Author: Joey & Carla Link

  • When Loving A Child Can Spoil A Child

    Joey & Carla Link August 5, 2026 Can you love your child too much? The obvious answer is NO! But can parents love their kids so much that they give them things that can hinder them from learning to mature and provide for themselves? The quick answer is definitely yes! We know of loving parents…

  • Preparing Kids for School

    Joey & Carla Link July 29, 2026 No matter what type of education your family has chosen-homeschool, public school, or private school, getting your kids ready for a new school year can be a big job. From buying new clothes and shoes to gathering books, curriculum, and the long list of school supplies, there is…

  • Are You Controlling Your Kid’s Behavior or Training It?

    Joey & Carla Link July 22, 2026 Have you caught yourself saying “Kids, stop doing that!” or “Don’t do that again!” or something like that to try and get your kids to get themselves under control? You know your kids know better, as you have gone over this very issue with them many times in…

  • Why Do I Have to Do That?

    Joey & Carla Link July 15, 2026 “Why Do I Have to Do That?” Have your kids ever said that to you? We think almost every parent has heard this at one time or another. What your kids are trying to do with phrases like this is to try and get you, their parents to back…

  • Summer Survival Guide

    July 8, 2026 By Joey & Carla Link It’s hot outside, we’re halfway through summer and you might be looking for some new ideas to help work on some of those parenting issues that arise when everyone is home together. We’ve put together a list with some of our most popular podcast episodes over the…

  • Happy 250th Birthday to the USA!

    Joey & Carla Link July 1, 2026 You think your kids will learn about the 4th of July and what it means in school. But exactly what are they learning about it? In public schools, especially these days, it is hard to tell what is being taught about anything. Often, it is someone’s opinion about a…

  • It’s Vacation Time!

    Joey & Carla Link June 24, 2026 Traveling and vacationing with your kids can be a fun time but also can feel exhausting to the point you almost wish you had stayed at home. We have written blogs about this recently, but with vacations coming we wanted to review it one more time. The fun…

  • Be an Encourager

    Joey & Carla Link June 17, 2026 Summer is upon us and kids often spend their days fighting with each other. That is what kids tend to do when they have too much unstructured time together. You have gotten to be an expert on telling them to settle down and keep their hands to themselves.…

  • Kids, Money & Responsibility

    Joey & Carla Link June 10, 2026 Summer time is a great time to teach kids responsibility with money. They typically are asking for more of it so they can have fun while out of school. Some kids start thinking of how they can earn money and might even ask you if there are some…

  • Where Did the Time Go?

    Joey & Carla Link June 3, 2026 Our oldest grandson recently turned 15! Where did the time go?! Now Summer is here and you think you have time to kick back and relax, and you do, if you make time for it. You also have to make time for sport’s practices for the teams your…