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Have you ever thought about serving your community as a family? On this episode, Danny and Rebecca speak with Justin Knoop, the founder of Blessing Boys. Justin and his four sons perform free lawn care services for those in need, inspired by their mission work and personal transformation through faith. Justin explains the profound impact of these acts of service on both his family and the community, and we encourage you to explore this idea in your home. We talk about overcoming the awkwardness of helping strangers, instilling values of gratitude and service in children, and balancing energy and discipline in boys. The Crib To College Update shares research done on exposing children to various foods to help prevent food allergies later in life. The Hidden Garden: A Blessing Boys' Adventure Age & Stage Resources What Are Your Parenting Strengths? Find Out Here! Here Are Some Ideas To Serve As A Family Send us your email or voicemail questions here! Support the show! If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James share amusing 'genius parenting wins' from listeners before introducing their guest, Darby Strickland, who offers expertise in counseling with over 22 years of experience. Darby discusses how to help children navigate life changes, trauma, and sadness. She shares insights on handling children's emotions during changes like moves, school transitions, and parental divorce. We answer a listener's email about the appropriateness of mental health questions asked by doctors, and we have a Crib To College update that will hopefully prevent estrangement. Lot's of great info on this one! Enjoy!! Something Sad Happened: Comfort for Children in Hard Times How to Help Your Teen with Anxiety & Depression Check out our Age & Stage Resources Take the FREE 7 Traits Assessment Send us your email or voicemail questions here! Support the show! If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Merry Christmas from the entire Practice Makes Parent team! On this episode Danny and Rebecca discuss the joys and complexities of Christmas. They share personal stories, family traditions, and the challenges of maintaining a Christ-centered, less materialistic holiday. We touch on family dynamics, managing expectations, and the impact of grief during the holiday season with commentary from Mary Hunt, Kathy Lip, Greg and Erin Smalley, and Levi and Jenny Lesco. We also talk about how parents can promote charitable activities that will bless others, too. Sign Up For The Free Parenting eNewsletter Send us your email or voicemail questions here! Support the show! If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Do you ever feel guilty because your family isn't "spiritual enough"? On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Rebecca St. James and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss the pursuit of creating a Christ-centered home with guest Don Everts, a senior pastor and author of 'The Spiritually Vibrant Home.' We'll talk about how Jesus used household images to represent the Kingdom of God and delves into the structure of ancient households compared to modern ones. Evers shares insights from his research with Barna Group, highlighting three key habits of spiritually vibrant homes: messy prayers, loud tables, and open doors. The Spiritually Vibrant Home Here Are Some Conversation Starters Send us your email or voicemail questions here! Support the show! If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.

Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss the significance of transforming parenting through the lens of faith, focusing on the true meaning of Christmas with special guest Lee Strobel. He shares insights on nurturing children’s faith, particularly during the Christmas season, recounting personal experiences and the story of St. Nicholas. The discussion shifts to how parents can counter consumerism and instill values of generosity and humility in their children, suggesting practical activities and the importance of curiosity. We even talk about how to share the historical truths of the virgin birth to reinforce faith in your kids. Our Q & A segment gives advice for dealing with kids' materialistic tendencies and emphasizes the benefits of spending quality time, such as reading with children, to enhance their development and family bonds. The Case For Christmas Is Your Kid a Contributor or a Consumer? Family Reading of Scripture Check out Brio Magazine Send us your email or voicemail questions here! Check out Clubhouse Magazine Support the show! If you enjoyed listening to Practice Makes Parent with Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James, please give us your feedback.