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I’m a Christian wife raising two boys. My strategies change. But Biblical principles don’t. So here's a picture of how children can be trained well. I tell stories from my home and cover topics like our routines, how I train my children, language I use (and avoid) and how motherhood is an opportunity to improve my character too.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
semiweekly
Average audio length:
14 minutes
English
Australia
32 episodes
since July 23, 2026
episodic
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How can I make him hear me? Four keys to a preschooler's attention — engagement, appreciation, touch, eye contact — then instructions that are short, clear, and agreed to, not spoken and hoped for. Plus teaching "stop" and "no" to work both ways, handling pushback, and when…
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Every parent has said it: "He won't listen!" But it's rarely one problem. This episode breaks down the three real reasons — can't, won't, didn't hear — and makes the case for assuming the best of your child, not the worst, before you decide how to respond.Related …
Most parenting isn't tested in the big moments—it's tested by problem #102 before lunchtime. In this episode, I share how I stay calm through the ordinary grind: choosing words carefully, thinking through consequences, building consistency, and embracing real accountability rooted in my C…
Children borrow our voice before they develop their own—and eventually, our voice becomes their inner voice. In this episode, I share practical ways to shape a preschooler's self-talk so it reflects the Holy Spirit: truthful, gracious, hopeful, solution-focused, and rooted in their identity in…
This episode explores why young children make violent threats and how to respond with firm boundaries, love and wisdom. Learn practical strategies for de-escalation, restoring peace, and teaching children that anger is valid—but intimidation and violence are not.
00:00 Introduction
02:35 Why is he …
Sibling rivalry is a normal part of childhood, but it also offers valuable opportunities for growth. In this episode of The Well-Trained Child, discover practical strategies for managing jealousy, teaching generosity, setting healthy boundaries, and helping toddlers and preschoolers build secure, l…
What's the difference between flattery and encouragement? In this episode of The Well-Trained Child, discover how sincere encouragement builds genuine confidence, emotional resilience, and character. Learn practical ways to encourage children without fostering approval-seeking, helping them de…
Can too much praise do more harm than good? This episode of The Well-Trained Child explores the difference between encouragement and flattery, why overpraise can fuel anxiety and approval-seeking, and how secure relationships help children develop genuine confidence, emotional resilience, and chara…
Sass, sibling rivalry and bossiness are the names we give to behaviour that seeks to dominate parents, siblings, friends.
I coach my child to repair by changing their words, learning to say sorry and physical affection. Also included: common mistakes parents make in this situation.
How can I encourage my toddler and baby to play gently together and enjoy their relationship?
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