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Kids are used to instant gratification getting what they want, when they want it and how they want it. How can parents avoid raising a spoiled, conceited, self-indulged child? Find out in our latest podcast!

Respecting a sibling is one thing, but treating them with respect is another. Learn how to deal with disrespectful siblings so they can get along when you are not watching.

Having a good work ethic is to do a job you are given to do the way it is supposed to be done, with your best effort. Is this the way your kids do their chores and schoolwork when they would rather be doing something else? Join Joey & Carla as they share how to teach your kids how to have a good work ethic and why it matters.

Satan is going to use someone or something to try and influence your kids because he wants to write on their hearts what his character is, and what he wants their character to be. It's your job to beat Satan to it by taking the time to write God's character on their hearts instead. This is a process that takes years. Satan delights when he wins and God loses the character of an adult, teen or chil...

Satan is going to use someone or something to try and influence your kids because he wants to write on their hearts what his character is, and what he wants their character to be. It's your job to beat Satan to it by taking the time to write God's character on their hearts instead. This is a process that takes years. Satan delights when he wins and God loses the character of an adult, teen or chil...

"It's summer and you and your kids want to kick back and have fun. Summer can also be a time to catch up on character training your kids need to develop. Learn what the Link's say about teaching your kid things like developing personal time management, increasing their level of responsibility, and learning how to prepare for a trip or event. Scheduling in time to work with your kids on character t...

Working together as husband and wife to get on the same parenting page is essential to train your kids in the way they should go. In this podcast Joey and Carla talk about how they got on the same page in their parenting and why staying on the same page is the best way to be effective parents.

Do your kids ask you for permission when they want something? Kids who don't ask for permission for what they want do not respect your authority to decide what they can do. In this podcast Joey and Carla talk about you setting the boundary of asking for permission for your kids so they know what they have the freedom to do on their own.

Teaching kids self-control is much more than saying "no" when they are tempted with something they want but shouldn't have. It's helping them choose the right way over the wrong way.

Asking for forgiveness is hard, but is needed to teach kids how to have good relationships and how to restore bad ones with you, siblings, others and especially God. Learn to help a child doesn't want to forgive.

There are 2 freedom areas kids try to take when they haven't earned the freedom or can't handle the responsibility. The freedom's your kids have only exist because of what you allow them to do, choose, or say. Learn in this episode specific ways, to deal with these freedom areas proactively to help get your kids back inside the boundary areas you have laid before them.

Most parents would agree that being consistent when dealing with their kids bad behavior and attitude is probably their biggest struggle. Unfortunately, kids won't grow and mature in the way you want them to until you are consistent when working with them. In this episode Joey and Carla share 3 primary reasons most parents are inconsistent and share ways to overcome them.

Telling your kids "no" is an everyday occurrence. Do your kids listen to you when you say "no" or go on with what they are doing? Do your little ones throw a fit when they don't get their way? When you are in public, do they listen when you say "no" or do they think you'll let it pass because people are watching? This podcast will give you tips how to handle your child instead of letting him/her h...

Children get angry when they don't get their own way. What can parents do to help them work to find ways to deal with their anger without hurting others. Joey & Carla, use their 35 years experience and share 4 areas that will help you work with your children to help them learn to control their anger.

It's exhausting listening to your kids bicker, argue and fight. Learn how to stop being the referee and get them to work things out on their own and stop the tattling too! Recommended Resources from This Session: Mom's Notes: - "Dealing with Sibling Conflict Part 1 & 2" Notes CD/MP3 & Notes/PDF Mom's Notes: - "Training Elementary school Age Kids" CD/MP3 & Notes/PDF Notes Mom's Notes: - "Training M...

Help your boys who have been caught in lust and visual addiction looking at immoral pictures, movies, magazines or the internet Help your boys get control of this issue so it won't destroy their future marriage. Recommended Resources from This Session: Parenting class: - "Protecting the Innocence of Childhood" Book: - "The Mission Boy to Man"

One question every parent wants answered is "What consequence can I give that will change my child's behavior? Step outside the box and learn to be creative when giving consequences that may surprise you and your kids at how well they work! Recommended Resources from This Session: Book/MP3: - "Why Can't I Get My My Kid's to Behave" – Book & MP3 read by Joey & Carla N Book: - "Taming the Lecture Bu...

Time-outs rarely work because a time out does not change a child's heart which changes a child's behavior. Discover how to give your child a heart change that lasts. Recommended Resources from This Session: Book: - "Taming the Lecture Bug And Getting Your Kids to Think" DVD: - "Taming the Lecture Bug And Getting Your Kids to Think" Mom's Notes: - "Understanding Freedom's" Part 1 & Part 2 CD/MP3 &...

Your kids want to blame someone or something for their bad behavior. Learn how to teach them to take ownership of their behavior themselves. Recommended Resources from This Session: Why Can't I get my kids to behave Mom's Notes FTO Undestanding Freedoms Book/MP3: - "Why Can't I Get My My Kid's to Behave" – Book & MP3 read by Joey & Carla DVD: - "Navigating The Rapids of Parenting"

What causes kids to have bad attitudes? It will surprise you! Learn how you can reverse the bad attitudes in your house with one powerful question. Recommended Resources from This Session: Mom's Notes: - "It's All About Attitude" CD/MP3 & Notes/PDF Notes Mom's Notes: - "Understanding Freedom's" Part 1 & Part 2 CD/MP3 & Notes/PDF Notes Mom's Notes: - "The Parent Trainer" CD/MP3 & Notes/PDF Notes Bo...

Parents typically only deal with their child's bad behavior and do nothing about their bad attitude. Yet, kids' attitude is what drives their bad behavior. Discover how you can shape your child's attitude which will curb their bad behavior. Recommended Resources from This Session: Mom's Notes: - "It's All About Attitude" CD/MP3 & Notes/PDF Notes Mom's Notes: - "Understanding Freedom's" Part 1 & Pa...

Over 75% of kids who grow up in Christian homes leave their faith during their college years. Learn what you can do to significantly improve chances your kids will be in the 25% who keep their faith strong. Recommended Resources from This Session: Mom's Notes: - "Using the Bible in the Instruction and Training of Your Children" CD/MP3 & Notes/PDF Notes Book: - Fast Facts on False Teaching"

Lying to a parent is one of the worst things kids can do because it breaks down your trust in them. This episode shares 5 ways kids lie that parents don't typically see as lying. Learn how to drive lying out of your kids heart. Recommended Resources from This Session: Mom's Notes: - "Liar, Liar Pants On Fire" CD/MP3 & Notes/PDF Notes Mom's Notes: - "The Besetting Sins of the Sanguine Child" CD/MP3...

It drives parents crazy when they cannot trust their child who says "I will never ever do it again." Yet in the next few days or weeks, that trust is broken once again! Find out how your untrustable child can become trustable again. Subscribe to our podcast: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify RSS

When kids talk back to their parents it is to question and challenge their parent's authority over them. Learn what parents can do and how to change this merry-go-round. Mom's Notes: - "Understanding First Time Obedience" CD/MP3 & Notes/PDF Notes Book/MP3: - "Why Can't I Get My My Kid's to Behave" – Book & MP3 read by Joey & Carla DVD: - "Navigating The Rapids of Parenting"