The Mind of a Child

→ Prayer Calendar Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, but how we handle it—especially within our families—can shape relationships for years to come. In this episode, we explore the biblical principles of conflict resolution and forgiveness . From understanding how often conflicts arise in childhood to using scripture as a foundation for reconciliation, this conversation offers practical steps...

→ Prayer Calendar Navigating parental authority can be challenging, especially when young children test boundaries through behaviors like hitting . Many parents struggle with being too permissive or too authoritarian, unsure of how to guide their child in a way that is both firm and loving. In this episode of The Mind of a Child , we dive into the heart of parental authority—what it means, how it...

→ Prayer Calendar Does your toddler hit when frustrated, resisting the car seat, or struggling with big emotions? In this episode we break down this common toddler behavior, offering gentle yet firm discipline strategies, positive reinforcement techniques, and faith-based wisdom to guide your little one toward self-control and respect. From setting firm limits to recognizing foolishness in your ch...

→ Prayer Calendar Mealtime isn’t just about food—it’s about connection, conversation, and creating lifelong habits. In this episode, we explore how to make family meals a positive experience while encouraging healthy eating habits in children. From picky eating to power struggles, we’ll share practical strategies to transform mealtime into a joyful experience for you and your family. 5 Key Takeawa...

How Do We Nurture Faith & Discipline in Our Families? In this special Q&A episode, we answer listener-submitted questions about family discipleship, teaching humility, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating discipline as a united front. Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, and we’re here to provide faith-based guidance to help you raise children who love God, love others, and...

Happy 2025! We're leading off the new year with some questions we received at a discipleship conference that are relevant for lots of parents with younger children. This episode is super practical and will cover such things as tantrums , boundaries , routines , and even meal time . Enjoy! Episode mentioned: Meal Time The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, p...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Christmas is just around the corner and for many of our listeners it's a season of anticipation and expectation as they await the birth of their newborn. What an exciting time! On this episode we give some practical steps for preparing your home for a new family member, dive into Luke 1:26-55 , and finally share...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Advent awaits the coming of Christ which is the hope, joy, peace and love not only for parents of young children this season, but for the entire world. On today's episode, we dive into the history of advent, discuss each of the four elements, before finishing with some practical steps for how you can bring hope,...

Here's a short segment from our most recent episode: We are joined by artist, author, and mother Tabitha Paige to hear how saying "yes" to God's vision for her life and her family's life has led to blessings beyond her wildest imaginations. You've probably seen her children's books all over social media, and we're so excited to share her story with you all. This interview blessed us so much! And w...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals We are joined by artist, author, and mother Tabitha Paige to hear how saying "yes" to God's vision for her life and her family's life has led to blessings beyond her wildest imaginations. You've probably seen her children's books all over social media, and we're so excited to share her story with you all. This in...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Play is pivotal to a child's development; however, children nowadays are doing it less and less than ever before. On this episode, we define what is meant by play, how to incorporate more of it into your child's routine, and the developmental consequences of not having enough of it. Enjoy! The Mind of a Child exp...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Parenting is overwhelming enough without the pressure of having to capture all of your child's most precious moments. We're joined on this episode by two moms who built a company to solve that exact problem: Sarah Autry and Stephanie Peters, owners / operators of Duncan and Stone Paper Company to hear their origi...

  > Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Prayer is such a pivotal part of parenting, especially when it comes to teaching your children how to have a heart for God. On today's episode, we'll walk through some of our favorite methods and encourage you to consider making prayer a focal point of your life. Enjoy! Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Pra...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals It can be overwhelming when your child has a tantrum, melt down, or frustration fit. How can we remain calm and meet them in the moment instead of escalating it even further? On today's episode we dive precisely into that. Thank you to the listener who sent in this question! Enjoy. The Mind of a Child explores ear...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals This is one of the most asked about topics: potty training, toilet learning, or whatever else it can be referred to, and for many reasons it can be a "messy" learning situation for parents with young children. On today's episode, we discuss the basics every parent should know going into potty training and how to a...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals God created language (Genesis 1, 11) and it's such a pivotal way to not only interact with our children but to help them develop and grow. On this episode we discuss major milestones for children 0-12 months and also give some How-to's for developing your baby's language skills. Enjoy! The Mind of a Child explores early...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals The first in a "continual" series of Praying for Your Child's (Blank) -  Marriage is from God and is such a pivotal life moment for your child. On this episode, we encourage you to not only pray for your child BUT also to prepare them for what to look for in a godly spouse. Enjoy! Verses mentioned: Ephesians 6:12 Prover...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We're joined by Kim Vollendorf of Loving Your Husband Before You Even Have One to discuss scripture memory and meditation, AND how to involve your kids in it. Kim has developed and taught her system of scripture meditation to thousands of people and we're so excited to share it with you, our audience. Enjoy! CHECK OUT K...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals Summer is here and people are jumping in the pool to beat the heat! Water can bring so much joy, BUT can also be a real point of fear and hesitation for parents of young children. On today's episode we'll dive into WHY you should consider swimming lessons, WHAT to do before your child ever goes to one, and HOW to make w...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We're partially answering a listener question about the difficulty of transitioning from activity to another. Everyday with your child (and life) is filled with moments like this! How can we, as parents, compassionately help our children succeed and enjoy these everyday moments? On today's episode we dive into some prac...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals It's one of the most talked about topics with newborns: SLEEP TRAINING. What do health professionals recommend and what should you consider when deciding a bedtime routine for you, your family, and your child? We dive into that on this episode as well as give our two cents on what worked for us. Enjoy! WEBSITES: safetos...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals In response to our episode about Gentle Parenting, we had a listener reach out asking if Gentle Parenting is Biblical ...great question! First, let's discuss what Biblical Parenting is and the mission God has given to parents. Verses mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 6:1 Psalm 127:3 2 Samuel 7:14-15 Ephesians 6:4 Col...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We're joined by Brooke Robinson of Brooke Robinson Fit to not only debunk some of the lies you've been told about your body and about fitness but also to encourage you to start modeling a healthy lifestyle with simple, practical tips that you can do alongside your kids no matter your stage of life. Enjoy! CONNECT with B...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals There's so much content on TikTok and Instagram about Gentle Parenting from people who love it to others who call it downright evil. On today's episode, we attempt to clear up exactly what Gentle Parenting is and give our opinion on whether or not you should start using it with your child. Thank you to our listeners who...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals Imagine, for a moment, someone whose presence makes you uneasy ...NOT a fun thought! Now, imagine someone who makes you feel safe, secure, calm, and accepted ...MUCH better! That's the presence our children desire and need to develop new skills and feel loved. On today's episode, we discuss how we can bring in the Calm...