Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the variety of parenting styles and how they influence our children. What influences our parenting styles? Is it nature, such as genetics, or nurture?
A Moment for the Family: Quantifying Screen Time
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the various devices with screens—from phones, tablets, TV, gaming systems and computers. How much screen time is too much?
Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep25. Friends in Real Life: Parenting Twins with Autism | Rev. Sam & Olivia Pitsch
Sam and Olivia share their story about the joys and the challenges they share in raising twin boys who have been diagnosed with autism.
A Moment for the Family: Caring for Mental Health
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about the importance of mental health care during and following the pandemic. What are the range of emotions that we experience daily and how do we cope with them?
Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep24. A Mothering Mindset | Dcs. Dr. Tiffany Manor & Mrs. Kris Freeman
LCMS Life Ministry leaders Tiffany & Kris discuss the sacrifice a mother makes for her children, and how her mindset on motherhood matters to God.
A Moment for the Family: Developmental Milestones
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about the pace of life and ways to stay up to date on the issues impacting the family. Do you have a fear of missing out? Join us and learn about child development and a new checklist for developmental milestones for young children.
Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep23. What Is a Friend? | Kyla Rodriguez
Join Steph and friend Kyla Rodriguez as they chat about what it means to be a friend in the truest sense of the word.
A Moment for the Family: Scheduling and Sports
Dr. Mary Manz Simon discusses with Gary Duncan scheduling concerns as kids return to school sports. We should be aware of scheduling issues and at times we need to adjust each child’s commitment to do what is best for the family.
A Moment for the Family: Teens, Stress, and Sleep
Dr. Mary Manz Simon has a discussion with Gary Duncan about teenagers and how they are dealing with more stress than ever before
Friends For Life — LCMS Life Ministry: S1Ep22. How the Gospel Impacts Health & Wellness | Rev. Todd Liefer
We sit down to talk with Pastor Todd Liefer, who discusses how our theology of the body impacts our care for the body.