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Why Your Kids Struggle With Responsibility—and How to Help

Dr Scott Turansky It’s a moment every parent knows well. You walk into the kitchen and see the empty cereal bowl left on the table, milk dripping down the side. You call out, “Did you forget something?” only to hear a distracted “Oh…

When Screens Reinforce Entitlement

Dr Scott Turansky A mom once told me, “The minute I say no to the iPad, it’s like a switch flips. My sweet child turns into someone I barely recognize.” Her story is not unique. As parents, we’ve all seen it: the groan, the eye roll,…

How 1B – It Takes Two to Argue, But Only One To Stop

Some parenting moments feel like déjà vu. You're in the kitchen preparing dinner, and your child walks in, asking for something you've already said no to. You repeat yourself. They raise their voice. You defend your decision. Before you…

Training the Conscience – A Powerful Parenting Tool

Dr Scott Turansky One of the most powerful tools God has given parents is the conscience. We often think of the conscience as that quiet voice that warns us before we make a choice, but just as important is the way the conscience speaks…

Why Firmness Isn’t the Opposite of Love—It’s a Form of It

Dr Scott Turansky When parents are raising a challenging child, it’s easy to feel like you’re stuck in a tug-of-war—pulled between compassion and consequences, between grace and firmness. But what if firmness wasn’t in opposition…

The Road Back: How to Rebuild Trust and Teach Integrity to Your Child

Dr Scott Turansky It’s a sinking feeling every parent knows too well—the moment you catch your child in a lie. Maybe it was a small fib about homework, a secret text message they tried to delete, or a piece of candy that “just showed…

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88. Heart-Based Approach to Parenting: Introduction

During this episode, Dr. Scott and Elena are talking about their new series Heart-Based Approach to Parenting, which features 13 sessions designed to shift parenting from surface behavior management to nurturing children’s hearts, character,…

87. Activate Your Marriage: Forgiveness

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Elena turn to the twelfth chapter of Activate Your Marriage, titled Kindness: Developing Forgiveness in Marriage. They share how showing kindness and practicing forgiveness can heal wounds, restore trust, and…

86. Activate Your Marriage: Passion

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Elena dive into the eleventh chapter of Activate Your Marriage, titled Practicing Enthusiasm: Developing Passion in Marriage. They talk about how bringing energy, excitement, and intentional passion into a relationship…

85. Activate Your Marriage: Joy

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Elena explore the tenth chapter of Activate Your Marriage, titled Communicating Joy and Satisfaction: Developing Contentment in Marriage. They discuss how expressing joy, gratitude, and satisfaction in daily life…

84. Activate Your Marriage: Connecting Emotionally

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Elena unpack the ninth chapter of Activate Your Marriage, titled Connecting Emotionally: Fostering Love in Marriage. They explore how emotional connection is the heartbeat of a strong relationship and share ways…

83. Activate Your Marriage: Service

In this episode, Dr. Scott and Elena focus on the eighth chapter of Activate Your Marriage, titled Service: Developing Servanthood in Marriage. They share how embracing a spirit of service—putting your partner’s needs before your own—can…