Thriving Student

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It is time for another school year to begin, and we are here to offer the tools to help your student thrive. Join John Fuller, Danny Huerta and featured guests as they help you discover what your child needs for school success.

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Season 2, Episode 6: Exercising School Choice

What is the best educational option for your child? Every kid is different, and what works for one kid might not work for another. As we finish out season 2 of Thriving Student, John and Danny share how they handled school choice options in each of their parenting journeys. Then, you'll also hear Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias talk about how to discern what is the right school for your son or daughter. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Cynthia Tobias’ - Learning Styles Profiles School Choice for Parents What is Homeschooling and is it Right for Me? Contact our Counseling Department

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Season 2, Episode 5: Kids and Tech Use

Over the past decade, our world has seen a dramatic increase in how much people use technology. For many kids today, it's even an addiction. Danny Huerta speaks with cybersecurity expert, Rhett Saunders, on how to talk with your kids about their tech use. Rhett will also have some online safety tips. Danny then sits down with some experts to discuss using technology productively, and what to do if your kid is on a screen too much. Finally, John Fuller and Danny Huerta will encourage you to inspire your children to have a love for learning, not just entertainment. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Find Rhett's List of Technology Resources Contact our Counseling Department A Parent's Guide to Technology Rezilient Kidz

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Season 2, Episode 4: Free-Time & Social Settings

The ways your kids use their free-time has a tremendous impact on what kind of students they'll be. John Fuller asks Danny Huerta about how he's encouraged his kids to use their free-time wisely. Then, Danny will chat with Adam Holz, from PluggedIn, about ways he's tried inspiring his kids in their spare time, and social lives. And, if you're discouraged by the bad influence your child's friends are having on them, Danny and John will give you some hope. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Contact our Counseling Department PluggedIn Meaningful Time: Do What They Want to Do Back to School: Why Friendship is Important for Children

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Season 2, Episode 3: Gender Identity Issues Today

Many schools are tragically telling kids that their gender is something they feel, rather than what they're born with. What can you do if and when your child encounters these ideologies? You'll hear part of a powerful conversation Focus President Jim Daly had with Chloe Cole, who shares about the damage she experienced after trying to become a boy. Also, Danny Huerta and Jeff Johnston talk about the devastating impact that promoting things like transgenderism in schools is having on kids today. Finally, John Fuller and Danny Huerta will give hope to parents whose children are struggling to embrace their God-given identity. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Hear Chloe Cole's Story Contact our Counseling Department Launch into the Teen Years Resources: Sex Education

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Season 2, Episode 2: Sex Education & Good School Counseling

You learn that your child's school is teaching sex ed in a way you strongly disagree with. How do you respond well? John Fuller and Danny Huerta will provide hope to parents about how to navigate sex ed with your kids today. Danny also sits down with public policy analyst Jeff Johnston to discuss how schools are handling sexual education now. He'll also join Counselor Geremy Keeton to share about teaching your kids a biblical view of sexuality. Finally, Danny will talk with Counselor Linda Miller to address the need for good counseling. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Contact our Counseling Department Having The Talk with Your Kids Launch into the Teen Years Resources: Sex Education

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Season 2, Episode 1: Education Authority, & Radical Ideologies

As a parent, you have educational authority over your kids. Join John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta as they cover a wide range of topics, that are impacting our school systems, in season 2 of the Thriving Student Podcast. Today, they'll address what it looks like for parents to respond well when your child is taught radical ideologies, such as Critical Race Theory. They'll also encourage you to take a stand for what's right, even when your beliefs are challenged. Download Our Free PDF's for Back-To-School Book: Navigating Public Schools Resources: Schools & Related Issues Help Your Kids Discuss Critical Race Theory Through a Christian Worldview School Choice for Parents

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Season 1, Episode 5: Spiritual Health

Many parents feel overwhelmed with the task of leading their children spiritually. Today, Dr. Tony Evans talks about how parents can equip their children to face the culture, while Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht explain how you can influence your children to follow Christ in school.

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Season 1, Episode 6: Spiritual Personalities

Your child's personality was designed by God. Join John Fuller and Danny Huerta as they explore seven different personality types and how each one can connect with God in special ways.

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Season 1, Episode 4: Physical Health

The school year is busy, and taking good care of yourself and your child takes a concentrated effort. Join us as we hear from Dr. Paul Reisser about making good nutritional choices, and from Dr. Arch Hart about how to get a good night of sleep.

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Season 1, Episode 3: Social Environment at School

What do you do when your child hears or sees something at school that is inappropriate? Today, Dr. Kathy Koch gives solutions for connecting with your child beyond the phone screen, and Mary Flo Ridley offers tips for talking with your children about sexuality.

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Season 1, Episode 2: Learning Styles

What do you do when your child is trying to understand a subject in school, and the material just isn't making sense to him or her? Today, Dr. Kathy Koch joins us to discuss the strengths of different learning styles, and Cynthia Tobias gives solutions for getting homework completed.

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Season 1, Episode 1: Your Child's Emotional Health

As a parent you can help your child to become emotionally resilient. Join us on Episode 1 of Thriving Student as Dr. Kevin Leman and Nancy Rue address school violence and bullying, and how you can offer your child hope and emotional support in the midst of traumatic events.

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ElQannasGal

I am enjoying this podcast and can’t wait for more. I don’t have children and I am not a student but i am able to apply the “8 great smarts” to my own life and situation.
Great content!

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LagunaGirl78

Great short interviews we needed to hear to have a successful school season! Thanks Focus on the Family!
Super helpful this time of year

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coffeeandJesus17

Really thankful for podcasts like this.
Informative

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Mamaofboys719

Lots of information especially for parents of teens.