Parent conversations: Should I give something up for Lent?
Should I or shouldn’t I? It’s a question I ask myself each Lenten season. Should I give something up? I know I don’t need to, but would it help me…
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Parent conversations: How can I keep my child engaged in attending church?
Let’s be honest. Worshiping with children does not always feel . . . worshipful. I believe that most parents desperately want to engage their children in worship—but we just don’t…
Episode 33 – Teaching kids how money works
How do we help our kids develop a God-pleasing view of “stuff”? How can we help them learn to manage the financial resources that God gives them? Linda Buxa shares…
Parent conversations: Dealing with stress
From day-to-day stressors like homework and whom to sit next to at lunch to larger stressors like changing schools or facing a family medical issue, our children are not immune…
Heart to heart: Parent conversations: How involved should parents be in a child’s homework?
I dread my daughter’s homework more than she does. From the time she was little, it’s always been a struggle. She seems to sail through school with a great attitude, but…
Heart to heart: Parent conversations: How should we handle it when people undermine our parenting decisions?
How should we handle it when people undermine our parenting decisions? I think that parenting is often like an ice cream sundae bar. No two people make exactly the same…
Episode 32 – What’s a parent’s role in dating?
The idea of our children dating can be . . . unsettling. Pastor Donn Dobberstein, father of four children ages 15-22, shares his strategies for how to navigate this season…
Episode 31 – Facing a parent’s illness as a family
Mom's sick. Now what? Hear from Kerry Ognenoff on what her family faced during her recent illness.
Episode 30 – Protecting kids without scaring them
How do we prepare our children to handle dangerous situations without scaring them? Sarah Reik and Dan Nommensen offer practical tips to help.
Episode 29 – Family Advent Devotions
Are you interested in having family devotions this Advent but unsure where to start? Pastors Eric Roecker and Donn Dobberstein offer a great resource that makes it easy to customize…
Episode 28 – Raising godly men – November 2018
Wondering how to help your son grow into a godly man? Have you considered a Man-up Challenge? Rob Guenther and his son, Josiah, share the details of their Man-Up Challenge…
Episode 27 – Back to School
Need help transitioning to the new school year? Tune in for Sarah Reik’s kid-tested tips.
Episode 26 – Supporting children as they struggle
God blesses our children with different talents and abilities. How can we support our children as they struggle in the areas where they aren’t as naturally gifted? Ann Jahns shares…
Episode 25 – Bedtime routines
Is bedtime full of stress for your family? Hear from Anna Geiger, mom of six, on the bedtime routine that helps their family end most nights peacefully.
Episode 24 – Thoughts from an experienced dad
Join Jim Aderman as he reflects back on the advice he would have given himself when he was a young father—words of wisdom that are relevant for parents of any…
Episode 23 – Finding strength in gentleness
Instilling strength and gentleness in our children requires a careful balancing act. Dan Nommensen shares his tips to help parents along the way.
Episode 22 – Teaching kids to work toward goals
Interested in helping your family set goals for the coming year? Heart to heart author Kerry Ognenoff shares how her family makes and tracks their goals each year.
Episode 21 – Cultivating a mission heart in children
Instilling a mission heart in our children is a God-pleasing goal for Christian parents. How do we go about it, though? Amanda Rose expands on her article and gives parents…
Episode 20 – Explaining Reformation to children
Wondering how to explain the Reformation to your children? “God’s Plan for Luther and Me” is a short film designed with children in mind. Hear one parent’s thoughts about the…
Episode 19 – A successful school year
How can we ease our children into the new school year and help them have a successful year? Cindi Holman, veteran educator and mom, shares her tips.
Episode 18 – Using law and gospel in everyday situations
Do you have trouble letting go of your parenting mistakes? Dan Nommensen shares his perspective on how you can move past your guilt and find the joy in parenting.
Episode 17 – Tips for a simple summer
Two steps to a simple summer? Yes, please! Becky Schermerhorn gives us her tips.
Episode 16 – Parenting and technology
What emerging technologies should parents be aware of? Martin Spriggs, WELS chief technology officer, offers his insights.
Episode 15 – Shaping responsible behavior
Looking for tips on how to shape responsible behavior in your children? Sarah Reik offers her insights as a mom of four and a licensed professional counselor.
Episode 14 – Choice of role models
Are you concerned about who your child is choosing as a role model? Dan Nommensen shares his insights as a Christian counselor and father.
Episode 13 – Children in worship services
Looking for some new strategies to engage your children in worship services? Consider whether one of Lisa Uttech’s ideas may work for your family.
Episode 12 – Volunteering as a family
Have you considered volunteering as a family but hesitated to start? Linda Buxa shares her family’s philosophy on volunteering and the blessings she’s seen from their experiences.
Episode 11 – Children and the election
Are you struggling with what to tell your children about this election? Ann Jahns, a Heart to heart contributor, shares her thoughts on how we can encourage our children to…
Episode 10 – Building a child’s self-worth
How can we help our children build their self-worth on Christ’s love? Sarah Reik, a licensed professional counselor from WLCFS–Christian Family Solutions, shares her insights on this important topic.
Episode 09 – Extracurricular activities
How do you decide which extracurricular activities your child should join? What’s a parent’s role on the sidelines? Whitney Donovan, a licensed professional counselor at WLCFS-Christian Family Solutions, offers some…
Episode 08 – When disaster strikes
When a disaster strikes, what do you tell your children? In this episode of Heart to heart: Parent conversations, Sheryl Cowling, a licensed clinical social worker, gives parents insights into…
Episode 07 – Mosts of motherhood
Sarah Reik shares her view on “The three ‘mosts’ of motherhood” in this special Mother’s Day episode of Heart to heart: Parent conversations.
Episode 06 – Handling money
Heart to heart author Kerry Ognenoff discusses her family’s approach to training children how to handle money in a God-pleasing way.
Episode 05 – Special needs child
In this episode of Forward in Christ’s Heart to heart: Parent conversations, hear one mother talk about raising her son with special needs.
Episode 04 – Teaching Respect
In this episode of Forward in Christ’s Heart to heart: Parent conversations, hear about four important aspects of teaching respect to your children.
Episode 03 – Little white lies
This parent conversation focuses on the little white lies that children–and their parents–often tell. Heart to heart author Jim Aderman shares insights into how these lies can be harmful for…
Episode 02 – Nurturing contentment
Heart to heart author Ann Jahns shares her insights into how we can nurture contentment in our children–and ourselves.
Episode 01 – 364 Days of Thanksgiving
Parent conversations highlights a resource for helping your family become overwhelmingly thankful for its blessings. Heart to heart author Dan Nommensen shares his family’s experience with the devotional journal 364 Days of Thanksgiving.