A Moment for the Family: Parenting Styles

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the variety of parenting styles and how they influence our children. What influences our parenting styles? Is it nature, such as genetics, or nurture?

A Moment for the Family: Quantifying Screen Time

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the various devices with screens—from phones, tablets, TV, gaming systems and computers. How much screen time is too much?

The Coffee Hour — Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya

Andy and Sarah talk with Jennifer Hummel, Program Coordinator for Christ’s Care for Children: Kenya with the LCMS.

A Moment for the Family: Caring for Mental Health

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about the importance of mental health care during and following the pandemic. What are the range of emotions that we experience daily and how do we cope with them?

Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep24. A Mothering Mindset | Dcs. Dr. Tiffany Manor & Mrs. Kris Freeman

LCMS Life Ministry leaders Tiffany & Kris discuss the sacrifice a mother makes for her children, and how her mindset on motherhood matters to God.

A Moment for the Family: Developmental Milestones

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about the pace of life and ways to stay up to date on the issues impacting the family. Do you have a fear of missing out?  Join us and learn about child development and a new checklist for developmental milestones for young children.

A Moment for the Family: Scheduling and Sports

Dr. Mary Manz Simon discusses with Gary Duncan scheduling concerns as kids return to school sports. We should be aware of scheduling issues and at times we need to adjust each child’s commitment to do what is best for the family.

A Moment for the Family: Teens, Stress, and Sleep

Dr. Mary Manz Simon has a discussion with Gary Duncan about teenagers and how they are dealing with more stress than ever before

A Moment for the Family: When to Bend the Rules

Dr. Mary Manz Simon shares with Gary Duncan information how many families bend the rules during isolation in the course of the pandemic. Should the relaxation of the rules be brought back into balance? Listen to discover the right balance.