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Myth #2: Good Parenting Leads to Happy Children

March 18, 2010
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Leslie Leyland Fields
Good parenting is hard work, and not always appreciated by your kids. That's the message of Leslie Leyland Fields, a mother of six, who talks about the adventures of being a parent and the myths that often lead us to frustration, like the myth that "good parenting leads to happy children." Hear Leslie reveal what's more important than happy kids.

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Leslie Leyland Fields Does parenting make you feel guilty? Join the club! According to today's guest, author Leslie Leyland Fields, 80% of parents feel guilty. Most parents, Fields explains, come to parenting unprepared and filled with unrealistic expectations. One false belief she exposes today is the myth that "children make you happy."
March 17, 2010
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Dr. Meg Meeker As a parent, you can make a huge difference in the life of your teen, especially in regards to abstinence. Pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker talks about the alarming spread of STDs in America and urges parents to talk to their kids about the dangers of premarital sex. Telling the truth could save their lives! Hear seven ways to protect your kids from this epidemic.
March 16, 2010
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Dr. Meg Meeker The culture is in denial about sexually transmitted diseases. One of the country's leading experts on teens and children's health, Dr. Meg Meeker, exposes the shocking facts and statistics about STDs. Meeker, who practices pediatric and adolescent medicine, exhorts parents not to gloss over the dangers of teenage sex, but to encourage abstinence instead.
March 15, 2010
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Marla Alupoaicei Think you and your spouse are as different as night and day? Imagine, then, if your mate was from another country with a different language, traditions and customs. American Marla Alupoaicei talks about her life with her husband, Catalin, a Romanian translator she met while on a missions trip. Hear about the benefits and challenges of an intercultural marriage.
March 12, 2010
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Marla Alupoaicei Love is where you find it, and for one adventurous American woman seeking to do God's work, Romania was the place she found the man of her dreams, Catalin. Marla Alupoaicei talks about the reality of being in an intercultural marriage, and points out just a few of the differences that she and her husband have had to face on the road to happily-ever-after.
March 11, 2010
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Meg Wilson Could you forgive your husband if he was caught in a sexual indiscretion? You might think you wouldn't be able to, but with Christ's help, you can. Meg Wilson talks about the state of her marriage eight years after her husband confessed to a sexual affair. Meg reveals how they rebuilt trust and tells how forgiveness has helped them heal.
March 10, 2010
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Meg Wilson After forgiving her husband for his sexual addiction and working hard to keep her marriage together, Meg's husband later confessed to having an affair. Author Meg Wilson talks about the hurt and anger she felt after her husband's betrayal and tells where she found encouragement and strength to walk through this trial.
March 9, 2010
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Meg Wilson She thought she had the perfect life - a solid marriage, two wonderful daughters, a middle class lifestyle. But what she would later find out would rock her world like never before. Meg Wilson remembers the day when her husband called to tell her that he was stepping down from his job because of his addiction to internet porn. Join us to hear how Meg responded to this devastating news and how they put their marriage back together step by step.
March 8, 2010
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Dr. Freda Bush and Dr. Joe McIlhaney Do you feel powerless to protect your teen from early sexual involvement? Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney , both OB-Gyns, encourage parents to love their teens and remain involved in their lives, and let them know their standards regarding premarital sex. Even by doing all this, however, they realize that youth often make the wrong choices. Freda tells what her and her husband's response was when their own daughter came home from college and announced she was pregnant.
March 5, 2010
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Dr. Freda Bush and Dr. Joe McIlhaney Teen sex isn't just a bad idea; it's a risky move physically, emotionally, and spiritually. Drs. Freda Bush and Joe McIlhaney, experts on brain development and sexuality, talk to parents about some of the consequences of premarital sex, including STDs, compulsive behavior, attachment disorders and more.
March 4, 2010
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FamilyLife Today® is a weekday podcast featuring fun, engaging conversations that help families grow together with Jesus while pursuing the relationships that matter most.

About Dave and Ann Wilson

Dave and Ann Wilson are co-hosts of FamilyLife Today©, FamilyLife’s nationally-syndicated radio program.

Dave and Ann have been married for more than 40 years and have spent the last 35 teaching and mentoring couples and parents across the country. They have been featured speakers at FamilyLife’s Weekend to Remember® since 1993, and have also hosted their own marriage conferences across the country.

Dave and Ann helped plant Kensington Community Church in Detroit, Michigan where they served together in ministry for more than three decades, wrapping up their time at Kensington in 2020.

The Wilsons are the creative force behind DVD teaching series Rock Your Marriage and The Survival Guide To Parenting, as well as authors of the recently released books Vertical Marriage (Zondervan, 2019) and No Perfect Parents (Zondervan, 2021).

Dave is a graduate of the International School of Theology, where he received a Master of Divinity degree. A Ball State University Hall of Fame Quarterback, Dave served the Detroit Lions as Chaplain for thirty-three years. Ann attended the University of Kentucky. She has been active with Dave in ministry as a speaker, writer, small group leader, and mentor to countless women.

The Wilsons live in the Detroit area. They have three grown sons, CJ, Austin, and Cody, three daughters-in-law, and a growing number of grandchildren.

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