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5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Welcome to the 5-Minute Parenting podcast! I'm Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and host of this podcast. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher, journalist, and an award-winning children's author. My Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions That Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose (ages 8-12), helps kids realize they are unique, just like their fingerprints, and have a God-given purpose in their life. I'm also the author of a picture book, Maisie…
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- 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Kid's Guide to Eating Healthy w/Author and Health Coach Susan Neal
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to 5-minute parenting! Today we’re talking with Susan Neal the author of Eat God’s Food: A Kids Guide to Eating Healthy. Susan is…
- 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
How to Encourage an Entrepreneurial Mindset in Children w/ Faith Farms
Send us Fan Mail Today's episode is a real treat, as I have two young ladies from Tennessee on the show talking about encouraging entrepreneurship in our…
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How to Incorporate Fun Themes into Your Child's Reading Routine w/ author Lynsey Martin
Send us Fan Mail Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson, and special guest Lynsey Martin for a lively conversation on making reading time more fun for…
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A Special Message of Encouragement Just for Moms w/ Author Jodi Hendricks
Send us Fan Mail Moms, get ready to be encouraged! I have Jodi Hendricks on the show today, author of #NoFilter: Unmasking the Woman God Created you to Be, and…
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Teaching Kids to Handle Small Failures for Confidence Development w/Dr. Gladys Childs
Send us Fan Mail Today we're talking with Dr. Gladys Childs about how to teach children to handle small failures early on so they learn to bounce back from…
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How to Thrive in the Empty Nest (or Empty Next) Season w/ Author Kate Battistelli
Send us Fan Mail Are you in the middle of the empty nest season, wondering what your next step should be? Is that season coming soon whether you like it or…
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Interview with Bonica Brown, Author of Roses & Honeysuckle: Finding God in the Midst of an Ordinary Life
Send us Fan Mail Join us to welcome Bonica Brown, debut author of Roses & Honeysuckle: Finding God in the Midst of an Ordinary Life. Bonica is a pastor’s wife…
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How to Develop a "With Me" Parenting Strategy for Discipleship w/Melinda Poling
Send us Fan Mail Today we welcome Melinda Poling to the show to discuss the "With Me" parenting strategy for discipleship. This strategy is a way to do life…
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Perseverance for Kids: Why it Matters and How to Teach it w/Terrie Hellard-Brown
Send us Fan Mail Resilience, problem-solving, adaptability and a growth mindset. These are all part of the package when it comes to perserverance; and it's…
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Fun Ways to Get Kids Excited about U.S. History
Send us Fan Mail Join Host Karen Ferguson, as she shares practical ideas and resources to help make learning U.S. History fun! Whether you homeschool your…
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Writing Love Letters to Our Children
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today's episode of 5-minute Parenting! Join Host Karen Ferguson as she shares encouragement and examples to begin the practice of…
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Author Interview with Kelly Wilson Mize
Send us Fan Mail Today we welcome writer and author Kelly Wilson Mize to 5-Minute Parenting! Kelly is a wife, mother of two young adults, and proud cat mom…
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Reviving Traditional Home Economics in Public and Homeschool w/ Kody Hannner
Send us Fan Mail Traditional home economics offers students valuable life skills and prepares them for a thriving, independent adult lifestyle. Kody Hanner is…
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Quality Time vs. Quantity Time with Special Guest Dr. Mel Tavares
Send us Fan Mail Which is it: quality time or quantity time? Is one more important than the other when it comes to raising kids? Listen in for the answers with…
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How to Get Children Involved with Missions w/ Founder and President of Beautiful Feet International
Send us Fan Mail Today we talk missions with Melissa Heiland, founder and president of the missions organization Beautiful Feet International. Melissa has led…
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Discipleship Strategies for Moms of Littles with Guest Alexandra Jensen
Send us Fan Mail Join 5-Minute Parenting for a special guest, fellow Ambassador author Alexandra ("Alex") Jensen, who will share simple strategies for…
- 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
The Power of Praying God's Word over Your Children
Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to 5-minute Parenting - tips to help you raise competent, God-confident kids! Join Host Karen Ferguson as she discusses the Power…
- 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Interview with Award-Winning Children's Author, Mistie House
Send us Fan Mail Today we’re talking with award-winning author, illustrator, and podcaster Mistie House who shares about her beautiful children's book series…
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Raising Bold, Confident Kids for Christ w/ Special Guest Kirthana Fanning
Send us Fan Mail Host Karen Ferguson welcomes Kirthana Fanning to the show for an in-depth and uplifting episode on raising bold, confident kids for Christ…
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A Fun Object Lesson on the Character Quality of Kindness w/ Guest Ellen Kolman
Send us Fan Mail Join children's author and 35 year veteran teacher Ellen Kolman on 5-Minute Parenting for a fun object lesson on the character quality of…
- 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
3 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day from a Biblical Worldview
Send us Fan Mail Join 5-Minute Parenting Host Karen Ferguson as she discusses putting the focus of Earth Month back where it belongs, onto our Creator God! The…
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How to Have Meaningful Spiritual Conversations with Young Children w/ Crystal Bowman
Send us Fan Mail Meet Crystal Bowman, best-selling and award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and families as she shares helpful ways we can…
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Sprinkling Joy into Family Life w/ Special Guest Karen Whiting
Send us Fan Mail Couldn't we all use a little more joy in our lives? Join award-winning author and international speaker Karen Whiting, who will share simple…
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Author Interview with Jennifer Noel Wilson
Send us Fan Mail Join us to welcome guest author Jennifer Noel Wilson, who will share about her award-winning children's picture book, The Best Trophy. I love…
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Special Guest Interview with Sandra Kay Chambers
Send us Fan Mail Today is a VERY special show, as I get the privilege of interviewing Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and original Host of the 5-Minute…
- 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
How to Support Foster Care with Special Guest Katie Smith
Send us Fan Mail Join us to welcome Katie Cruice Smith back for the final episode in her three-part series on foster care and adoption. Did you know…
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Debunking the Myths of Adoption with Special Guest Katie Smith
Send us Fan Mail Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith back to the show for episode two of a three-part series on foster care and adoption. Have you considered…
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My Adoption Story, with Guest Katie Cruice Smith
Send us Fan Mail Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith to the show for the first episode in a three-part in-depth series on foster care and adoption. Listen in…
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Helping your Child Win the War on Worry and Anxiety, with Special Guest Laura Kuehn
Send us Fan Mail Statistics show that anxiety in children is on the rise, which is why I'm thrilled to welcome Laura Kuehn to the show to offer expert advice…
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3 Practical Ways to Help Shape your Child's Identity in God
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to today's episode of 5-minute Parenting! Join Host Karen Ferguson as she shares 3 practical ways you can help your child grow strong…
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How to Discern Good Books for our Kids w/ Guest Valerie Fentress
Send us Fan Mail In this episode Host Karen Ferguson welcomes special guest, Valerie Fentress, award-winning author and host of the Bookworthy Podcast. Listen…
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Embracing Routines: How (Part 2)
Send us Fan Mail Today we welcome back Trisha Poole for the second part of her discussion on Embracing Routines: How. As a homeschooling parent of six children…
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Embracing Routines: Why (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, Trisha Poole, who been homeschooling her six children through various grade levels for 12 years, shares…
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Making Families Great Again: 3 Steps in the Right Direction
Send us Fan Mail Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Mel Tavares, an award-winning author, speaker, and life coach, joining us. Mel holds a doctorate in…
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Exciting News about the 5-Minute Parenting Podcast
Send us Fan Mail Today, I want to share some very exciting news and introduce a very special person to my 5-Minute Parenting audience. Karen Ferguson is my…
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#2 ADHD Accommodations by age levels
Send us Fan Mail In our recent episode of the 5-Minute Parenting podcast, we delved into the crucial topic of ADHD accommodations for students at different age…
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Your Words Matter
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Episode 2 of the 5-Minute Parenting Podcast. We know how someone’s harsh or critical words can hurt us even as adults. And it’s…
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10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginning Homeschooler (Part 1)
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we had the pleasure of hosting Trisha Pull, a dedicated mother who is currently homeschooling her 6…
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Allowing Your Child to Fail
Send us Fan Mail On this episode of “5-Minute Parenting,” we discuss the importance of allowing our children to fail. Failure is a natural part of life, and…
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Tips for Helping Your Child Get Organized
Send us Fan Mail It’s that time of year where kids are already back in school or soon will be. And one of the most important things we as parents can help our…
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Why Sharing Family History With Children is Crucial
Send us Fan Mail Our special guest today is Angela Breidenbach, the executive director of the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. Angela shares…
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Gossip
Send us Fan Mail Gossip is defined by Webster's Dictionary as "casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people". It's a term loaded with…
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Helping Children Understand the Trinity
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, host Sandra welcomes special guest Jennifer Bosma, an accomplished author of Christian children's…
- 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
What is Wicca and Why It Appeals to Teens
Send us Fan Mail In today's episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we delve into a topic that coincides with Halloween — the growing interest in Wicca among teens. The…
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Why Use Object Lessons to Disciple Your Kids?
Send us Fan Mail Today's special guest is Terri Hellerd-Brown. Terri is not only an accomplished author, but also a podcast host with a passion for helping…
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Tips to Help Children Deal with Grief and Loss
Send us Fan Mail We're excited to share our latest episode featuring Joyce McCullough, an award-winning educator and author, who offers insightful tips to help…
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You Are What You Eat: The Importance of Knowing What Your Children Consume from Media
Send us Fan Mail Today's guest, Kayla E. Green, shared with us how important it is to know what our children consume from media. She emphasized how the content…
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Five Steps to Preparing Children for a Life of Faith
Send us Fan Mail Today's special guest is Cheryl Schuermann, an award-winning author, a mom to four boys and a grandmother to 13 grandchildren. Before she…
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Teaching Your Teens What to Avoid on Social Media
Send us Fan Mail Today's guest is Alyssa Avant. She is a Christian author, podcaster and virtual assistant. Alyssa and her husband have a teenage son and…
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Leaving a Legacy of Faith to Our Children
Send us Fan Mail Today's guest on 5-Minute Parenting is Michelle Lazurek, a multi-genre award-winning author and mother, who shares her wisdom on leaving a…
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How to Raise Children Who Know Their Value
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, former high school teacher and author Patty LaRoche joins us to discuss the crucial topic of raising…
- 5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Praying for Our Children As They Go Back to School
Send us Fan Mail As parents and grandparents, we need to be praying for our children and grandchildren everyday and teaching them how to pray and put on the…
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Homeschooling Simplified
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we're joined by special guest Melinda Poling, a mother of 8 sons and one daughter, who has homeschooled…
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Tips for Planning the High School Years
Send us Fan Mail Our guest speaker today is a retired homeschooler with 17+ years of experience in home educating their four children and 10 years of…
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Tips for a Confident First Day for Preschoolers and Kindergartners
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of 5 minute parenting. Today, I have a special guest, Holly Debella McCarthy. She's a dedicated educator, an…
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Exploring Schooling Options: Public vs Private vs Homeschooling
Send us Fan Mail This month we are focusing on topics and tips to help parents get ready to send their children back to school. Today, we're diving into the…
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Tips to Help Your Child Get Organized
Send us Fan Mail During the month of August we will be focusing on tips to help your child as he/she prepares to go back to school. In this episode, we…
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Recognizing and Seizing Teachable Moments
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another episode of 5-Minute Parenting! Today's guest, Terry Heller Brown, shares with us valuable insights on recognizing and…
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Raising Christian Kids to Follow Christ: Instilling a Lifelong Trust in God
Send us Fan Mail Today I had the pleasure of hosting Leigh Ann Mancini, an award-winning author and executive producer of the Sick Kids series books. She…
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Ways to Engage Our Children in Prayer
Send us Fan Mail In our latest episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Karen Whiting, an experienced author and speaker, who shared invaluable insights on ways…