Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss how important it is for teens to find positive friendships and influences.

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss dinnertime with the family. Is forcing kids to eat what is served a healthy balanced approach to mealtime? Also is family dinnertime more than about the food? Hear helpful tips from Mary on this segment.

Gary Duncan talks with Dr. Mary Manz Simon about celebrating the wins. As the rhythm of parenting seems more normal this year it is time to pause for a moment. Observe a child. See how excited they get about the little things. Children let us see their excitement over the small wins. Therefore, as parents we too should celebrate our small wins. It could help us feel more joy in our God-given calling as parents. Listen to today’s program as we all celebrate the small wins together.

There are several effective ways to raise your children. Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss raising children, their milestones, and our judgement calls while raising them. Hear on this program some helpful tips for raising healthy and Godly children. 

Dr. Mary Manz Simon talks with Gary Duncan about graphic novels. What is a graphic novel? Is is it helpful reading source for school children? On this program you will hear about graphic novels and our conversation will turn to other reading material being banned from school reading lists. 

Parent Dropouts. What is that all about? Listen to Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the shortage of parent volunteers. How can we help our schools by volunteering and encouraging other parents to be more engaged with helping with school programs, events, etc.

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about psychological safety. How do we help our children to feel safe in an uncertain world. Listen to this program and hear some terrific tips on helping our kids with situational awareness and hear how God comforts us.

Falling math scores have been attributed to challenges of education during the pandemic. Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about ways to teach math to younger children and toddlers. What is “math play”? Listen and learn. 

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about ways to be good stewards of the planet. Mary shares some terrific tips including buying bulk products without packaging.

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the new school year and students’ feelings of self-worth. The discussion turns to how we can find our worth in God’s love for us as revealed in the Scriptures.