Parents Under Construction

Michael Jarquin, CJ Jarquin and Dr. Ed West discuss how parents can turn daily situations into teaching moments. Covering both big and small interactions, they offer tips for recognizing opportunities to teach values and life skills in natural, everyday settings. This episode encourages parents to be proactive, using regular activities to instill positive lessons in their children. 📖 For more pra...

In this episode, Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West explore the role of manners and boundaries in shaping respectful behavior. They discuss how parents can instill social boundaries and expectations, teaching children the value of respect in a structured way. This episode offers actionable insights for developing socially aware and considerate children. 📖 Explore more about boundaries in Dr. West’s...

In this episode, Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West explore the role of manners and boundaries in shaping respectful behavior. They discuss how parents can instill social boundaries and expectations, teaching children the value of respect in a structured way. This episode offers actionable insights for developing socially aware and considerate children. 📖 Explore more about boundaries in Dr. West’s...

Dr. Ed West, Michael Jarquin and his wife CJ delve into communication as a cornerstone of respectful parenting. They provide strategies to foster open, respectful dialogue that builds trust and understanding between parents and children. Emphasizing listening as a key component, this episode equips parents with tools to model and teach respectful communication, enhancing family dynamics. 📖 Find p...

Dr. Ed West, Michael Jarquin and his wife CJ delve into communication as a cornerstone of respectful parenting. They provide strategies to foster open, respectful dialogue that builds trust and understanding between parents and children. Emphasizing listening as a key component, this episode equips parents with tools to model and teach respectful communication, enhancing family dynamics. 📖 Find p...

In this episode, Dr. Ed West and Michael Jarquin discuss how modeling behavior strengthens family bonds and instills respect. Using relatable examples, they show the power of parental influence through everyday interactions and highlight how setting an example can reinforce positive family dynamics. This episode serves as a guide for parents to foster trust and closeness through intentional action...

In this episode, Dr. Ed West and Michael Jarquin discuss how modeling behavior strengthens family bonds and instills respect. Using relatable examples, they show the power of parental influence through everyday interactions and highlight how setting an example can reinforce positive family dynamics. This episode serves as a guide for parents to foster trust and closeness through intentional action...

Dr. Ed West and Michael Jarquin explore the importance of connecting with a child’s heart, emphasizing the nurturing of inner character. Through biblical wisdom and spiritual insights, they reveal how a parent’s love and guidance shape a child’s core values. This episode encourages parents to build deep connections and create a loving foundation that supports moral and emotional growth. 📖 Discove...

Dr. Ed West and Michael Jarquin explore the importance of connecting with a child’s heart, emphasizing the nurturing of inner character. Through biblical wisdom and spiritual insights, they reveal how a parent’s love and guidance shape a child’s core values. This episode encourages parents to build deep connections and create a loving foundation that supports moral and emotional growth. 📖 Discove...

In this episode, Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West focus on the vital role of parents as teachers, modeling behavior that children learn from, whether intentionally or not. They discuss how everyday actions become teaching moments and the importance of leading by example. With practical tips and real-life anecdotes, this episode equips parents to be more mindful and purposeful in how they teach valu...

In this episode, Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West focus on the vital role of parents as teachers, modeling behavior that children learn from, whether intentionally or not. They discuss how everyday actions become teaching moments and the importance of leading by example. With practical tips and real-life anecdotes, this episode equips parents to be more mindful and purposeful in how they teach valu...

Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West redefine discipline, highlighting it as a training tool grounded in love rather than punishment. Exploring how discipline can guide children positively, they share practical examples and biblical insights on cultivating self-control and respect. This episode challenges common misconceptions, encouraging parents to view discipline as a means to nurture growth and cha...

Michael Jarquin and Dr. West redefine discipline, highlighting it as a training tool grounded in love rather than punishment. Exploring how discipline can guide children positively, they share practical examples and biblical insights on cultivating self-control and respect. This episode challenges common misconceptions, encouraging parents to view discipline as a means to nurture growth and charac...

In this introductory episode (Part 2), hosts Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West dive into the origins of their friendship and the faith-driven insights that shape their parenting philosophy. Dr. West, a seasoned pediatrician, shares how parents must grow alongside their children, embracing transformation for effective parenting. Drawing from his experiences in Uganda and the Christian parenting journ...

In this introductory episode, hosts Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West dive into the origins of their friendship and the faith-driven insights that shape their parenting philosophy. Dr. West, a seasoned pediatrician, shares how parents must grow alongside their children, embracing transformation for effective parenting. Drawing from his experiences in Uganda and the Christian parenting journey, this...