→ Prayer Calendar Creating a parenting plan can feel overwhelming especially in the early years when days are unpredictable and your energy is low. But what if a plan wasn’t about rigid control, but about peace, purpose, and flexibility? In this episode, we explore how simple rhythms, clear communication, and God-centered intention can help you build a plan that actually serves your family. Whether you're a type-A planner or someone who struggles to keep a calendar, this episode gives grace-fill...
Aug 11, 2025•21 min
→ Prayer Calendar Potty training is one of the most common parenting milestones and often, one of the most stressful. In this episod, we offer a refreshing grace-filled perspective that rather than chasing quick fixes or rigid timelines, invites parents to slow down, follow their child’s cues, and see this developmental stage as an opportunity to walk with their child. Blending research, practical steps, and biblical encouragement, this episode reframes potty training as a joy-filled process of ...
Jul 21, 2025•24 min
→ Prayer Calendar Summer offers a unique opportunity to slow down, connect, and refocus on what really matters. But for many parents, it quickly becomes a season of hustle, pressure, and endless activity. In this episode, we explore how to reclaim the summer months with purpose, peace, and joy. We share practical, faith-centered ideas for engaging your children from backyard discovery and theme days to pointing your kids to God through nature and Scripture. With encouragement rooted in biblical ...
Jul 07, 2025•24 min
→ Our Children's Bible recommendations → Prayer Calendar Is it possible for siblings to grow up not just as family, but as lifelong friends? In this episode, we dive into one of the most frequently asked parenting questions: how do you nurture strong, lasting friendships between your children? Drawing wisdom from listener questions, childhood memories, and voices across multiple generations, they explore the habits, values, and family rhythms that create deep, enduring sibling bonds. From confli...
Jun 23, 2025•18 min
→ Prayer Calendar Sleep: it's one of the most talked about (and stressed over) topics for new parents. In this episode, we break down the wide world of sleep training. Rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all solution, we'll offer you wisdom, humor, and grace to help you make informed, faith-filled choices for your family. From Ferber to co-sleeping, historical context to biblical encouragement, this episode walks parents through a variety of methods while emphasizing unity, curiosity, and co...
Jun 09, 2025•31 min
→ Our Children's Bible recommendations → Prayer Calendar Anxiety is often a companion for many mothers, especially in today’s world of ever-changing information and the overwhelming pressure to "get everything just right." In this episode of The Mind of a Child , we offer faith-filled wisdom for anxious moms including practical strategies, journaling tips, and the reminder that God gently leads those who are raising young children. With real-life stories, scripture reflections, and a powerful fr...
May 12, 2025•31 min
→ Our Children's Bible recommendations → Prayer Calendar Finding moments for a quiet time with God can feel almost impossible while raising young children. In this episode, we share practical, grace-filled strategies to help you build daily rhythms of prayer, Bible reading, and worship. Drawing from personal stories, biblical encouragement, and even the wisdom of historical Christian mothers like Susanna Wesley, these rhythms offer hope and inspiration for parents who long to strengthen their fa...
Apr 28, 2025•27 min
→ Prayer Calendar What does it actually mean to “train up a child in the way he or she should go”? In this episode, we unpack Proverbs 22:6 in a deeply practical and spiritually rich conversation. We outline a 5-part framework—demonstrate, instruct, apply, practice, and communicate—that equips Christian parents to train their children according to God’s Word. From Scripture-based parenting moments at the dinner table to practicing respectful behavior in public, this episode offers biblical guida...
Apr 14, 2025•32 min
→ Prayer Calendar → Our book recommendations Learning to read is one of the most pivotal milestones in a child’s life—and yet, it’s often clouded with pressure, comparison, and confusion. On this episode, we explore what it really means to be “reading ready” by drawing from research-backed methods, personal parenting experiences, and biblical principles. We'll help you understand how to foster early literacy in a way that honors both the child’s pace and God’s design. With insights on vocabulary...
Mar 31, 2025•30 min
→ Prayer Calendar Conflict is an unavoidable part of life, but how we handle it—especially within our families—can shape relationships for years to come. In this episode, we explore the biblical principles of conflict resolution and forgiveness . From understanding how often conflicts arise in childhood to using scripture as a foundation for reconciliation, this conversation offers practical steps for guiding children through disputes in a way that fosters peace, understanding, and faith. Whethe...
Mar 17, 2025•21 min
→ Prayer Calendar Navigating parental authority can be challenging, especially when young children test boundaries through behaviors like hitting . Many parents struggle with being too permissive or too authoritarian, unsure of how to guide their child in a way that is both firm and loving. In this episode of The Mind of a Child , we dive into the heart of parental authority—what it means, how it is often misunderstood, and how we can align our approach with God’s authority. Through real-life ex...
Mar 03, 2025•25 min
→ Prayer Calendar Does your toddler hit when frustrated, resisting the car seat, or struggling with big emotions? In this episode we break down this common toddler behavior, offering gentle yet firm discipline strategies, positive reinforcement techniques, and faith-based wisdom to guide your little one toward self-control and respect. From setting firm limits to recognizing foolishness in your child, this episode is packed with practical tools for parents who want to discipline their children w...
Feb 17, 2025•19 min
→ Prayer Calendar Mealtime isn’t just about food—it’s about connection, conversation, and creating lifelong habits. In this episode, we explore how to make family meals a positive experience while encouraging healthy eating habits in children. From picky eating to power struggles, we’ll share practical strategies to transform mealtime into a joyful experience for you and your family. 5 Key Takeaways: Avoid labels like “picky eater” to prevent reinforcing negative food behaviors. Offer foods mult...
Feb 03, 2025•20 min
How Do We Nurture Faith & Discipline in Our Families? In this special Q&A episode, we answer listener-submitted questions about family discipleship, teaching humility, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating discipline as a united front. Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, and we’re here to provide faith-based guidance to help you raise children who love God, love others, and grow up honoring family values. Episode Highlights & Timestamps [00:30] – How to create meaning...
Jan 20, 2025•22 min
Happy 2025! We're leading off the new year with some questions we received at a discipleship conference that are relevant for lots of parents with younger children. This episode is super practical and will cover such things as tantrums , boundaries , routines , and even meal time . Enjoy! Episode mentioned: Meal Time The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for...
Jan 06, 2025•23 min
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Christmas is just around the corner and for many of our listeners it's a season of anticipation and expectation as they await the birth of their newborn. What an exciting time! On this episode we give some practical steps for preparing your home for a new family member, dive into Luke 1:26-55 , and finally share how we can prepare our hearts this Christmas Season with Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love just like Mary d...
Dec 16, 2024•19 min
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Advent awaits the coming of Christ which is the hope, joy, peace and love not only for parents of young children this season, but for the entire world. On today's episode, we dive into the history of advent, discuss each of the four elements, before finishing with some practical steps for how you can bring hope, joy, peace, and love into your parenting this Christmas. Enjoy! The Mind of a Child explores early c...
Dec 02, 2024•27 min
Here's a short segment from our most recent episode: We are joined by artist, author, and mother Tabitha Paige to hear how saying "yes" to God's vision for her life and her family's life has led to blessings beyond her wildest imaginations. You've probably seen her children's books all over social media, and we're so excited to share her story with you all. This interview blessed us so much! And we can't wait for it to do the same for you. Enjoy! Support Tabitha's work by purchasing one of her b...
Nov 25, 2024•3 min
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals We are joined by artist, author, and mother Tabitha Paige to hear how saying "yes" to God's vision for her life and her family's life has led to blessings beyond her wildest imaginations. You've probably seen her children's books all over social media, and we're so excited to share her story with you all. This interview blessed us so much! And we can't wait for it to do the same for you. Enjoy! Support Tabitha'...
Nov 18, 2024•35 min
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Play is pivotal to a child's development; however, children nowadays are doing it less and less than ever before. On this episode, we define what is meant by play, how to incorporate more of it into your child's routine, and the developmental consequences of not having enough of it. Enjoy! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to...
Nov 04, 2024•25 min
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Parenting is overwhelming enough without the pressure of having to capture all of your child's most precious moments. We're joined on this episode by two moms who built a company to solve that exact problem: Sarah Autry and Stephanie Peters, owners / operators of Duncan and Stone Paper Company to hear their origin story and how God has truly blessed them more than they could've ever imagined. Enjoy! The Well Su...
Oct 21, 2024•38 min
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone 's keepsake journals Prayer is such a pivotal part of parenting, especially when it comes to teaching your children how to have a heart for God. On today's episode, we'll walk through some of our favorite methods and encourage you to consider making prayer a focal point of your life. Enjoy! Scripture: Matthew 6:9-13 (The Lord's Prayer) 1 Samuel 2:1-10 2 Chronicles 1:18 Judges 6:31-40 Matthew 14:22-33 The Mind of a Child explores ea...
Oct 07, 2024•29 min
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals It can be overwhelming when your child has a tantrum, melt down, or frustration fit. How can we remain calm and meet them in the moment instead of escalating it even further? On today's episode we dive precisely into that. Thank you to the listener who sent in this question! Enjoy. The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip pa...
Sep 23, 2024•18 min
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals This is one of the most asked about topics: potty training, toilet learning, or whatever else it can be referred to, and for many reasons it can be a "messy" learning situation for parents with young children. On today's episode, we discuss the basics every parent should know going into potty training and how to avoid having a power struggle. We also dive into a controversial topic...pull-ups or underwear?? Enjo...
Sep 09, 2024•23 min
> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals God created language (Genesis 1, 11) and it's such a pivotal way to not only interact with our children but to help them develop and grow. On this episode we discuss major milestones for children 0-12 months and also give some How-to's for developing your baby's language skills. Enjoy! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip pare...
Aug 26, 2024•35 min
> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals The first in a "continual" series of Praying for Your Child's (Blank) - Marriage is from God and is such a pivotal life moment for your child. On this episode, we encourage you to not only pray for your child BUT also to prepare them for what to look for in a godly spouse. Enjoy! Verses mentioned: Ephesians 6:12 Proverbs 31 Psalm 139 Proverbs 4:23 Podcast mentioned: Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey featuring Dr. Brad...
Aug 12, 2024•21 min
> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We're joined by Kim Vollendorf of Loving Your Husband Before You Even Have One to discuss scripture memory and meditation, AND how to involve your kids in it. Kim has developed and taught her system of scripture meditation to thousands of people and we're so excited to share it with you, our audience. Enjoy! CHECK OUT KIM'S PODCAST ---> 'Loving Your Husband Before You Even Have One' available on all podcast platfor...
Jul 29, 2024•44 min
> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals Summer is here and people are jumping in the pool to beat the heat! Water can bring so much joy, BUT can also be a real point of fear and hesitation for parents of young children. On today's episode we'll dive into WHY you should consider swimming lessons, WHAT to do before your child ever goes to one, and HOW to make water a pivotal and enjoyable resource for your family. Enjoy! WE HAVE A LISTENER IN THE OLYMPICS ---...
Jul 15, 2024•31 min
> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We're partially answering a listener question about the difficulty of transitioning from activity to another. Everyday with your child (and life) is filled with moments like this! How can we, as parents, compassionately help our children succeed and enjoy these everyday moments? On today's episode we dive into some practical tips you can apply today AND look at a character in the Bible who had to deal with one of thes...
Jul 01, 2024•20 min
> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals It's one of the most talked about topics with newborns: SLEEP TRAINING. What do health professionals recommend and what should you consider when deciding a bedtime routine for you, your family, and your child? We dive into that on this episode as well as give our two cents on what worked for us. Enjoy! WEBSITES: safetosleep.gov healthychildren.org The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intel...
Jun 17, 2024•31 min
