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Hugs and Kisses
I've got a question for you. Can you give a child too much affection? No More Whining!
Series Title: Don't Make Me Count to Three (Day 5 of 5)
Guests Include: Ginger Plowman
Do your child's persistent pleas find you giving in to his requests? Today on the broadcast, award-winning writer and author Ginger Plowman offers helpful suggestions for breaking the whining habit in your child. Hear about a helpful resource that will let your child know that it?s time to stop whining. Avoiding Traps of Ineffective Discipline
Series Title: Don't Make Me Count to Three (Day 4 of 5)
Guests Include: Ginger Plowman
On today's broadcast, Preparing the Way Ministries founder and mother of two, Ginger Plowman, talks about some parenting techniques that are, in her opinion, ineffective and unbiblical. Hear some methods of discipline that may revolutionize the way you parent! Whining, Tattling, and Sibling Rivalry
Series Title: Don't Make Me Count to Three (Day 3 of 5)
Guests Include: Ginger Plowman
Ginger Plowman, homeschooling mother of two and author of the book Don't Make Me Count to Three, talks to Dennis Rainey about a parent's biggest challenges raising children--whining, sibling rivalry, and tattling. Scolding--An Angry Response to Misbehavior
Series Title: Don't Make Me Count to Three (Day 2 of 5)
Guests Include: Ginger Plowman
On today's broadcast, Dennis Rainey talks with author and founder of Preparing the Way ministries, Ginger Plowman, about a parent's response to misbehavior. Disciplining With Love
Series Title: Don't Make Me Count to Three (Day 1 of 5)
Guests Include: Ginger Plowman
Today on the broadcast, Ginger Plowman, founder of Preparing the Way Ministries and author of the book Don't Make Me Count to Three, talks with Dennis Rainey about a parent's sometimes daunting task of disciplining children with love. A Champion Dad
When your children encounter difficulties, are you ready to step in and help? A Burden or a Blessing
Now I want you to be honest with me, are you enjoying being a parent? The Nightmare
What do you do when your children have a nightmare? Shepherding Children
In this modern day culture, have you ever thought of yourself as a shepherd? By Wisdom a House is Built
Series Title: Successful Christian Parenting (Day 2 of 2)
Guests Include: John MacArthur
How can parents pass wisdom onto their children? Well-known pastor and teacher, John MacArthur, tells Dennis Rainey what parents need to be teaching their children now if they are to become wise adults someday. Teaching Your Child to be Wise
Series Title: Successful Christian Parenting (Day 1 of 2)
Guests Include: John MacArthur
Are you raising wise children? Dennis Rainey talks with best-selling author and pastor, John MacArthur, about teaching your children to be wise. Open Your Home
Where do your teenagers go to have fun? A Parent, A Teacher
If you're a parent, did you know that you're also a teacher? Walk Of Faith
Parenting can be tough, and when you encounter problems, where do you turn for help? Loving Your Children
Guests Include: Linda Weber, Barbara Rainey, Ashley Rainey Escue, Crawford Loritts
This weekend on the broadcast, authors Linda Weber, Crawford Loritts, Barbara Rainey, and Ashley Rainey Escue offer some heartfelt reflections on loving children well. The Raineys Answer Your Questions About Parenting
Guests Include: Dennis & Barbara Rainey
Dennis and Barbara Rainey answer your questions about parenting. Identity
Every child needs help in shaping his identiy. Long Term Investing
When it comes to investing in our children, we need to take the long - term view. A Child's Refuge
Do your children feel secure, or are they full of fear? The Privilege of Parenting
Are you counting your children as rewards from God? They are. Dinnertime
When dinner is served at your house, do you have to gear up for battle? The Dinner Table
When is the last time your family sat down for dinner together? Dinnertime
When dinner is served at your house, do you have to gear up for battle? A Child's Refuge
Do your children feel secure, or are they full of fear? The Dinner Table
When is the last time your family sat down for dinner together? The Privilege of Parenting
Are you counting your children as rewards from God? They are. Stepping on Toes
As a parent, I think it's OK to step on some toes every once in a while… Growing Gardens and Growing Children
It's so easy to forget….Parenting is a Process… How to Build Better Relationships With Your Kids
Series Title: Parenting Heart to Heart (Day 3 of 3)
Guests Include: Reb Bradley
Dennis Rainey talks with Family Ministries director Reb Bradley about building better relationships with your kids. Becoming a Safe Parent
Series Title: Parenting Heart to Heart (Day 2 of 3)
Guests Include: Reb Bradley
Do your kids feel safe telling you their innermost thoughts and feelings? Dennis Rainey talks with pastor and conference speaker Reb Bradley about building relationships of trust and respect with your children. Hear Reb tell about some parenting mistakes he made early in his parenting career, and what he did to change his parenting style. Reb shares the delightful story of how he and his wife adopted their fourth child. Winning the Hearts of Your Kids
Series Title: Parenting Heart to Heart (Day 1 of 3)
Guests Include: Reb Bradley
You've heard it said that children aren't robots, yet we're always amazed when our kids break away from our family's norm. Reb Bradley, a father of six and the director of Family Ministries in Sheridan, CA, tells Dennis Rainey why parents shouldn't put their hope in their child-rearing methods, as he had done when his children were young, but in the Lord. Find out what happened when Reb's son broke out of the family mold and how that turn of events eventually led to closer family relationships. Bouncing Ball
When life begins to totally unravel, how can you keep things in balance? The Strong Man
Have you heard about the father and son who race together…the father pushing his son in a wheelchair? A Clean Kitchen
Your children are probably pretty smart. But they can't read your mind. Heavy Issues
The choices children make in junior high can have a lasting impact. Be United
Watch out. Teenagers know how to divide and conquer. A Demanding Career
Do you want to be all that you can be? Try being a parent. Training Goals
As a parent, do you have any goals? Learning from Children
What have your children taught you recently? Provoking to Anger
As a parent, you could be the source of your child's anger. I Was Wrong
One of the hardest things for a parent to say to a child is, "I was wrong." Practice What You Preach
If you're a parent, I have a question for you. Are you living by the same standards that you've set for your children? Answering Jesus' Prayer
(singing: "Just an old-fashioned love song…) Now, I'm no musician, but I do know enough to know that if two people aren't singing together, it sounds…horrible. Write it Down
I've got an interesting question for you. When you were a child, did you ever try to pull the wool over your parents' eyes? Parents as Protectors
Mom! Dad! You're on duty…Your mission is simple: protect your children. Repetition
Training soldiers and training children have a lot in common. The Golden Gate Bridge
How tight are the bonds between you and your child? A Child's Refuge
Do your children feel secure, or are they full of fear? The Privilege of Parenting
Are you counting your children as rewards from God? They are.