Parenting Made Practical Podcast

Do your kids listen to you when you give them an instruction? Do they give you a look and get defiant? Or simply ignore your instruction? This episode will give parents practical tips to raise teachable and coachable...

Traveling with kids doesn't have to be stressful! Discover practical tips for traveling together as a family, from eating and sleeping on the go, to navigating long travel days(and bad attitudes) in the car or plane. If...

Join Joey & Carla for a day at a theme park to see how your kids should behave in public. Whether you are shopping, having a special family day, or enjoying a day at a theme park, we give practical tips on how to...

Kids become skilled negotiators, learning to argue and debate to get parents to back off and change their minds. Learn the tactics kids try to use and discover 8 ways to stand firm against them so you can train them.

Every child and teen will face temptations. It's Mom and Dad's job to teach kids how to manage them, so they can overcome the temptations and not let the temptations master them. Learn how parents can help their kids...

What are your kids seeing that is impacting their actions and attitudes in a negative way? What can you as a parent do about it? Listen to this episode to find out! For more info check out this Mom's Notes Presentation...

It's natural for parents to control their kid's behavior growing up. Eventually, kids need to learn to manage their own behavior both in the home and everywhere else to be a positive influence vs. others influencing...

Kids can get out of control and disobedient when sillyness takes over. Learn the 5 rules of silly play so kids don't become disobedient in silly play. For more information, click the links below: Mom's Notes...

Do you ever feel like you are pushing or pulling your child up a hill when you're trying to change their behavior? Learn why this can be so challenging and ways to work on changing it. For more information about the...

Parents never stop teaching their kids. But knowing how, when, and where to teach them can be tricky. Get tips, ideas and insights on how you can be a great teacher to your kids. What Every Child Should Know Along the...

We all want to protect our kids from people, kids or things that could be a bad influence on them. Get some good ideas on how to insulate vs. isolate them as well as ideas to help your kids build good friendships. For...

A good work ethic impacts so much about your kid's lives. From their attitude of doing chores to putting away their toys to getting their school work or homework done on time to practicing for an upcoming event; with a...

Parents get irritated and frustrated with their kids and say whatever they can to get them to stop their behavior for the moment. But it doesn't change anything long term. Learn how to get kids to stop it permanently...

What can your kids' eye tell you? They show you what they think, feel and what is in their heart. Discover how you can see your kids' heart through their eyes.

Parents, get help preparing your teens for how to navigate a successful dating relationship without the drama of emotions. Click here to check out our teaching on dating vs courtship.