Practically Speaking Mom: Intentional Mom, Strong Family

Consequences, Discipline, Rules, Boundaries, Standards, Principles - what are all these key words in parenting?
 
I'm feeling like I should walk on eggshells over here because we are looking at a touchy subject - discipline. Should we ever discipline a child? What does that mean? How should it look? When is it okay?

Episode 223 will bring clarity to the complicated role that consequences play in the life of ...

Does your child seem to hold on tight to their unhealthy behavior? Every child or teen struggle is an opportunity for equipping them for life. In fact, there's a simple method you can teach your child or teen so that they learn how to step out of their struggle, their weakness, their stubborn obstinance even. Join Val Harrison, the Practically Speaking MOM, for a method she calls Diagramming a Difficulty.  This four-step metho...

As intentional parents, we must cut through the confusion and get back to the basics - creating a strong foundation for our kids. How do we say NO and YES to our kids in effective ways that equips them for a thriving future? What does your child need from you when it's time to tell them "no" or "yes" to a request? In episode 221, Val Harrison, The Practically Speaking MOM is sharing parenting basics for a s...

Do you long for more meaningful relationships for your family? Is it difficult for you or your kids to build new and deeper connections with others? The entire family can benefit from the principles in this episode. Especially you, your teens, college students, and adult children will get a lot of practical help. In episode 220 of the Practically Speaking MOM Podcast, Val Harrison and her college daughter Abby have a conversation a...

How do we help our kids on their path to wholeness in a broken world? Daily our kids are facing the same world that we are facing. They're trying to navigate a world that is constantly pushing and pressuring. Our kids are facing burdens and burnout while dealing with their own insecurities, fears, brokenness, and overwhelm. What should our journey with our child toward wholeness look like in a broken world? This is the final e...

How do we help our child grow in wholeness? How do we help them to flourish in God's design for them? How do we reach their heart for maximum impact?

In this series, we parents have been learning how to be ambassadors of wholeness for our own lives, in our marriage, to our family and among sibling groups. Now, in episode 218, we are looking at Val's Top 10 Tips for Growing Our Child Toward Wholeness.

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How can we foster healing and wholeness for our family unit when sibling conflict is a real thing? How can we improve the family culture and the atmosphere of the home? Val's husband Rich joins Val on the podcast as they cover a lot of various issues and practical solutions in our journey toward Wholeness in the family unit. Be sure to all the way to the end because there are two important concepts that could change the way yo...

The Key to a Lasting Marriage and a Family that Heals, Mends, Rests, and Restores...episode 216, Operation Wholeness for Marriage and Family w/ Rich and Val, part 5 of Clarity for the Mission of Parenthood.

This is the day! 32 years ago, we made a commitment to forever.
We didn't know what all we were committing to, but that's kind of the point.
The first half of the 32 years we didn't know how to do...

Make "Broken Becoming Whole" the Measuring Stick for All Aspects of Life

As individuals: What will help my broken parts to heal? What will strengthen me and help me to grow? What barriers to growth need to be removed? What hinders peace in my spirit? What distracts me from healing?

Within our marriage: What will help our marriage to become stronger? What actions and words heal the insecurities, tension, and wounds between u...

Struggling with your child? Have you told them "a million times" and it's not sinking in? Are you having a hard time reaching their heart? If so, I hope you're listening to our newest series, CLARITY FOR THE MISSION OF PARENTHOOD.

Childhood is this marvelous but small window of time where we have the privilege of teaching our kids how to navigate life. We don't want to miss the opportunities that are in the ...

We mamas work hard every day at reaching our children's hearts. It's a BIG, important job, and boy, oh boy, are there a lot of obstacles that stand in the way of our mission.

How can we live a lifestyle of meeting the needs of our children's hearts. We have these messages that we want to reach our children's hearts, but it seems there are obstacles that stand in the way.  

Some obstacles includ...

Are you a parent whose been calling S.O.S, feeling like you're sinking under the mountain of responsibilities with never enough time to get to what matters most - the hearts of your children? In this new series of the Practically Speaking MOM Podcast, we are busting through the obstacles that stand in the way of reaching your children's hearts. Part 1, episode 212 helps you to get a handle on your responsibilities.  You a...

How can we navigate the delicate dance of nurturing family time/sibling relationships alongside the growing need for personal friendships in the lives of our children?

I'm often asked by extended family and friends, how is that my kids get along so well and have close relationships. 
Today we'll be looking at one thing we did in our family that made a big difference to cultivate unbreakable bonds. AND YET, as...

Season Five is here! Let's talk heart-to-heart! Now is the best time to share with your kids from your heart about love, dating, and marriage. Do you have your philosophies and principles figured out about these topics? I'm here to help! Your philosophy will impact the words you say, the jokes you make, and the guidance you give your kids years before they're even dating, so don't wait to figure it out! Let&apos...

Need a parenting pick-me-up?  Join in an episode to encourage and equip intentional parents to build strong families. In episode 209 you'll find
*More HELP for sibling issues
*Emphasizing CONNECTION in the family
*Family Bonding Activities Through BLESSING Others

Whether you're stepping into motherhood or have years of parenting under your belt, there’s something here for everyone. Join our growing co...

If you have multiple children at your house, you probably have experienced one sibling intentionally irritating another sibling, maybe pestering them, causing them unhappiness on purpose, possibly even bullying. What do we do about this? We're going to talk about it today in episode 208, right here on the Practically Speaking Mom Podcast. It's the place for intentional moms to build a strong family. I'm Val Harrison,...

Ever wondered how to balance an organized home while raising kids? That's what we're chatting about this week with the delightful Tiffany Deschner, a mom of four who shares some helpful nuggets of wisdom with us about joy in the midst of housekeeping and enjoying quality time with her kids. "Let's Get Real w/ Tiff and Val" is an occasional series, this time it overlaps with our ongoing theme of Habits to Th...

Have you ever felt that sinking feeling when your child's weakness continues to cause issues for your child or for the family? I understand and have been there too! Take heart, mom friend, as those weaknesses may be important guides to our child's strengths. Yet, we still have to manage and finetune the weak spots. How do we do this all at the same time and in a way that doesn't squash your child's gifts?! We ca...

One Announcement, Two Lists, and the Next Confidence Manner...

Imagine unlocking the treasure of good manners in your children and seeing them navigate the world with poise and confidence. This episode includes my favorite manners books and a character development chapter book.

Some programs mentioned in this episode include: AmericanHeritageGirls.org, TrailLifeUSA.com, Meals on Wheels, CYIA, and Teen Pact, Speec...