Kids need discipline, and in fact, God tells us that a child who doesn’t receive discipline has been rejected by his parents! (Hebrews 12) Discipline, after all, is discipleship – it’s meant to teach, not just punish. But there are good and very bad ideas for administering the needed correction to our kids. How can you discipline […] The post Discipline Without Breaking Their Spirit – MBFLP 202 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

“My son doesn’t show me respect.” “How can I deal with the disrespect from our kids?” “What can I do to teach my children to be more respectful?” It’s something we all have to deal with as parents, and yet it’s hard – and some of us struggle more than we expected! This episode, we […] The post Dealing with Disrespect – MBFLP 201 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

What can you do when Mom and Dad have different perspectives on parenting? We get this question a lot, and it’s a concern – but in many cases, it may be a feature, not a bug! “There is unity of spirit, but diversity of gifts – just like in the church,” we think – listen […] The post Mom and Dad Parent Differently – That’s Okay! – MBFLP 200 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

We’ve traveled about 150,000 miles for ministry and business the past several years, so we’ve learned a few things about taking a big family on big trips for small budgets. This year, we have several new tips, trick, hacks, and advice on budget travel, discount lodging, and cheap food along the way – it’s our […] The post New Hacks for Family Travel – MBFLP 199 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

Have you ever thought about “coming home” from the corporate world and running a family business? A lot of homeschooling families dream about that day … but we found there are some surprising discoveries when your mate is now your business partner and co-worker! This episode, Hal and Melanie sit down with their friends Larry […] The post Business and Marriage – Making it Work – MBFLP 198 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

Studies are showing that high school seniors are less prepared for independent adult life than their parents and grandparents were, and psychologists are saying “Twenty-five is the new fifteen.” Does it have to be that way? Can’t we raise teens who are ready to step into grown up life? What are some practical steps for […] The post Adulting – MBFLP 197 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

To love and to cherish … in sickness and in health For most of us, getting married at our healthy young-adult peak, the thought of life-rattling sickness is just a theoretical thing … most of us haven’t suffered more than an annual flu or a sprained ankle. Yet living in a fallen world, […] The post Love and Sickness – MBFLP 196 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

Just when you thought the rise in sexual abuse of kids couldn’t get more horrifying, recent news has been full of the trials and convictions of Dr. Larry Nassar, the former team physician for Michigan State University and USA Gymnastics – the oversight organization for the U.S. Olympic gymnastics program. Over 150 women and girls […] The post Protecting Your Kids from Predators – MBFLP 195 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

“Is midlife crisis even a real thing?” The question arose in a Christian forum recently, and it’s a valid concern. Should we just expect something to go bad when we turn 40, and brace ourselves for a time of existential grief and self-searching? Or is it just a worldly excuse for a spin of self-indulgence […] The post Have A Great Mid-life Crisis – MBFLP 194 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

Only one out of five American families has more than two kids. If you’re in that 20%, you’ve probably been asked why – or if you’re in the 80%, you might have posed the question yourself! We have eight kids, and we’ve been asked – this episode, we talk about why a couple of average […] The post Why Do You Have SO Many Children? – MBFLP 193 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

A recent study reported that parents experience 23 “pangs of guilt” every week about their parenting decisions. Surely we’re not all ruining our children, destroying the planet, and failing in every regard. So what can we do about nagging guilt feelings as Mom or Dad? This episode we talk about real guilt, false guilt, and […] The post Dealing with Parental Guilt – MBFLP 192 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

This episode, we open up about several of the big releases in the theaters right now – and share some principles we use for evaluating entertainment through a Biblical lens for our family! Some Other Resources You Might Appreciate How we score the media … Our blog reviews on … Murder on the Orient Express […] The post Talking About the Movies – MBFLP 191 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

For a holiday in the church calendar, it’s amazing how many opinions and practices and scruples Christians have about celebrating Christ’s birth! This week we start from a friend’s question about Christmas trees and look at the underlying issues of Christian liberty, conscience, grace, and the gospel. Join us for this timely and practical look […] The post Christmas and Convictions – MBFLP 190 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

We all have to deal with it – there are days when the kids drive us crazy, or even, just one kid pushes us a little too far. What do you do when the anger rises? How do you deal with mad feelings? Is it okay to express our frustration … or should we bury […] The post When Your Kids Make You Angry – MBFLP 189 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

Pollsters tell us that Americans are planning to spend $862 each this Christmas. Well, maybe your family doesn’t have a $1700 gift budget … or maybe yours does, but you want to give presents with lasting value. How do you go about that? This episode we talk about things we do to make gift-giving both […] The post Gift Buying on a Budget – MBFLP 188 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

Are you a frightened parent? It’s one thing to be prudent, because there are real dangers that threaten our kids … but when our caution becomes fear, it can interfere with our children’s healthy development to competent adults … and psychologists say that anxiety is a hallmark of the Millennial adult. This episode, we look […] The post Fear-Based Parenting – MBFLP 187 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

It’s been a hot discussion in homeschooling for decades – what should we teach our kids about finding a mate? What’s really the Biblical model? After following one philosophy for several years and then realizing some of the assumptions really weren’t playing out in reality, we delved back into the Scriptures and found some surprising things […] The post Dating v. Courtship – MBFLP 186 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

Are you in ministry, or do think you might be called into some kind of Christian service, but have mixed feelings and doubts about the role of your kids? How do you do Kingdom work with little ones in tow? Is it even possible? We’d suggest that not only is it possible, sometimes having your […] The post Doing Ministry With Your Kids Along – MBFLP 185 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

Sometimes you have a student who struggles – but just in one area! How do you understand and help a student who’s “twice exceptional” – who’s both gifted and special needs at the same time? Resources We Recommend Home School Foundation Special Needs Homeschooling Homeschooling When Learning Isn’t Easy by Heather Laurie The post Smart Kids Who Struggle – MBFLP 184 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.

Sometimes even the best-intentioned relationships come to an end. It’s going to be awkward, and it’s probably going hurt. Does the Bible give us any direction on how to do this? You bet – let’s talk about it. The post Breaking Up – Like a Christian – MBFLP 183 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network.