Names often hold hidden stories. Have you ever wondered about the origins of the names surrounding us? From street names to city names like Palm Springs, each has a tale to tell. Understanding these names can provide insights into history, culture, and geography. By exploring and explaining these origins to children, we can help them better compreh…

How is your children's behavior in a restaurant? Talk with your children, paint them a picture of what it is like to behave in a restaurant and around other people. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Are you teaching your children about forgiveness? Forgiveness is a very difficult subject but is something that is very important that we must train our children to how to do. To give forgiveness, to receive forgiveness, and to ask for forgiveness. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Have you ever told your child you can't do something, "that's impossible?" We need to be the ones to fan the flames of their imagination, and their dreams. Be careful of the words you say to your children so that it doesn't sound like you are squandering their dreams. Encourage them. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/…

Do your children have access to the family car? There needs to be a plan of access to an automobile for when your children reach the driving age. What kind of lessons will you teach them on how to access a vehicle or how will you manage when they can drive? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Do you have a child that loves airplanes? Our children have passions within them that come alive at times, such as interests in airplanes. Expose them to their interests and passions, through activities, or books. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

What kind of tools do you use to train your children? What kind of extra curricular activites are your children involved in to pursue their learning development? Find extra curricular activites that will help your children grow and reap the benefits of. It will then in turn reap benefits for you. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/…

What two states are shaped like an article of clothing? I love maps! I don't usually think of the roads on a map, I think of the people that live there. It is good to use maps to show your children where your realatives live so they understand the lay of the land. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/…

The external appearance of things causes us to form opinions that we must hold loosely until we know the whole story. Sometimes we may do this with our children's attitude and we must look inside to see what is the motivation for their behavior. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Do you have any sayings in your family? For example saying that a person you respect is a "pillar for the community." Talk to your children as an adult and explain sayings like this to them to build them up. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Have we paused amidst the whirlwind of life to consciously shower our precious children with blessings? In the hustle and bustle, it's easy to overlook the simple yet profound act of bestowing our love and affirmation upon them. Our children's hearts yearn to feel cherished, to bask in the warmth of our approval and delight in their existence. Visi…

Our children are living mirrors, reflecting the depths of our souls. The greatest treasure we can bestow upon them is the gift of our authentic presence. By offering our fully-engaged selves, we nurture their growth, instilling wisdom through actions more than words. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/…

Do you know, he who aims at nothing, hits it everytime? Luke 2:52 says "Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and favor with God and man." Use these four areas to help your children grow. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Do you love poetry? I love rhyming poems! Introduce your children to poems, especially short rhyming poems. It helps capture their attention. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Are you organized or disorganized? Understanding how your children organize will help you understand how they are wired. Some people are wired where it may look messy to you, but they have their own way of organizing. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Does size really matter? I want to talk about bicycles and their sizes. How do you choose the size of bicycle for your children? The most important consideration to decide what bike is the size of the tires. I a good rule of thumb to use is the height of your child in inches and divide it by three to get the right size of tires for your child's bik…

Do you have a hero? We all have some type of hero or person we look up to and want to be. We study our heroes and it helps us to grow. Help your children to find heroes that help them become larger people. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Have you ever had a disaster with one of your children? It is imperative as parents to take a step back and look at a situation and evaluate if this event is truly a disaster or just a bump in the road. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

When do you introduce your children to large animals? You easily can introduce your children to small animals like dogs and cats, but what about a horse? Training around larger animals helps children think more about someone besides themself. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

When can a child do a dangerous task? Before you think they can! Naturally we want to protect them from danger, but if you train them in being careful, they will learn to do dangerous tasks with care. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

How do children learn? Children are constantly learning things, but it varies on their developmental stage. . Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Do your teenagers have an attitude? Sometimes it's not the teenagers that have the attitude, it is you. When you think they are not listening, maybe it is you that should take the time and listen to them. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Do your children go shopping with you? We have all had our nightmares of our children throwing a fit in the store, but there is a way in training your child up to have proper behavior in the store. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Do you want a quick path to wisdom? A quick path to wisdom is to find quotes from other people where they have concisely expressed something they have learned throught their life. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/بقلم Dr. Roger Smith

How big are things in your child's mind? What may be small things to our minds, to a child's it is huge. So read your child's emotion attached to a situation. They may be throwing a fit, but it's due to how they view things and it may be a huge ordeal for them. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.co…

Are you a parent that has to travel? What children want to know when you have to travel for work is, "am I important?" Children need constant reminders from you as a parent that you are thinking of them. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comبقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Is your child facing bullies? Your child at some point may face a bully, how can you as a parent help them? The key is in teaching resiliance. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comبقلم Dr. Roger Smith

Is your family dealing with bullies? Are you raising a bully? It is a responisbility of the parent to train the child to not be a bully. And it is all about what characteristics you are wanting your child to have. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.com…

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/ This has been a production of ThePodcastUpload.comبقلم 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. 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.comبقلم Dr. Roger Smith