Just for YOU, we’ve been busy interviewing some of leading experts on parenting. Because we all want to raise resilient, healthy adults. Basically, the kind of confident, compassionate adult children we want to hang out with later.
On a Personal Note
If you’ve missed me, I’ve been busy writing the initial manuscript for our parenting book!
Since it’s a sequel to Marriage Conversations, I bet we call it, Parenting Conversations. I’m really excited about getting it off to my editor. I can’t wait to share it with you!
It’s full of stories about what I’m learning from my grown kids as they parent. ❤️
If you want to join my Book Launch Team, I promise to only send you goodies, like insider info and special treats, and not to fill up your inbox with junk. (I hate it when people clutter up my inbox with junk!)
Parenting: Creating A Healthy Childhood
Obviously, creating a healthy childhood for kids doesn’t mean we protect them from every ache and pain. So, yes, this list includes lots of fun stuff to do as a family. Ways to inspire wonder and creativity in your children’s hearts.
But our list also includes how to pick up the pieces when the unexpected strikes. You’re gonna love what these down-to-earth experts have to say.
Parenting Podcasts
Surprisingly, I find some of the serious titles below encouraging. For instance, popular topics like suicide and divorce tell me proactive parents are seeking good information rather than drowning in fear.
Plus, we’re offering tested information from trusted, humble experts. Win-win!
- #10 Unexpected Parenting. Her Story: When an Infant’s Physical Disability is Diagnosed During Pregnancy with Katie Butts, 40,418
- #9 Fatherhood. His Story: How Talk of Suicide Changed His Perspective on Ministry with Chris Legg, 49,190
- #8 Fatherhood. His Wisdom, Easy Ways to Transform Your Parenting with Chris Legg, 49,640
- #7 Raising Creative Kids. Her Wisdom: Fostering a Community Filled with Scientific Discovery, with Whitney Patterson, 49,802
- #6 Relationship SuperHeroes. His Story: Making Good Decisions for Your Family with Benjamin A. Simpson, 55,547
- #5 Suddenly Single Mom with Jeanette Hanscome, Her Wisdom, 62,378
- #4 The Dark Place of Suicide or Mommy Care? Oxygen and Comfort for Mom with Kristin Faith Evans, Her Story, 62,722
- #3 Raising Liberty Loving Kids with Lathan Watts, His Story, 71,569
- #2 Hands Full: Humor and Inspiration for Devoted Mommies with Brooke Frick, Her Story, 139,572
Drum Roll for Number One!
- #1 Motherhood: Encouraging Yourself in a Hands Full Life with Brooke Frick, Her Wisdom, with 140,606 downloads! Congratulations to my sweet friend, Brooke. She is amazing.
I really can’t get enough of her sweet family. Last time we were together, their family traveled America in an RV! We recorded this video just for you. Now they’re living and ministering in Africa.
Apparently, I’m not Brooke’s only fan, since her other podcast came in at #2!
More Parenting Ideas For Confident Adults
- Raising Creative Kids. Her Story: Giving Them a Childhood Filled with Wonder, with Whitney Patterson
- Grace-filled Families: The Grace Impact on Family with Nancy Kay Grace, Her Wisdom
- Fatherhood: Qualified to Mentor with Tony Johnson
- Unexpected Parenting. Her Wisdom: How to Encourage Families with Unexpected Differences with Katie Butts
- Fatherhood: Myth-busting about Mentoring with Tony Johnson
- Raising History-Loving Kids with Danny Sessums, Ph.D.
- “Porn-Proofing” Your Kids: Fighting for Love with Rosie MaKinney
- Next Step: Creating the Right Conversations with Your Daughter with DeeDee Lake
- Talking to Teenage Daughters: Tips for Tuning In with DeeDee Lake
- Inspiring Through Music: Winning the Heart of Your Child with Miles Pike, His Wisdom
- Family Fatigue: Building Back Better Families with Deb DeArmond
- Civic-Minded Kids: PATH for the Next Generation with Andrea Wilson, Her Story
Overcoming Trauma With Victory
- Unbeaten by Pain: A Beautiful Life in the Midst of Miscarriage with Lindsey Bell
- Devastating Moments, Crisis, and Suffering: When God Lights Up the Sky with Becky Carpenter
- Dark Clouds Threaten: Keeping the Sunshine of Joy with Kristin Faith Evans
- Battle Ready Marriage: 8 Tips for Preparing Your Family for Any Challenge with Tamara Clymer
- Battle Ready Faith: For Battles You Don’t Expect to Fight with Tamara Clymer
- The Drug Pandemic. Not in Vain: Real Addiction. Real Pain with Bobbie Zeimer
- Drug Addiction and Your Child: You are NOT Alone with Bobbie Ziemer, Her Wisdom
- God’s Best During Your Worst with Robin Luftig
- Carried by Grace: When Sexual Abuse Happens in Your Home with Deb Butterfield
- Mothers of Victims of Sexual Abuse: Carried by Grace with Deb L. Butterfield
- Sexual Abuse: Claiming Victory Over Darkness with Sarah Van Hook
- Rebuilding Relationships After Sexual Abuse with Sarah Van Hook
- Mental Illness and Sparking Wholeness: Erin Kerry’s Story
- Domestic Violence: Anchoring Sisters in Christ with Paula Silva
Parenting Aches and Pain: Cathy’s “Diagnosis and Treatments”
My dad was a doctor, but I’ve never even played one on TV! Still, from Dad, I learned the value of a good diagnosis. How can you treat a problem if you don’t know what the problem is?
If you’re looking down this list looking for solutions, you’ve come to the right place. You won’t find these in any medical books. I’m no expert. I’m just a sympathetic fellow parent.
As always, I strongly support seeking out professional help. But how do we figure out where to begin? Hopefully something here will give you a starting point. We share questions real parents sent in. So, we’re not alone. Nice!
- Family Group Dynamics: What’s Wrong? by Cathy Krafve
- Avoid Teen Rebellion: Family Fellowship I.Q. Quiz By Cathy Krafve
- Best Parenting Question This Week: How to Parent Strong Willed Children
- Best Parenting Question This Week: Wishy-Washy Parenting
- Teens Hang Out? Preteen Party Crashers by Cathy Krafve
- When Children Refuse to Go Along: Ask Good Questions
- My Parent in My House: How To Transition as the Sandwich Generation by Cathy Krafve
- Gratitude, the Search for Wisdom, and Personal Conversation with Ellen Krafve Trant
Conversations with Anna Top 10: Parenting
Dave and I learn so much from our kids and their friends parent. Yeah, that’s a little humbling. But so sweet.
I guess it just proves our kids are NOT doomed to repeat our mistakes. What a relief!
Anna Krafve Pierce is one of our favorite young parents.
People LOVE Anna’s podcasts. So, I gave her a special button all her own. Just for YOU, here are her Top Ten. (But find tons more by clicking her button!)
- #1 Comic Books and Magazines: Reading for the Adventurous Child with Anna Krafve Pierce, 348,309
- #2 Classic Books: Inspiring Wisdom and Multi-Generational Readers with Anna Krafve Pierce, 276,989
- #3 DIY Curriculum: How to Inspire Self-learning in Kids with Anna Krafve Pierce, 232,002
- #4 Recipes to Teach Hospitality and Reading: Welcome to My Kitchen, 198,999
- #5 Life, Liberty and Music: Celebrating American Faith with Anna Krafve, 176,743
- #6 True Grit: Teaching Kids to be Fearless in the Face of Failure with Anna Krafve Pierce, 168,440
- #7 Bedtime Stories and Pajama Parties: Inspiring Your Kids to Love Reading, 145,424
- #8 Architecture: How to Create Cool Drive Through Education for Your Family with Anna Krafve, 136,892
- #9 “Clean Up Your Room!” Curating Your Child’s Collections with Anna Krafve Pierce, 134,585
- #10 Memoirs for Kids: Scrapbooking to Own Their Stories Like a True Liberal,
Thank YOU!
None of these great conversations would get out in our culture without YOU! We believe good communication makes good humans. Please pray about who you could share these amazing experts with. Thank you for creating a better culture together one family, one conversation at a time!
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Cathy
We LOVE to hear from YOU!
What is your greatest parenting challenge? How has your creativity paid off in a parenting moment? Besides you, who has had the most influence on your child for better or worse?
May we pray together?
Dear good Father, You understand the heartaches that go with parenting. And the sacrificial love and unsurpassed joy. Thank You for loving Your children with unfailing love. Thank you for being strong when we are weak. We are grateful for Your tough love just as we praise You for Your tenderness. Thank You for always keeping our best interests at heart. Teach us to parent like You, dear One. Fill us with Your Holy Spirit so we walk with You in sweet companionship hour by hour. Thank You for never deserting us! Bless us now because that is Your heart’s desire. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
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Cathy Krafve, host of Fireside Talk Radio and author of The Well: The Art of Drawing Out Authentic Conversations and Marriage Conversation: From Coexisting to Cherished. Your stories, ideas, and questions welcomed here!
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