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Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith

Parenting Matters Now with Dr. Roger Smith

By: Dr. Roger Smith
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3-minute parenting tips and ideas to help families be more successful. No technical jargon, just common-sense, practical advice you can apply today.Copyright 2023 All rights reserved. Parenting & Families Relationships
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  • Travel Is Fatal to Prejudice | Episode 427
    Oct 20 2025

    Should you travel with your children? Absolutely! Citing Mark Twain, Dr. Roger Smith explains that travel is the cure for bigotry and narrow-mindedness. Discover how exposing your children to different cultures, perspectives, and ways of life—whether through physical travel or imaginative journeys via books—helps them appreciate and love others. Learn how to teach your kids to look past differences in appearance, politics, or fashion to truly value people as they are.

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    5 mins
  • Praise is the Sunlight: How to Encourage Your Child | Episode 426
    Oct 17 2025

    Do your children need praise? Absolutely! Dr. Roger Smith shares the powerful principle: "Praise is to children as sun is to flowers." He breaks down the three keys to effective praise: it must be specific (focusing on character and effort, not just appearance), sincere (not manipulative), and delivered soon after the desired behavior. Learn how to praise well to help your child grow and blossom into their full potential.

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    4 mins
  • Better Together: Parenting is a Team Sport | Episode 425
    Oct 15 2025

    Even in a two-parent home, parenting is tough! Dr. Roger Smith uses the illustration of a pair of scissors to show that both parents are essential, even when they approach problems from different angles. He argues that two parents are always better together, and neither perspective is wrong—both are needed to "cut" through the challenges of raising children. Learn why tending to your marriage—appreciating your spouse's unique strengths and fostering communication—is the most crucial part of being a good parent.

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    5 mins
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