A Moment for the Family: New Year, New Schools

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss new year new schools. What will the newly constructed school buildings and classrooms look like, as we move forward?

A Moment for the Family: Christmases Past

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon reflect on past Christmases and traditions and share some comforting words from Scripture.

A Moment for the Family: Christmas Customs and Trends

Dr. Mary Manz Simon discusses with Gary Duncan customs and current trends of the Christmas season.

A Moment for the Family: Seasonal Stress

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about seasonal stress and the holidays.

A Moment for the Family: Christmas Toys

On this week’s podcast Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about Christmas toy giving along with how technology is driving the toy industry.

A Moment for the Family: Your Family Story

Dr. Mary Manz Simon shares with Gary Duncan on this week’s program information about telling family stories. What are the benefits of sharing stories about your family?

A Moment for the Family: Mental Health Days

Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about mental health days for school children. What are the benefits of allowing extra days out of school for mental health?  Are states adopting this as policy? 

A Moment for the Family: Positive Teen Friendships and Influences

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss how important it is for teens to find positive friendships and influences.

A Moment for the Family: Feeding the Dog Under the Table

Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss dinnertime with the family. Is forcing kids to eat what is served a healthy balanced approach to mealtime? Also is family dinnertime more than about the food? Hear helpful tips from Mary on this segment.

A Moment for the Family: Celebrating Small Wins

Gary Duncan talks with Dr. Mary Manz Simon about celebrating the wins. As the rhythm of parenting seems more normal this year it is time to pause for a moment. Observe a child. See how excited they get about the little things. Children let us see their excitement over the small wins. Therefore, as parents we too should celebrate our small wins. It could help us feel more joy in our God-given calling as parents. Listen to today’s program as we all celebrate the small wins together.