Legacy Christian Academy’s Power Tools for Parents

Walking with your child through any type of social struggle isn’t easy on either of you! Social struggles vary in length, contributing factors, motivations and more, and therefore knowing the ideal amount of parent support can be tricky and dependent on the situation and your child. Tune in to learn key factors in determining if behaviors are mean, rude, or truly bullying and learn more about your role as a parent in each. Support steps in the areas of skill building, watchful waiting, role playing, discipline, heart work, empowering our children, and reporting are discussed. Hear about important proactive programming in each division at LCA to build students’ understanding of healthy, respectful peer relationships.

We all want children who have empathetic hearts and can be a light in the lives of others, but what are tangible ways we can grow our children’s empathy muscles throughout their childhood? Join your LCA division counselors as they discuss age-appropriate strategies and conversation topics that can help your child grow in their ability to “knowtice” and care well for others.

While the hearts of our children were made for relationship and connection, the ability to seek, find, and connect with a true friend is difficult. Join the Legacy Christian Academy counselors as they offer insight and pointers on how to help your child find and nurture a Godly friendship.

Perfectionism and the pressure it carries can have a profound impact on our children and our parenting. Join LCA's three division counselors as they discuss tools for embracing imperfection and understanding where our true identity lies. Topics include controlling the narrative, the journey over the outcome, and ready-to-implement parenting tools.

Listen in as your LCA division counselors discuss adoption with LCA parent Kori Bailey. From the moment adoption was laid on her family's heart to the wait and trials along the way, Kori shares her journey with adoption alongside middle school counselor Dr. Lana Snear, mother of four adopted children. Kori and Lana share about walking hand in hand with God through raising their children and leaning on Him throughout the journey as well as how we, in community, can share in the love of adoption.

In response to the book Habits of the Household: Practicing the Story of God in Everyday Family Rhythms by Justin Whitmel Earley, your LCA division counselors meet with Lower School Principal Rachel Constantinescu to discuss how these habits can help us shape both our hearts as parents and the hearts of our children. Listen in to gain actionable next steps for areas from bedtimes to heading out the door and from mealtimes to screen time.

It’s not a topic we often discuss, but teaching our kids the importance of financial appreciation is such a crucial lesson that will set them up for success in life. On this episode of Power Tools for Parents, we are joined by special guest, Dwayne Hamilton, Legacy’s Dean of the School of Business and Upper School Business Applications teacher, as we talk about all things money when it comes to raising our kids! We discuss: A super cool allowance system to help our children with money management How to instill gratitude and the skill of differentiating needs from wants The secret to saving and being generous at the same time Recommendations for books and resources on this topic Mr. Hamilton shares lots of practical ways to teach these principles and introduce valuable habits that will help your kids become financially responsible adults. We so love his intentionality and heart on this matter! Tune in! There’s lots to learn!

In an ever-changing world, our children need consistency. But we’re busy! And with all the activities we have going on, it seems like no two days are alike. What can bond us together as families when we’re going a hundred different directions? Family traditions. Not only do traditions give us that consistency we crave, they give our kids something to look forward to, they strengthen family bonds, and they remind us all of what truly matters. Listen in as your division counselors have a conversation about how to easily implement creative, fun family traditions into our busy lifestyles. It doesn’t have to be hard! And what better time of the year to talk about family traditions than right here at the holidays?!

Listen in as your LCA counselors discuss how to put first things first in order to create an environment that will encourage your children to follow Jesus. Because isn’t that ultimately our most heartfelt prayer? Hear some practical ideas to put in place in your homes that will make it easier to be intentional when it comes to this important topic.

LCA's three divisional licensed counselors discuss the topic of grit and its importance for children and teens. Topics include Biblical references, how grit impacts our students and their success, grit builders at different ages, and recommended outside resources. Listen in to gain new tools for your parenting toolbox!

LCA’s three divisional licensed counselors meet with special guest Brian Housman of 360 Family as he talks about how to be tech-savvy parents! Topics include determining when your child might be ready for a cell phone, signing Family Cell Phone contracts, educating your child on pornography, maintaining the power of influence in your children’s lives, and more! Parenting through technology issues can feel overwhelming. Listen in to get some new tools for your parenting toolbox! ***This podcast is intended for adult audiences only.***

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