Podcast · Kids & Family
by Joey and Carla Link · English · Kids & Family
Get practical biblical answers and coaching from Parent Educators Joey and Carla Link on everyday issues parents face when they need to deal with their kid's bad attitudes and behavior. You will learn to teach your kids to be obedient, respectful and responsible in today's challenging world.
13 Oct 2026 · 29 minNew
Do you have a "Mr/Ms Forgetful" child? Discover how to help your kids understand why remembering matters and develop the motivation to remember instead of simply saying, "I forgot" or "I didn't remember."
E127 · 29 Sep 2026 · 23 min
It's natural and normal for parents to get frustrated with their kids when they are not listening, when they argue with you, or when they don't do what you instruct them to do. But why do kids act like this, and how do parents change this attitude in their kids? Resources by Joey & Carla Link Family Forum with the Link Family Temperament Assessment 4 week Temperament class Temperaments: How They Impact You, Your Spouse & Your Kids" Book DVD 3 part Mom's Notes on "The Besetting Sins". The Choleric The Phelgmatic & Sanguine The Melancholy On Being Wise In Your Own Eyes
E126 · 15 Sep 2026 · 20 min
Little kids can believe almost anything, from make-believe to reality. As they grow up, they begin to act on what they believe, and those beliefs develop into convictions that shape how they live their lives. What beliefs do you need to help build into your children's lives so they can develop sound, like-minded convictions to live by? Mom's Notes: Using the Bible in the Instruction & Training of Your Children Book What Every Child Should Know Along The Way
E125 · 2 Sep 2026 · 39 min
We all need courage, but how do we teach it to our kids? From preschool to the teen years, Joey & Carla give practical advice and challenging questions to encourage parents to teach their kids to have courage, to make wise choices and to do what's right, even when their friends and others are encouraging them to make wrong choices. Show Notes: "Preventing Your Kids from Getting Into Trouble" https://bookstore.parentingmadepractical.com/products/preventing-your-kids-from-getting-into-trouble-mp3 "Building Family Identity"…
E124 · 28 Jul 2026 · 27 min
Loving our kids is one of the easiest things we'll ever do. But is it possible to love them in ways that actually hinder them from growing up? Can our desire to protect, rescue, or provide for them sometimes hinder their growth and prevent them from becoming responsible, mature, and successful adults?
E123 · 30 Jun 2026 · 31 min
Do your kids listen to you when you give them an instruction? Do they give you a look and get defiant? Or simply ignore your instruction? This episode will give parents practical tips to raise teachable and coachable kids that will listen to you and follow through with your instructions. Mom's Notes To Listen to: It's All About Attitude Liar Liar Pants on Fire Additional Parenting Made Practical Episodes to Listen to: #6 My Child Just Lied To Me, What Do I Do? #71 Getting Kids to Listen To You #43 Training an Unteachable Child #84 Help, My Kid was Caught Cheating
E122 · 9 Jun 2026 · 39 min
Traveling with kids doesn't have to be stressful! Discover practical tips for traveling together as a family, from eating and sleeping on the go, to navigating long travel days(and bad attitudes) in the car or plane. If you're taking a family road trip or vacation this summer, you'll want to listen to this episode first to help your family enjoy the travel days, as well as the destination! For more information, check out our Mom's Notes presentation "Building Family Identity"
E121 · 19 May 2026 · 27 min
Join Joey & Carla for a day at a theme park to see how your kids should behave in public. Whether you are shopping, having a special family day, or enjoying a day at a theme park, we give practical tips on how to navigate kids running off on their own to go on rides, wanting to keep buying expensive food instead of eating what you brought and so much more. We give tips to help avoid kid's bad attitudes in public.
E120 · 21 Apr 2026 · 39 min
Kids become skilled negotiators, learning to argue and debate to get parents to back off and change their minds. Learn the tactics kids try to use and discover 8 ways to stand firm against them so you can train them.
E119 · 7 Apr 2026 · 32 min
Every child and teen will face temptations. It's Mom and Dad's job to teach kids how to manage them, so they can overcome the temptations and not let the temptations master them. Learn how parents can help their kids control their temptations, which can set them up for a life of success. Temptation doesn't take kindly to being starved.
E118 · 24 Mar 2026 · 28 min
What are your kids seeing that is impacting their actions and attitudes in a negative way? What can you as a parent do about it? Listen to this episode to find out! For more info check out this Mom's Notes Presentation: https://bookstore.parentingmadepractical.com/products/focusing-and-concentrating-skills-for-children
E117 · 27 Jan 2026 · 36 min
It's natural for parents to control their kid's behavior growing up. Eventually, kids need to learn to manage their own behavior both in the home and everywhere else to be a positive influence vs. others influencing them.
E116 · 13 Jan 2026 · 30 min
Kids can get out of control and disobedient when sillyness takes over. Learn the 5 rules of silly play so kids don't become disobedient in silly play. For more information, click the links below: Mom's Notes: Understanding Freedoms Part 1 & 2 Dating, Courting & Choosing a Mate
E115 · 26 Dec 2025 · 19 min
Do you ever feel like you are pushing or pulling your child up a hill when you're trying to change their behavior? Learn why this can be so challenging and ways to work on changing it. For more information about the Temperament class click here To register for the Temperament class click here Click here to take the Temperament Assessment and find out what your temperament is! Mom's Notes Working With A Child's "Besetting" Sin - The Phlegmatic Temperament book by Tim LaHaye & The Treasure Tree
11 Nov 2025 · 31 min
Parents never stop teaching their kids. But knowing how, when, and where to teach them can be tricky. Get tips, ideas and insights on how you can be a great teacher to your kids. What Every Child Should Know Along the Way by Gail Martin. It has lists and charts of character traits your kids can learn to use by from 3 yrs – 18 yrs. UNDERSTANDING CHARACTER TRAINING (Part 1 and Part 2) How do you know if you have gotten to the heart of your child? This 2-part series lays the foundation for understanding what character training is and how Godly character is developed in one's children. Part 1 –…
30 Sep 2025 · 31 min
We all want to protect our kids from people, kids or things that could be a bad influence on them. Get some good ideas on how to insulate vs. isolate them as well as ideas to help your kids build good friendships. For more information check out these Mom's Notes presentations: Understanding Peer Pressure Part 1 & 2
16 Sep 2025 · 31 min
A good work ethic impacts so much about your kid's lives. From their attitude of doing chores to putting away their toys to getting their school work or homework done on time to practicing for an upcoming event; with a good attitude. Do your kids have the ethic of a job well done? Recommended Resources in this episode: "What Every Child Should Know Along The Way"
30 Aug 2025 · 38 min
Parents get irritated and frustrated with their kids and say whatever they can to get them to stop their behavior for the moment. But it doesn't change anything long term. Learn how to get kids to stop it permanently. Resources mentioned in this podcast: Why Can't I Get My Kids to Behave? book by Joey & Carla Link Why Can't I Get My Kids to Behave? on mp3 ready by Joey & Carla Link Understanding First-Time Obedience Pack First-Time Obedience Chart Our website - Parenting Made Practical Related Podcast Episodes on Getting Kids to be Obedient #1 "Why Won't My Kids Do What I Tell Them to Do?…
29 Jul 2025 · 37 min
What can your kids' eye tell you? They show you what they think, feel and what is in their heart. Discover how you can see your kids' heart through their eyes.
11 Jul 2025 · 38 min
Parents, get help preparing your teens for how to navigate a successful dating relationship without the drama of emotions. Click here to check out our teaching on dating vs courtship.
3 Jun 2025 · 44 min
Grandparents can be a rich blessing and cause issues to parents. Get some balance and boundaries to bring steadiness and joy to your kids and your adult relationships. Click here to listen to Grandparenting Blessings and Issues Part 1
20 May 2025 · 44 min
Grandparents can be a rich blessing, and cause issues to parents. Get some balance and boundaries to bring steadiness and joy to your kids and your relationships.
8 Apr 2025 · 36 min
Are you blindsided by your kid's behaviors? Do you see the warning signs that your kids have gotten off track? See if these warning signs are in your home.
19 Mar 2025 · 31 min
Respect is a lost art, but everyone wants it and kids definitely need it to become successful in life. Learn the many areas showing respect will impact your kids' lives.
18 Feb 2025 · 36 min
There is a HUGE difference between forced authority and guided authority with your kids. Which do you use?
4 Feb 2025 · 31 min
Issues and offense can hurt siblings. But they still need to learn to Love each other to be lifelong friends. Get key ingredients on how to build lasting relationships in this powerful episode.
21 Jan 2025 · 35 min
Training a Self-focused child can be tough. Learn why and how to train them so your family can be more peaceful and united.
7 Jan 2025 · 31 min
When google can't answer your parenting questions, where do you turn? Learn whose advice you can trust and how it can help your parenting.
17 Dec 2024 · 21 min
Learn how to creatively teach your kids lessons that will stick with them to change their behavior vs. a fleeting lesson they don't remember.
3 Dec 2024 · 33 min
Parents are always being drawn into playing referee when kids are not getting along. Learn how to stop refereeing and get your kids to arbitrate their own behaviors and differences.
Get practical biblical answers and coaching from Parent Educators Joey and Carla Link on everyday issues parents face when they need to deal with their kid's bad attitudes and behavior. You will learn to teach your kids to be obedient, respectful and responsible in today's challenging world.
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