Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith

Understanding the Lay of the Land | Episode 217

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/

Don't Judge a Book By It's Cover | Episode 216

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/

Pillar For The Community | Episode 215

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/

Showering Our Children with Blessings | Episode 214

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.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

Children Reflect Our Essence | Episode 213

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/

Growth Mindset | Episode 212

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/

Poetry | Episode 211

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/

Organization | Episode 210

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/

Finding The Right Size Bike | Episode 209

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 bike. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

Finding Heroes | Episode 208

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/