Parenting Made Practical Podcast

Joey and Carla Link
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Get practical biblical answers and coaching from Parent Educators Joey and Carla Link on everyday issues parents face when they need to deal with their kid's bad attitudes and behavior. You will learn to teach your kids to be obedient, respectful and responsible in today's challenging world.

  1. Training A Stubborn and Selfish Child

    12/26/2025

    Training A Stubborn and Selfish Child

    Do you ever feel like you are pushing or pulling your child up a hill when you're trying to change their behavior? Learn why this can be so challenging and ways to work on changing it. For more information about the Temperament class click here To register for the Temperament class click here Click here to take the Temperament Assessment and find out what your temperament is! Mom's Notes Working With A Child's "Besetting" Sin - The Phlegmatic Temperament book by Tim LaHaye & The Treasure Tree

    19 min
  2. A Parent Who Teaches

    11/11/2025

    A Parent Who Teaches

    Parents never stop teaching their kids. But knowing how, when, and where to teach them can be tricky. Get tips, ideas and insights on how you can be a great teacher to your kids. What Every Child Should Know Along the Way by Gail Martin. It has lists and charts of character traits your kids can learn to use by from 3 yrs – 18 yrs. UNDERSTANDING CHARACTER TRAINING (Part 1 and Part 2) How do you know if you have gotten to the heart of your child? This 2-part series lays the foundation for understanding what character training is and how Godly character is developed in one's children. Part 1 – Laying the Foundation Part 2 – Getting to the Heart of Your Child THE PARENT-TRAINER - This Mom's Notes Presentation discusses necessary aspects of the role of the parent as the primary "trainer" in a child's life, including the parent as the "Leader/Director", "Bender/Pruner", "Instructor/Teacher", and as the "Former of Habits". "Dating, Courting, and Choosing a Mate, What Works?" 2 part video series and workbook filmed it in front of a live audience of parents and teens works through very practically when is a good time to start dating, and the process of what dating should look like. A great tool to talk through with your teens how to talk to your teens about dating and how to guide them to your standards.

    31 min
  3. How Others Can Influence Your Kids and Your Family

    09/30/2025

    How Others Can Influence Your Kids and Your Family

    We all want to protect our kids from people, kids or things that could be a bad influence on them. Get some good ideas on how to insulate vs. isolate them as well as ideas to help your kids build good friendships. For more information check out these Mom's Notes presentations: Understanding Peer Pressure Part 1 & 2

    31 min
  4. Developing A Work Ethic In Kids

    09/16/2025

    Developing A Work Ethic In Kids

    A good work ethic impacts so much about your kid's lives. From their attitude of doing chores to putting away their toys to getting their school work or homework done on time to practicing for an upcoming event; with a good attitude. Do your kids have the ethic of a job well done? Recommended Resources in this episode: "What Every Child Should Know Along The Way"

    31 min
  5. How Often Do You Tell Your Kids to "Stop that?"

    08/30/2025

    How Often Do You Tell Your Kids to "Stop that?"

    Parents get irritated and frustrated with their kids and say whatever they can to get them to stop their behavior for the moment. But it doesn't change anything long term. Learn how to get kids to stop it permanently. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Why Can't I Get My Kids to Behave? book by Joey & Carla Link Why Can't I Get My Kids to Behave? on mp3 ready by Joey & Carla Link Understanding First-Time Obedience Pack First-Time Obedience Chart Our website - Parenting Made Practical Related Podcast Episodes on Getting Kids to be Obedient #1 "Why Won't My Kids Do What I Tell Them to Do? #10 "What Can Change My Kids Behavior?" #71 "Getting Your Kids to Listen to You" #78 "How to Stop Yelling and Threatening Your Kids"

    38 min
  6. What Look Is In Your Child's Eyes?

    07/29/2025

    What Look Is In Your Child's Eyes?

    What can your kids' eye tell you? They show you what they think, feel and what is in their heart. Discover how you can see your kids' heart through their eyes.

    37 min
  7. Dating Do's & Don'ts

    07/11/2025

    Dating Do's & Don'ts

    Parents, get help preparing your teens for how to navigate a successful dating relationship without the drama of emotions. Click here to check out our teaching on dating vs courtship.

    38 min
  8. Grandparenting Blessings and Issues Part 2

    06/03/2025

    Grandparenting Blessings and Issues Part 2

    Grandparents can be a rich blessing and cause issues to parents. Get some balance and boundaries to bring steadiness and joy to your kids and your adult relationships. Click here to listen to Grandparenting Blessings and Issues Part 1

    44 min
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Get practical biblical answers and coaching from Parent Educators Joey and Carla Link on everyday issues parents face when they need to deal with their kid's bad attitudes and behavior. You will learn to teach your kids to be obedient, respectful and responsible in today's challenging world.

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