Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith

Managing the Family Car | Episode 221

Do your children have access to the family car? There needs to be a plan of access to an automobile for when your children reach the driving age. What kind of lessons will you teach them on how to access a vehicle or how will you manage when they can drive? Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

Your Children's Passions | Episode 219

Do you have a child that loves airplanes? Our children have passions within them that come alive at times, such as interests in airplanes. Expose them to their interests and passions, through activities, or books. Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

Extra Curricular Activities | Episode 218

What kind of tools do you use to train your children? What kind of extra curricular activites are your children involved in to pursue their learning development? Find extra curricular activites that will help your children grow and reap the benefits of. It will then in turn reap benefits for you.Visit me at: https://rogersmithmd.com/

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/