Parenting is Heart Work

During this new season, entitled: How a Heart-Based Approach Changes Everything, Dr Scott and Elena will be discussing 13 different topics and will be giving practical advice that is designed to equip Christian parents with biblical solutions for everyday parenting challenges.1. How to Stop the Arguing2. When Screens Steal the Heart3. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids4. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior5. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions6. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home7. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth8. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”9. Developing Integrity in the Digital Age10. From Entitlement to Gratitude: Changing a Me-First Mentality11. Helping Children Develop a Spiritual Foundation12. How to Create a Plan for a Challenging Child13. Training the Conscience: The Ultimate Parenting Tool

During this new season, entitled: How a Heart-Based Approach Changes Everything, Dr Scott and Elena will be discussing 13 different topics and will be giving practical advice that is designed to equip Christian parents with biblical solutions for everyday parenting challenges.1. How to Stop the Arguing2. When Screens Steal the Heart3. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids4. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior5. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions6. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home7. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth8. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”9. Developing Integrity in the Digital Age10. From Entitlement to Gratitude: Changing a Me-First Mentality11. Helping Children Develop a Spiritual Foundation12. How to Create a Plan for a Challenging Child13. Training the Conscience: The Ultimate Parenting Tool

During this new season, entitled: How a Heart-Based Approach Changes Everything, Dr Scott and Elena will be discussing 13 different topics and will be giving practical advice that is designed to equip Christian parents with biblical solutions for everyday parenting challenges.1. How to Stop the Arguing2. When Screens Steal the Heart3. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids4. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior5. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions6. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home7. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth8. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”9. Developing Integrity in the Digital Age10. From Entitlement to Gratitude: Changing a Me-First Mentality11. Helping Children Develop a Spiritual Foundation12. How to Create a Plan for a Challenging Child13. Training the Conscience: The Ultimate Parenting Tool

During this new season, entitled: How a Heart-Based Approach Changes Everything, Dr Scott and Elena will be discussing 13 different topics and will be giving practical advice that is designed to equip Christian parents with biblical solutions for everyday parenting challenges.1. How to Stop the Arguing2. When Screens Steal the Heart3. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids4. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior5. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions6. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home7. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth8. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”9. Developing Integrity in the Digital Age10. From Entitlement to Gratitude: Changing a Me-First Mentality11. Helping Children Develop a Spiritual Foundation12. How to Create a Plan for a Challenging Child13. Training the Conscience: The Ultimate Parenting Tool

During this new season, entitled: How a Heart-Based Approach Changes Everything, Dr Scott and Elena will be discussing 13 different topics and will be giving practical advice that is designed to equip Christian parents with biblical solutions for everyday parenting challenges.1. How to Stop the Arguing2. When Screens Steal the Heart3. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids4. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior5. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions6. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home7. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth8. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”9. Developing Integrity in the Digital Age10. From Entitlement to Gratitude: Changing a Me-First Mentality11. Helping Children Develop a Spiritual Foundation12. How to Create a Plan for a Challenging Child13. Training the Conscience: The Ultimate Parenting Tool

During this new season, entitled: How a Heart-Based Approach Changes Everything, Dr Scott and Elena will be discussing 13 different topics and will be giving practical advice that is designed to equip Christian parents with biblical solutions for everyday parenting challenges.1. How to Stop the Arguing2. When Screens Steal the Heart3. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids4. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior5. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions6. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home7. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth8. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”9. Developing Integrity in the Digital Age10. From Entitlement to Gratitude: Changing a Me-First Mentality11. Helping Children Develop a Spiritual Foundation12. How to Create a Plan for a Challenging Child13. Training the Conscience: The Ultimate Parenting Tool

During this new season, entitled: How a Heart-Based Approach Changes Everything, Dr Scott and Elena will be discussing 13 different topics and will be giving practical advice that is designed to equip Christian parents with biblical solutions for everyday parenting challenges.1. How to Stop the Arguing2. When Screens Steal the Heart3. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids4. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior5. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions6. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home7. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth8. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”9. Developing Integrity in the Digital Age10. From Entitlement to Gratitude: Changing a Me-First Mentality11. Helping Children Develop a Spiritual Foundation12. How to Create a Plan for a Challenging Child13. Training the Conscience: The Ultimate Parenting Tool

During this new season, entitled: How a Heart-Based Approach Changes Everything, Dr Scott and Elena will be discussing 13 different topics and will be giving practical advice that is designed to equip Christian parents with biblical solutions for everyday parenting challenges.1. How to Stop the Arguing2. When Screens Steal the Heart3. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids4. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior5. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions6. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home7. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth8. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”9. Developing Integrity in the Digital Age10. From Entitlement to Gratitude: Changing a Me-First Mentality11. Helping Children Develop a Spiritual Foundation12. How to Create a Plan for a Challenging Child13. Training the Conscience: The Ultimate Parenting Tool

During this new season, entitled: How a Heart-Based Approach Changes Everything, Dr Scott and Elena will be discussing 13 different topics and will be giving practical advice that is designed to equip Christian parents with biblical solutions for everyday parenting challenges.1. How to Stop the Arguing2. When Screens Steal the Heart3. The Secret to Raising Responsible Kids4. Discipline that Changes the Heart, Not Just Behavior5. Taming Emotional Outbursts: Helping Kids with Big Emotions6. From Disrespect to Honor: Changing the Tone in Your Home7. Sibling Rivalry: Turning Conflict into Character Growth8. What to Do When Kids Say “No!”9. Developing Integrity in the Digital Age10. From Entitlement to Gratitude: Changing a Me-First Mentality11. Helping Children Develop a Spiritual Foundation12. How to Create a Plan for a Challenging Child13. Training the Conscience: The Ultimate Parenting Tool

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season, we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season, we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season, we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season, we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season, we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season, we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season, we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season, we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with a different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with one different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

Welcome to Parenting is Heart Work!This season we will focus on marriage, with podcast episodes inspired by Dr Scott Turansky's latest book Activate Your Marriage. Whether your marriage feels strong or strained right now, the principles in this book—drawn from God’s Word—can provide hope, encouragement, and practical steps toward greater connection.In each episode, we will deal with one different chapter. Enjoy listening and pass it along!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about parenting children with ADHD (Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder). ADHD is often thought of as a "brain issue," and while that’s true, it’s important to remember that behavior stems from the heart (Proverbs 4:23). The Bible teaches us that the heart is the wellspring of life, and even in the face of biological challenges, we can help our children grow in character. Listen, rate, and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about the Biblical Parenting Coaching Program, what it is, and the beneficial ways in which it will impact your family. The Program is an eight-week class, that involves both study and practical hands-on training.  Listen, rate, and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about the Biblical Parenting Coaching Program, what it is, and the beneficial ways in which it will impact your family. The Program is an eight-week class, that involves both study and practical hands-on training.  Listen, rate, and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are sharing ideas and practical tips on how to deal with selfishness during Christmas. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are sharing their personal stories, on how they used to celebrate Christmas with their families. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about how to parent under the guidance of the Holy Spirit. When the Holy Spirit guides our hearts, our parenting habits can change and we can encourage and inspire our children differently. God's guidance is crucial - while we are those who work with the children in daily life - God is the one who leads the change in their hearts.

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about the Positive conclusion. Parents often think their job is done after they’ve given a consequence. Unfortunately tension often lingers in the relationship. Furthermore, many children don’t seem to make the connection between correction and life. Learning how to end the discipline time constructively can make all the difference.

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about the Positive conclusion. Parents often think their job is done after they’ve given a consequence. Unfortunately tension often lingers in the relationship. Furthermore, many children don’t seem to make the connection between correction and life. Learning how to end the discipline time constructively can make all the difference.

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about the Biblical Parenting Coaching Program, what it is, and the beneficial ways in which it will impact your family. The Program is an eight-week class that involves both study and practical hands-on training.  Listen, rate, and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about the Biblical Parenting Coaching Program, what it is, and the beneficial ways in which it will impact your family. The Program is an eight-week class that involves both study and practical hands-on training.  During this episode, the focus is on Week 4. Listen, rate, and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about the Biblical Parenting Coaching Program, what it is, and the beneficial ways in which it will impact your family. The Program is an eight-week class that involves both study and practical hands-on training.  During this episode, the focus is on Week One. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about the Biblical Parenting Coaching Program, what it is, and the beneficial ways in which it will impact your family. The Program is an eight-week class that involves both study and practical hands-on training.  During this episode, the focus is on Week One. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about the Biblical Parenting Coaching Program, what it is and the beneficial ways in which it will impact your family. The Program is an eight-week class that involves both study and practical hands on training.  During this episode, the focus is on Week One. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about how to get started with parenting training in your family. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about correction - what it is and what are how to best think and use it in your family. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

We believe that parents can be the best councilors for their children - as long as they are equipped with the right plan. During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena would like to offer parents some encouragement and help, to give them hope. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about bitterness, what it is and what are its dangers. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about dangerous beliefs, what they are and how they creep in the lives of our families. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about selfishness and how important it is for parents to understand its roots and to know how to help their children deal with it. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are focusing their conversations around emotions and the role they play in our children's life. We look at the heart, as the control center of emotions and how we can help children learn to wisely manage their emotions, in a godly way. Listen, rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are focusing their conversations around emotions and the role they play in our children's life. We look at the heart, as the control center of emotions and how we can help children learn to wisely manage their emotions, in a godly way. Listen, rate and share!

In this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are sharing in more details why teamwork is an important concept for children to learn about and also to put into practice and the benefits of having a well developed teamwork attitude. You can hear practical advice and tips you can immediately put into practice!

During this episode Dr Scott and Elena Zwetsloot are discussing about the role authorities play in the life of children and how should we as parents help children relate to them. In this episode you will find practical tips as well as strategies to bring about changes in the heart of your child. Please rate and share!

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how to speak and lead our children with hope, so they can have and build hope as well. Hope is a very important part of our lives as parents and of our children's lives. We learn to put our hope in Jesus and through that we see potential for change in our children. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how parents can help children learn about the world we live in in a biblical way - as well as ways to help them become wise and know how to discern and make wise decisions in a world that has less and less love for God. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about building strong relationships, why it's so important and how relationships are the soil in which we plant the seeds of love and affection for or children. Having a strong relationship with your child will allow for growth in harder situations and times. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about something that is very prevalent amongst our children and teenagers: technology and devices addiction. They will discuss how to deal with this at different ages and you will learn about ideas and strategies to help parent's help their children to use devices and technology in a healthy way. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about something that is very prevalent amongst our children and teenagers: technology and devices addiction. They will discuss how to deal with this at different ages and you will learn about ideas and strategies to help parent's help their children to use devices and technology in a healthy way. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how parents can help children have a plan to deal with the three main emotions that are: anxiety, sadness and anger. We discuss them each individually and then we offer practical tips on how to understand them but also manage them appropriately. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!