Parenting and Homeschool advice - Equipped To Be with Connie Albers

Raising kids today isn't easy. Everywhere they turn -- school, media, friendships -- culture is shaping what they believe about truth, identity, and faith. As parents, we wonder: Will my child know w…

Why are so many moms stepping back from work or cutting back on their hours to be home more? Since Covid, families have seen firsthand how culture shifts, eroding trust in insitiutions, and the risin…

Have you noticed how often AI slips into your conversations lately? Maybe your friend brings it up, or your text message asks if you want AI help, or you use Grammarly to check your email for errors.…

The music was loud, the crowd was electric...then everything stopped. 

Latin superstar Maluma put down the mic, pointed into the audience, and called out a mother, not for dancing, not for causing tr…

Easing Back-to-School Blues: Helping Your Child Feel Safe, Connected, and Confident

Is your child feeling nervous about returning to school? Maybe they are worried about fitting in, afraid they won't…

It's hard to gain perspective and see beauty in the middle of the mess. But that, my friend, is where beauty is built—one moment at a time. 

We want things tidy. We want order. We want harmony. Altho…

Are your daily habits helping you thrive, or merely helping you get by? 

 In today's episode, we'll discuss the five expert-recommended daily practices, and then go deeper into the five most overlook…

What does it take to raise boys to become godly men in a culture that's lost its way? In this powerful episode, I'm joined by Mark Hancock, CEO of Trail Life USA, to tackle one of the most pressing i…

Are we giving kids every opportunity, or are we giving them too much?

In this episode of Equipped To Be,  I'm tackling the rising concern that parents quietly wrestle with: Are my kids overscheduled?…

Have you ever thought, "I don't want to parent the way I was parented, but I don't know what the alternative looks like?" You're not alone. While there are several parenting models out there, Gentle …

Parenting with AI? What AI tools can, and can't, do in making parenting decisions!

In this eye-opening episode of Equipped To Be, I'm explaining the growing trend of moms and dads using AI tools like…

While many moms are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and discouraged, some are quietly thriving. What are they doing differently, and how can you, too? 

In this heartfelt episode of Equipped To Be, I …

Managing the Mental Load of Motherhood: How to Lighten What You're Carrying. 

Are you the default planner, rememberer, and fixer in your home? Feeling invisible under the weight of it all?

Welcome to…

Loving your children unconditionally builds their trust, develops their character, shapes their view of God, and creates a legacy for your family. It's easy to love kids when they are loving, but wha…

I hear it all the time from homeschool parents and parents in general.

"I'm not sure I'm doing enough."

"I'm not confident I'm using the best curriculum."

"What if I mess this up?"

You're not alone.

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Fun Tech-Free Vacations: Detach from Devices, Attach to Each Other

What if your next family vacation helped your kids unplug from their screens and plug in to real life?

In this episode of Equipped T…

Why teens don't like Bible studies and how you can help.

If your teen seems bored, disconnected, or even resistant to Bible studies, you're not alone. In this episode of Equipped To Be, I share why s…

Feeling worn out, Mama? You're not alone, and you don't have to keep pushing through on empty. In this episode of Equipped To Be with Connie Albers, I'm discussing something so many moms experience b…

Making Marriages Easier: How to Build Lasting, Joy-Filled Relationships with Arlene Pellicane

Have you ever wondered whether marriage is really worth it? With so many messages suggesting that marriag…

Raising godly kids is the desire of most Christian parents, but what happens when siblings' faith paths drift? Why do some kids in the same faith-filled home grow up to love God, while their siblings…