Parenting and Homeschool advice - Equipped To Be with Connie Albers

When I saw other children publicly act up or act out, I thought my child would not do THAT. My children knew right from wrong. Have you thought that too?

While it is true that children do the darndes…

Tis the holiday season to be jolly! A season full of thanksgiving and joy and family. While many people are welcoming this season with great anticipation, there are an awful lot of people experiencin…

Heaviness is not an uncommon feeling these days. But what if we could turn heaviness to hopefulness? Well, we can!

In today's episode, we are going to unpack specific steps you can take to rid yourse…

How do we raise children in a culture of chaos when confusion and strife surround us? And how do we remain steadfast while adjusting along the way? While the culture is in chaos, you can tune out the…

Today, I'm joined by author and speaker Wendy Speake to discuss her new book The 40 Day Social Media Fast: Exchange Your Online Distractions for Real-Life Devotion. Wendy shares how our spiritual liv…

It's time to exhale; the election is over! Now it's time to discuss the winners and losers with your children in a constructive way so you can get on with daily life.

• Assign everyone a job
• Don't sta…

Elections can create tension between family members. But, we can discuss politics, share our positions, and engage in dynamic conversations with our children without blow-ups and slammed doors!

Con…

Do you know people who believe they know the right way to parent children? I sure do. Over the years, I've encountered many well-meaning people eager to help me get it right! Some of the advice I've …

Do you know how to walk through seasons of loss or grief? It's a question many are asking. If we are honest, we've all gone through tough seasons: losing a job, a parent, a child, or a friendship. Ho…

Do you want to be a wise woman? You can be! I'm always asked how I decide what projects to accept and what to decline. Today, I share what I've learned from Proverbs 31:16a and how to apply it in you…

Did you know 73% of parents feel parenting is their greatest challenge? Did you know 80% of those parents believe parenting can be learned, but wished they knew more positive approaches? Daniel Huert…

How does understanding Strengths improve family relationships? Why should we be more intentional about teaching to our child's strengths? Understanding your child's talents are recurring and consiste…

How does understanding Strengths improve family relationships? Why should we be more intentional about teaching to our child's strengths? Understanding your child's talents are recurring and consiste…

Does your child wonder about their world? Is there a vision for your family that your child can hold onto? Sally Clarkson, and I discuss how to make your family thrive by awaking wonder in your home.

Do your words roll off your tongue and land in a tender place of your child's heart or do they wound their spirit? We know words have power, so using them carefully will help you strengthen your rela…

Do you find yourself getting angry more than ever before? Did you know anger follows fear? While these are God-given emotions, they don't have to control our reaction to others or God. Joël Malm auth…

Have you felt fearful lately? Do you want to speak up, but know what to do? As a Christian, how can we starve the fear that is taking over our country. If you are afraid, you're not alone. Millions o…

Do you wish you knew how to resolve sibling conflict in your family? Do your children fight or argue? Does their conflict make you concerned about the long-term health of their relationships? I have …

Does your child wrestle with finding peace? Are uncertain times causing fear or worry or disappointment to rob your child of living a peace-filled life? Confusion and uncertainty can hinder you and y…

Could your child benefit from taking a gap year in in the fall? For many students a gap year is looking like a viable option. If you are the parent of a child who feels their future is in question, j…