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On today's episode, Johnnette Williams welcomes Dr. Ray Guarendi to talk about his book "How to Get Along with Almost Everybody"! Dr. Ray is a Catholic psychologist, father of 10 adopted children, bestselling author, and EWTN radio and TV host who has spent over 40 years helping families with faith-based parenting and marriage advice. Listeners call in asking for guidance with difficult relationships in their lives.
On today's episode, Johnnette Williams welcomes Dr. Ray Guarendi to talk about his book "How to Get Along with Almost Everybody"! Dr. Ray is a Catholic psychologist, father of 10 adopted children, bestselling author, and EWTN radio and TV host who has spent over 40 years helping families with faith-based parenting and marriage advice.
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls!
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls!
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls!
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Take your calling seriously and yourself lightly Summary Are you taking parenting a little too seriously? In this episode, we dive into why families need to throw off the burden of “psychological correctness” and rediscover the gift of humor. Parenting isn't a project—it's a wild, messy adventure! We'll share why secure parents can laugh at their mistakes, how to set healthy limits at your table, and how to teach kids the difference between fun teasing and disrespect. Most of all, we'll remind you that your children are a never-ending source of laugh-worthy moments. This week we're joined by the always witty and wise Dr. Ray Guarendi, who brings his trademark humor and insight to help parents embrace joy, laughter, and freedom in family life. Key Takeaways Throw off “psychological correctness”! The gift of humor has been taken away from modern parents because most parents are now overly worried about every word they say. Parents need to take themselves lightly and stop making parenting into a psychological project. Those parents who are insecure can't laugh at themselves. You know you are secure when you can laugh at your mistakes and find humor in the craziness of family life. You decide the limits are your table and teach the difference between good-natured teasing and disrespect. Remember and celebrate that kids are natural sources of laugh-worthy material for life! Couple Discussion Questions Are we able to laugh at ourselves and our mistakes even with our kids? What are some of the funny things that have happened in our family? How can we remember these? Resources Dr Ray website: https://www.drray.com/ Take our 2025 Listener Survey! Everything we do here at the Messy Family Project is for couples and families! We work hard to support and encourage moms and dads as they do the hard work of raising children, managing homes and forming a solid, Catholic family culture. In our survey this year, we are asking for you to share with us some of your greatest challenges and what resources will help you the most. If you have done our survey in the past, please do it again! The more people we have take it, the more effective the information is. So will you take a few minutes to click on the link below and fill out our survey? This survey helps us create new products, target our podcasts to serve your needs better, and gives us a deeper insight into the lives of parents today. Will you help us out? https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MXKQLYW
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls! (Originally aired April 3, 2025)
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls! (Originally aired March 26, 2025)
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls!
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls! (Originally aired May 20, 2025)
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls!
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls!
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls!
Dr. Ray Guarendi takes your calls!
How can you raise strong, faith-filled kids when the culture around them pushes everything but virtue? Dr. Ray Guarendi joins Dr. Greg to talk parenting with courage, moral clarity, and a little humor—even when the world tells you you're crazy. Key Topics: Why raising virtuous kids today requires going against the cultural current The difference between parenting in love vs. parenting in fear How to make trustworthiness—not age—the benchmark for giving your child a smartphone What most parents get wrong about discipline (and how to fix it) Why affection from fathers is essential to building influence and obedience How to handle peer influence when other families don't share your values The long game: how to raise kids who seek God even if they push back now Learn More: Raising Upright Kids in an Upside Down World – A parenting guide by Dr. Ray Guarendi on raising children with virtue in a culture that resists it. Previously on Being Human: Ep. # 101: Catholic Parenting Amid Cultural Chaos with Dr. Ray Guarendi Visit Dr. Ray Guardendi's website – Access his full library of books, radio shows, videos, and stay tuned for the upcoming release of Zero-Drama Discipline. The Anxious Generation – Jonathan Haidt's must-read book on how screen time is reshaping childhood. Need help? Schedule a free CatholicPsych consultation Want to help? Learn more about our Certification in Professional Accompaniment Follow Us on Socials: Instagram | Facebook | YouTube | Twitter (X) | LinkedIn