Parenting 101 Plus - Episode 36
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Join Paul W. Reeves, Ed.D - a longtime teacher and school principal, and the father of three children - and his guests, as they discuss the world of parenting your children, from birth through age 100! Also included are excerpts and discussions of Paul\'s parenting book, "A PRINCIPAL\'S FAMILY PRINCIPLES - Raising Your Kids to Be Happy and Healthy, While Enjoying Them to the Fullest".
\\n\\nOn today\'s show, in addition to reading the chapter, "Games on Vacation" from his book, sharing wisdom from others, and a bit of humor, Paul played Part 2 of his interview with ELAINE BELSON.
\\n\\nELAINE BELLSON, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker from the Baltimore/Washington D.C. area, will join us to discuss all that she does to help children, teens, parents, and families. We will also discuss her podcast, "It\'s More Complicated Than You Think".
\\n\\nFROM HER BIO:
\\n\\nI\'ve been a clinical social worker for 30 years, including the Army which I joined at the age of 42. I\'ve had my own practice for the last 12yrs, but have worked in hospitals, outpatient clinics and combat zones.
\\n\\nChanging minds takes more than information and reason. It takes insight, problem-solving and coping skills. I use a lot of analogies, idioms and 3-step strategies (I call mantras) that are relatable and useful.
\\n\\nI have expertise in the following topics: anger management, anxiety, coping with chronic pain, depression, domestic violence, eating disorders, grief/loss, low self-esteem, parenting, relationships, stress, substance abuse, trauma, women\'s issues, and work issues. I\'ve provided trauma services for Hurricane Katrina, 9/11, bank robberies and military deployment. I\'m trained in play therapy, and help children and teens cope with academic challenges, bullying, divorce, peer pressure and low self-esteem.
\\n\\n\\n\\nCHRISTIE THOMAS,\\xa0a Christian homeschool mom of 3 boys who LOVES to talk about all things parenting and faith, and a\\xa0children\'s book author from Edmonton, Alberta in Canada, will join us to discuss growing in the fruit of the Spirit, and how to inspire and teach your family to love Jesus! We will also discuss all of her books,\\xa0including her most recent release, "Fruit Full - 100 Family experiences for growing in the Fruit of the Spirit", as well as all that she has to offer through her website, "Little Shoots Deep Roots".
\\n\\nFROM HER WEBSITE:
\\n\\n"You want to pass on your faith, but...If you\'re honest, you aren\'t entirely sure you believe (or remember) all that stuff from Sunday School.
\\n\\nIt seems like there are too many things to teach, and you wish your husband would just take over and do it.\\xa0
\\n\\nYou know your kids need to know and love God, but you struggle with integrating faith conversations consistently and you\'re afraid you\'ll just mess your kids up if you do it wrong.
\\n\\n\\u200bSo you\'re caught in the tension: you want to teach your kids about God and the Bible, but you don\'t want to feel like a hypocrite or feel like you\'re not doing enough...so you let it fall through the cracks.
\\n\\nYou\'re in the right place.
\\n\\nI believe that EVERY Christian mom can confidently nurture deep faith roots in her kids through tiny habits that add up over time.
\\n\\nI believe that you are\\xa0called\\xa0to share the love of Jesus with your kids, whether or not your husband is involved. I believe that the easiest way to do this is to cultivate tiny, consistent habits that add up over time.\\xa0These tiny habits will grow like roots\\xa0in your family,\\xa0and they allow you to be more creative and go deeper with your kids as you develop confidence in God\'s faithfulness and in your leadership skills."
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