> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals In response to our episode about Gentle Parenting, we had a listener reach out asking if Gentle Parenting is Biblical ...great question! First, let's discuss what Biblical Parenting is and the mission God has given to parents. Verses mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 6:1 Psalm 127:3 2 Samuel 7:14-15 Ephesians 6:4 Colossians 3:21 Psalm 103:13 Galatians 5:22-26 Genesis 1-3 Matthew 19:14 The Mind of a Child explores e...
Jun 03, 2024•21 min
> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We're joined by Brooke Robinson of Brooke Robinson Fit to not only debunk some of the lies you've been told about your body and about fitness but also to encourage you to start modeling a healthy lifestyle with simple, practical tips that you can do alongside your kids no matter your stage of life. Enjoy! CONNECT with Brooke through her Website or Instagram , AND check out her 9-month Baby Body Fitness Guide The Mind ...
May 20, 2024•33 min
> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals There's so much content on TikTok and Instagram about Gentle Parenting from people who love it to others who call it downright evil. On today's episode, we attempt to clear up exactly what Gentle Parenting is and give our opinion on whether or not you should start using it with your child. Thank you to our listeners who sent in voice memos! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual...
May 06, 2024•17 min
> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals Imagine, for a moment, someone whose presence makes you uneasy ...NOT a fun thought! Now, imagine someone who makes you feel safe, secure, calm, and accepted ...MUCH better! That's the presence our children desire and need to develop new skills and feel loved. On today's episode, we discuss how we can bring in the Calm Presence to our interactions with our children. Here are some questions to ask yourself: 1) What kin...
Apr 22, 2024•16 min
> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories Children desire structure, and as parents we can provide that for them through a plan, a schedule, and/ or a routine. HOWEVER, plans are hard to make, and life never seems to get less busy... On this episode, we discuss three helpful questions to ask when making a plan (below), how to communicate that plan effectively to your children, and how ultimately God's plan for our family, for us, and fo...
Apr 08, 2024•20 min
> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories Family meal times are such an important foundation for building strong, family connections that last a lifetime. On this episode, we discuss what the over-arching goal of meal time really is, how to involve your children in the prepping process, and finally how to avoid power struggles over what to eat! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emo...
Mar 25, 2024•21 min
>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories today! This episode's readings: - 'The Song of Your Backyard' by Leslie Dudley Corbell - Psalm 23 - Lamentations 3:22-23 - 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud' by William Wordsworth Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. The Mind of a Child podcast explores child development on a social, intellectua...
Mar 18, 2024•11 min
>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories Why do certain behaviors from our kids trigger us? How do we identify them and heal from them so that we can be the parents we want to be but, more importantly, the parents we are called to be? 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 children 8 and...
Mar 11, 2024•15 min
>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your child's favorite memories today! Parenting is such a personal matter, and it can be easy to get offended when someone offers advice. How can we approach conversations with our friends who may need some help without losing a relationship? Should we just mind our own business? Let's talk about it. Thank you to the listener who sent this question in! ASK US YOUR QUESTION at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com T...
Mar 04, 2024•10 min
>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories We had a listener reach out about navigating friendship dynamics between young girls as they get older and thought it would be a great intro into the Biblical idea of friendship and how to apply that principle in helping our children develop healthy friendships. Thank you to the listener who sent this in, this was so fun for us to reminisce on! The Mind of a Child explores early child de...
Feb 26, 2024•16 min
>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories We've had so many people send in questions about Conflict Resolution . So, on this episode we're gonna give you a step-by-step guide to resolving conflict between young children whether they are verbal or non-verbal! We've also got an acrostic to help you remember it easily... G R A C E The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, a...
Feb 19, 2024•26 min
>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories This episode's readings: - 'I Remember You' by Diane Doucet Matthews - Psalm 139:1-6 - 'Memories Long Ago' by Patricia Grantham Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. 'Good Thoughts' are a complementary show to The Mind of a Child podcast which explores child development on a social, intellect...
Feb 12, 2024•9 min
>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories This may not seem like an applicable question for parents with young children, BUT our influence on our children's choices start when they are young...how can we positively inspire them in their career choice? Thank you to the listener who sent this question in! ASK US QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellec...
Feb 05, 2024•24 min
>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories Each child is going to have their differences, does that mean we should discipline each one of them differently? Before we answer that question we must define what is meant by the word discipline . Thank you to the listener who sent this question in! ASK US QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physic...
Jan 29, 2024•13 min
>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories No matter the relationship, there are going to be differences, BUT the goal remains the same: A Unified Front. How do we go about doing this when there is a disagreement on how to discipline a child? Thank you to the listener who sent this question in! ASK US QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, phys...
Jan 22, 2024•22 min
This episode's readings: - 'Everyday and Always' by Leslie Dudley Corbell - 1 John 3:1-3 (The Message) - 'To Any Reader' by Robert Louis Stevenson Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. 'Good Thoughts' are a complementary show to The Mind of a Child podcast which explores child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level and equips parents with the skills and resour...
Jan 15, 2024•9 min
We have the pleasure of being joined by Dr. Jennifer Lawson on this episode to discuss the role of a grandparent and to answer a listener question: " What should I do when a grandparent disciplines my child in front of me? " Dr. Lawson has been an educator for over 40 years and is currently the grandmother of 6 beautiful grandkids. Thank you for joining us Dr. Lawson! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip...
Jan 08, 2024•28 min
Every parent desires for their children to have healthy relationships with each other! What are some things we can do as parents when they're young to foster these friendships that hopefully carry over into adulthood? Thank you to the listener who sent this question in! ASK US QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com 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 tailore...
Jan 02, 2024•17 min
This episode's readings: - 'All This On A Morn' by Leslie Dudley Corbell - Luke 2:1-20 'The Christmas Story' - 'Christmas Bells' by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. 'Good Thoughts' are a complementary show to The Mind of a Child podcast which explores child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level and equips parents with the skill...
Dec 18, 2023•9 min
As a parent, it can be overwhelming when your young child has a temper tantrum. How can we meet them in the moment and help them deal with the big feelings they're experiencing? Thank you to the listener who sent this question in! ASK US QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com 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 children 8 and under BUT is releva...
Dec 11, 2023•19 min
Book mentioned: 'Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend' Part 4 of our 'Boundaries' series: Let's get practical and discuss how to be consistent in your boundaries for 3-8 year olds. 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 children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages. ASK US QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Ins...
Dec 04, 2023•28 min
This episode's readings: - 'The Portrait of Autumn' by Diane Doucet Matthews - Isaiah 9:2, 6-7 - 'It Came Upon a Midnight Clear' by Edmund Sears Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. 'Good Thoughts' are a complementary show to The Mind of a Child podcast which explores child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level and equips parents with the skills and resource...
Nov 27, 2023•10 min
Thanksgiving can be such a magical time for children but it's not without its challenges. On today's episode we talk through some tips to help you navigate potential difficult situations and some ideas on how to create lasting Thanksgiving traditions. Happy Thanksgiving! 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 children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all a...
Nov 20, 2023•26 min
Book mentioned: 'Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend' Part 3 of our 'Boundaries' series: Let's get practical and discuss physical, emotional, & behavioral boundaries for Infant-18 month olds. 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 children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages. ASK US QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com ...
Nov 13, 2023•25 min
This episode's readings: - 'The Portrait of Autumn' by Leslie Dudley Corbell - Colossians 3:15-17 - 'My Shadow' by Robert Louis Stevenson Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. 'Good Thoughts' are a complementary show to The Mind of a Child podcast which explores child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level and equips parents with the skills and resources they ...
Nov 06, 2023•7 min
How to respond when your child asks you about difficult topics such as war, natural disasters, and the loss of a loved one? 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 children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages. ASK US QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @themindofachildpod for more content. This podcast is produced by R...
Oct 30, 2023•16 min
This episode's readings: - 'A Pumpkin Patch Morning' by Diane Doucet Matthews - Various verses from the Bible - 'A Fall Song' by Ellen Robena Field Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. 'Good Thoughts' are a complementary show to The Mind of a Child podcast which explores child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level and equips parents with the skills and resou...
Oct 23, 2023•11 min
Book mentioned: 'Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend' Part 2 of our 'Boundaries' series: Have you ever thought about what type of person you want your child to be when they grow up...? Boundaries, whether healthy or unhealthy, will have a HUGE influence on this. 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 children 8 and under BUT is relevant ...
Oct 16, 2023•16 min
This episode's readings: - 'Mommy's Song' by Leslie Dudley Corbell - 1 Corinthians 13:4-7 - 'Wynken, Blynken, and Nod' by Eugene Field Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. 'Good Thoughts' are a complementary show to The Mind of a Child podcast which explores child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level and equips parents with the skills and resources they nee...
Oct 09, 2023•9 min
Book mentioned: 'Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud & Dr. John Townsend' Part 1 of our 'Boundaries' series: On this episode we discuss the WHY behind setting boundaries for your children, as well as give you some practical questions you can ask yourself to see if you have healthy boundaries in your own life! We will dive into HOW to set boundaries in the next few episodes. Stay tuned! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritua...
Oct 02, 2023•21 min
