How important are the small things in life? Be extraordinary at the ordinary. The small things in life are not small there are important, especially in children's lives. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/Dr. Roger Smith

Meal time is one of the most important times in your family. I encourage you to make it rich, make it pleasant, and enjoy your time together as a family. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Are you teaching your children how to express their emotions? Children don't need any training on expressing their emotions, but they do need training on how to express them in a healthy way. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Do your children have a broad experience? Whatever you do as a child becomes less fearful for you as an adult. Create a list of skills that you want your children to be exposed to so they can acquire those skills. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com…

Are you seeking to raise a renaissance man or woman? Train your children to manage a to-do list. It helps the prioritize and evaluate what is most important and will teach them a timeless skill or managing their own schedule! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com…

Do you want your children to have a small world or a huge world? We have a huge impact on our kids on how big their exposure to the world is. One way to enlarge their view of the world is through hospitality. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Do you or your child suffer with anxiety? There is something about touching the ground that can be therapeutic. Spending time outside and being aware of your self is a great way to stay present. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Is your child maturing as fast as you would like? We want our child to mature, but sometimes we are not participating as much as we should to help our child mature. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Are you teaching your children to take risks or to play it safe? Making a difference in this world takes risk. We must be training our children to take and understand risks reasonably! It doesn't have to be one or the other! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com…

Conflict is inevitable in any relationship. Teaching your children how to listen and how to speak to one another without accusations and trying to get them to see the truth is great training for them. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

What's in a name? Sometimes we don't think of the names around us. Why streets are named a certain way or why Palm Springs is call Palm Springs? Next time you recognize a name, explain it to your children because it helps explain, give context, and provide future references to the world around them! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has b…

Do you every have your family get in a hot tub? Hot tubs are fun when you are there with your kids but be mindful of how long they spend in the hot tub or heated pool as it can quickly become very dangerous for young children! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com…

Are you having problems with grandparents? Grandparents are full of good intentions, but may come across as undermining you as a parent. Set expectations, boundaries, and rules with grandparents to make sure you are both on the same page when they are with your children! A little communication at the beginning can save a lot of trouble down the roa…

Are you causing your children to be anxious? Sometimes children are anxious, nervous, or fearful. Are you fueling their anxiety or helping remedy it? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Are you teaching your children to take care of the car? Learning to take car of the car, checking the oil, checking the tires, pumping the gas, are just ways to train them that they have to take care of things. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Do you every break any of your own rules? Sometimes we forget our own rules and need to show grace to our children who also may forget the rules. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Do your children say "I'm tired" a lot? Let me guess that they are between ten and fourteen years old. They are not just complaining that they are tired, they really are! It's during this time in their life that their body is using more energy and that they do need more sleep. Be prepared as parents for your children to transition through those yea…

Cherish the joyous privilege and profound influence that comes from nurturing your children's minds and spirits through the simple yet powerful act of reading together. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

What is the value in doing hard things? Doing something hard is where we find growth! How do you help your child do hard things? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Is grammar really important? Well, it depends. It depends on where they are going and what they are going to do. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Do you ever talk about death with your children? It is important for your children to understand that death is a natural part of life. Talk with your children on how death affects us and how different people grieve. There are many ways of grieving. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com…

Do you sing with your children? Music has power! It brings people together and allows a group to connect! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Have you blessed your children lately? Do your children feel blessed? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

What comes to mind when you think of the word habit? What habits do you want your children to have? What habits do you not want them to have? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

What happens when your mistakes causees trouble for others? Sometimes our children make mistakes without realizing that it can cause trouble for others. So use those mistakes as learning opportunities for your children to understand and fix those mistakes and how our actions affect others! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a prod…

Do you have any family sayings? What mantras do you have? How does it define your family? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

What's the value in having a fire? What happens around a firepit? Stories happen. Made up stories or real stories, it creates an environment of listening and communication for the whole family. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Why do you need to teach your children to swim? Not only is it for their safety, but it opens opportunities for your children that would otherwise not be possible! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

What do you think about spanking? Regardless of your position on this topic, please hear me out and look for truth! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Have you done anything you regret out of fear? Fear makes you do things or say things that offend. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Do your children know how to do laundry? If you are doing all of their laundry, you are not doing them a favor. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Can Winnie The Pooh teach us a thing or two about parenting? One of the stories about Pooh is a great exmaple of gratitude! We ourselves need to gain an attitude of gratitude! We could learn a thing or too from Pooh! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com…

Have you experienced pain as a parent? The pain we experience from our children experiencing pain can lead to instructing them to learn from their pain. Pain is teacher, learn from it! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Your children tend to be like you. What is your character like? That is what your children will be like. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Meet strangers along the way, they will enrich your life! I guarantee it! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

What is the value of a friend? One of the values is being willing to be taught! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

We always say we love our children but what is love? Love is an action the pursues the good of another person.. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Your children are a mirror of you. The best gift you can give them is you! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

What influence does the father have at home? A present father is very important for a growing child! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

The older our children get the less control we have over them. Must shift from control to influence. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

It is a wise father who knows his own child. Shakespeare said that! I believe there is so much truth in that! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Can you help your child's self confidence to increase? If you want to lift yourself up, lift someone else up. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Do you have a socially awkward child? We can be socially awkward at times, but so can our children. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

How do you deal with backtalk? Your children want to be understood, are you listening? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Where do you want to travel with your children? You can travel without leaving your home and it is through books! Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

How much chaos can you tolerate? Are your children chaotic or organized? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Do your children know how to overcome adverisity? How do they overcome suffering? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Are your children manipulating you? We hate being manipulated. What is manipulation? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

Is there value in making mistakes? If we approach mistakes as something valuable we can learn from, you can grow your children. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith

A great way to find wisdom is through quotes from others. How would you like to grow in wisdom this year? Visit me at rogersmithmd.com This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comDr. Roger Smith