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Summer is here and people are jumping in the pool to beat the heat! Water can bring so much joy, BUT can also be a real point of fear and hesitation for parents of young children. On today's episode we'll dive into WHY you should consider swimming lessons, WHAT to do before your child ever goes to one, and HOW to make water a pivotal and enjoyable resource for your family. Enjoy!

WE HAVE A LISTENER IN THE OLYMPICS ---> Thank you Erika Connolly for sending in your message and for representing the USA in Paris for the Summer Games!

The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.

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This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com

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We're partially answering a listener question about the difficulty of transitioning from activity to another. Everyday with your child (and life) is filled with moments like this! How can we, as parents, compassionately help our children succeed and enjoy these everyday moments? On today's episode we dive into some practical tips you can apply today AND look at a character in the Bible who had to deal with one of these moments. Enjoy!

RESOURCES:
Exodus 2-4

The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.

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This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com

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It's one of the most talked about topics with newborns: SLEEP TRAINING. What do health professionals recommend and what should you consider when deciding a bedtime routine for you, your family, and your child? We dive into that on this episode as well as give our two cents on what worked for us. Enjoy!

WEBSITES:
safetosleep.gov
healthychildren.org

The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

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This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com

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In response to our episode about Gentle Parenting, we had a listener reach out asking if Gentle Parenting is Biblical...great question! First, let's discuss what Biblical Parenting is and the mission God has given to parents.

Verses mentioned in this episode:

Ephesians 6:1
Psalm 127:3
2 Samuel 7:14-15
Ephesians 6:4
Colossians 3:21
Psalm 103:13
Galatians 5:22-26
Genesis 1-3
Matthew 19:14

The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram at @themindofachildpod for reels, stories, and pictures.

This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com

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We're joined by Brooke Robinson of Brooke Robinson Fit to not only debunk some of the lies you've been told about your body and about fitness but also to encourage you to start modeling a healthy lifestyle with simple, practical tips that you can do alongside your kids no matter your stage of life. Enjoy!

CONNECT with Brooke through her Website or Instagram, AND check out her 9-month Baby Body Fitness Guide

The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram at @themindofachildpod for reels, stories, and pictures.

This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com

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There's so much content on TikTok and Instagram about Gentle Parenting from people who love it to others who call it downright evil. On today's episode, we attempt to clear up exactly what Gentle Parenting is and give our opinion on whether or not you should start using it with your child. Thank you to our listeners who sent in voice memos!

The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram at @themindofachildpod for reels, stories, and pictures.

This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com

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Imagine, for a moment, someone whose presence makes you uneasy...NOT a fun thought! Now, imagine someone who makes you feel safe, secure, calm, and accepted...MUCH better! That's the presence our children desire and need to develop new skills and feel loved. On today's episode, we discuss how we can bring in the Calm Presence to our interactions with our children. Here are some questions to ask yourself:

1) What kind of presence would the people around me say I bring?
2) Do I bring a calming presence to my children?
3) How do I become someone whose presence is calming to the people around me?

The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram at @themindofachildpod for reels, stories, and pictures.

This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com

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Children desire structure, and as parents we can provide that for them through a plan, a schedule, and/ or a routine. HOWEVER, plans are hard to make, and life never seems to get less busy... On this episode, we discuss three helpful questions to ask when making a plan (below), how to communicate that plan effectively to your children, and how ultimately God's plan for our family, for us, and for the world is better than our plans.

Framework questions for developing a plan:
1) What am I trying to accomplish each day but am unable to?
2) What are some things that I must get done each day for my family?
3) What are some things that I must get done each day for me, so that I can be fully present with my family?

The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8 and under BUT is relevant for all ages.

SEND US YOUR QUESTIONS at themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

Follow us on Instagram at @themindofachildpod for reels and stories.

This podcast is produced by Rockwell ---> www.rockwell-productions.com