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? 5 Reasons Why Children...
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 mom guilt isn't a new thing....
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...
Feasting on Truth with Erin Warren – ETB #150
I've known Erin Warren from Feasting on Truth for many years online. I recently had a chance to finally meet her in person at a women's conference. Erin has a passion for God's word that I think you'll hear in this conversation about life, ministry, and the work she's...
How to Curb Cheating with OpenAI – ETB #149
Have you heard about OpenAI? It's all over the news right now and kids are learning to use this platform to their advantage. It is so easy to use OpenAI to cheat. As parents, we need to look at how to curb cheating with OpenAI. What is OpenAI? OpenAI is a software...
Mending Fractured Sibling Relationships – ETB #148
When members of the family live in close proximity and spend a lot of time together, there is bound to be tension in relationships at times. As a parent, you can see those nudges, unkind words, and rolled eyes. You can feel that tension between siblings. You can feel...
How to Help Kids Set and Keep Goals – ETB #147
When you set goals, do you set goals for and with your kids? In this episode, I want to talk with you about how you can help your kids set and keep goals. I have gathered together some general goal-setting advice as well as ways to support your kids in their goals. I...
Asking God to Change Us – ETB #146
I spend time every year journaling and reflecting on the previous year. I have mixed feelings going into 2023, but I want to see this new year in the way that God wants me to see it. What if we chose to ask God to change us when we encounter challenges and struggles?...
Raising a Creative Child – ETB #145
Our family has a wonderful announcement to share with the world! My son recently won an Emmy for cinematography for his part in a documentary called Challenge Accepted about a young girl named Faith-Christina. Every child is different, but I want to share with you...