Parenting Smarts

The Diocese of Phoenix

Parenting Smarts! We need them, and sometimes we feel them. Our host, Dr. MaryRuth Hackett, is a mom of four with a doctorate in educational psychology, specializing in child development. Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with the people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!

  1. 1D AGO

    128: Forgiveness

    Fr. Ignatius Mazanowski joins Mary Ruth to talk about forgiveness - how to live it, to teach it to children and to cultivate it in family life.

    48 min

  2. FEB 2

    127: Temperaments and Connection

    Rose Sweet joins Mary Ruth to help us understand the four temperaments and how they affect family dynamics.

    32 min

  3. JAN 14

    126: Fostering Connection

    Meagan Martinez joins Mary Ruth to share how to connect deeply with our kids at any age.

    56 min

  4. 12/31/2025

    125: Recap of first half

    Mary Ruth reflects on the first half of the season with a recap of the episodes on connection.

    36 min

  5. 12/17/2025

    124: Connecting Through Community

    Jennifer Ellis joins Mary Ruth for a conversation on the importance of belonging and how to build community.

    48 min

  6. 12/03/2025

    123: Connecting through Movement

    Shalini Blubaugh joins MaryRuth to discuss the benefits of movement for spiritual, physical and mental well being.

    56 min

  7. 11/19/2025

    122: Connecting Through Service

    Service pulls us outside of ourselves and helps us connect. Melissa Mazzella DeLaney shares her incredible story and the importance of service in family life.

    1h 12m

  8. 11/05/2025

    121: Connecting Through Art

    MaryRuth sits down with Bishop Dolan to talk about his love for art. Together they explore how art connects us to God and to each other.

    40 min
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About

Parenting Smarts! We need them, and sometimes we feel them. Our host, Dr. MaryRuth Hackett, is a mom of four with a doctorate in educational psychology, specializing in child development. Parenting Smarts blends together the science of child development and the realities of family life. Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe, download, and share with the people you know who could use some Parenting Smarts!

Information

  • Channel
    The Diocese of Phoenix
  • Creator
    The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2021 The Roman Catholic Diocese of Phoenix
  • Show Website
    Parenting Smarts

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