Parenting for the Everyday

This is the final part of our three-part series on Mental Health. Did you know that the CDC states that 1 in 5 high schoolers report being bullied? In this episode, we'll sit down with Jen Hoffman, a licensed professional counselor, as we discuss why bullying exists, the mental and physical damage it can cause our children, and how to lead your children through it no matter what side of the bullyi...

This is part two of our three-part series, where we talk about mental health. Depression is a word that is commonly used and thrown around. We sit down with licensed counselor Jessica Wojnarowski as she helps us break down what it means to struggle with depression, how to build resilience in our kids, what warning signs to look for, and when to seek help. This episode covers a wide variety of topi...

Mental health is such an important topic. As parents, we must know how to prepare and equip our children to be healthy. We are kicking off our mental health series, talking about anxiety. It seems like more and more people experience it. What exactly is it? How does it affect our kids? How can we teach them to navigate it as they grow into adulthood? Shannon Miller, a licensed professional clinica...

Santa is a hot topic among Christian parents; many draw a hard line in the sand. Why is there so much controversy around jolly old St. Nick? Can you point to Jesus and also do Santa in your house? What about lying to your kids? Today, we sit down and share how we grew up and what we do with our kids. Our answers might surprise you! 

Did you know that youth sports is a 37-billion-dollar industry? How do you know when and to what level should your kids participate in sports? Should all kids play sports? What is my role as a parent? It’s such a complicated topic that we couldn’t do it in just one episode.. In this three-part series, we sit down with two professionals passionate about healthy and unhealthy interactions with sport...

Did you know that youth sports is a 37-billion-dollar industry? How do you know when and to what level should your kids participate in sports? Should all kids play sports? What is my role as a parent? It’s such a complicated topic that we couldn’t do it in just one episode. In this three-part series, we sit with two professionals passionate about healthy and unhealthy interactions with sports and...

Did you know that youth sports is a 37-billion-dollar industry? How do you know when and to what level should your kids participate in sports? Should all kids play sports? What is my role as a parent? It’s such a complicated topic that we couldn’t do it in just one episode. In this three-part series, we sit with two professionals passionate about healthy and unhealthy interactions with sports and...

In this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we are talking all about adoption—the good stuff, the messy stuff, and the in-between stuff. We break down misconceptions and discuss what God has to say about adoption. Even if we aren't called to adopt, what is our role? How do we support families who are or have adopted? We talk with several CCC staff who have adopted as they share their stories.

Postpartum is a term that probably everyone has heard before, but few can accurately define it. On this episode of Parenting for the Everyday, we sit down with nurse practitioner Kathryn Walker as she walks us through what postpartum is, what to expect, and what warning signs to look for when something isn’t right. This episode is helpful for anyone in this season, soon-to-be in this season, finis...

Nobody wants to experience grief, yet we all have. Whatever the source: illness, death, or broken relationships, we want to talk about the messy side of grief. What does it look like to grieve healthily? How do we lead our children through grief? We are joined by Chelsey Martin, cancer survivor, wife, special needs mom, and adoptive/foster mom. Chelsey openly shares her grief as she mourns the lif...

Grandparents are a special gift, but what does it look like to utilize them in parenting? In today’s conversation, we want to give parents and grandparents practical ways to invite grandparents to be more involved in their grandkids’ lives. We also discuss how broken relationships and grandparents can make our parenting journey harder. How can we move toward reconciliation? Why would we want to? W...

It’s hard to make the transition from summer to the school year. We wanted to know how to prepare and equip our kids to do it well. In this episode, we sat with Kati Foster, a public school nurse, and Katey Cochran, a school counselor, to learn practical tips for us parents to begin at home to ensure our kids are ready to return to school.

Did you know that two-thirds of couples report that the quality of their relationship drops within three years of the birth of a child? We sat down with Micah and Jess Irwin, two people passionate about building strong and healthy marriages. We asked what happens when your spouse has a different parenting style or belief system. Why is it important to be on the same page, and how do you get there?...

Parenting can feel all-consuming at times. We sat down with Jimmy and Emily Kozy — parents to four kids and asked them to dissect one of the busiest parenting seasons. How do you not lose yourself in these moments? How do you know your capacity? Jimmy and Emily share their joys, challenges, and how they keep their family focused on kingdom living during those hectic seasons.

The most recent school shooting shattered our illusion of safety for our children. We invited CVCA administration Jason Spodnik and Dr. Matt Koons to discuss how to process fear as parents in a broken world. How do we keep our fears from crippling us as parents? Where is the line between walking in wisdom and responding in fear? We ask them to share their experiences as parents and school administ...

In this episode of Parenting in the Everyday, we discuss the importance of having hard conversations with your kids. The topics could include things like sexuality, addiction, and death, but the topics are limitless. We have Jamie and Carolyn Hewitt share their wisdom and experience of being parents and leading youth ministries for over a decade.

In this episode of Parenting in the Everyday, we are talking about the transition from the school year to summer, which is both anticipated and, if we are honest, a little scary. We sit down with April and Jess, veteran moms, and discuss how they build summer rhythms to help them get the most out of the summer months with their kids. We discuss screen time limits, summer must-haves, and how to com...

On this Parenting in the Everyday episode, we are talking with NEO Orchard church planter Lentrail Abston and his wife, Ingrid. They answered God’s call to move to a new neighborhood and new community to pursue his command to take the good news to all people. As the parents of 3 kids, we asked them how they decided to lead their family on this path of uncertainty, how they prepared their family fo...

On this Parenting for the Everyday episode, we talk with Jonathan Holmes, author and Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling Center. Jonathan shares his expertise as we dive into the heart of anxiety: How to recognize it, how to navigate it, and when to get help. Jonathan also shares what role our faith should play in the mental health of ourselves and our kids.

In this Parenting in the Everyday episode, we are talking about porn. Did you know that the average age of exposure is eight years old? How do you protect them from this? Join us as we talk with Pastors Joe and Zach about what makes pornography so dangerous and ask how you prepare your kids for a porn-saturated world.

In this episode of Parenting in the Everyday, we discuss relationships. What can we do now to foster healthy relationships with our kids that will translate into adult children? Do you ever wonder what your relationship will be with your child when they are an adult? Today, we have veteran moms sharing their wisdom with us as they reflect on their own motherhood journeys.

On this Parenting in the Everyday episode, we are talking about cell phones! Cell phones seem essential to everyday life, but how do you know your kid is ready? What’s safe and what’s not? What apps do you need to know about? We are talking with tech expert Caleb Lichty as he breaks down the hidden dangers of cell phones and how to protect your kids best. We also invited Steve and Elissa Hyatt to...

On this episode of "Parenting in the Everyday," we are talking about travel! Traveling with kids can be very challenging. Is it worth the cost? What about the headache? Is there a way to do it without it costing a small fortune? In this episode, Holly and her friend Rachel share all their travel hacks and encourage parents to take that first trip. 

On this Parenting in the Everyday episode, we are talking about money! How do we balance that with our faith in a society that places huge importance on money? How do we teach our children to be good stewards of our money? We talk with Pete McQuillen, finance guru, and his daughter Kelly Coffey about practical tips to help our kids handle money well and the dangers if we don’t.

On this episode of Parenting in the Everyday we are talking about dating! Specifically, how do you know your child is ready to date? Is there an age that makes them ready? What boundaries should be in place? How do you prepare them for this important life stage? Tune in as we answer these questions and more!