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Adventure Parenting- with Grace156. Finding Joy When You Aren't Feeling It (part 3), with Jaime MitchellJaime Mitchell returns this week to talk about the fullness of joy affects everything we think and do! Our fullness of joy gives us the perspective that says I can trust Christ that His grace is sufficient for me in all things. She shares takeaways and new habits that will be helpful when things don't go as we have planned. Jaime is a wife, mother, and therapist and shares from each perspective This is the third of 3 in the series. Please go back and listen to the first two if you haven't listened already.
00:00 Intro01:53 Our unmet exp...2025-07-3018 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace155. Finding Joy When You Aren't Feeling It (part 2), with Jaime MitchellJaime Mitchell returns this week to talk about the fullness of joy affects everything we think and do! Our fullness of joy gives us the perspective that says I can trust Christ that His grace is sufficient for me in all things. His work is complete in me and my kids! Jaime Mitchell, a wife, mother, and therapist, gives us a perspective that allows grace for ourselves and our kids. This is the second of 3 in the series.
00:00 Intro00:30 Perspective of honesty02:14 Perspective of joy03:00 His grace is sufficient04:59 Our heart and God's finished w...2025-07-2319 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace154. Finding Joy When You Aren't Feeling It (part 1), with Jaime MitchellThis week we are talking about finding joy in the messy. Sometimes we are overwhelmed and don't know how there could be any joy anywhere. Jaime Mitchell, a wife, mother, and therapist, is with us to help us learn how to manage some of the burdens that we carry. So many of our burdens we put onto ourselves and God never intended us to carry them. This is the first of 3 in the series.
00:00 Intro03:33 Joy and our identity in Christ03:50 What can bring you joy06:00 Burdens we weren't meant to carry 07:02 Systems that rep...2025-07-1619 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace153. When Your Baby Has a Genetic Abnormality (part 3), with Alex GreeneHave you or someone you've known experienced a pregnancy where a genetic abnormality is detected? Alex Greene is with me this morning to discuss her difficult, sensitive, and very sweet experience with her baby, Iris, who was born with Trisomy 18. She is very clear and transparent in relaying her unfolding story, or I should say, God's story, for Iris. Alex is willing to meet with anyone who would like to talk. I am setting up a Zoom call soon. You will need to contact me if you are interested. Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
00:00 Intro02:24 Would you change anyt...2025-07-0916 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace152. When Your Baby Has a Genetic Abnormality (part 2), with Alex GreeneHave you or someone you've known experienced a pregnancy where a genetic abnormality is detected? Alex Greene is with me this morning to discuss her difficult, sensitive, and very sweet experience when she carried her baby, Iris, with Trisomy 18. She is very clear and transparent in relaying her unfolding story, or I should say, God's story, for Iris. Alex is willing to meet with anyone who would like to talk. I am setting up a Zoom call soon. You will need to contact me if you are interested. Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
00:00 Intro01:53 Bringing Iris home02:41 ...2025-07-0218 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace151. When Your Baby Has a Genetic Abnormality (part 1), with Alex GreeneHave you, or someone you know, experienced a pregnancy where a genetic abnormality is detected? Alex Greene is with me this morning to discuss her difficult, sensitive, and very sweet experience when she carried her baby, Iris, with Trisomy 18. She is very clear and transparent in relaying her unfolding story, or I should say, God's story, for Iris. Alex is willing to meet with anyone who would like to talk. I am setting up a Zoom call soon. You will need to contact me if you are interested. Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
00:00 Pre-recorded conversation00:52 Introduction02:32 A bit abou...2025-06-2519 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace150. Growing the Honesty Muscle in Our Kids (part 4), with Laurie DonahueThis is a repeat podcast from over two years ago. Ihave not made any edits, so I am laying it as it aired then. Here were the notes:
Do you ever find yourself hiding from the truth? There are 3 people with whom we need to be truthful. Without one, each of the others is affected. They are truthfulness with God, truthfulness with ourselves, and truthfulness with one another. This podcast, which was from a workshop I led a few years ago, is an introduction to growing in truthfulness in ourselves and our kids in each of these. Thi...2025-06-1818 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace149. Growing the Honesty Muscle in Our Kids (part 3), with Laurie DonahueDo you ever find yourself hiding from the truth? There are 3 people with whom we need to be truthful. without one, each of the others is affected. They are truthfulness with God, truthfulness with ourselves, and truthfulness with one another. This podcast, which was from a workshop I led a few years ago, is an introduction to growing in truthfulness in ourselves and our kids in each of these. This is the second podcast of this series. To hear the first and second, go back to podcasts #147 and #148.00:00 Self-handicapping (continuation from Podcast #36)00:15 Introduction01:59 Examples of the chal...2025-06-1118 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace148. Growing the Honesty Muscle in Our Kids (part 2), with Laurie DonahueDo you ever find yourself hiding from the truth? There are 3 people with whom we need to be truthful. without one, each of the others is affected. They are truthfulness with God, truthfulness with ourselves, and truthfulness with one another. This podcast, which was from a workshop I led a few years ago, is an introduction to growing in truthfulness in ourselves and our kids in each of these. This is the second podcast of this series. To hear the first, go back to podcast #147.00:00 Self-handicapping (continuation from Podcast #147)00:15 Introduction01:59 Examples of the challenge of honesty2025-06-0416 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace147. Growing the Honesty Muscle in Our Kids (part 1), with Laurie DonahueDo you ever find yourself hiding from the truth? There are 3 people with whom we need to be truthful. without one, each of the others is affected. They are truthfulness with God, truthfulness with ourselves, and truthfulness with one another. This podcast, which was from a workshop I led a few years ago, is an introduction to growing in truthfulness in ourselves and our kids in each of these.
00:00 Intro02:39 Is honesty a dying character trait in our culture?03:42 A look back at the 1960s04:43 Everyone's own truth05:26 Dishonesty destroys relationships06:23 God's truth vs. m...2025-05-2821 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace144. Baptism: Is Your Child Ready?- What's Next, (part 4), with Laurie DonahueIs your child ready for baptism? Do you understand it yourself? In this podcast series, we will talk about those things that you are wondering about. Today we will talk about God's grace and mercy and we will move into what baptism symbolizes and why we should be baptized. Then we will talk about who should be baptized. There is a lot here and it moves pretty fast so you may want to listen more than once! If you want to understand this further, the following book would be a great help! If you have questions and want to ta...2025-05-0717 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace143. Baptism: Is Your Child Ready?- The Nuts and Bolts, (part 3), with Laurie DonahueIs your child ready for baptism? Do you understand it yourself? In this podcast series, we will talk about those things that you are wondering about. Today we will talk about God's grace and mercy and we will move into what baptism symbolizes and why we should be baptized. Then we will talk about who should be baptized. There is a lot here and it moves pretty fast so you may want to listen more than once! If you want to understand this further, the following book would be a great help! If you have questions and want to ta...2025-04-3016 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace142. Baptism: Is Your Child Ready? Where Do We Start? (part 2), with Laurie DonahueIs your child ready for baptism? Do you understand it yourself? In this podcast series, we will talk about those things that you are wondering about. Today we will talk about the best age for baptism, tips for holding their attention, and where to start in talking about their relationship with God.
Laurie Donahue is not new to this topic, as she has had personal experience and many years ago, wrote a book called God Should I Be Baptized? It is a children's preparation workbook that has sold over 50,000 copies and still is selling thousands yearly. It was the fir...2025-04-2316 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace141. Baptism: Is Your Child Ready?- Intro (part 1), with Laurie DonahueIs your child ready for baptism? Do you understand it yourself? In this podcast series, we will talk about those things that you are wondering. Today we will introduce where we are going and talk about our goals as parents. We will talk about the objectives for our kids as we teach them.
Laurie Donahue is not new to this topic, as she has had personal experience and many years ago, wrote a book called God Should I Be Baptized? It is a children's preparation workbook that has sold over 50,000 copies and still is selling thousands yearly. It was t...2025-04-1616 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace140. The Intersection of Passover and Easter (with free Passover Chart), with Laurie DonahueIn this podcast, I am sharing 3 stories. The first story is the story of the Israelites as slaves in Egypt. They were made to work hard, building bricks, and their masters were cruel. But God had a plan to rescue them. Moses was chosen to be their leader. When he repeatedly went to Pharaoh and asked for him to free the Israelites, Pharaoh repeatedly said “No.” So God gave the plagues of Egypt to the Egyptians to show Pharaoh that God was in control. Although they were all powerful, the last plague was the most dramatic. God sent an angel t...2025-04-0915 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace126. New Year's Wrap-up, 2024Happy New Year!!!
Today we are playing parts of some of the great, more recent podcast interviews. There is so much more, so be sure to go back and listen!
Here are the segments you will hear today:
#58 Your Christ Identity, (part 1) with Matt Larson #62 The Christian Character and Sports, (part 2) with Kevin Bailey#66. Ditch the Mask and Trust Instead, (part 3) with Robby Angle#81. Stress, Worry, and Fear, (part 3) with Laurie Donahue#117. Adversity- When We Struggle, (part 4), with Judy Gerry#85. What if Waiting Isn't What You Thought It Was, (Part 4...2025-01-0119 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace125. Christmas 2024- A Unique Musical TwistMerry Christmas!!!
I am so happy to share with you this uniquely arranged set of Christmas music performed by Jeff and Andrea Ewing.
May you have a wonderful day today and as you continue to celebrate Christ's birth! I'd love to hear by email about your Christmas and how you celebrated!
Love in Christ, from my family to yours!
LaurieLaurie@Kidstrength4Life.comhttps://KidStrength4Life.com2024-12-2519 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace124. Rest During the Holiday Season, Seriously? (part 3) with Erik AndersonWelcome back to Adventure Parenting with Grace Podcast, with host, Laurie Donahue.
This week we are starting a new series entitled, Rest During the Holidays, Seriously? The way our culture tells us how to rest and God's desired rest for us are very different. During the next 3 weeks, we will explore the true rest that God leads us into. Erik Anderson, our featured guest this week, is a pastor, husband, and father of four delightful kids. My conversations with Erik over 3 weeks are outlined below.
Week 1: What is the rest God desires for us?Week...2024-12-1825 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace123. Rest During the Holiday Season, Seriously? (part 2) with Erik AndersonWelcome back to Adventure Parenting with Grace Podcast, with host, Laurie Donahue.
This week we are starting a new series entitled, Rest During the Holidays, Seriously? The way our culture tells us how to rest and God's desired rest for us are very different. During the next 3 weeks, we will explore the true rest that God leads us into. Erik Anderson, our featured guest this week, is a pastor, husband, and father of four delightful kids. My conversations with Erik over 3 weeks are outlined below.
Week 1: What is the rest God desires for us?Week...2024-12-1122 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace122. Rest During the Holiday Season, Seriously? (part 1) with Erik AndersonWelcome back to Adventure Parenting with Grace Podcast, with host, Laurie Donahue.
This week we are starting a new series entitled, Rest During the Holidays, Seriously? The way our culture tells us how to rest and God's desired rest for us are very different. During the next 3 weeks, we will explore the true rest that God leads us into. Erik Anderson, our featured guest this week, is a pastor, husband, and father of four delightful kids. My conversations with Erik over 3 weeks are outlined below.
Week 1: What is the rest God desires for us?Week...2024-12-0420 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace110. What Will Be In Season 3? with Laurie DonahueAnd... we are now entering into Season 3 of Adventure Parenting with Grace. On today's podcast, I am sharing a little of what is coming in the next few months.
I think what is most exciting is the FREE small groups (cohorts) of parents and experts we are setting up to talk about the struggles and the wins we are experiencing in parenting. The group will meet on Zoom and be 4-8 people so everyone can be heard. I will lead out and help to keep us on track but I will also encourage your participation. It will be...2024-09-1109 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace109. Tools for Connecting with Your Kids (part 2), with Laurie DonahueThis podcast is all about a special kind of communication, that is Communication for Connection. This communication spills out into many other forms of communication but the main focus of this communication is to build trust and a bond with your child. This series explores the tools of this communication and in this episode, we give a few ideas for conversation starters.
IntroductionUse their language, but be understandableCommunicate God's characterTell storiesBest time for a connectionConnection time is not a teaching timeHow to react when you hear...2024-09-0417 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace108. Tools for Connecting with Your Kids (part 1), with Laurie DonahueThis podcast is about a special kind of communication, that is communication for connection. This communication spills out into many other forms of communication and the main focus of communication is to build trust and a bond with your child. This series explores the tools of this communication and then next week I will share a few conversation starters you can use with your kids.
IntroductionTypes of communication Tools for communicationBest time for connectionNon-verbal communicationDon't ask yes or no questionsWhat about feelings/emotionsBe a listen...2024-08-2820 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace105. The Single Parenting Journey (part 1)- with Jenn ThompsonThe single parent can be very difficult with special needs and concerns. Jenn Thompson gives us a very transparent look at her parenting journey as a single parent. She shares the joys, the difficulties, the challenges, her coping tips, and how people can best come alongside a single parent.
00:00 Introduction03:14. Parenting joys06:38 Single parenting struggles09:05 Shame and guilt11:25. Finding mentors16:04 When you're overwhelmed17:57 Ask kids and others for help20:20 Everyone needs community20:40. Join our Zoom community- Final words
This week, Jenn focused on the importance of community in her lif...2024-08-0721 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace104. How to Discipline with Dignity, Both Yours and Your Kids- with Laurie DonahueIn this week's podcast, we will talk about how to discipline your kids with dignity- both yours and theirs. Laurie Donahue brings excerpts from a video course she has written called, Discipline with Dignity. This is an overview of the anger and frustration of parents, the "leading gently" strategy, and the "stronger discipline" strategy. She talks about advantages of one strategy over the other.
0:00 Intro2:22 You are a divine gift3:24 Our gut reaction vs speaking life into our kids4:12 The reactive parent8:07 Leading gently strategy11:43 Discipline is not punishment12:25 When leading gently doesn't wor...2024-07-3119 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace97. Finding My Purpose- Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! (Mr Blue part 3) with Laurie DonahueDo you (or your child) ever feel like you are a nobody compared to someone else? Do you (or your child) feel like you don't want to try because you will never be as good? Do you (or your child) ever sit on the sidelines because you are afraid to jump in the game? I think this is universal, but this is not God's plan for us. After all, he has told us that we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10) This week we are airing ou...2024-06-1218 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace96. What Gets in the Way of Finding My Purpose?- (Mr. Blue part 2), with Laurie DonahueBefore I begin I want to share the link for Nine Things That Get in the Way of Finding My Purpose.
9 Things That Get in the Way of Finding God's Purpose. Click this link to download it. (No email required)
Do you (or your child) ever feel like you are a nobody compared to someone else? Do you (or your child) feel like you don't want to try because you will never be as good? Do you (or your child) ever sit on the sidelines because you are afraid to jump in the game? I think this...2024-06-0518 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace95. Finding My Purpose, Mr. Blue- a Job for You Intro Reading (part 1), with Laurie DonahueDo you (or your child) ever feel like you are a nobody compared to someone else? Do you (or your child) feel like you don't want to try because you will never be as good? Do you (or your child) ever sit on the sidelines because you are afraid to jump in the game? I think this is universal, but this is not God's plan for us. After all, he has told us that we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10) We are going to lighten t...2024-05-2916 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace94. 10-minute Activities for Relationships and Learning (part 3), with Autumn McKayDo you want a better relationship with your child? Would you like your communication to be better? Do you want your child to have something productive to do besides watching a screen? Well, today we again welcome Autumn McKay, who will inspire us to inspire our kids toward creativity and provide memories that will last a lifetime. If you have questions or would like to talk with me, you know you can always reach me at
Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
Autumn has experience as a classroom educator, as well as home-schooling her three kids, plus foster ki...2024-05-2215 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace93. 10-minute Activities for Relationships and Learning (part 2), with Autumn McKayDo you want a better relationship with your child? Would you like your communication to be better? Do you want your child to have something productive to do besides watching a screen? Well, today we again welcome Autumn McKay, who will inspire us to inspire our kids toward creativity and provide memories that will last a lifetime. If you have questions or would like to talk with me, you know you can always reach me at
Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
Autumn has experience as a classroom educator, as well as home-schooling her three kids, plus foster ki...2024-05-1517 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace92. 10-minute Activities for Relationships and Learning (part 1), with Autumn McKayDo you want a better relationship with your child? Would you like your communication to be better? Do you want your child to have something productive to do besides watching a screen? Well, today we are beginning a new podcast series to help address these questions. We welcome Autumn McKay, who will inspire us to inspire our kids toward creativity and provide memories that will last a lifetime. If you have questions or would like to talk with me, you know you can always reach me at
Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
Autumn has experience as a classroo...2024-05-0815 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace91. Baptism: Is Your Child Ready?- What's Next? (part 4), with Laurie DonahueIs your child ready for baptism? Do you understand it yourself? In this podcast series, we will talk about those things that you are wondering about. Today we will talk about what we do after baptism. How can we train our child to follow God closely in the good times and the bad? How can we help them to walk closely with God and help others do the same? If you want to understand this further, the following book would be a great help! If you have questions and want to talk about this a little more, please contact me at...2024-04-3017 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace90. Baptism: Is Your Child Ready?- The Nuts and Bolts (part 3), with Laurie DonahueIs your child ready for baptism? Do you understand it yourself? In this podcast series, we will talk about those things that you are wondering about. Today we will talk about God's grace and mercy and we will move into what baptism symbolizes and why we should be baptized. Then we will talk about who should be baptized. There is a lot here and it moves pretty fast so you may want to listen more than once! If you want to understand this further, the following book would be a great help! If you have questions and want to ta...2024-04-2416 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace89. Baptism: Is Your Child Ready- Where Do We Start? (part 2), with Laurie DonahueIs your child ready for baptism? Do you understand it yourself? In this podcast series, we will talk about those things that you are wondering about. Today we will talk about the best age for baptism, tips for holding their attention, and where to start in talking about their relationship with God.
Laurie Donahue is not new to this topic, as she has had personal experience and many years ago, wrote a book called God Should I Be Baptized? It is a children's preparation workbook that has sold over 50,000 copies and still is selling thousands yearly. It was the fir...2024-04-1716 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace88. Baptism: Is Your Child Ready?- Intro (part 1), with Laurie DonahueIs your child ready for baptism? Do you understand it yourself? In this podcast series, we will talk about those things that you are wondering. Today we will introduce where we are going and talk about our goals as parents. We will talk about the objectives for our kids as we teach them.
Laurie Donahue is not new to this topic, as she has had personal experience and many years ago, wrote a book called God Should I Be Baptized? It is a children's preparation workbook that has sold over 50,000 copies and still is selling thousands yearly. It was...2024-04-1016 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace86. Things Passover and Easter Week Share (plus free chart), with Laurie DonahueIn this podcast, I am sharing 3 stories. The first story is the story of the Israelites as slaves in Egypt. They were made to work hard, building bricks, and their masters were cruel. But God had a plan to rescue them. Moses was chosen to be their leader. When he repeatedly went to Pharaoh and asked for him to free the Israelites, Pharaoh repeatedly said “No.” So God gave the plagues of Egypt to the Egyptians to show Pharaoh that God was in control. Although they were all powerful, the last plague was the most dramatic. God sent an angel t...2024-03-2715 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace85. What if "Waiting" Isn't What You Thought It Was (part 4), with Karis AndersonWait up! Wait a minute! Just wait until your dad gets home! You are just going to have to wait! These phrases are familiar to all of us, I think. But what if there was more to the aspect of waiting? Can we learn things about God through waiting? Can we grow closer to God and others? We are starting a new podcast series today. Karis Anderson is with me today as we talk about waiting. I think we will all find that the "waiting well" is very deep as we learn to wait well.
There are so...2024-03-2023 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace84. What if "Waiting" Isn't What You Thought It Was (part 3), with Karis AndersonWait up! Wait a minute! Just wait until your dad gets home! You are just going to have to wait! These phrases are familiar to all of us, I think. But what if there was more to the aspect of waiting? Can we learn things about God through waiting? Can we grow closer to God and others? We are starting a new podcast series today. Karis Anderson is with me today as we talk about waiting. I think we will all find that the "waiting well" is very deep as we learn to wait well.
Today we ar...2024-03-1317 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace83. What if "Waiting" Isn't What You Thought It Was (part 2), with Karis AndersonWait up! Wait a minute! Just wait until your dad gets home! You are just going to have to wait! These phrases are familiar to all of us, I think. But what if there was more to the aspect of waiting? Can we learn things about God through waiting? Can we grow closer to God and others? We are starting a new podcast series today. Karis Anderson is with me today as we talk about waiting. I think we will all find that the "waiting well" is very deep as we learn to wait well.
Today we ar...2024-03-0620 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace82. What if "Waiting" Isn't What You Thought It Was (part 1), with Karis AndersonWait up! Wait a minute! Just wait until your dad gets home! You are just going to have to wait! These phrases are familiar to all of us, I think. But what if there was more to the aspect of waiting? Can we learn things about God through waiting? Can we grow closer to God and others? We are starting a new podcast series today. Karis Anderson is with me today as we talk about waiting. I think we will all find that the "waiting well" is very deep as we learn to wait well.
Today we ar...2024-02-2818 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace81. Stress, Worry, and Fear- Practical Overcoming (part 3), with Laurie DonahueStress, worry, and fear are so prevalent. We all feel these at various times and in various amounts. We feel deeply and try so hard to get things under control, but it doesn't work permanently or the best, and sometimes not even at all. God has another way. This podcast is a very personal one which I hope will be of help guiding you as to how the Lord wants you to deal with it.
This week I am sharing how we can be available to the Holy Spirit who enfolds us with peace. I am sharing pract...2024-02-2119 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace80. Stress, Worry, and Fear- Where Do We Find Peace? (part 2), with Laurie DonahueStress, worry, and fear are so prevalent. We all feel these at various times and in various amounts. We feel deeply and try so hard to get things under control, but it doesn't work permanently or the best, and sometimes not even at all. God has another way. This podcast is a very personal one which I hope will be of help guiding you as to how the Lord wants you to deal with it.
This week I am sharing how the Holy Spirit enfolds us with peace. In next week's podcast, I will share practical things you...2024-02-1418 min
Adventure Parenting- with GraceBonus Podcast- God's Love Verses to You, with Laurie DonahueThis is a Valentine's Day bonus podcast that replays many Scriptures that tell us what God thinks about you when you are a child of God, when you trust in Christ as your Lord and Savior. Sit back and listen to the great Love god has for you!
Notes about Adventure Parenting with Grace Podcast:
We are always looking for the person who would be a wonderful fit for our podcast. Here are some ideas but we are certainly not limited to these!
Taking care of aging parents while your children are still young
Running a...2024-02-1306 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace79. Stress Worry and Fear, Getting Personal (part 1), with Laurie DonahueStress, worry, and fear are so prevalent. We all feel these at various times and in various amounts. We feel deeply and try so hard to get things under control, but it doesn't work permanently or the best, and sometimes not even at all. God has another way. This podcast is a very personal one which I hope will be of help guiding you as to how the Lord wants you to deal with it.
This week I am sharing things I have faced in recent months, not for attention or sympathy, but to set up what the L...2024-02-0716 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace74. To the Rescue, with Laurie DonahueHappy New Year!!! I am kicking 2024 off with a reading and commentary on my book, To the Rescue!
Before I begin, I would like to ask if you have any wishes for podcast topics or if you know someone who would make a great guest. If so email me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com.
I am reading this book on this YouTube video
Get To the Rescue with a 20% discount and free shipping here. Free digital coloring pages are included.
I hope you enjoy it!
00:00 Introduction01:37 Book reading05...2024-01-0320 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace73. New Year Wrap Up- Top 10 Plus BonusWell, here we are, at the end of 2023. We have recorded 75 podcasts! (73 of them were numbered). For a special New Year's presentation, I have put together 10 podcasts plus a bonus of clips of the first year, which was from June to June. It was a lot of fun to go back and listen to some of the earlier days! Here is the program for you to follow along.
1:04 Introductory Podcast with Laurie Donahue Podcast #1
3:31 Parents' Thoughts with Carolyn Hart Podcast #2, 3, 4, 5
5:42 My Baby Has Trisomy 18 with Alex Greene Podcast #39, 40, 41
8:47 Gratitude with Anne Marie Gosnell P...2023-12-2829 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace72. Rest During the Holiday Season, Seriously? (part 3) with Erik AndersonWelcome back to Adventure Parenting with Grace Podcast, with host, Laurie Donahue.
This week we are starting a new series entitled, Rest During the Holidays, Seriously? The way our culture tells us how to rest and God's desired rest for us are very different. During the next 3 weeks, we will explore the true rest that God leads us into. Erik Anderson, our featured guest this week, is a pastor, husband, and father of four delightful kids. My conversations with Erik over 3 weeks are outlined below.
Week 1: What is the rest God desires for us?Week...2023-12-2025 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace71. Rest During the Holiday Season, Seriously? (part 2) with Erik AndersonWelcome back to Adventure Parenting with Grace Podcast, with host, Laurie Donahue.
This week we are starting a new series entitled, Rest During the Holidays, Seriously? The way our culture tells us how to rest and God's desired rest for us are very different. During the next 3 weeks, we will explore the true rest that God leads us into. Erik Anderson, our featured guest this week, is a pastor, husband, and father of four delightful kids. My conversations with Erik over 3 weeks are outlined below.
Week 1: What is the rest God desires for us?Week...2023-12-1322 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace70. Rest During the Holiday Season, Seriously? (part 1) with Erik AndersonWelcome back to Adventure Parenting with Grace Podcast, with host, Laurie Donahue.
This week we are starting a new series entitled, Rest During the Holidays, Seriously? The way our culture tells us how to rest and God's desired rest for us are very different. During the next 3 weeks, we will explore the true rest that God leads us into. Erik Anderson, our featured guest this week, is a pastor, husband, and father of four delightful kids. My conversations with Erik over 3 weeks are outlined below.
Week 1: What is the rest God desires for us?Wee...2023-12-0620 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace56. Begin With the End in Mind- Let's Put This Thing In Motion! (part 4), with Laurie DonahueIt has been said that to find success, we have to begin with the end in mind. In this series, Laurie guides families to prepare a unique family mission statement and code of priorities and goals. Be sure to listen multiple times to get a clear direction of how to create the mission statement and code that is suited to your family. Today we are putting everything we have learned in the past 3 sessions in motion!
00:00 Intro01:33 The fluid process02:31 The short-term goal03:45 The long and short-term goal relationship04:17 Why monitor progress?05:28 Work on goa...2023-06-2123 min
Adventure Parenting- with GraceSpecial Father's Day Event- Come and Be Included!Do you want to make that man who is your or your kids' dad or grandpa have a really special Father's Day this year? You can!
Help your dads and grandpas have a really special Father's Day! Your kids and/or you can record a personal message for them and it will appear on our Adventure Parenting with Grace Father's Day Podcast.
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Adventure Parenting- with Grace54. Begin With the End in Mind- Actions and Measuring Progress (part 3), with Laurie DonahueIt has been said that to find success, we have to begin with the end in mind. In this series, Laurie guides families to prepare a unique family mission statement and code of priorities and goals. Be sure to listen multiple times to get a clear direction of how to create the mission statement and code that is suited to your family. Today we will be talking about actions and measuring to see if we are making progress toward our goals. You might want to have ready a few pieces of 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper and a pen or pencil....2023-06-0722 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace53. Begin With the End in Mind- Goals and Mission Statement (part 2), with Laurie DonahueIt has been said that to find success, we have to begin with the end in mind. In this series, Laurie guides families to prepare a unique family mission statement and code of priorities and goals. Be sure to listen multiple times to get a clear direction of how to create the mission statement and code that is suited to your family. You might want to have ready a few pieces of 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper and a pen or pencil.
00:00 Intro03:11 Build on your goals05:06 New paper with 2-5 priority goals listed06:53 Thoughts about goals...2023-05-3118 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace52. Begin With the End in Mind- Goals (part 1), with Laurie DonahueIt has been said that to find success, we have to begin with the end in mind. In this series, Laurie guides families to prepare a unique family mission statement and code of priorities and goals. Be sure to listen multiple times to get a clear direction of how to create the mission statement and code that is suited to your family. You might want to have ready a few pieces of 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper and a pen or pencil.
00:00 Introduction03:53 Begin with the end in mind04:36 Philippians 4:1306:23 You are already doing this09:00 What d...2023-05-2419 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace51. Mr. Blue Summer Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! (part 3), with Laurie DonahueSummer is almost here! And maybe it is already here for you! How do we keep our kids busy all summer and wouldn't it be great if were able to grow in different ways as they did their activities? Maybe they could grow in several areas. Here are a few:
Young ones could learn shapes and colors
Young ones could do a picture search on each page
Kids could learn how we work together and remain different at the same time
Kids could use their imaginations in creative projects
Kids could learn how God can use them in d...2023-05-1718 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace50. Nine Things That Get in the Way of Finding My Purpose? (part 2), with Laurie DonahueDo you (or your child) ever feel like you are a nobody compared to someone else? Do you (or your child) feel like you don't want to try because you will never be as good? Do you (or your child) ever sit on the sidelines because you are afraid to jump in the game? I think this is universal, but this is not God's plan for us. After all, he has told us that we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10) We are going to lighten t...2023-05-1018 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace49. Mr. Blue- a Job for You Reading (part 1), with Laurie DonahueDo you (or your child) ever feel like you are a nobody compared to someone else? Do you (or your child) feel like you don't want to try because you will never be as good? Do you (or your child) ever sit on the sidelines because you are afraid to jump in the game? I think this is universal, but this is not God's plan for us. After all, he has told us that we are his workmanship, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do. (Ephesians 2:10) We are going to li...2023-05-0315 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace48. How Do We Train the Alpha Generation? (part 3), with Janine McNallyIn what ways is culture dictating your parenting... or is it? Janine McNally has studied this topic and especially for the Alpha Generation. Tune in to find out who the Alpha Generation is and how they are affected by our today's culture. Find out how you can approach the many questions that parents have today on this topic! Join Janine and Laurie in this discussion of the Alpha Generation.
00:00 Introduction01:38 Where do we find hope?04:17 Lean into the Lord05:00 Parenting approach is a package07:28 Our tween-agers08:20 Cognitive pruning stage10:50 Make the Bible relevan...2023-04-2627 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace47. How Do We Train the Alpha Generation? (part 2), with Janine McNallyIn what ways is culture dictating your parenting... or is it? Janine McNally has studied this topic and especially for the Alpha Generation. Tune in to find out who the Alpha Generation is and how they are affected by our today's culture. Find out how you can approach the many questions that parents have today on this topic! Join Janine and Laurie in this discussion of the Alpha Generation.
00:00 Introduction01:58 Are parents fearful today?02:48 Helicopter and tiger parents04:58 The challenge for today's church06:06 The need for the parents to direct toward the Lord 08:13 ...2023-04-1917 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace46. How Do We Train the Alpha Generation? (part 1), with Janine McNallyIn what ways is culture dictating your parenting... or is it? Janine McNally has studied this topic and especially for the Alpha Generation. Tune in to find out who the Alpha Generation is and how they are affected by our today's culture. Find out how you can approach the many questions that parents have today on this topic!
00:00 Introduction02:02 A bit of background about Janine04:29 When are children most receptive?05:23 What is Generation Alpha?07:06 Cultural examples and problems08:19 Different parenting styles09:05 Godly parenting09:50 Other ways culture has changed for our kids13...2023-04-1218 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace45. Growing the Honesty Muscle In Our Kids (part 4), with Laurie DonahueDo you ever find yourself hiding from the truth? There are 3 people with whom we need to be truthful. Without one, each of the others is affected. They are truthfulness with God, truthfulness with ourselves, and truthfulness with one another. This podcast, which was from a workshop I led a few years ago, is an introduction to growing in truthfulness in ourselves and our kids in each of these. This is the fourth podcast of this series and it is about truthfulness with one another. To hear the first, second, and third go back to podcasts #36, #37, and #38. Be sure to s...2023-04-0518 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace44. Finding Joy When You Aren't Feeling It (part 3), with Jaime MitchellJaime Mitchell returns this week to talk about the fullness of joy affects everything we think and do! Our fullness of joy gives us the perspective that says I can trust Christ that His grace is sufficient for me in all things. She shares takeaways and new habits that will be helpful when things don't go as we have planned. Jaime is a wife, mother, and therapist and shares from each perspective This is the third of 3 in the series. Please go back and listen to the first two if you haven't listened already.
00:00 Intro01:53 Our unmet exp...2023-03-2918 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace43. Finding Joy When You Aren't Feeling It (part 2), with Jaime MitchellJaime Mitchell returns this week to talk about the fullness of joy affects everything we think and do! Our fullness of joy gives us the perspective that says I can trust Christ that His grace is sufficient for me in all things. His work is complete in me and my kids! Jaime Mitchell, a wife, mother, and therapist, gives us a perspective that allows grace for ourselves and our kids. This is the second of 3 in the series.
00:00 Intro00:30 Perspective of honesty02:14 Perspective of joy03:00 His grace is sufficient04:59 Our heart and God's finished...2023-03-2219 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace42. Finding Joy When You Aren't Feeling It (part 1), with Jaime MitchellThis week we are talking about finding joy in the messy. Sometimes we are overwhelmed and don't know how there could be any joy anywhere. Jaime Mitchell, a wife, mother, and therapist, is with us to help us learn how to manage some of the burdens that we carry. So many of our burdens we put onto ourselves and God never intended us to carry them. This is the first of 3 in the series.
00:00 Intro03:33 Joy and our identity in Christ03:50 What can bring you joy06:00 Burdens we weren't meant to carry 07:02 Systems that rep...2023-03-1519 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace41. When Your Baby Has a Genetic Abnormality (part 3), with Alex GreeneHave you or someone you've known experienced a pregnancy where a genetic abnormality is detected? Alex Greene is with me this morning to discuss her difficult, sensitive, and very sweet experience with her baby, Iris, who was born with Trisomy 18. She is very clear and transparent in relaying her unfolding story, or I should say, God's story, for Iris. Alex is willing to meet with anyone who would like to talk. I am setting up a Zoom call soon. You will need to contact me if you are interested. Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
00:00 Intro02:24 Would you change anyt...2023-03-0816 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace40. When Your Baby Has a Genetic Abnormality (part 2), with Alex GreeneHave you or someone you've known experienced a pregnancy where a genetic abnormality is detected? Alex Greene is with me this morning to discuss her difficult, sensitive, and very sweet experience when she carried her baby, Iris, with Trisomy 18. She is very clear and transparent in relaying her unfolding story, or I should say, God's story, for Iris. Alex is willing to meet with anyone who would like to talk. I am setting up a Zoom call soon. You will need to contact me if you are interested. Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
00:00 Intro01:53 Bringing Iris home02:41 ...2023-03-0118 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace39. When Your Baby Has a Genetic Abnormality (part 1), with Alex GreeneHave you, or someone you know, experienced a pregnancy where a genetic abnormality is detected? Alex Greene is with me this morning to discuss her difficult, sensitive, and very sweet experience when she carried her baby, Iris, with Trisomy 18. She is very clear and transparent in relaying her unfolding story, or I should say, God's story, for Iris. Alex is willing to meet with anyone who would like to talk. I am setting up a Zoom call soon. You will need to contact me if you are interested. Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
00:00 Pre-recorded conversation00:52 Introduction02:32 A bit abo...2023-02-2319 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace38. Growing the Honesty Muscle In Our Kids (part 3), with Laurie DonahueDo you ever find yourself hiding from the truth? There are 3 people with whom we need to be truthful. Without one, each of the others is affected. They are truthfulness with God, truthfulness with ourselves, and truthfulness with one another. This podcast, which was from a workshop I led a few years ago, is an introduction to growing in truthfulness in ourselves and our kids in each of these. This is the third podcast of this series. To hear the first and second, go back to podcasts #36 and #37.
00:00 Introduction01:28 Opportunity02:28 Effects of lying to ourselves06:28...2023-02-1518 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace37. Growing the Honesty Muscle in Our Kids (part 2), with Laurie DonahueDo you ever find yourself hiding from the truth? There are 3 people with whom we need to be truthful. without one, each of the others is affected. They are truthfulness with God, truthfulness with ourselves, and truthfulness with one another. This podcast, which was from a workshop I led a few years ago, is an introduction to growing in truthfulness in ourselves and our kids in each of these. This is the second podcast of this series. To hear the first, go back to podcast #36.00:00 Self-handicapping (continuation from Podcast #36)00:15 Introduction01:59 Examples of the challenge of honesty2023-02-0816 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace36. Growing the Honesty Muscle in Our Kids (part 1), with Laurie DonahueDo you ever find yourself hiding from the truth? There are 3 people with whom we need to be truthful. without one, each of the others is affected. They are truthfulness with God, truthfulness with ourselves, and truthfulness with one another. This podcast, which was from a workshop I led a few years ago, is an introduction to growing in truthfulness in ourselves and our kids in each of these.
00:00 Intro02:39 Is honesty a dying character trait in our culture?03:42 A look back at the 1960s04:43 Everyone's own truth05:26 Dishonesty destroys relationships06:23 God's truth vs. m...2023-02-0121 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace35. Tips for When We Are Overwhelmed (part 3), with Carolyn HartCarolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. This morning she talks about freedom and contentment. She dives deep so listen close!
Introduction2:20 I feel trapped3:30 Flexibility in the way we raise our kids4:20 Teach them to be lovers of what we love6:33 Teach them to be servants8:05 Finding contentment 10:43 Honesty about our imperfections with our kids13:40 Honesty in our friendships16:01 Strategies to foster gratitude in our lives2023-01-2521 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace34. When "Stuff" Takes Over and Finding Freedom (part 2), with Carolyn HartCarolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. Carolyn covers a lot of territory in this podcast so buckle your seat belts!
Introduction1:44 The struggle2:25 Good things are hard2:49 When clutter takes over3:55 A way to love each other6:04 Messy blessings7:30 When kids don't listen11:42 Learning to do hard things13:00 Overwhelm and depression16:21 Gratitude, the great cure17:41 Parenting freedom
The book Carolyn refers t...2023-01-1818 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace32. Mom, Do You Feel Stuck? (Part 2), with Anna MullikinMoms, do you ever feel stuck? Anna Mullikin is a life coach who helps moms move from powerlessness to breakthrough, which she describes in the podcast. This podcast oozes and overflows with hope as she goes through the steps she uses in her coaching.
00:00 Introduction01:12 Components of the Breakthrough Cycle01:35 Finding Clarity02:12 Building Faith04:23 Looking inward- Dual Posture04:40 Faith and surrender06:38 Faith Plus Surrender = Hope06:53 Injured hope08:28 Scientist as a designer in problem-solving09:29 Mind-mapping11:42 Victim mentality12:32 3-Bold Actions13:41 When hope is lost16:16 How Anna can help18:0...2023-01-0419 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace31. The Gift of MemoriesMerry Christmas!! Today is a special Christmas Podcast where I am sharing people's memories, traditions, and practical ideas to enhance your Christmas celebration! A big thank you to our participants and I hope you are encouraged by them!
Special thank you to Jaime, Trish, Christy, Anna, Melody, and Judy (read by Jeanine)!
I am offering a free zoom call- A parent coaching call after the first of the year- my gift to you! Contact me at Laurie@KidStrength4Life.com
For more good stuff... https://kidstrength4life.com
Remember to rest in...2022-12-2115 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace30. Mom, Do You Feel Stuck? (Part 1), with Anna MullikinMoms, do you ever feel stuck? Anna Mullikin is a life coach who helps moms move from powerlessness to breakthrough, which she describes in the podcast. This podcast oozes and overflows with hope.
00:00 Introduction 02:29 Anna's mission 03:17 Inner healing 04:26 Where does healing power come from? 05:06 Role of motherhood- comfort, and breakthrough 06:41 Hebrews- the faith of a mom 07:42 Breakthrough defined10:24 Discouragement and powerlessness12:58 Exhaustion and overwhelm15:10 Observed changes in a mom17:23 Intro to the coaching components17:58 Next podcast18:35 Be in our Christmas podcast!Anna Millikin is a...2022-12-1419 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace29. Mothers and Sons (and Fathers, Too) part 2, with Christie ThomasWe welcome Christie Thomas back to our podcast for the second part of Mothers and Sons (and Fathers, too). If you haven't heard part 1, go back and listen to last week's podcast. She also previously appeared in Episode 3. Christie ministers to families and is a 5 book author, has written many Bible Studies, and runs Little Shoots Deep Roots, a ministry to equip and encourage parents to nurture deep faith roots in their families. Today she will be talking to parents of sons and sharing her book, The Mother and Son Prayer Journal.
00:00 Introduction00:40 Two opportunities for you02...2022-12-0718 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace28. Mothers and Sons (and Fathers, Too) with Christie ThomasWe welcome Christie Thomas back to our Podcast. She previously appeared in Episode 3. Christie ministers to families and is a 5 book author, has written many Bible Studies, and runs Little Shoots Deep Roots, a ministry to equip and encourage parents to nurture deep faith roots in their families. Today she will be talking to parents of sons and sharing her book, The Mother and Son Prayer Journal.
00:00 Introduction03:07 What is unique about boys?04:46 What do we want the result to be in raising boys?05:35 How much rough-housing is ok?07:16 How do we grow our kids in sp...2022-11-3021 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace27. Impact your Holidays with Object Lessons (part 2), with Anne Marie GosnellDuring this Thanksgiving week, we are talking about gratitude and impactful tips for families during the holidays. Anne Marie Gosnell ministers to ministry leaders and parents. She is an author, blogger, and conference leader. We will talk about how we can impart gratitude to our kids and bring object lessons and ideas to you for a meaningful holiday. We will be releasing two podcasts this week. Be sure to subscribe so you don't miss future podcasts! And don't forget to download the three free object lessons AnneMarie has provided. You can find them in the link below.
00:00 Introd...2022-11-2319 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace26. Impact Your Holidays with Object Lessons (part 1), with Anne Marie GosnellDuring this Thanksgiving week, we are talking about gratitude and impactful tips for families during the holidays. Anne Marie Gosnell ministers to ministry leaders and parents. She is an author, blogger, and conference leader. We will talk about how we can impart gratitude to our kids and bring object lessons and ideas to you for a meaningful holiday. We will be releasing two podcasts this week, so be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the second one!
00:00 Introduction03:09 A little about Anne Marie06:14 God chooses the humble08:17 Why is gratitude important?09:55 Learning of God's chara...2022-11-2022 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace25. Communication Tools for Connection (Part 2), with Laurie DonahueThis podcast is all about a special kind of communication, that is Communication for Connection. This communication spills out into many other forms of communication but the main focus of this communication is to build trust and a bond with your child. This series explores the tools of this communication and in this episode, we give a few ideas for conversation starters.
00:00 Introduction01:31 Using their language, but be understandable02:57 Communicate God's character04:14 Tell stories03:55 Best time for a connection05:47 Connection time is not a teaching time07:21 How to react when you hear something you...2022-11-1617 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace24. Communication Tools for Connection (part 1), with Laurie DonahueThis podcast is about a special kind of communication, that is communication for connection. This communication spills out into many other forms of communication and the main focus of communication is to build trust and a bond with your child. This series explores the tools of this communication and then next week I will share a few conversation starters you can use with your kids.
00:00 Introduction01:07 Types of communication 01:49 Communication for connection03:25 Tools for communication03:55 Best time for connection06:20 Take them on a date09:01 Non-verbal communication11:57 No yes or no questions13:15 ...2022-11-0920 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace23. A Dad's Parenting Perspective with Michael Kilpatrick (part 2)Our podcast this morning completes an interview with Michael Kilpatrick, a continuation of podcast #22 from last week. Michael Kilpatrick is a farmer, podcast host, and inventor who helps farmers and others apply business principles and practical, proven solutions to grow their businesses and simplify their lives. He runs farmer training programs and he owns and operates the Farm on Central in Ohio. And of course, he is a dad!
Besides growing farmers and their businesses, he incorporates his faith in his daily life, and being a good dad to his growing family is a priority as well. Micha...2022-11-0224 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace22. A Dad's Parenting Perspective with Michael Kilpatrick (part 1)We have a great podcast this morning and a bit different from previous podcasts because we get to hear a different perspective. Michael Kilpatrick is a dad. I talked to someone who knows him well and recommended him because she said he is such a good parent.
Michael Kilpatrick is a farmer, podcast host, and inventor who helps farmers and others apply business principles and practical, proven solutions to grow their businesses and simplify their lives. He runs farmer training programs and he owns and operates the Farm on Central in Ohio.
Besides growing farmers a...2022-10-2619 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace21. Tools for Parenting the Difficult Child (part 3), with Nicole RadenNicole Raden has much experience in dealing with difficult children with emotional and behavioral challenges. She brings hope and tools to parents who are in the thick of the weeds and don't know where to turn. This week she gives us Love and Logic tools for toddlers/preschoolers. She also talks about priming kids for expectations and what to do when nothing seems to work.
00:00 Introduction01:13 The joy of preschoolers03:02 Opportunity in many small choices04:00 Tantrums and the uh-oh song09:59 When and how to discuss the behavior 12:00 When your child just doesn’t cooperate 2022-10-1930 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace20. Tools for Parenting the Difficult Child (part 2), with Nicole RadenNicole Raden has much experience in dealing with difficult children with emotional and behavioral challenges. She brings hope and tools to parents who are in the thick of the weeds and don't know where to turn. This week she gives us tools we can use to diffuse those very difficult moments when our child might seem unmanageable. And, these tools are great for compliant children as well.
00:00 Introduction01:31 Practical tools01:58 Enforceable statements and the fight for control04:35 How to offer choices07:06 Decision-making skills08:55 Learning from mistakes is better when the price tag is small09:4...2022-10-1219 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace19. Tools for Parenting the Difficult Child, with Nicole RadenNicole Raden has a lot of experience in dealing with difficult children with emotional and behavioral challenges. She brings hope and tools to parents who are in the thick of the weeds and don't know where to turn. This week she introduces the topic and shares a little of her experiences with the Love and Logic approach.
00:00 Introduction01:15 Who is Nicole Raden?03:55 Why a child might have behavioral issues05:57 Investigate causes rather than the source and use tools to approach problems07:42 What is Love and Logic?08:18 How Love and Logic lines up with ou...2022-10-0521 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace17. Jenn Thompson- The Single Parenting Journey (part 3)The single parent has very special needs and concerns. Jenn Thompson gives us a very transparent look at her parenting journey as a single parent. She shares the joys, the difficulties, the challenges, her coping tips, and how people can best come alongside a single parent. This week Jenn talks about Her identity as a single mom, her role as sole provider, role models for her sons, conflicts with her son's father, and community as a single parent.
00:00 Introduction01:10 Identity as a single mom03:13 Role as the sole provider/ single mothers are not fathers04:12 Role m...2022-09-2120 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace16. Jenn Thompson- The Single Parenting Journey (part 2)The single parent has very special needs and concerns. Jenn Thompson gives us a very transparent look at her parenting journey as a single parent. She shares the joys, the difficulties, the challenges, her coping tips, and how people can best come alongside a single parent.
00:00 Introduction01:31 The single parent and discipline04:24 A word about gospel discipline05:00 The lost dream for the single parent06:23 Kids will see what matters08:01 Losses and gains09:58 Unhelpful conversations and words that are better12:28 Balancing work and fun16:15 Training your kids spiritually19:49 Final words and opportun...2022-09-1420 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace15. Jenn Thompson- The Single Parenting Journey (part 1)The single parent has very special needs and concerns. Jenn Thompson gives us a very transparent look at her parenting journey as a single parent. She shares the joys, the difficulties, the challenges, her coping tips, and how people can best come alongside a single parent.
00:00 Introduction03:14. Parenting joys06:38 Single parenting struggles09:05 Shame and guilt11:25. Finding mentors16:04 When you're overwhelmed17:57 Ask kids and others for help20:20 Everyone needs community20:40. Join our Zoom community- Final words
This week, Jenn focused on the importance of community in her life. I believ...2022-09-0721 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace14. Laurie Donahue- How to Discipline with Dignity, Both Yours and Your KidsIn this week's podcast, we will talk about how to discipline your kids with dignity- both yours and theirs. Laurie Donahue brings excerpts from a video course she has written called, Discipline with Dignity. This is an overview of the anger and frustration of parents, the "leading gently" strategy, and the "stronger discipline" strategy. She talks about the advantage of one strategy over the other.
0:00 Intro2:22 You are a divine gift3:24 Our gut reaction vs speaking life into our kids4:12 The reactive parent8:07 Leading gently strategy11:43 Discipline is not punishment12:25 When leading gently do...2022-08-3119 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace11. Christi Griffith- Wrap-up on Personality and Family DynamicsChristi Has been a student of personalities for many years. She describes the personality types and the motivators in each type. She gives us great wisdom on how to approach our kids with different personalities and motivations. She gives living examples and how to react. This podcast is a wrap-up from her podcast series. You can find those podcasts on Adventure Parenting with Grace, numbers 6,7, and 8. If you haven't listened to them, be sure to go back and listen.
0:00 Introduction 1:45 Do we parent different personalities differently? 10:35 What about a balance of personalities?11:45 The acronym "THIN...2022-08-1030 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace10. Michelle Swaney- All About Potty Training (part 2)For anyone who needs a little help with potty training, this is your podcast! Michelle discusses Elimination Communication, classic potty training, and potty training the special needs child. This podcast is the second of 2 podcasts. Be sure to listen to last week's podcast, as well.
Introduction1:37 What about other caregivers?2:50 What about travel and potty training?4:18 Sticking with potty training and backsliding6:00 The frustrated mom9:28 Potty training special needs kids17:46 Resources19:01 ClosingMichelle is CEO of The Potty School, consultant, speaker, and teacher. She has written The Complete Guide to Potty...2022-08-0320 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace9. Michelle Swaney- All About Potty Training (Part 1)For anyone who needs a little help with potty training, this is your podcast! Michelle discusses Elimination Communication, classic potty training, and potty training the special needs child. This podcast is the first of 2 podcasts.
Introduction 2:16 When should I start potty training my child? 3:49 Elimination Communication 7:35 Toilet Independence 9:29 Potty training process 12:16 Night-time training 15:20 Toileting fears18:35 Importance of being on the same page 22:38 Closing Michelle is CEO of The Potty School, consultant, speaker, and teacher. She has written The Complete Guide to Potty Training Your Child- Expert Solutions...2022-07-2723 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace8. Christi Griffith- Honesty, Conflict, and Communication- When We Don't "Get" Our Kids (part 3)Christi Has been a student of personalities for many years. She describes the personality types and the motivators in each type. She gives us great wisdom on how to approach our kids with different personalities and motivations. She gives living examples and how to react.
0:00 Introduction1:29 Goals for our kids3:39 Honest look at propensities and deficiencies5:08 Healthy growth and know the God who made you6:23 When we don't understand our kids7:50 Remain curious and observant8:30 What is their motivation?10:20 Perfectionism11:30 Conflict as opportunity15:30 Communication- infants through teens
Christy Griffith provid...2022-07-2021 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace7. Christi Griffith- Positive and Negative Personality Traits and How to Steer Them in the Right Direction (part 2)Christi Has been a student of personalities for many years. She describes the personality types and the motivators in each type. She gives us great wisdom on how to approach our kids with different personalities and motivations. She gives living examples and how to react.
0:00 Introduction 1:43 Do our kids have more than 1 personality type? 4:08 A look at motivations for actions 4:50 How we react to our kid's motivations 6:42 How can we steer our kid's personality traits from destructive to positive? 11:16 Two-choices method16:00 Next week's topics and a new opportunity Christy G...2022-07-1217 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace6. Christi Griffith- Our Kids' Personalities and Family Dynamics (part 1)Christi Has been a student of personalities for many years. She describes the personality types and the motivators in each type. She gives us great wisdom on how to approach our kids with different personalities and motivations. She gives living examples and how to react.
0:00 Introduction 3:29 Our kids, image-bearers of God 4:51 We are born into an existing dynamic 8:00 Nature vs. Nurture 10:27 Different personality traits from time perspectives 12:32 Different motivators for traits 15:43 How to respond to different personalities 20:28 Importance of awareness and honesty 21:30 Next week's topics 22:05 New opportunity
Christy Grif...2022-07-0422 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace5. Carolyn Hart- When We Feel Overwhelmed (part 3)Carolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. This morning she talks about freedom and contentment. She dives deep so listen close!
Introduction2:20 I feel trapped3:30 Flexibility in the way we raise our kids4:20 Teach them to be lovers of what we love6:33 Teach them to be servants8:05 Finding contentment 10:43 Honesty about our imperfections with our kids13:40 Honesty in our friendships16:01 Strategies to foster gratitude in our lives2022-06-2921 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace4. Carolyn Hart- When "Stuff" Takes Over and Finding Freedom (part 2)Carolyn brings a transparent look at what gospel parenting looks like. She talks honestly and openly about the hard moments of parenting and where she finds her strength for everyday challenges. Carolyn covers a lot of territory in this podcast so buckle your seat belts!
Introduction1:44 The struggle2:25 Good things are hard2:49 When clutter takes over3:55 A way to love each other6:04 Messy blessings7:30 When kids don't listen11:42 Learning to do hard things13:00 Overwhelm and depression16:21 Gratitude, the great cure17:41 Parenting freedom
The book Carolyn refers t...2022-06-2218 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace3. Christie Thomas- A Way to Deal With Kids' Fears and InsecuritiesChristie shares about her picture book, Quin's Promise Rock where she helps kids deal with fears through imagery.
Introduction 4:17 Christie's parable of sacrificial giving 6:53 Quinn's Promise Rock- the modern-day parable 8:30 Sharing our fears 9:30 Comparing the rock vs. God is in the rock 11:03 Imagery to help understand God 12:00 Parents' strategies for helping kids with fears 15:05 Laurie's practical takeaway
Christie's books are available here: Christie's Amazon Page (affiliate)
Be sure to tune in next week when Carolyn Hart gives us part 2 from her series, Carolyn Hart- Joys and Tr...2022-06-1515 min
Adventure Parenting- with Grace1. Adventure Parenting with Grace, with Laurie DonahueLaurie Donahue introduces a brand new podcast where we will walk alongside you each week with hope and strategies to make the challenge of parenting peaceable, fun, and successful as we walk in the grace of God's Word.
Laurie touches on the need for gospel parenting, parenting in the way we were designed by our creator. Laurie compares head-centered parenting and heart-centered parenting and our need for both. Won't you join me in the journey of making your home a happy and thriving place for each member of your family?
I have begun the interviews...2022-06-0825 min