Keeping It Young

Caring for aging parents is hard! Dave and Bethlie discuss practical ways you navigate these difficult times. If you are in this season, or will be in this season, we trust this content will be a help. If you know of someone who could use this, please share it. \ Caring for Aging Parents Links: Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast

Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss medication and the role it plays in their home. If you choose to use medication, use them sparingly Small doses Short time, not a lifetime Aware of all the side effects Do much research Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast

Join Dave and Bethlie as they discuss medication and the role it plays in their home. Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast 1. Meds and special needs: often asked question and often commented matter (both for and against) 2. Do everything possible not to use them; instead focus on older, proven methods that have worked for centuries:

Do you know someone who could benefit from this series? Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit? Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us! See you next week. Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast

For this special episode Dave and Bethlie invite you to join them for part 2 of 2 of the 2024 Special Education Summit hosted by Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory North Carolina. The speaker is Renee Gamble and you will not want to miss her talk! Do you know someone who could benefit from this series? Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit? Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us! See you next week. Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast

For this special episode Dave and Bethlie invite you to join them for part 1 of 2 of the 2024 Special Education Summit hosted by Tabernacle Christian School in Hickory North Carolina. The speaker is Renee Gamble and you will not want to miss her talk! Do you know someone who could benefit from this series? Will you share this episode with a friend? Interested in attending the 2025 Special Education Summit? Click Here for more details. Thanks for joining us! See you next week. Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast

Thanks for joining us for Part 4 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. If you missed parts 1 and 2, and 3 here are the links: Part 1 Defining special needs Part 2 1) Recognize that "special needs" vary in scope and demand 2) Recognize that special needs are nothing new Thank you for joining us! Part 3 1) Parent's must train children 2) Paren'ts must bring them up/norture them. Episode 264 Notes Part 4 5. Recognize that special needs children can be lead to Christ Having a special needs child doesn’t negate the responsibility to train them anymore than it negates the responsibility to care for them. Special Education Summit *** Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast https://www.tabernaclechristianschool.org/special-education-summit

Thanks for joining us for Part 3 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. If you missed parts 1 and 2 here are the links: Part 1 Defining special needs Part 2 1) Recognize that "special needs" vary in scope and demand 2) Recognize that special needs are nothing new Thank you for joining us! Episode 263 Notes 3. Recognize that God’s commands are the same 4. Recognize that behavioral issues are to be solved with patient teaching and training *** Want to hear Pastor Dave Young preach? Westwood Baptist Church Westwood Baptist Church Podcast

Thanks for joining us for Part 2 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs. But first..Dave and Bethlie answer a question from a listener. "What do yall recommend to do for family devotions with a 2 year old, and even how often?" Make family devotions simple and easyRead to your little oneThis trains them to sit and listenMemorize 1 verse with your little oneSay it to them over and over at specific timesBefore a mealBefore prayerAt bedtimeSay it repeatedly until they begin saying it themselvesPray with them (just a short prayer . . .)Put them in bed and have dim lights and quiet musicTalk quietly at that time of nightKneel beside their bedTouch them, rub their head or their back and sing to them, say a verse to them, and have a short prayer Now let's dive into the episode for today! Parenting Special Case Scenarios 1. Recognize that “special needs” vary in scope and demand 2. Recognize that special needs are nothing new

Dave and Bethlie are BACK! In today's episode Dave and Bethlie tackle a very important question from a listener about how to train a 3 year old with a big imagination to not lie. Later on in the episode Dave and Bethlie begin their series on raising a child with special needs. Thanks for joining us and enjoy this episode! Question from a listener Would you be able to share tips on how to train a 3 year old who has a beautiful imagination on lying. We do a lot of pretend/imagination play, but I want him to also understand that lying (if asked a specific question) is not good. This is something that just recently came up, and I wasn't sure how to handle it or train him on it. You have to know the difference in imagination and lying.Lying lips are an abomination to God; but they that deal in truth are his delightYou shall not bear false witness (you shall not be dishonest in any situation)Truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a momentUsing ones imagination is fun and normal and creative; lying is refusing to face facts and/or take responsibility in a specific situation.Imagination is not wrong; lying is very wrong.Imagination is fun; lying is dangerousYou have to use different words. Let’s pretendLet’s imagineAlways tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truthThat is a LIE and That is VERY BADSay that softly and sadlyConnect those emotions with the act of lyingIn imaginationIn realityYou have to teachJacob and his familyHe lied to his dadHis father in law lied to himHis sons lied to himThe Boy Who Cried Wolf (14:40) Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 1 Defining special needs. Special needs refer to children who require additional support or services due to physical, developmental, intellectual, or emotional challenges. These needs can range from mild to severe and may affect various aspects of a child's life, including: communication, mobility, learning, behavior, and social interaction. ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms can cause significant problems in functioning at home, school, or work. ADD Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is the older, more colloquial term for a specific type of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) called "Predominantly Inattentive Type”. ODD Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by persistent negativity, defiance, and anger, often in children and adolescents. It's not a personality trait but a diagnosable condition that can impact a child's ability to learn, interact with others, and function in various settings. OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by obsessions (unwanted, persistent thoughts, images, or urges) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) that individuals feel driven to perform to reduce the anxiety caused by the obsessions. Conclusion

The last few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 3 of a series entitled The Challenging Seasons of Life.

For the next few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 2 of a series entitled The Challenging Seasons of Life.

For the next few weeks Dave and Bethlie are taking an important break in order to focus on moving into their new home and also to enable them freedom to serve their community as it continues to deal with the recent tornados that negatively impacted their town of Poplar Bluff. They will resume normal programming very soon. In the meantime, please enjoy this rewind episode which is part 1 of a series entitled The Challenging Seasons of Life.

Join Dave and Bethlie as the discuss a sensitive yet prevalent issue in our culture today. What do you do when your child has been caught viewing porn? Be willing to disciple for the long haul 1. Psalm 119:9-11 5. Take time to evaluate 6. Take time to grow the relationship

Part 3: 3. Be wise in your approach the red flags How to Avoid Falling in Love With a Jerk

Join Dave and Bethlie for part 2 of this series on Thoughts for Singles About Finding A Spouse. Here is the book Dave and Bethlie recommends Get Married by Brad Wilcox 2. Be Practical In Your Approach

Thoughts for Singles about Finding a Spouse Think Wisely about Marriage 2. Be practical in your approach 1. Be open to dating

How To Enjoy Singleness Part 2 3. Redeem your time 4. Build a life 5. Be open to dating

Join Dave and Bethlie as they provide practicle steps that you can use to enjoy singleness. 3. Redeem Your Time

3. Try to meet each other’s needs 4. Trust God about children (take steps to delay pregancy) 5. Take time to flirt and flourish 6. Be practical 7. Treat challenges medically where it is needed