Teaching Kids To Pray   Mariel Gutierrez: Hello, I’m Mariel Gutierrez. Welcome to Faith and Family. We are a Christian family community that aims to provide Christian advice and promote Christian values. Today, we’re talking about fully-packed, pint-sized prayers. What are we teaching our kids when it comes to the content, opportunities, and benefits of prayer? How are we teaching them to be confident communicators with God? And why is being prayerful so important for the future of not only...

Picture it: You and your four-year-old are having a great time at the grocery store; picking out fruits and vegetables together, chatting, and counting. All of a sudden, you realize you don’t have enough time to turn the cart around as you approach the tiny, but very visible toy aisle. These are cheap toys, the kind that hurt if you accidentally step on them, the kind that breaks on day three. There are two other carts in the way, and you don’t make a U-turn in time. Your four-year-old makes...

Bridging the Cultural Gap [Show open] Mariel Gutierrez: Hi, everyone. You're listening to the Faith and Family podcast, a Christian family community that aims to promote Christian values for every phase of your family life. I'm Mariel Gutierrez. Today, we have a mother and daughter on the podcast. Leni Besa: Hi, I'm Leni Besa. And well, I immigrated from the Philippines to the United States way back; I think it was March of 1980. Darlene Alejandro: Hi! I’m Darlene Alejandro, and I was born...

When Someone You Love Has Cancer Bernie Rosquites: Hi everyone, you’re listening to the Faith and Family podcast, a Christian family community that aims to promote Christian values for every phase of your family life. I’m Bernie Rosquites. You know the line, “in sickness and in health”? Sound familiar? When the minister mentions, “in sickness and in health” during the marriage vows, we tend to think of a cold, maybe a bad case of the flu, but not this. Jhoana Parto: Hi, I'm...

How to Talk to a Teen [Show open] Mariel Gutierrez: Hi everyone. You're listening to the Faith and Family Podcast. A Christian family community that aims to promote Christian values for every phase of your family's life. I’m Mariel Gutierrez. This week, I actually have my own daughter with us as we explore how to communicate effectively and why open communication is important, especially as she's growing up and developing into her own person. Mariel: Oh, my goodness. Hi,...

Present Parenting Bernie Rosquites: Technology is all around us. The world is so fast-paced and ever-changing. We rely on the internet, our phones, tablets, [and] social media for all the latest news and to keep up with our friends and family. But how do we stay present as parents? How do we spend quality time with our children, and not allow the screen to take over our lives? I'm Bernie Rosquites. Jewell Buenavista: And I'm Jewell Buenavista, and you're listening to the Faith...

Parenting Children with Special Needs Mariel Gutierrez: Hi everyone, you’re listening to the Faith and Family podcast, a Christian family community that aims to promote Christian values for every phase of your family life. I’m Mariel Gutierrez. This week, we have two moms, each with a son born with special needs. Maribel Aquino: Hi, my name is Maribel Aquino from Pomona, California. I have a three-year-old son named Brennan. Acelyne Parco Sagabaen: My name is Acelyne...

After having a child and losing her dad, Irma Jackson experiences postpartum depression. She finds solace in her faith and knowing she’s not alone.

Listen to Christian moms explain the truth about Halloween and Christmas to their curious children and why it’s not something we should celebrate.

As a breast cancer survivor, early detection, support, and her faith saved Luida Florendo. Listen to her journey and learn one of her biggest life lessons.

After grieving the loss of her child, Mae shares how she is coping with the loss and what her loved ones around her said during her healing process.

Do you feel like you’ve lost your identity when you became a mom? Don’t worry it’s normal! Here are 9 self-care tips to reclaim your old sense of self.

After decluttering her entire home, Natasha learned she is living a more stress-free life filled with meaning and she’s encouraging others to do the same.

As a military wife and mom of 2, Roxanne Matammu learns to deal with taking care of the household and while strengthening her marriage while her husband is deployed.

A working mom of two, Aliw Garcia Pablo shares how her fears and hopes keep her present for her children and allow her to be a conscious parent.

At 35 years old, Macy Padilla was considered a geriatric pregnancy. She experienced complications but trusted in God’s timing. God blessed her with a baby.

At 18 weeks pregnant, a young couple learns their 2nd child would battle Congenital Heart Disease. They’ve learned to find blessings in God’s plan.

Motherhood can be tough but it’s also very rewarding. Listen to Christian moms discuss the reasons why motherhood is so worth it and is a great blessing.

Is it possible to work from home and homeschool? Listen to Christian moms discuss how to adjust to the new normal with prayer, patience, and God.

Teaching kids how to pray is an important part for them to recognize God in everyday situations. Listen to the conversations Christians moms have with their kids about God and the importance of God in our lives.

This podcast explores these questions: * How do you make connections with your children? * What do you tell your kids about the opposite sex? * Are extracurricular activities important?

Listen to moms exchange horror stories about their child’s food allergies. Learn the allergy precautions and how this can bring your child closer to God.

Communicating with a toddler is like being a hostage negotiator. Listen to moms discuss effective ways to talk to a toddler, “and learn what didn’t work.”