Every mom or dad has had moments where you felt like sitting on the couch, and not doing something. John and Danny open up about times they felt tempted to procrastinate. Plus Kristi Clover talks with Jim Daly about how procrastination is usually a symptom of stress.

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Are you more of a planner or a spontaneous parent? Danny and John share how they approach planning vs. spontaneity. Then, Jim Daly talks with Kristi Clover about how to balance planning with flexibility as a mom or dad.

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Have you ever intended to be on your phone for a few minutes, only to look up and realize you've lost an hour? Danny and John address how a lot of parents are setting a bad example regarding screen-time around their kids. Also, Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane share some age-appropriate guidelines for your kids with screens.

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So many kids and parents are glued to a screen today! How can we do better in this area? Jim Daly and Arlene Pellicane address some alarming statistics on how screens and social media are negatively impacting young kids today. Than, Danny and John will give some pointers on replacing screen-time with more helpful activities.

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How do you teach your kids about the challenging parts of the Bible? Danny and John talk about sections of the Bible they find difficult. Then, Danika Cooley and Jim Daly give some recommendations on when to share the tougher parts of Scripture with your children.

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Introducing your kids to the Bible is an important task as a parent. John and Danny share how they approached teaching their children about Scripture. Also, Jim Daly and Danika Cooley bring up how you can teach your kids the Bible, based on the stage of life they're in

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One of the best questions you can teach your kids to ask is, "Has God ever shown up in your life?" Sarah Holmstrom and Stephanie Thurling talk with Jim Daly on how they've taught their kids to ask their friends that question. Plus, John asks Danny about some of the ways he's tried teaching his kids to pray.

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Being thankful is something we all have to learn. It doesn't come naturally. Danny talks with John about how he taught his kids to be grateful. Then, Jim Daly speaks with two mothers, Stephanie Thurling and Sarah Holmstrom, about something called the grateful game.

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