When Your Kid Wants a Credit Card – ETB #160
The other day I was back in the Fox 35 Orlando studios to talk on air about another parenting topic. This time we were discussing kids and credit cards. Of course, a 3-5 minute morning TV segment gives little time to dig into the issue, so in this episode, I'm...
Homeschooling in the Hispanic Community with Ana Bagnuoli – ETB #159
I met Ana Bagnuoli many years ago at a homeschooling conference in Florida. Together with her husband, they began serving the Hispanic community and talking about homeschooling. The ministry has grown to the point that they now have a homeschooling conference for...
Hosting Sleepovers – ETB #158
In the last episode, we discussed the pros and cons of sleepovers. Rather than making a blanket decision, I encouraged you to look deeper into the goals of your family and how sleepovers can fit or do not fit into those plans. This week I want to dig deeper into...
The Pros and Cons of Sleepovers – ETB #157
Do you allow your kids to participate in sleepovers? I'm personally not a fan of blanket directives because each family is unique. You have to make a decision about what is best for your family based on the pros and cons of having sleepovers....
Guide Your Prodigal Home with Laine Lawson Craft – ETB #156
Do you have a prodigal child? Are you desperate to guide your prodigal home? Laine Lawson Craft has lived this story with her three children. Now she's committed to sharing their testimony and showing parents how to fight the spiritual battle to guide their prodigals...
Extraordinary Forgiveness in the Life of Corrie ten Boom with Larry Loftis – ETB #155
New York Times Bestselling author Larry Loftis is back on the show to talk about the story behind his newest novel. In this spy thriller, Larry tells the story of the life of Corrie ten Boom. Many of us are familiar with the story from The Hiding Place but that is...
Why Children Resist Instructions – ETB #154
Do you have kids who resist your instructions? You tell them to do something and they don't do it. You beg. You lecture. You try to explain why. But, they don't do what you say or they simply ignore you. Why do children resist instructions? ...
Season 3: A Look Back at God’s Faithfulness – ETB #153
I want to take a moment to talk about God's faithfulness. The Equipped To Be Podcast has reached a major milestone. With this episode and the transition to Season 3, we have marked three years of episodes! There were ups and downs along the way, but I'm so excited to...
How to Deal with Mom Guilt – ETB #152
Do you feel like you're not doing enough for your kids? Does it seem like everyone is doing this mom life better than you? This is mom guilt! Let's talk today about how to deal with mom guilt. Defining Mom Guilt I want to let you know that...
How to Help Kids Manage Boredom – ETB #151
How do you manage boredom? Boredom plagues us all at one time or another. No one is immune to it. Boredom is often a sign that you're tired of the same things over and over, even if you like routine. But, boredom is actually a good thing. It means that you have time...