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Each week, husband and wife team, Jeff (MA Org.L) and Terra (MA LPC, LMFT) Mattson, will answer your BIG and small questions about raising kids in today’s anxious world. With 20 years of experience in marriage and family therapy, professional counseling, leadership development, and pastoral ministry, they bridge the gap between Biblical, clinical, and relational wisdom. Nothing is off the table! Though God says he will never leave or forsake us, sometimes we just need a few friends to help us run our race well. Consider the Mattsons your personal parenting coaches, bringing you practical how-tos that will help you lead your children with greater integrity, always rooted in grace, and remind you that YOU are the right person for this job. Dear Mattsons is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org
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How to avoid over committing and say No
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Jul 17, 2023 |
What to do when your adult child is in an unhealthy relationship
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Jul 10, 2023 |
Encouraging my child to eat healthy and exercise without making it about appearance
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Jul 03, 2023 |
How to teach manners and raise a gentleman
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Jun 26, 2023 |
What to do when your child is NOT a morning person
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Jun 19, 2023 |
How do I help my shy child engage with others?
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Jun 12, 2023 |
Parenting a perfectionist
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Jun 05, 2023 |
Help! My kids fight all of the time.
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May 29, 2023 |
How do I let my kids know I value them as individuals?
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May 22, 2023 |
Help! Homework is a constant battle in our home.
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May 15, 2023 |
How to navigate dating as a divorced parent
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May 08, 2023 |
How do we encourage our parenting practices with grandparents?
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May 01, 2023 |
Which battles are worth fighting with a preschooler?
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Apr 10, 2023 |
Should we pay our kids for household chores?
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Apr 03, 2023 |
How do I encourage my child to stay in their own bed at night?
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Mar 27, 2023 |
What do you do if your child walks away from God?
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Mar 20, 2023 |
How do you handle potty talk with little boys?
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Mar 13, 2023 |
Should I bend on our kids' technology rules when friends come over?
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Mar 06, 2023 |
What to do when your child is a picky eater
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Feb 27, 2023 |
Help! My college kid is partying a lot
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Feb 20, 2023 |
How do I help my kids deal with divorce?
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Feb 13, 2023 |
As a single mom, how do I talk to my son about puberty and sex?
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Feb 06, 2023 |
How do I teach my child to be thankful and not entitled?
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Nov 28, 2022 |
How do I get my introverted child to communicate with me?
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Nov 21, 2022 |
How do I explain same sex families to my young child?
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Nov 14, 2022 |
How do you balance discipline and grace in parenting?
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Nov 07, 2022 |
What to do if your child gets caught cheating
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Oct 31, 2022 |
What to do when your preschooler is touching themself
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Oct 24, 2022 |
What do you do when your child lies?
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Oct 17, 2022 |
Help! My husband is the fun parent and I do all of the disciplining
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Oct 10, 2022 |
How can I get my kids to listen without yelling?
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Oct 03, 2022 |
How to deal with teens talking back
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Sep 26, 2022 |
How do I get my child to listen?
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Sep 19, 2022 |
What age should I let my child have social media?
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Sep 12, 2022 |
Talking about gender pronouns and sexuality with our kids
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Sep 05, 2022 |
How do I help my children build lasting friendships?
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Aug 29, 2022 |
Should I pull my kids out of school sex education?
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Aug 22, 2022 |
How do I protect my kids from school bullies?
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Aug 15, 2022 |
What to do if your child says “I hate you”
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Aug 01, 2022 |
How do I help my high school child plan for the future without putting too much stress on them?
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Jul 25, 2022 |
How do I set boundaries and discipline my toddler?
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Jul 18, 2022 |
How do I help my child find their activity or sport?
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Jul 11, 2022 |
Are sleepover parties safe?
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Jul 04, 2022 |
Help! My teen doesn’t like our church
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Jun 27, 2022 |
How to help your child navigate anxiety
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Jun 20, 2022 |
When friends turn parenting into a competition
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Jun 13, 2022 |
Stop the sibling rivalry
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May 09, 2022 |
Help! My child whines all the time.
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May 02, 2022 |
How do I tell my adult daughter that I don’t like her boyfriend?
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Apr 25, 2022 |
Is time out an effective discipline method?
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Apr 18, 2022 |
How to approach transgender topics with your teen
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Apr 11, 2022 |
How do I get my kids to help out with chores?
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Apr 04, 2022 |
How do I explain homosexuality to my kids?
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Mar 28, 2022 |
Should I let my child connect with friends online?
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Mar 21, 2022 |
Help! I am always saying “No” to my toddler.
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Mar 07, 2022 |
How do I set boundaries with my parents and in-laws?
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Feb 28, 2022 |
How do I encourage my daughter to dress modestly?
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Feb 21, 2022 |
Help! What do I do when my child is not attending church?
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Feb 14, 2022 |
What to do if my child is a bully
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Feb 07, 2022 |
How do I encourage my child when they don’t receive awards?
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Jan 31, 2022 |
How to deal with my child viewing porn
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Jan 29, 2022 |
How to handle meltdowns in public
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Jan 17, 2022 |
How do I talk to my child about sex?
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Jan 10, 2022 |
How do I build healthy self-esteem in my children?
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Dec 20, 2021 |
How can I encourage my kids to love people no matter their beliefs?
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Dec 13, 2021 |
How do I be consistent in discipline?
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Dec 06, 2021 |
How do I help my kids make their faith their own?
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Nov 29, 2021 |
I want to be a good parent but I am exhausted all of the time
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Nov 22, 2021 |
How do I keep from losing my temper and yelling at my children?
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Nov 15, 2021 |
My kid is addicted to their phone, help!
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Nov 08, 2021 |
How do I help my kids with big emotions?
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Nov 02, 2021 |
How young is too young for my kids to have a boyfriend or girlfriend?
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Oct 25, 2021 |
Welcome to Dear Mattsons!
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Oct 15, 2021 |