Send us a text In this episode, host Karen Ferguson welcomes special guest Kimberley Payne to talk about simple ways to incorporate fitness into busy family schedules. Regular exercise is one of the biggest parts of a healthy life, but it can be a challenge to implement with little ones with short attention spans, or with children not that interested in sports or exercise. Listen in to 5 effective ways to make and keep fitness a part of your family lifestyle. These are easy to im...

Send us a text Whether you’re celebrating with family and friends today, or enjoying a quiet day at home, take just five minutes to listen in as host Karen Ferguson shares the power of music to our physical, emotional, and spiritual health and includes some of her favorite Christmas songs you’ll want to add to your playlist to fill your home and heart today and every day of the year. 🎄🌟🎙️ Top Ten Playlist: God Rest Ye Merry Gentleman (Phil Wickham)Light of the World, Sing Hallelujah (...

Send us a text Join Host Karen Ferguson on 5-Minute Parenting talking on the topic of holiday traditions. Christmas may be next week, but it's not too late to try something new this year to spice up your holidays! Karen shares 14 tried and true family traditions on her blog, and covers some of her favorites on this episode, with links to more resources below. Merry Christmas! 🎄🌟🎙️ Peanut Butter Kiss Recipe: https://www.erinliveswhole.com/healthy-peanut-butter-blossoms/ Christian E...

Send us a text Parents are pulled in so many different directions! Sometimes it can be diffcult to juggle it all. Today on 5-Minute Parenting special guest, Lynsey Martin, is on the show to share simple tips for managing time better. Lynsey is a busy wife, mom, and children's book author who is known for amazing time management skills! Listen in as she shares tips, tools, and strategies that will make your busy schedule easier to manage, covering daily and weekly practices like time bl...

Send us a text Join special guest Ashley Wall on 5-Minute Parenting for simple ways to keep your kids engaged during the holiday break. This season is known for its hectic pace, and kids seem to have extra high energy levels, too! Ashley brings her tried and true ideas for keeping harmony in your house, and peace in your heart, with literacy-focused activities that will keep kids engaged. Ashley is the Founder of Mama Bear Books, where you'll find her creative picture book series, perfe...

Send us a text The phrase "Attitude of gratitude" may seem overused, but there is no doubt it's essential to living a positive, healthy life - and it's Biblical! Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson, as she shares from her personal experience one simple practice that brought breakthrough at a time when she was struggling with a critical, negative mindset. Grateful people think differently and they act differently. Gratitude is linked to many health benefits, including bett...

Send us a text I'm delighted to have return guest and homeschool consultant Kris Cox back on 5-Minute Parenting to share about her newly updated Navigating High School guidebook. This book is a helpful tool for homeschool teens as well as those in private and public school. This comprehensive resource draws on Kris' 17+ years experience homeschooling her four children, and 10 years' experience as a homeschool consultant, blogger, writer, and speaker. It covers important spiritual topics...

Send us a text In Matthew 5:16 Jesus said, "Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." What would it look like to let God's light shine in elementary school classrooms today? Special guest, April Graney, shows young readers exactly what that looks like in her new children's book If Jesus Came to My School, published by Penguin Random House. April is on the show today sharing a word of encouragement to parents entrusted with ...

Send us a text Are you and your kids "Fruit Pots?" Join 5-Minute Parenting to find out! Special guest, Dawn Stephens, talks about discovering our true purpose by becoming vessels that grow the fruit of the Spirit, or what she refers to as "Fruit Pots!" Dawn Stephens is a former elementary school teacher and principal who has a children's book series about The Potter and His vessels. With each creative, colorful book telling a story about our relationship with God. Like the main ch...

Send us a text Positive affirmations have a powerful impact on our mental and emotional wellbeing, and they're even more powerful when taken directly from God's Word! Join 5-Minute Parenting as special guest Sally Cressman offers beautiful words of affirmations for moms of all types, straight from the Bible. If you're like most moms, you struggle with an overloaded calendar and loads of expectations that can be hard to juggle. Listen in and be uplifted as Sally shares inspiring personal...

Send us a text Join Host Karen Ferguson to discover fun, family-friendly alternatives to celebrating Halloween! Have you been disturbed by the growing darkness associated with Halloween festivities? Are you re-thinking your normal activities this year? Would you simply like to try something new? Then check out this week's 5-Minute Parenting episode for unique ways to make the day fun and special for your family, without compromising your convictions. The choice to celebrate Hallow...

Send us a text Today we're talking about the importance of guarding our children's hearts (and our own!) with award-winning author and speaker, Melissa McLaughlin. Listen in as Melissa shares simple tips and insight from her experience as a mom and teacher of 28 years to make faith in our families a natural way of life that promotes health and wellbeing in every part of our lives! Melissa has also graciously offered to do a special giveaway for her Whole Bible Devotional. Sign up for my email...

Send us a text Have you been thinking about homeschooling your kids? Are you just getting started? Listen in as Trisha Pull, homeschool momma of six and educational consultant at Homeschool with Confidence, shares five things you should know before you get started. These practical tips and resource recommendations will set you up for success! Trisha is a beloved return guest to 5-Minute Parenting, and she has a knack for providing clear and concise insight into the homeschooling e...

Send us a text Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson and special guest, Debbie Simmons on the topic of Next Best Steps in Faith-Based Parenting. Parenting is a work in progress, filled with many unknowns and "Why, Lord?" questions along the way. The good news is you don't have to be perfect, or find the "perfect" next step in parenting (or life), to have a positive impact and create a legacy of faith and love. In this episode, Debbie shares her heart as she breaks down the topic of 'ne...

Send us a text Today, we welcome back to the show Terrie Hellard-Brown to talk about the important topic of forgiveness. Terrie highlights the heart issue behind forgiveness and offers effective ways to teach our kids how to forgive in a healthy, sincere manner. She discusses strategies kids can use to navigate this tough part of relationships, offering 'teachable moments' that will set our kids up for victory over bitterness and division. Parents and grandparents - this episode is good...

Send us a text Kids are back in school with all the new learning and experiences that go along with it! As parents, it's important to support them in building confidence and courage, so they can thrive as they learn and try new things. One way to do this is through imaginative play! Listen in to 5-Minute Parenting as special guest, Ashley Wall, offers simple examples for using this strategy to support your child's spiritual, mental, and emotional growth and wellbeing. Ashley Wall ...

Send us a text Welcome to another episode of 5-minute Parenting - Tips to help you raise competent, God-confident kids! Friends are one of the greatest blessings in life! Children naturally want to belong and be accepted by their peers. They want companionship. It's how God created us. Learning to grow lifelong, healthy friendships is critical to your child's wellbeing and quality of life, but it's not always easy! Parents, you are their greatest example. Listen in as Host K...

Send us a text Welcome back to 5-minute parenting! Today we’re talking with Susan Neal the author of Eat God’s Food: A Kids Guide to Eating Healthy. Susan is an RN, author, speaker, and certified health and wellness coach whose background in nursing and health services led her to seek new ways to educate and coach people to overcome health challenges. Her passion and mission is to improve the health of Americans. Eat God's Food is written specifically for the health needs of child...

Send us a text Today's episode is a real treat, as I have two young ladies from Tennessee on the show talking about encouraging entrepreneurship in our children - and they know what they're talking about! Addison Gaylor and Heather Adams are twins who took a fun hobby in their teen years and turned it into a sustainable family business! Faith Farms is a Christian, family-owned business dedicated to providing quality skincare products, helping others live healthier lifestyles by br...

Send us a text Join 5-Minute Parenting Host, Karen Ferguson, and special guest Lynsey Martin for a lively conversation on making reading time more fun for kids! Reading time does not have to be boring, even in this digitally-distracted age. Listen in as Lynsey shares creative and practical ways to create a cozy, themed environment for reading time at home, incorporating simple elements that will make reading time fun and immersive, and keep your kids coming back for more! Topics d...