Tag: parenting

  • Showing Respect

    Joey & Carla Link April 8, 2026 We went to a theme park with our son’s family recently. He has 4 kids who wanted to ride roller coasters. They of course want their dad and Papa to go with them, so our son and I went on the rides with them while Carla and their…

  • Senioritis

    Joey & Carla Link March 25, 2026 Spring is here and the seniors in high school, those in their final year of school are ready to be done with their studies and just have fun. If you have had a senior in your home, you will recognize the symptoms – once they get accepted to…

  • Spring Time Is Bloom Time for Your 10-13 Year Olds Too!

    Joey & Carla Link March 18, 2026 In Spring, we see plants and flowers popping up, making the land look fresh and bright with color. It’s also a time where our kids can start blooming in ways we may or may not be expecting or ready for.  They can surprise you with a deeper understanding…

  • Spring is Blooming and Your Kids are Too!

    Joey & Carla Link March 11, 2026 During the Spring, we see plants and flowers popping up, making the land look fresh and bright with color. It’s also a time where our kids can start blooming in ways we may or may not be expecting or ready for.  Springtime leads to new experiences for kids…

  • Good Marriage Habits

    Joey & Carla Link February 18, 2026 Joey and I have been married over 40 years. That is a long time and does indicate we are no longer young or middle-aged adults! In the last post, we talked about ways to destroy your marriage relationship. In this post we are going to talk about the…

  • Is Your Spouse Your Best Friend?

    Joey & Carla Link February 11, 2026 Why should your spouse be your best friend?  God created the Garden of Eden to be a paradise. He put Adam there to care for the animals and to enjoy the plentiful food. But God saw that Adam was lonely. To fix it, He created a woman named Eve…

  • Are Your Teens Ready to Date?

    Joey & Carla Link February 4, 2026 With Valentine’s Day coming soon and spring-time around the corner, teenagers start looking at dating if they are not already involved in a relationship. It’s both a scary and exciting time for parents, as they remember their own dating experiences and know they need to let their older…

  • Helping Kids 5 and Under Escape Temptation

    Joey & Carla Link January 28, 2026 Do your kids know the right thing they should do? If your kids don’t know the right thing to do, they can’t tell Satan to get off their backs and leave them alone. Kids under 5 yrs. of age obviously don’t have the maturity or understanding to know who…

  • Escaping Temptation

    January 21, 2026 Joey and Carla Link Search Parenting Made Practical in your favorite podcast app or click here to listen! My kids knew it was their job to put their laundry away. I washed it, I folded it, put it in a basket and put each of my kid’s baskets in their room. From…

  • Leaving Christ in Christmas

    Abigail Edmons December 17, 2025 Christmas, the most wonderful time of the year – or perhaps the most stressful time of year. Before you think I’m a Scrooge, hear me out. I promise, I’m not. I remember growing up and loving everything about Christmas. I loved Christmas Eve service (you know – the thrill of…