Rocking It Grand with Chrys and Shellie - Christian Parenting, Spiritual Guidance, Godly Parenting Grandparent, Faith Based Advice, Christian Encouragement

Chrys Howard, Shellie Tomlinson and Christian Parenting•redcircle.com

Many times parents can’t “see the trees” because the forest is overwhelming. Can I get an AMEN? Each week, Chrys and Shellie, seasoned moms and grandmas, help listeners see life lessons in the simple events that happen daily. If you could use some Godly parenting wisdom, encouragement and inspiration, along with some fun, real life stories, this podcast is for you!

Rocking It Grand is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

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Manners Matter

Manners do make a difference and it makes sense to be sure your children have good manners. Today Chrys and Shellie tell why and give practical tips on how to teach and train children to do such things as say please and thank you, don’t interrupt parents when they are talking, and how to walk through a store without touching the items for sale. All of these things built on producing and adult who is well-liked and respectful of others.

Mar 04, 2021•20 min

Parenting Math that Adds Up

We all took math in school so addition and subtraction is easy, but we have to be mindful of what is added and subtracted. Join Chrys and Shellie today as they discuss the facts surrounding adding children and not subtracting from your marriage. They offer practical insight and advice on keeping your marriage strong after children and beyond.

Feb 25, 2021•20 min

Honing our People Skills

Good people skills can and should be taught. Join Chrys and Shellie as they discuss the merits and learn some tips to help you and your children become better at relationships. Teaching good and appropriate people skills is a gift you can give your children.

Feb 18, 2021•22 min

Remembering the Past to Move Forward

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie talk about the importance of looking at the past in order to move successfully to the future. It’s a fact that we cannot change what has happened in the past, but we can use it as a tool to move forward. Chrys and Shellie tell how this principle is biblical and has helped them in their lives. Join them to learn how you can look back but still move forward.

Feb 11, 2021•21 min

The Power of the Pause

The pause button has become an invaluable tool for most of us, but have we considered how important one could be in different areas of our lives? In this episode, Chrys and Shellie identify situations in life that would benefit from a “pause” button. Tune in today to listen to this important topic and learn some simple techniques to help you “pause” when needed.

Feb 04, 2021•26 min

Do Not Fear

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss fear and how fear is such a strong emotion is can cause one to get stuck and not become all God intends. They give six tips that have helped them overcome fear and know they will help you too. Things like starting small, exercising mindfulness, and recognizing that mistakes are not the end. Tune in to hear more about this important and timely topic.

Jan 28, 2021•26 min

Lowering the Tension and Resolving Conflict

We’ve all lived through a year of rising tensions and conflict. In this episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss the importance of knowing how to lower the tension in stressful situations. Shellie has devised a simple technique that she calls the “Butt Defense” to help her and her children lower the tension. Tune in to hear how that technique could help you and your family too.

Jan 21, 2021•22 min

09 - The Importance of Traditions

In this special Christmas episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss traditions. They share some of their favorite traditions and why it is important for families to have their own special moments. Traditions are even more important in 2020 and Chrys and Shellie tell us why.

Dec 10, 2020•27 min

08 - Healthy Thinking

In today’s episode Chrys and Shellie talk about the far-reaching consequences of stinking thinking. As adults, we know the enemy likes to mess with our thoughts but we’re slower to realize how early he starts plying his trade with our precious kids and grandkids. We can thwart his purposes by watching for clues to what our littles are thinking. Much heartache results from not learning how to think, but legitimate pain doesn’t have to become lifelong hurt. Join us as we learn how to shape our tom...

Dec 03, 2020•25 min

07 - Staying Calm in the Craziness

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss ways to stay calm amidst the craziness. Even if it wasn’t 2020, life would be crazy, because that’s life! Chrys has ten tips for keeping calm when you’re ready to pull your hair out. The first thing is to acknowledge our stress for what it is. Look at your situation honestly. For an example, we have so much going on today that is tragic and scary for sure. But, if we look back at our country over the years, there have been many decades of horrific life ...

Nov 26, 2020•26 min

06 - A Life Changing People Trick

In today’s episode Chrys and Shellie talk about dealing with difficult people. And they sure hope that doesn’t apply to them? But then, no one sets out to be a grump, right? Shellie taught herself a people trick years ago that helps her see people differently so she can respond to them in a Christ like way. Join us today as Shellie shares that secret with our audience. It may just change your life or someone who crosses it!

Nov 19, 2020•19 min

05 - Finding Your Purpose

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss purpose and how to discover what really matters to you. Assuming right off the bat that you know God created you and your overarching purpose in life is to serve and glorify Him, then what? Join Chrys and Shellie as they discuss the tips for finding the steps that will bring glory to God and contribute to the world.

Nov 12, 2020•22 min

04 - Finding Peace in a Pressure Cooker World

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie talk about how to find peace when you’re ready to blow like a pressure cooker. Shellie loves to cook, but doesn’t like the way a pressure cooker blows off steam and, certainly, doesn’t like to live life that way. Join them today to discover ways to cope with the pressures of life without blowing your top!

Nov 05, 2020•21 min

03 - Why Boundaries are Important

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss that just as flowers and fences form important boundaries for our yards, boundaries in life are important. They include five reasons why boundaries are important as well as five “ah-ha” moments that come when thinking about the importance of boundaries. One important point they talk about is how God set boundaries in the Garden of Eden and He had a reason for His boundaries. They were for protection. Ours should be as well. We want our kids to understan...

Oct 29, 2020•21 min

02 - Be a Party Animal, Not a Party Pooper

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss how tips to throwing a successful party applies to life in general. Shellie recently threw a party for mom, the “queen of us all.” Listen today as she shares three tips on how to be a party animal instead of a party pooper.

Oct 22, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 2

01 - Seeing What’s Right in Front of You

In this episode, Chrys and Shellie discuss how seeing the court in a basketball game is like the game of life. When we think about our life, it’s like a basketball game. There is so much going on. If you’re a young mom, it’s diapers and feedings and chasing toddlers. If you have older kids, it’s homework and practice and settling squabbles. At work, it’s the same. So much to do. We’ve got so much on our plate it’s hard to “see the court,” so to speak. Tune in today to learn more about how you ca...

Oct 15, 2020•19 min

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