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.
Latest episodes
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Artificial Intelligence
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the ethical use of this new technology.
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School Security Concerns
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about security issues within our schools today.
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Summer Camps
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss summer camps and emotional separation.
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Online Gaming
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon discuss online gaming and the effect it has on family togetherness.
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Economy and Low Birthrate
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about the low birthrate. Is this caused by the economy? Also, our conversation turns to home and church nurseries.
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The Effects of Inflation on Families
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss inflation and the effects it could have on families.
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Nature and Mental Health
Gary Duncan Talks with Dr. Mary Manz Simon about how spending time with nature helps with positive mental health for our children.
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New School, New Friends
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss the social structure of schools. How can we help our children find friends in a new school or classroom?
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New Year Resolutions
Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan talk about the changes we have seen with New Year resolutions post-pandemic.
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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?
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Christmases Past
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon reflect on past Christmases and traditions and share some comforting words from Scripture.
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Christmas Customs and Trends
Dr. Mary Manz Simon discusses with Gary Duncan customs and current trends of the Christmas season.
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Seasonal Stress
Gary Duncan and Dr. Mary Manz Simon talk about seasonal stress and the holidays.
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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.
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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?
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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 adop…
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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.
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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 mor…
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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…
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Raising Healthy, Godly Children
There are several effective ways to raise your children. Dr. Mary Manz Simon and Gary Duncan discuss raising children, their milestones, and our judgement calls while raising them.…