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Practical Guidance for Everyday Teaching Moments Part 1
Michael Jarquin, CJ Jarquin and Dr. Ed West discuss how parents can turn daily situations into teaching moments. Covering both big and small interactions, they offer tips for recognizing opportunities to teach values and life skills in natural, everyday settings. This episode encourages parents to be proactive, using regular activities to instill positive lessons in their children.
📖 For more practical tips, check out Dr. West’s book How You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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19 Feb 2025
Establishing Manners and Social Boundaries Part 2
In this episode, Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West explore the role of manners and boundaries in shaping respectful behavior. They discuss how parents can instill social boundaries and expectations, teaching children the value of respect in a structured way. This episode offers actionable insights for developing socially aware and considerate children.
📖 Explore more about boundaries in Dr. West’s book How You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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18 Feb 2025
Establishing Manners and Social Boundaries Part 1
In this episode, Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West explore the role of manners and boundaries in shaping respectful behavior. They discuss how parents can instill social boundaries and expectations, teaching children the value of respect in a structured way. This episode offers actionable insights for developing socially aware and considerate children.
📖 Explore more about boundaries in Dr. West’s book How You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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12 Feb 2025
Communication and Respect in Parenting Part 2
Dr. Ed West, Michael Jarquin and his wife CJ delve into communication as a cornerstone of respectful parenting. They provide strategies to foster open, respectful dialogue that builds trust and understanding between parents and children. Emphasizing listening as a key component, this episode equips parents with tools to model and teach respectful communication, enhancing family dynamics.
📖 Find practical advice in Dr. West’s bookHow You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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11 Feb 2025
Communication and Respect in Parenting Part 1
Dr. Ed West, Michael Jarquin and his wife CJ delve into communication as a cornerstone of respectful parenting. They provide strategies to foster open, respectful dialogue that builds trust and understanding between parents and children. Emphasizing listening as a key component, this episode equips parents with tools to model and teach respectful communication, enhancing family dynamics.
📖 Find practical advice in Dr. West’s bookHow You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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5 Feb 2025
Building Bonds Through Modeling Behavior Part 2
In this episode, Dr. Ed West and Michael Jarquin discuss how modeling behavior strengthens family bonds and instills respect. Using relatable examples, they show the power of parental influence through everyday interactions and highlight how setting an example can reinforce positive family dynamics. This episode serves as a guide for parents to foster trust and closeness through intentional actions.
📖 Learn more in Dr. West’s book How You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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4 Feb 2025
Building Bonds Through Modeling Behavior Part 1
In this episode, Dr. Ed West and Michael Jarquin discuss how modeling behavior strengthens family bonds and instills respect. Using relatable examples, they show the power of parental influence through everyday interactions and highlight how setting an example can reinforce positive family dynamics. This episode serves as a guide for parents to foster trust and closeness through intentional actions.
📖 Learn more in Dr. West’s book How You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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29 Jan 2025
The Heart in Parenting Part 2
Dr. Ed West and Michael Jarquin explore the importance of connecting with a child’s heart, emphasizing the nurturing of inner character. Through biblical wisdom and spiritual insights, they reveal how a parent’s love and guidance shape a child’s core values. This episode encourages parents to build deep connections and create a loving foundation that supports moral and emotional growth.
📖 Discover more about parenting with heart in Dr. West’s book How You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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28 Jan 2025
The Heart in Parenting Part 1
Dr. Ed West and Michael Jarquin explore the importance of connecting with a child’s heart, emphasizing the nurturing of inner character. Through biblical wisdom and spiritual insights, they reveal how a parent’s love and guidance shape a child’s core values. This episode encourages parents to build deep connections and create a loving foundation that supports moral and emotional growth.
📖 Discover more about parenting with heart in Dr. West’s book How You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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22 Jan 2025
Teaching as a Core Parenting Role Part 2
In this episode, Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West focus on the vital role of parents as teachers, modeling behavior that children learn from, whether intentionally or not. They discuss how everyday actions become teaching moments and the importance of leading by example. With practical tips and real-life anecdotes, this episode equips parents to be more mindful and purposeful in how they teach values through daily interactions.
📖 For additional insights, pick up Dr. West’s book How You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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21 Jan 2025
Teaching as a Core Parenting Role Part 1
In this episode, Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West focus on the vital role of parents as teachers, modeling behavior that children learn from, whether intentionally or not. They discuss how everyday actions become teaching moments and the importance of leading by example. With practical tips and real-life anecdotes, this episode equips parents to be more mindful and purposeful in how they teach values through daily interactions.
📖 For additional insights, pick up Dr. West’s book How You Feed a Cat (https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/how-you-feed-a-cat-edward-h-west-md/1144285904).
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🔔 Don’t miss this episode on becoming an intentional influence in your child’s life.
15 Jan 2025
Understanding Discipline Beyond Punishment Part 2
Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West redefine discipline as a training tool grounded in love, guiding parents to cultivate self-control and respect in their children through practical examples and biblical insights.
14 Jan 2025
Understanding Discipline Beyond Punishment Part 1
Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West redefine discipline as a training tool grounded in love, showing parents how to cultivate self-control and character development through compassionate guidance.
8 Jan 2025
Foundations in Parenting Part 2
Dr. Ed West and Michael Jarquin explore the transformative power of faith-driven parenting, emphasizing personal growth and biblical foundations for raising resilient children.
7 Jan 2025
Foundations in Parenting Part 1
In this introductory episode, hosts Michael Jarquin and Dr. Ed West dive into the origins of their friendship and the faith-driven insights that shape their parenting philosophy. Dr. West, a seasoned pediatrician, shares how parents must grow alongside their children, embracing transformation for effective parenting. Drawing from his experiences in Uganda and the Christian parenting journey, this episode lays a biblical foundation for raising resilient children. This is more than managing behavior; it’s about personal growth and grounding in faith. 📖
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