Sparking Everyday Discipleship

In this episode we continue our interview with Nadia. She shares some encouraging insights for helping our children become more compassionate toward others and some great books to bless your kids.  For links and show notes go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode, we get to hear from Nadia Swearingen-Friesen, a speaker, writer, and teacher who shares some great information for parents. We discuss her system for helping our children internalize discipline, making memories at Easter and Christmas, and the importance of getting our kids outdoors.  For show notes, links, and other information, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we share several resources and some great books for supplementing and teaching Language Arts education with your children and having fun with language.  For links and the transcript to the show, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/

In this episode we talk with Glenys Nellist, author of many board books and picture books that inspire wonder and curiosity in children about God and His wonderful world.  For show notes and links, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this continuation of our Back-to-School series, we look at several great books and resources for helping our children love geography, history, and social studies.  For a transcript and links from the podcast, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/ You can also leave comments there on each blog post. We would love to hear from you!

In this episode Annette Whipple, author of  Whoo Knew! The Truth About Owls  and other great non-fiction books, shares with us. For links and show notes, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we continue with the theme of "Back to School" and look at some great picture books and devotional books about science.  For links and a transcript to this episode, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

This is first in a series "Books that Spark" is doing on Back to School emphasizing great books for each subject area in school. In this episode we look at picture books and resources that promote math skills and encourage children to enjoy math. Included in the show notes are helpful links for parents as well. You can find the show notes and helpful links on my blog at https://terriehellardbrown....

In this episode we discuss some writers whose birthdays are in August. Then we discuss building a legacy for our children. Please Note: We had some pretty terrible sound issues on this episode. I almost didn't post it because of that, but I want you to have the links and resources shared in the episode. Please excuse the sound problems. We are so sorry.

In this episode I talk with Danielle Hitchen, author of the Baby Believer series of board books and founder of Catechesis Books. We discuss starting discipling our children from the time they are babies.  For the links to some great books and a transcript of the program, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

  In this episode we discuss the interesting life of Beatrix Potter and her wonderful children's books. We also discuss picture books about the earth, conservation, and nature, and a book for Christian parents about environmentalism. For show notes, links, and podcast transcript go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we discuss the great books that E. B. White wrote and the theme of friendship. We also discuss some wonderful picture books about friendship. And we finish with talking about Jesus who calls us His friends.  For links and show notes, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode I interview author Marci Seither. We discuss parenting and schooling, grandparenting and passing on the legacy of faith, and some great books you'll want to check out. For the transcript and links go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/

This episode begins our second year of "Books that Spark."  In this episode we focus mostly on some wonderful books to help us as parents, grandparents, and caregivers in discipling our children and growing in our own faith.  For transcript and links, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we check out some cookbooks and picture books that are about cooking or include recipes. It's a celebration of STEAM activities, cultures around the world, making memories, and preserving family histories.  For links and the transcript, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we celebrate the genius of Eric Carle's books and illustrations. This week would have been his 92nd birthday. He passed away in May, but he has left a legacy of great children's books for our children to love.  For links and the transcript, please go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we explore fun books about dads and Father's Day and some great books for Mom and Dad too.  For links and the show transcript, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we explore fun books about dads and Father's Day and some great books for Mom and Dad too.  For links and the show transcript, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we discuss the joys of vacations and staycations and taking hold of those special teachable moments and defining moments that our times together can create. For links and the transcript to this episode, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we explore some great books about gardens, gardeners, and how to create gardens together with our kids. For a transcript of the show and links, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we share some great books for helping our kids honor our fallen soldiers, learn more about America, and prepare for Independence Day. For the script and links, please go to my blog at terriehellardbrown.com  

May 23 is Margaret Wise Brown's birthday. In this episode we look at some of the many great books she wrote that have entertained children for three generations. For the transcript and links go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we discuss several wonderful books for children and parents written by Asian Americans.  For links and the show transcript, go to  https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we look at some great books about awesome teachers and some fun Mother's Day books.  For the transcript and links go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/  

In this episode we discuss nursery rhymes, satire, and silly stories.  For links and the show transcript, go to https://terriehellardbrown.com/blog/