Thriving Student

Thriving Student

It is time for another school year to begin, and we are here to offer the tools to help your student thrive. Join John Fuller, Danny Huerta and featured guests as they help you discover what your child needs for school success.

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September 27, 2024 21 mins

What is the best educational option for your child? Every kid is different, and what works for one kid might not work for another. As we finish out season 2 of Thriving Student, John and Danny share how they handled school choice options in each of their parenting journeys. Then, you'll also hear Jim Daly and Cynthia Tobias talk about how to discern what is the right school for your son or daughter.

 

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Over the past decade, our world has seen a dramatic increase in how much people use technology. For many kids today, it's even an addiction. Danny Huerta speaks with cybersecurity expert, Rhett Saunders, on how to talk with your kids about their tech use. Rhett will also have some online safety tips. Danny then sits down with some experts to discuss using technology productively, and what to do if your kid is on a screen too much. ...

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The ways your kids use their free-time has a tremendous impact on what kind of students they'll be. John Fuller asks Danny Huerta about how he's encouraged his kids to use their free-time wisely. Then, Danny will chat with Adam Holz, from PluggedIn, about ways he's tried inspiring his kids in their spare time, and social lives. And, if you're discouraged by the bad influence your child's friends are having on them, Danny and John w...

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Many schools are tragically telling kids that their gender is something they feel, rather than what they're born with. What can you do if and when your child encounters these ideologies? You'll hear part of a powerful conversation Focus President Jim Daly had with Chloe Cole, who shares about the damage she experienced after trying to become a boy. Also, Danny Huerta and Jeff Johnston talk about the devastating impact that promotin...

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You learn that your child's school is teaching sex ed in a way you strongly disagree with. How do you respond well? John Fuller and Danny Huerta will provide hope to parents about how to navigate sex ed with your kids today. Danny also sits down with public policy analyst Jeff Johnston to discuss how schools are handling sexual education now. He'll also join Counselor Geremy Keeton to share about teaching your kids a biblical view ...

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As a parent, you have educational authority over your kids. Join John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta as they cover a wide range of topics, that are impacting our school systems, in season 2 of the Thriving Student Podcast. Today, they'll address what it looks like for parents to respond well when your child is taught radical ideologies, such as Critical Race Theory. They'll also encourage you to take a stand for what's right, even whe...

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August 15, 2019 32 mins

Many parents feel overwhelmed with the task of leading their children spiritually. Today, Dr. Tony Evans talks about how parents can equip their children to face the culture, while Erin MacPherson and Ellen Schuknecht explain how you can influence your children to follow Christ in school.

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Your child's personality was designed by God. Join John Fuller and Danny Huerta as they explore seven different personality types and how each one can connect with God in special ways.

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August 13, 2018 25 mins

The school year is busy, and taking good care of yourself and your child takes a concentrated effort. Join us as we hear from Dr. Paul Reisser about making good nutritional choices, and from Dr. Arch Hart about how to get a good night of sleep.

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What do you do when your child hears or sees something at school that is inappropriate? Today, Dr. Kathy Koch gives solutions for connecting with your child beyond the phone screen, and Mary Flo Ridley offers tips for talking with your children about sexuality.

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August 6, 2018 34 mins

What do you do when your child is trying to understand a subject in school, and the material just isn't making sense to him or her? Today, Dr. Kathy Koch joins us to discuss the strengths of different learning styles, and Cynthia Tobias gives solutions for getting homework completed.

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As a parent you can help your child to become emotionally resilient. Join us on Episode 1 of Thriving Student as Dr. Kevin Leman and Nancy Rue address school violence and bullying, and how you can offer your child hope and emotional support in the midst of traumatic events.

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