> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We are joined by artist, author, and mother Tabitha Paige to hear how saying "yes" to God's vision for her life and her family's life has led to blessings beyond her wildest imaginations. You've probably seen her children's books all over social media, and we're so excited to share her story with you all. This interview blessed us so much! And we can't wait for it to do the same for you. Enjoy! Support...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals Play is pivotal to a child's development; however, children nowadays are doing it less and less than ever before. On this episode, we define what is meant by play, how to incorporate more of it into your child's routine, and the developmental consequences of not having enough of it. Enjoy! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals Parenting is overwhelming enough without the pressure of having to capture all of your child's most precious moments. We're joined on this episode by two moms who built a company to solve that exact problem: Sarah Autry and Stephanie Peters, owners / operators of Duncan and Stone Paper Company to hear their origin story and how God has truly blessed them more than they could've ever imagined. Enjoy! The Well...

> Wrap yourself in luxury this fall with Cozy Earth, use our code MIND for 40% OFF at checkout (limited time offer) > Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals Prayer is such a pivotal part of parenting, especially when it comes to teaching your children how to have a heart for God. On today's episode, we'll walk through some of our favorite methods and encourage you to consider making prayer a focal point of your life. Enjoy! Scripture:Matthew...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals It can be overwhelming when your child has a tantrum, melt down, or frustration fit. How can we remain calm and meet them in the moment instead of escalating it even further? On today's episode we dive precisely into that. Thank you to the listener who sent in this question! Enjoy. The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip...

> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals This is one of the most asked about topics: potty training, toilet learning, or whatever else it can be referred to, and for many reasons it can be a "messy" learning situation for parents with young children. On today's episode, we discuss the basics every parent should know going into potty training and how to avoid having a power struggle. We also dive into a controversial topic...pull-ups or underwear??...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals God created language (Genesis 1, 11) and it's such a pivotal way to not only interact with our children but to help them develop and grow. On this episode we discuss major milestones for children 0-12 months and also give some How-to's for developing your baby's language skills. Enjoy! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals The first in a "continual" series of Praying for Your Child's (Blank) -  Marriage is from God and is such a pivotal life moment for your child. On this episode, we encourage you to not only pray for your child BUT also to prepare them for what to look for in a godly spouse. Enjoy! Verses mentioned:Ephesians 6:12Proverbs 31Psalm 139Proverbs 4:23 Podcast mentioned:Relatable with Allie Beth Stuckey featuring Dr. Brad...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We're joined by Kim Vollendorf of Loving Your Husband Before You Even Have One to discuss scripture memory and meditation, AND how to involve your kids in it. Kim has developed and taught her system of scripture meditation to thousands of people and we're so excited to share it with you, our audience. Enjoy! CHECK OUT KIM'S PODCAST ---> 'Loving Your Husband Before You Even Have One' available on all podcast...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals Summer is here and people are jumping in the pool to beat the heat! Water can bring so much joy, BUT can also be a real point of fear and hesitation for parents of young children. On today's episode we'll dive into WHY you should consider swimming lessons, WHAT to do before your child ever goes to one, and HOW to make water a pivotal and enjoyable resource for your family. Enjoy! WE HAVE A LISTENER IN THE OLYMPICS...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We're partially answering a listener question about the difficulty of transitioning from activity to another. Everyday with your child (and life) is filled with moments like this! How can we, as parents, compassionately help our children succeed and enjoy these everyday moments? On today's episode we dive into some practical tips you can apply today AND look at a character in the Bible who had to deal with one of...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals It's one of the most talked about topics with newborns: SLEEP TRAINING. What do health professionals recommend and what should you consider when deciding a bedtime routine for you, your family, and your child? We dive into that on this episode as well as give our two cents on what worked for us. Enjoy! WEBSITES:safetosleep.govhealthychildren.org The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social,...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals In response to our episode about Gentle Parenting, we had a listener reach out asking if Gentle Parenting is Biblical...great question! First, let's discuss what Biblical Parenting is and the mission God has given to parents. Verses mentioned in this episode: Ephesians 6:1Psalm 127:32 Samuel 7:14-15Ephesians 6:4Colossians 3:21Psalm 103:13Galatians 5:22-26Genesis 1-3Matthew 19:14 The Mind of a Child explores early...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals We're joined by Brooke Robinson of Brooke Robinson Fit to not only debunk some of the lies you've been told about your body and about fitness but also to encourage you to start modeling a healthy lifestyle with simple, practical tips that you can do alongside your kids no matter your stage of life. Enjoy! CONNECT with Brooke through her Website or Instagram, AND check out her 9-month Baby Body Fitness GuideThe Mind...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals There's so much content on TikTok and Instagram about Gentle Parenting from people who love it to others who call it downright evil. On today's episode, we attempt to clear up exactly what Gentle Parenting is and give our opinion on whether or not you should start using it with your child. Thank you to our listeners who sent in voice memos! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social,...

> Document your favorite memories with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals Imagine, for a moment, someone whose presence makes you uneasy...NOT a fun thought! Now, imagine someone who makes you feel safe, secure, calm, and accepted...MUCH better! That's the presence our children desire and need to develop new skills and feel loved. On today's episode, we discuss how we can bring in the Calm Presence to our interactions with our children. Here are some questions to ask yourself: 1) What...

> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories Children desire structure, and as parents we can provide that for them through a plan, a schedule, and/ or a routine. HOWEVER, plans are hard to make, and life never seems to get less busy... On this episode, we discuss three helpful questions to ask when making a plan (below), how to communicate that plan effectively to your children, and how ultimately God's plan for our family, for us, and...

> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories Family meal times are such an important foundation for building strong, family connections that last a lifetime. On this episode, we discuss what the over-arching goal of meal time really is, how to involve your children in the prepping process, and finally how to avoid power struggles over what to eat! The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical,...

>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories today! This episode's readings: - 'The Song of Your Backyard' by Leslie Dudley Corbell- Psalm 23- Lamentations 3:22-23- 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud' by William Wordsworth Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. The Mind of a Child podcast explores child development on a social,...

>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories Why do certain behaviors from our kids trigger us? How do we identify them and heal from them so that we can be the parents we want to be but, more importantly, the parents we are called to be? The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level to equip parents to parent well. Information is tailored for children 8...

>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your child's favorite memories today! Parenting is such a personal matter, and it can be easy to get offended when someone offers advice. How can we approach conversations with our friends who may need some help without losing a relationship? Should we just mind our own business? Let's talk about it. Thank you to the listener who sent this question in! ASK US YOUR QUESTION at...

>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories We had a listener reach out about navigating friendship dynamics between young girls as they get older and thought it would be a great intro into the Biblical idea of friendship and how to apply that principle in helping our children develop healthy friendships. Thank you to the listener who sent this in, this was so fun for us to reminisce on! The Mind of a Child explores early child...

>>> Check out Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals here and start documenting your favorite memories We've had so many people send in questions about Conflict Resolution. So, on this episode we're gonna give you a step-by-step guide to resolving conflict between young children whether they are verbal or non-verbal! We've also got an acrostic to help you remember it easily...G R A C E The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional,...

This episode's readings: - 'I Remember You' by Diane Doucet Matthews- Psalm 139:1-6- 'Memories Long Ago' by Patricia Grantham Good Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, and scripture for quiet time to help children rest and set their minds on things above. 'Good Thoughts' are a complementary show to The Mind of a Child podcast which explores child development on a social, intellectual, physical, emotional, and spiritual level and equips parents with the skills and resources they need to...