during a season of messiness, failure and chaos, Tricia felt God speaking overwhelming love in her life. In the search for being "heart happy" (living with joy and peace), Tricia found that intentional habits and time invested with God brought the renewal she craved. In this conversation about Tricia's new book, Heart Happy: Staying Centered in God's Love During Chaotic Circumstances, you'll learn: 3:30 What does it mean to have a happy heart? 4:20 Tricia's background starting out as a single mom, getting married, having 10 kids, foster care… 6:50 Don't interrupt mama when she's having her Jesus time (cause she needs that Jesus time!!!) 8:00 How to spend time with God when you're raising young kids and life is crazy 12:45 You don't have to have the right response exactly when something happens. You can wait and respond later. 13:45 Taking time for soul care - a few ideas to nourish and reset 17:00 There's nothing you can do to make God love you more (getting out of performance mode) 19:50 Cooking for a BIG family and how to use the time in the kitchen creatively 21:00 Reconciling the hurts of the past with a happy heart - dealing with father wounds 26:30 Specific advice for single moms Tricia Goyer is a busy mom of ten, grandmother of many, and wife to John. A USA-Today bestselling author, she has published 75 books. Learn more about her newest book, Heart Happy .

When you argue about money with your spouse, do you need a therapist or financial planner? Researcher and author Shaunti Feldhahn and her husband Jeff spent three years on a national research project on love and money. They found that conflict about money usually isn't about money at all. In this conversation with Shaunti about her book, Thriving in Love & Money, you'll find out: 3:30 Why most couples can't talk about money 5:30 What to do when you're not on the same page about money 6:30 If you are having tension around money, it's probably not about the money. It's about how money makes you feel. 9:20 What if one spouse is a saver and one is a spender? 13:00 Talking through regrets over past purchases 18:20 What if I want to be the boss over how my income is used (let's do what I want to do!)? 22:50 How to start having conversations about money when you want to talk but your spouse doesn't 24:20 Shaunti's funny money confession! 30:00 Gut level fears being triggered by money - what's the difference between men and women? Shaunti (and her husband Jeff) Feldhahn are bestselling authors, renowed social researchers, and popular speakers. Both with professional degrees from Harvard (where they met), their books have sold 3 million copies in 25 languages. Learn more about Shaunti at her website https://shaunti.com/ Take the free money assessment or get the book Thriving in Love and Money Save $50 on Arlene's Happy Husband masterclass by using the promo code HAPPY

Ever feel like you are in the minority as a Christian? As mainstream culture grows more hostile towards faith, the Bible, and followers of Christ, how can you prepare your kids to live differently than their friends? Mom and author Natasha Crain is here to help us stand strong in our biblical beliefs and behave "Faithfully Different," the title of her latest book. It's estimated that fewer than 10 percent of Americans have a biblical worldview. In this conversation, you'll learn: 3:00 What does “worldview” mean and is it even applicable to kids? 5:50 How to start talking about creation and God with your young kids 7:00 Your child can't see God, so how do you answer questions about His existence? 8:50 If you are a Bible believing Christian, you are now in the minority in America 12:45 How can you recognize progressive Christianity? 16:50 What are negative, subtle influences you must be aware of as a parent? 18:10 What happens to a society when feelings become the ultimate guide? 22:00 Here's how to engage in the culture with courage and joy, not fear 28:00 This is how you prepare your kids to stand in faith when they are in the minority 31:00 How to respond when your teens say, “Oh, you're old, you don't get the culture” Natasha Crain is a speaker, author, podcaster and homeschooling mom of three. She is passionate about helping Christians think more clearly about holding to a biblical worldview in the midst of a secular society. Natasha holds an MBA in Marketing and Statistics from UCLA, a BA in Economics from USC, and a certificate in Christian Apologetics from Biola University. Learn more about her new book, Faithfully Different. Be faithfully different when it comes to screen time. Take Arlene's Screen Kids masterclass and save $50 with the promo code HAPPY

Do you feel comfortable talking with your kids about faith and science? Today's guest, Passion founder Louie Giglio, reminds us that God can handle scientific scrutiny as He is the creator of all things. In his new book for kids, The Wonder of Creation, you'll find a great resource to share the world of science with your child from a Biblical worldview. We'll also talk about developing a passion for Christ that lasts. Today you will learn: 5:30 The more is discovered in the universe, the more we see intelligent design 6:00 It's okay to say, "I don't know the answer to that. Let's find out." 7:00 Let's dismantle the wall between God and science 9:45 Show your kids the James Webb telescope 10:50 Why you must begin with Genesis 1:1 for children 12:30 Valuing your children but not making them the center of the universe 14:45 Putting down screens and getting outside instead 18:00 How can we raise a worshipper? The power of a dad to influence his kids to follow Jesus 21:00 Your heart can still burn for God in your 40s, 50s, 60s 24:40 Prepare your kids for what the values they will learn in college so it will not rattle them to the core 27:00 Worldview is set young - don't wait - get your young kids in a worship environment Learn more about Louie Giglio's new book, The Wonder of Creation Need help with your child's media choices? Read Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and visit Happy Home University to take the free quiz - Is my child getting too much screen time?

If you've ever watched Veggie Tales with your kids, you have seen Larry the Cucumber. The voice of Larry and co-creator of Veggie Tales, Mike Nawrocki, is here to help us share Bible stories with our kids consistently and creatively. He and Amy Parker have a new children's book, The Bible for Me - Bible Stories and Prayers that you are going to love. Plus Larry the Cucumber and a surprise guest make an appearance. Today you're going to learn: 3:00 How old do kids need to be to understand Bible stories? 7:00 Benefits of reading versus watching animation 8:10 Book suggestions to read with your older kids 9:10 How do you raise a child who loves reading? 12:20 The connection between what your child is watching and worldview 17:00 The Bible and learning it for a lifetime 19:00 How can we foster creativity in kids 22:00 Advice for kids who are interested in being a voice actor Learn more about Mike Nawrocki's new book, The Bible for Me - Bible Stories and Prayers Need help with your child's media choices? Read Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids and visit Happy Home University to take the free quiz - Is my child getting too much screen time?

At what age can you safely introduce screens to your kids? Arlene Pellicane shares about ages and stages, examining screen time for babies through five years old. You'll learn what's happening in your child developmentally in the first five years, how to implement AAP recommendations for screen time, and if video chatting is okay for babies. Is tech more good or bad for teeny tiny littles? By the end of this conversation, you'll understand: 4:00 Physical and cognitive milestones for babies and toddlers 6:05 What does the AAP recommend for screen time? Do babies acquire anything meaningful from screen time? 8:00 “Kids need to engage the world in which they actually live.” - Dr. Dimitri Christakis 9:00 Is video chatting for babies okay? 13:30 Help for discerning what is quality programming 15:30 Mister Rogers vs. Paw Patrol 19:30 The dumber the toy, the smarter the child 22:20 Will my child be at a disadvantage if he or she doesn't play with a tablet? 25:50 Ideas for working from home with littles (without help of devices for babysitting) 30:00 The upside of old tech (hello DVD player!) Learn more from Arlene's book co-authored with Dr. Gary Chapman, Screen Kids. Visit Happy Home University to take the quiz, "Does my child have too much screen time?" Learn more from the nonprofit Children and Screens (they offer free webinars for parents).

Have you seen someone wearing a t-shirt, "Sorry, Not Sorry"? As a culture, we are getting good at shifting blame and defending ourselves instead of taking responsibility when we do something wrong. Dr. Jennifer Thomas has teamed up with Dr. Gary Chapman to develop the Five Apology Languages. How can you teach your kids how to apologize? You'll learn how to use apologies to repair your most important relationships. In today's interview with Dr. Jennifer Thomas, you'll understand: 4:30 What are people looking for in an apology? 5:27 What are the five apology languages? 10:30 Role play: how would I use these five apology languages if I wanted to apologize for yelling at my kids? 15:00 Might you have a problem with over-apologizing? 18:20 How do you help young kids learn how to apologize? What is better to say than “I'm sorry”? 20:00 How to help your kids save face during the apology 23:00 We live in a “sorry, not sorry” culture - how can we teach kids that apologies are important? 24:30 How do you know when to apologize by text or when to apologize face to face? 27:50 How can we reach out to our estranged family members? What if we are not sincerely sorry but we want to connect? Psychologist Dr. Jennifer Thomas is a motivational speaker specializing in the five love languages and communication. Learn more about her book The Five Apology Languages (co-authored with Gary Chapman). Interested in getting closer to your spouse this month? Take the 7 Day Romance Challenge, download it for free at HappyHomeUniversity.com

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What do you do if your husband isn't living up to your expectations? Many wives don't know what to do with their disappointment and how to nudge their husbands to change. Clinical psychologist Dr. Juli Slattery says your efforts to fix your marriage may actually be undermining it. Find out more as Dr. Juli Slattery talks about her book, Finding the Hero in Your Husband. You'll hear: 4:20 A challenge that all wives face 5:20 What is the cycle of intimacy? And how do we get into that cycle? 7:00 What is the cycle of self-protection? 8:30 What if I don't feel valued by my husband? 11:30 How has submission been misapplied? What does Biblical submission look like? 15:20 Why is physical intimacy such a struggle for many marriages? 22:15 But I want to be the boss of the relationship… Learn more about Dr. Juli Slattery and her book, Finding the Hero in Your Husband. Interested in getting closer to your spouse this month? Take the 7 Day Romance Challenge, download it for free at HappyHomeUniversity.com

Stacey Morgan kissed her husband goodbye before he donned his space suit and headed to his Soyuz rocket headed for the International Space Station. What's it like having a husband in space? Based on her new book, The Astronaut's Wife, Stacey will share how you can choose hope in the face of fear, and prepare for any mission or adventure life throws at your family. You'll laugh as she confesses that prior to her hubby becoming an astronaut, everything she knew about space she learned from Tom Hanks. On the interview: 1:30 My husband never planned to be an astronaut... 5:00 Welcome to the Cosmodrone 10:00 Countdown to space 15:00 How to overcome that fear of losing your loved one 18:00 Being the rookie mom - how to make new friends when you feel excluded 22:00 An unusual and wonderful way to help single parents 27:00 Keeping in touch when you're physically separated (calls to the International Space Station) 31:00 What have your kids picked up about faith and adventure? Learn more about Stacey Morgan and her book The Astronaut's Wife. Interested in getting closer to your spouse this month (after all, he's probably not in space!)? Take the 7 Day Romance Challenge, download it for free at HappyHomeUniversity.com

Maybe you have a teenager or you're going to have a teenager someday. The transition between childhood and adulthood can be a bumpy one. My friend Dr. Gary Chapman, beloved author of The 5 Love Languages, has raised two kids of his own and counseled countless families in his 40 plus years in ministry. Based on his new book, Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager, Dr. Chapman will share on this episode:3:00 What if my teen is always arguing with me?4:30 What if my teen doesn't want to go to church anymore?6:20 Why isn't my teen as talkative as he or she used to be?8:30 Raising teens who are responsible10:30 What if my teen is totally unmotivated?15:00 Talking about intimacy and relationships18:00 How to deal with anger and your teen28:00 Providing guidance for the future Learn more about Dr. Chapman and his book Things I Wish I'd Known Before My Child Became a Teenager at his website, 5lovelanguages.com And remember this month...Arlene's Screen Kids Masterclass is $125 off, just use the promo code RESTART22 at HappyHomeUniversity.com

Today's guest Bonnie Gray endured panic attacks, anxiety, and depression for years – all rooted in her traumatic childhood. As an adult, Bonnie embraced her identity as God's beloved child, and healing began. How did she do it? In today's conversation you'll learn about: 3:30 Bonnie's birth to a mail order bride from Hong Kong and a bus boy in San Francisco's Chinatown 8:00 When I told my kids about my family secrets 10:30 My dad never came back 12:00 This journey was for me, going back to what the little girl went through 14:00 I chose the hardest story to tell my boys first 19:30 Panic attacks and faith 24:00 How do you explain PTSD to your spouse? 25:00 How to use ten minutes to lessen your anxiety 28:00 Meeting my dad again Bonnie Gray is a soul care expert and host of a wellness podcast entitled Breathe: The Stress Less Podcast. Her latest and most personal book is Sweet Like Jasmine: Finding Identity in a Culture of Loneliness. And remember this month...Arlene's Screen Kids Masterclass is $125 off, just use the promo code RESTART22 at HappyHomeUniversity.com