A Moment for the Family: Children and Mental Health

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss changes ahead in education with regards to reaching out to our children about mental health. What are some schools doing to help assess kids stress, mood, and other mental health issues? Gary also brings into the conversation the importance of prayer for good mental health.

A Moment for the Family: Separation Anxiety

On our podcast this week Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss Separation Anxiety. What is Separation Anxiety? We will answer that question and offer some useful tips for coping with these types of mental health issues.

A Moment for the Family: Safe Sleep Guidelines for Infants

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the new SID “Safe Sleep Guidelines”. Listen and learn about these new guidelines and what we should focus on when placing babies in their cribs at night.

A Moment for the Family: Employee Mental Health

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss mental health issues and how many corporations are focusing on employees and mental health. Also, listen and learn how we should address these mental health issues within our families.

A Moment for the Family: Family Game Night

COVID taught us the value of family entertainment. Listen as Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss family game night and the importance of keeping the family bond strong.

The Coffee Hour — Screen-Free Summer Family Activities (Rebroadcast)

Andy and Sarah talk with Laura Montgomery, Director of Educational Resources with Lutheran Elementary School Association in St. Louis, Missouri.

A Moment for the Family: Summertime Fun

Gary Duncan discusses summertime with Dr. Mary Manz Simon. How has Covid impacted summertime fun and vacations? What are the new guidelines? Listen and learn.

A Moment for the Family: Planning for a Stress-Free Vacation

Vacation at times can cause a lot of stress. Listen to this week’s program as Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the importance of planning ahead for an enjoyable and stress-free vacation.

A Moment for the Family: Priorities Changed by Practice

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the return to in person worship. Has staying at home and worshiping virtually during the pandemic changed our priorities?

The Coffee Hour – 4th Commandment in the Sandwich Generation (Rebroadcast)

Andy and Sarah talk with Rev. Tyrel Bramwell, pastor of St Mark’s Evangelical Lutheran Church in Ferndale, California.