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Keeping It Young

Keeping It Young

By: Dave Young Bethlie Young
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 A weekly podcast hosted by Dave and Bethlie Young who have spoken to thousands of people across America and around the world. Their heart is to encourage, direct, and strengthen your marriage, family, and ministry life. You will find humor, helpful teaching, and great encouragement. Join them each week as together they share Biblical and practical insights. Spirituality
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  • Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 3

    Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 3
    May 12 2025

    Thanks for joining us for Part 3 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs.

    If you missed parts 1 and 2 here are the links:

    Part 1

    Defining special needs

    Part 2

    1) Recognize that "special needs" vary in scope and demand

    2) Recognize that special needs are nothing new

    Thank you for joining us!

    Episode 263 Notes

    3. Recognize that God’s commands are the same

      1. Parent’s must train children
        1. Having a special needs child doesn’t negate the responsiblity to train any more than it negates our responsibility to care for them.
          1. Our culture often believers it does (it negates our responsibility to care for them)
          2. Abortion is usually the answer
          3. Giving them away as a foster child or giving them up for adoption is another way
        2. Having a special needs child means that you have a greater responsiblity to train and care
      2. Parent’s must bring them up/nurture them
        1. Remember that you are not alone. GET HELP

    4. Recognize that behavioral issues are to be solved with patient teaching and training

      1. ODD; ADHD; ADD are quite normal and will become worse if left alone
      2. A child left to himself, brings his mother to shame

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  • Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 2

    Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 2
    May 5 2025

    Thanks for joining us for Part 2 of our series on Raising A Child with Special Needs.

    But first..Dave and Bethlie answer a question from a listener.

    "What do yall recommend to do for family devotions with a 2 year old, and even how often?"

    1. Make family devotions simple and easy
      1. Read to your little one
        1. This trains them to sit and listen
      2. Memorize 1 verse with your little one
        1. Say it to them over and over at specific times
          1. Before a meal
          2. Before prayer
          3. At bedtime
        2. Say it repeatedly until they begin saying it themselves
      3. Pray with them (just a short prayer . . .)
        1. Put them in bed and have dim lights and quiet music
        2. Talk quietly at that time of night
        3. Kneel beside their bed
        4. Touch them, rub their head or their back and sing to them, say a verse to them, and have a short prayer

    Now let's dive into the episode for today!

    Parenting Special Case Scenarios

    1. Recognize that “special needs” vary in scope and demand

      1. Severe autism vs. “on the spectrum”
      2. Fetal alcohol syndrome
      3. Blind
      4. Deaf
      5. ODD, ADHD, ADD

    2. Recognize that special needs are nothing new

      1. Parents have dealt with special needs throughout history
      2. You are not alone
      3. Illustration of reaching DEAF through the Bill and Cathy Rice family
      4. Illustration of Helen Keller
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    26 mins
  • Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 1

    Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 1
    Apr 28 2025
    Dave and Bethlie are BACK! In today's episode Dave and Bethlie tackle a very important question from a listener about how to train a 3 year old with a big imagination to not lie. Later on in the episode Dave and Bethlie begin their series on raising a child with special needs. Thanks for joining us and enjoy this episode! Question from a listener Would you be able to share tips on how to train a 3 year old who has a beautiful imagination on lying. We do a lot of pretend/imagination play, but I want him to also understand that lying (if asked a specific question) is not good. This is something that just recently came up, and I wasn't sure how to handle it or train him on it. You have to know the difference in imagination and lying. Lying lips are an abomination to God; but they that deal in truth are his delightYou shall not bear false witness (you shall not be dishonest in any situation)Truth shall be established forever, but a lying tongue is but for a momentUsing ones imagination is fun and normal and creative; lying is refusing to face facts and/or take responsibility in a specific situation.Imagination is not wrong; lying is very wrong.Imagination is fun; lying is dangerous You have to use different words. Let’s pretendLet’s imagine Always tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truthThat is a LIE and That is VERY BAD Say that softly and sadlyConnect those emotions with the act of lying In imaginationIn reality You have to teach Jacob and his family He lied to his dadHis father in law lied to himHis sons lied to him The Boy Who Cried Wolf (14:40) Raising A Child With Special Needs Part 1 Defining special needs. Special needs refer to children who require additional support or services due to physical, developmental, intellectual, or emotional challenges. These needs can range from mild to severe and may affect various aspects of a child's life, including: communication, mobility, learning, behavior, and social interaction. Some children have physical challenges Blindness, deafness, etc. Some children have mental or emotional challenges Various degrees of autismFetal alcohol syndrome Some children are diagnosed with behavioral issues ADHD Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by persistent patterns of inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity. These symptoms can cause significant problems in functioning at home, school, or work. ADD Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is the older, more colloquial term for a specific type of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) called "Predominantly Inattentive Type”. ODD Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) is a behavioral disorder characterized by persistent negativity, defiance, and anger, often in children and adolescents. It's not a personality trait but a diagnosable condition that can impact a child's ability to learn, interact with others, and function in various settings. OCD Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by obsessions (unwanted, persistent thoughts, images, or urges) and compulsions (repetitive behaviors or mental acts) that individuals feel driven to perform to reduce the anxiety caused by the obsessions. Conclusion
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    29 mins

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