Parenting with ginger hubbard

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Episode 060 | Why We Homeschool

Are you new to homeschooling and looking for motivation to get you through those bumpy first months? Or are you a long-time homeschooler who could use some encouragement that will help you think of the long-game rather than the momentary, day-to-day challenges? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss why they chose to homeschool and how you can seek the Lord for wisdom to make the best educational decisions for your family.

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Episode 059 | Discipline and Grace

Are you concerned that you’re administering too much discipline and not enough grace, or too much grace and not enough discipline with your children? Are you longing to be the best parent you can be, but deep down you’re afraid you’re scarring them for life? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how you can teach your children to view discipline through the lens of God’s goodness.

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Episode 058 | Parenting Foster and Adoptive Children with Sonia Martin

Are you a foster or adoptive parent who could use some expert advice on how to better care for your children? Do you have an overly emotional biological child and are looking for practical methods to help them cope? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonia Martin, as they discuss how to care for adoptive and foster children in a way that honors God and acknowledges the trauma they’ve experienced. Whether you’re parenting adoptive, foster or biological children, be encouraged with practical tools and solutions to help develop healthy emotions.

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Episode 057 | When Kids Interrupt

Would you like to enjoy having an adult conversation without someone yanking on your arm and yelling, “Hey, mom! Hey, mom!”  Would you like to teach your children to be respectful and not interrupt…but do it in a way that also shows respect for them? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to get your kids to put off interrupting and put on kindness and consideration for others.

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Episode 056 | When Kids Tease

Is all the constant teasing in your home driving you crazy? Ever wonder what the Bible has to say about the topic? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to address teasing with your children and the importance of teaching your kids to consider others above themselves.

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Episode 055 | Apology

In response to this week’s anniversary episode of the podcast, we have an a follow-up apology we’d like for you to hear. We’ve received a few emails and social media messages and reviews from concerned listeners, which we greatly appreciate. Katy and I love that God is using you all to encourage and sharpen us, and we want to thank you for modeling Christlike love to us. We hope you’ll take just a few minutes to listen, and we'll be back with a brand new episode on Monday.

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Episode 054 | Happy Anniversary! Ask us ANYTHING.

Are you enjoying our podcast on biblical parenting but want to hear from us about something that’s not parenting-related for a change? Help us celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast and get to know Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan a little better in an exciting episode where we’re answering your questions about ANYTHING!

 

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Episode 053 | Being a Smart Stepmom with Laura Petherbridge

re you wanting to be the best stepmom you can be, but your efforts aren’t bringing about the results you desire? Did you have high hopes of thriving as a stepmom, but now it’s about just surviving? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Laura Petherbridge, as they discuss some of the challenges for parenting stepchildren and encouragement for stepmoms as they navigate their roles.

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Episode 052 | When Kids Talk Excessively

Does your child talk non-stop and rarely come up for air? Are you wanting to encourage your child to communicate well, but the excessive talking is driving you a little bit crazy? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to get to the heart of the issue and some practical ways we can encourage our talkative children to love God and others in the way they communicate.

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Episode 051 | Time-Outs and Kids Who "Forget"

Are you unsure about whether or not timeout is an effective consequence? Are you concerned that you spend too much time on correction and not enough time on connection? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how you can use time-outs and ways to move forward in confidence with correction. 

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Episode 050 | Teaching Siblings to Resolve Conflict Biblically

Are your kids constantly arguing and bickering? Does it seem to be their life mission to aggravate and push one another’s buttons? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they talk about how to encourage your kids to resolve conflicts on their own in ways that will nurture their relationships with one another.

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Episode 049 | Speaking Blessings Over Children with Sonya Shafer

Does speaking correction and instruction into the lives of your children come naturally for you, but speaking blessings to them doesn’t come so easily? Would you like to know more about what it means to speak blessings over your children and how you can go about doing that? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Sonya Shafer, as they discuss the power of speaking words of blessing over your children and ideas for how to get into the practice of doing so regularly. 

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Episode 048 | Interacting with Difficult Relatives

Do you dread gathering with extended family and friends who aren’t on the same page with you when it comes to parenting, politics or faith? Are you looking for ways to keep peace with opinionated relatives who overstep or impose their views too aggressively? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what we can do as ambassadors of Christ to show the love of Jesus to difficult relatives.

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Episode 047 | Should Christians Celebrate Santa?

Do you wonder whether or not Santa Claus will distract your kids from the true meaning of Christmas? Or do you wonder if your children will miss out on a special part of their childhood if you forego celebrating Kris Kringle? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they offer some encouragement for those who may be on the fence as to whether or not they want Santa to be a part of their Christmas celebrations.

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Episode 046 | Fun Ideas for a Christ-Centered Christmas

Are you looking for creative ways to teach your kids about the true meaning of Christmas this year? Are you longing to see your children get excited about the birth of Jesus? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they talk about fun traditions and practical ideas that will point our families toward Christ throughout the Christmas season.

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Episode 045 | Cultivating Unity Among Siblings

Do you desire your kids to have close friendships and enjoy being together? Do they spend more time tearing each other down than building each other up? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what we can do to help our kids cultivate unity and build life-long friendships with their siblings.

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Episode 044 | From Grumbling to Gratitude with Tricia Goyer

Do your kids show more attitude than gratitude? Do they grumble and complain instead of looking for ways to be thankful? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan along with special guest, Tricia Goyer, as they discuss how we can lead our kids from grumbling to gratitude as we head into Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

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Episode 043 | Taming the Tattletale

Is the never-ending tattletale battle between siblings getting on your last nerve? Do you wonder what the Bible has to say about the issue? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss how to address the heart problem behind tattling.

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Episode 042 | When Parenting Methods Aren't Working

Does it seem that the parenting methods you’re using aren’t working? Are you consistently implementing all the strategies we talk about on this podcast, but you aren’t seeing any change in your children? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan for another edition of “Ask Ginger” (also known as “Q & A Day”) as they discuss how to point our kids to their need for Jesus and bring about lasting change in their lives.

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Episode 041 | Nurturing Your Child's Faith

Do you long for your children to truly know and love Jesus to the point that they pursue Him with all their hearts? Are you looking for ways to encourage your children to have a personal relationship with Jesus, but you aren’t sure how to go about doing that? Join Ginger Hubbard and Katy Morgan as they discuss what we as parents can do to nurture our children’s faith.

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  • "Reaching my heart"

    “…Not only has your teaching been invaluable for me, but i've also shared key episodes with my husband to help us both transition back into our family routine. He has been amazed by the positive changes he's seen in the behavior of our 2- and 3-year-olds, as well as in myself. Thank you for your biblical teaching and for equipping me with the tools to reach the hearts of my children and, just as importantly, my own heart. Your podcast has truly been transformative in this challenging season…Thank you for spreading wisdom and knowledge.”

  • "A beautiful and refreshing podcast"

    “...This podcast has brought to light the diligent love and care that Christian parents have for their children and increased the thankfulness I have for my parents and the work they’ve done for my spiritual well-being. After listening to certain episodes, I’ve stopped and thought, “Wow. My parents really do love the Lord and really do love me.” Through this podcast, I’ve felt more grace in my heart toward them when they make mistakes. Even the sound of y’all’s voices is so comforting and calming. This podcast is so special to me.”

  • "Love this podcast"

    “I have 6 kids, since listening to this podcast it has changed my parenting so much!

    The way I think and handle situations with my children have changed. Not only do I notice but my children notice as well. I love how Ginger puts God's word into everything she talks about, it's so inspiring and touching.”

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