Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith

In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith answers a common question for families on vacation or relaxing at home: Do you ever have your family get in a hot tub? While jacuzzis look like a fun, safe place to unwind with their steps and handrails, those posted age warnings exist for a vital medical reason.
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Navigating boundaries with well-meaning grandparents and in-laws can often feel like walking through a relational minefield. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith shares practical strategies to resolve family conflicts while preserving these vital intergenerational connections.
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Parents often unknowingly fuel their children's fears by allowing a constant stream of negative news into the home. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains how 24/7 exposure to tragedies can distort a child's worldview and offers practical steps to become a calming influence instead.
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In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains how everyday errands—like stopping at the gas station—can become powerful training modules for your kids. By turning a routine fill-up into a family "pit stop" where children jump out to pump gas, wash windshields, and check the oil, you are teaching them far more than basic auto maintenance.
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As adults, we often accidentally break our own rules—like absentmindedly setting muddy work boots on the dining table—simply out of distraction. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith challenges parents to remember this reality before coming down with an iron fist when their children step out of line.
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If your pre-teen or young teenager is constantly complaining about being tired, they probably aren't just being lazy—their bodies are going through intense neurodevelopmental changes. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains the biological and emotional shifts happening in children between the ages of 10 and 14 that genuinely require more sleep and downtime.
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While the true value of doing hard things is that it forces us to grow, the more pressing question for parents is: How do you help your child do hard things? In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains that conquering life’s mountains begins entirely with mindset.
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Parents and children often find themselves in a tug-of-war over proper speech and grammar. Dr. Roger Smith addresses whether this is a battle truly worth fighting, noting that the necessity of perfect grammar largely depends on the situations and career paths your child will eventually navigate.
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Death and loss are inevitable, yet they remain some of the hardest topics to discuss with our kids. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explores how to navigate the difficult conversations surrounding death—whether it is the passing of a loved one, a family pet, or even the loss of a dream.
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When children push back, a parent's natural instinct is often to tighten the screws and enforce more rules—but this usually just fuels the fire. In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explains why this happens using a simple concept called "relationship math": Rules + Regulation - Relationship = Resentment and Rebellion.
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