Today, Paige is joined by Laine Lawson Craft—a Christian wife, mom, media host, speaker, and best-selling author—who shares her raw journey of parenting three prodigal children. Listen to this powerful and hope-filled episode online: buzzsprout.com/2271776/episod…

I'm reminded that for teens, the desire to be accepted can overpower their desire to do the right thing.

Too often, marriages involve the process of couples finding out what kind of spouse they would have preferred.

At HomeWord, it’s Teacher Appreciation Week! Today, Dr. Jim Burns sits down with Dr. Kevin Leman and Kristin Leman O’Reilly, and together they explore the life-changing impact of great teachers and how parents can partner with them. Listen online: buzzsprout.com/2342641/episod…

We wouldn't be so concerned about what people think of us if we realized how little they do.

A new study indicates that adolescent vaping is associated with increased tobacco cigarette use and may lead to dual use (both vaping and cigarette smoking) later in life. This item and more are in today's edition of the HomeWord Culture Update. mailchi.mp/homeword/homew…

Today on my blog, "Make Dinnertime Family Time." Find it here: homeword.com/jims-blog/

Today, Paige welcomes Myshel Wilkins, who uncovers the lies women often believe about their worth, identity, and value—and points us back to the truth found only in God’s Word. Listen online: buzzsprout.com/2271776/episod…

The best defense against a child looking for acceptance and love in the wrong places is to provide these at home.

Vulnerability is a key component to opening communication and improving relationships with your kids.

Overwhelmed by stress? Today, joining Dr. Jim Burns is Dr. Charles Stone, who hares his journey through health struggles and his research on stress and neuroscience. Learn how biblical truth and brain science combine to help you thrive. Listen online: buzzsprout.com/2342641/episod…

Happiness is circumstantial. Joy is a choice that transcends circumstances. Decide to be joyful.

A study reveals that ChatGPT readily provides harmful advice to teenagers, despite OpenAI's claims of safety measures. This item and more are in today's edition of the HomeWord Culture Update. mailchi.mp/homeword/homew…

Today on my blog, "What Will Your Legacy Be?" Find it here: homeword.com/jims-blog/

In today's episode, licensed counselor and host Paige Clingenpeel, shares practical wisdom on how to prepare your kids for the challenges they’ll face socially, emotionally, and mentally in the school year ahead. Listen online: buzzsprout.com/2271776/episod…

A lesson I've learned: Good conversations with teens can happen, but they can't be forced. They happen when they happen.

What would make your spouse happy today? Do it!

Few things are more painful than seeing an adult child walk away from the faith and values you raised them with. Today, Jim is joined by Dr. Rob Rienow to talk about how parents can respond with faith and love. Listen online: buzzsprout.com/2342641/episod…

Encouragement matters. Mark Twain once said, “I can live two months on one good compliment.”

A recent survey of parents found that, on average, parents give their kids (aged 5-17) an allowance of $37 per week. This item and more are in today's edition of the HomeWord Culture Update. mailchi.mp/homeword/homew…