A Moment for the Family

Dr. Mary Manz Simon, practical parenting specialist and bestselling author, joins host Gary Duncan to talk about the issues and challenges faced by families, parents and grandparents today. Visit her website at marymanzsimon.com.

Show Time: Wednesday at 12:00-1:00 p.m. Central Time
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A Moment for the Family: Employee Mental Health

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss mental health issues and how many corporations are focusing on employees and mental health. Also, listen and learn how we should address these mental health issues within our families.

A Moment for the Family: Family Game Night

COVID taught us the value of family entertainment. Listen as Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss family game night and the importance of keeping the family bond strong.

A Moment for the Family: Summertime Fun

Gary Duncan discusses summertime with Dr. Mary Manz Simon. How has Covid impacted summertime fun and vacations? What are the new guidelines? Listen and learn.

A Moment for the Family: Planning for a Stress-Free Vacation

Vacation at times can cause a lot of stress. Listen to this week’s program as Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the importance of planning ahead for an enjoyable and stress-free vacation.

A Moment for the Family: Priorities Changed by Practice

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the return to in person worship. Has staying at home and worshiping virtually during the pandemic changed our priorities?

A Moment for the Family: Conscience and Morals

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about raising kids and teens with positive attitudes and a sense of right and wrong. How can we help our children to develop a good conscience?  Listen for some terrific tips on raising your child to have good morals in adulthood.

A Moment for the Family: The Modern Library

How have libraries changed over the years. Hear Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss the modern library and all the new technical advancements that your local libraries have adopted.  

A Moment for the Family: Times of Change

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about the adjustments that churches had to accomplish during the lockdown portion of the pandemic. How can we also continue to adapt and be flexible during these times of change?

A Moment for the Family: Digital Connections

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss digital connections. Is there a limit to the amount of screen time we should allow for our children? Also, at what age should we begin instructing children about the proper and respectable use of technology?

A Moment for the Family: Engaging with Reading

Dr. Mary Manz Simon discusses with Gary Duncan the importance of reading to young children. She also talks about how biblical stories should be a large part of the reading material read to children. Hear tips on how to help keep kids engaged in a lifetime of reading.