5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Welcome to the 5-Minute Parenting podcast! I'm Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and host of this podcast. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher, journalist, and an award-winning children's author. My Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions That Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose (ages 8-12), helps kids realize they are unique, just like their fingerprints, and have a God-given purpose in their life. I'm also the author of a picture book, Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint (ages 3-8), and an adult book, Lord, It’s Boring in My Prayer Closet: How to Revitalize Your Prayer Life,
I’m Karen Ferguson, your new podcast host beginning February 2025! I’m a wife, mom, grandmom and author of the Questions for Kids picture book series. I have a background in K-8 education and a passion for equipping parents to raise competent, God confident kids.
In this podcast, we cover parenting practices from both a practical view and a biblical view that will benefit your child’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. Our goal is to help you raise kids with a positive, godly self image so they can become all they were created to be. I know you’re busy so we’ll keep it short, let’s take just five minutes and dive in!
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Episodes
105 episodes
Raising Bold, Confident Kids for Christ w/ Special Guest Kirthana Fanning
Host Karen Ferguson welcomes Kirthana Fanning to the show for an in-depth and uplifting episode on raising bold, confident kids for Christ. Listen in as Kirthana brings encouragement and practical strategies to help parents disciple their...
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Episode 105
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22:32
A Fun Object Lesson on the Character Quality of Kindness w/ Guest Ellen Kolman
Join children's author and 35 year veteran teacher Ellen Kolman on 5-Minute Parenting for a fun object lesson on the character quality of kindness. Listen in as Ellen demonstrates the power of praying specific character qualities over our kids ...
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Episode 104
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11:40
3 Fun Ways to Celebrate Earth Day from a Biblical Worldview
Join 5-Minute Parenting Host Karen Ferguson as she discusses putting the focus of Earth Month back where it belongs, onto our Creator God! The world tries to convince our children that mother earth is in charge of this world, and th...
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Episode 103
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4:18
How to Have Meaningful Spiritual Conversations with Young Children w/ Crystal Bowman
Meet Crystal Bowman, best-selling and award-winning author of more than 100 books for children and families as she shares helpful ways we can have meaningful spiritual conversations with our kids. It's never too early to start to in...
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Episode 102
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13:37
Sprinkling Joy into Family Life w/ Special Guest Karen Whiting
Couldn't we all use a little more joy in our lives? Join award-winning author and international speaker Karen Whiting, who will share simple ways you can sprinkle joy into your family life. Cultivating a space for joy in the home doesn't have t...
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Episode 101
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15:54
Author Interview with Jennifer Noel Wilson
Join us to welcome guest author Jennifer Noel Wilson, who will share about her award-winning children's picture book, The Best Trophy. I love recommending wholesome books for parents to share with their kids, and this one is a special ...
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Episode 100
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9:11
Special Guest Interview with Sandra Kay Chambers
Today is a VERY special show, as I get the privilege of interviewing Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and original Host of the 5-Minute Parenting Podcast! Sandra is a friend, fellow Ambassador author, and new Nana to her sweet grandson, Connor!...
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Episode 99
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12:03
How to Support Foster Care with Special Guest Katie Smith
Join us to welcome Katie Cruice Smith back for the final episode in her three-part series on foster care and adoption. Did you know approximately 500,000 children are in the US foster care system? We can all do our part to help supp...
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Episode 98
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19:25
Debunking the Myths of Adoption with Special Guest Katie Smith
Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith back to the show for episode two of a three-part series on foster care and adoption. Have you considered adoption (or know someone who is) but feel like it's just too big and overwhelming, or perh...
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Episode 97
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21:28
My Adoption Story, with Guest Katie Cruice Smith
Today we welcome Katie Cruice Smith to the show for the first episode in a three-part in-depth series on foster care and adoption. Listen in as Katie shares her heart-warming and inspiring adoption story, filled with bold steps of faith and mir...
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Episode 96
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18:18
Helping your Child Win the War on Worry and Anxiety, with Special Guest Laura Kuehn
Statistics show that anxiety in children is on the rise, which is why I'm thrilled to welcome Laura Kuehn to the show to offer expert advice and insight, along with practical ways we can help our kids win the war on worry and anxiety. ...
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Episode 95
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13:56
3 Practical Ways to Help Shape your Child's Identity in God
Welcome to today's episode of 5-minute Parenting! Join Host Karen Ferguson as she shares 3 practical ways you can help your child grow strong and secure in who they are and their purpose in life. There are many confusing and conflic...
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Episode 94
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4:55
How to Discern Good Books for our Kids w/ Guest Valerie Fentress
In this episode Host Karen Ferguson welcomes special guest, Valerie Fentress, award-winning author and host of the Bookworthy Podcast. Listen in as Valerie shares insight into finding suitable, worthwhile books for kids, based on her real-world...
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Episode 93
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17:57
Embracing Routines: How (Part 2)
Today we welcome back Trisha Poole for the second part of her discussion on Embracing Routines: How. As a homeschooling parent of six children ranging from grades 6 to 12, Trisha provides insights into how establishing simple routines can...
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7:53
Embracing Routines: Why (Part 1)
In this episode of 5-Minute Parenting, Trisha Poole, who been homeschooling her six children through various grade levels for 12 years, shares her insights into why routines are vital. In today's discussion, Trisha outlines six reasons to embra...
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7:48
Making Families Great Again: 3 Steps in the Right Direction
Today, we are thrilled to have Dr. Mel Tavares, an award-winning author, speaker, and life coach, joining us. Mel holds a doctorate in ministry focused on pastoral care and counseling and brings with her 35 years of professional and ministerial...
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10:40
Exciting News about the 5-Minute Parenting Podcast
Today, I want to share some very exciting news and introduce a very special person to my 5-Minute Parenting audience. Karen Ferguson is my guest today, and she is going to become a cohost for the 5 minute parenting podcast, and will eventually ...
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12:39
#2 ADHD Accommodations by age levels
In our recent episode of the 5-Minute Parenting podcast, we delved into the crucial topic of ADHD accommodations for students at different age levels. As a former teacher and parent of a child with ADHD, I know firsthand the importance of provi...
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6:19
Your Words Matter
Welcome to Episode 2 of the 5-Minute Parenting Podcast. We know how someone’s harsh or critical words can hurt us even as adults. And it’s even more hurtful for a child who has no experience in knowing how to accept or reject ...
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Episode 2
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3:59
10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginning Homeschooler (Part 1)
In today's episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we had the pleasure of hosting Trisha Pull, a dedicated mother who is currently homeschooling her 6 children across different grades. Trisha shared 10 valuable insights she wishes she knew as a beginnin...
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10:06
Allowing Your Child to Fail
On this episode of “5-Minute Parenting,” we discuss the importance of allowing our children to fail. Failure is a natural part of life, and parents need to teach their children how to learn from their failures and grow from them. We...
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5:00
Tips for Helping Your Child Get Organized
It’s that time of year where kids are already back in school or soon will be. And one of the most important things we as parents can help our children with at the beginning of the school year is teaching them how to get and stay organized. Buil...
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5:22
Why Sharing Family History With Children is Crucial
Our special guest today is Angela Breidenbach, the executive director of the International Institute of Genealogical Studies. Angela shares the crucial importance of sharing family history with children. Through captivating stories, she emphasi...
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