The Mind of a Child

Mar 31 2025 93 ep. 18 mins 5
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The Mind of a Child is an early child development podcast that exists to encourage and equip parents to raise their kids to love God and love others. If you're looking for Biblical principles, practical parenting solutions, and science-backed research, our discussions are specifically tailored for you. Our hosts are Leslie Dudley Corbell and Diane Doucet Matthews, who each have a combined 50+ years of experience in the early child parenting space. The Mind of a Child is produced by Rockwell Productions (www.rockwell-productions.com).

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Research-backed Methods for Reading Readiness: Building Foundations for Lifelong Literacy and a Love of Reading

Mar 31 2025 30 mins  
→ 20% off Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals→ Prayer Calendar→ Our book recommendationsLearning to read is one of the most pivotal milestones in a child’s life—and yet, it’s often clouded with pressure, comparison, and confusion. On this episode, we explore what it really means to be “reading ready” by drawing from research-backed methods, personal parenting exper

Teaching Kids Conflict Resolution and the Biblical Approach to Forgiveness

Mar 17 2025 21 mins  
→ 20% off Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals→ Prayer CalendarConflict is an unavoidable part of life, but how we handle it—especially within our families—can shape relationships for years to come. In this episode, we explore the biblical principles of conflict resolution and forgiveness. From understanding how often conflicts arise in childhood to using scripture as a fou

Toddler Hitting? Remaining in Your God-given Parental Authority [Part 2]

Mar 03 2025 27 mins  
→ 20% off Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals→ Prayer CalendarNavigating parental authority can be challenging, especially when young children test boundaries through behaviors like hitting. Many parents struggle with being too permissive or too authoritarian, unsure of how to guide their child in a way that is both firm and loving. In this episode of The Mind of a Child, we d

Toddler Hitting? Responding with Authority and Teaching Self-Control [Part 1]

Feb 17 2025 21 mins  
→ 20% off Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals→ Prayer CalendarDoes your toddler hit when frustrated, resisting the car seat, or struggling with big emotions? In this episode we break down this common toddler behavior, offering gentle yet firm discipline strategies, positive reinforcement techniques, and faith-based wisdom to guide your little one toward self-control and respec

Raising Healthy Eaters: The Do's & Don'ts of Family Mealtime

Feb 03 2025 22 mins  
→ 20% off Duncan and Stone's keepsake journals→ Prayer CalendarMealtime isn’t just about food—it’s about connection, conversation, and creating lifelong habits. In this episode, we explore how to make family meals a positive experience while encouraging healthy eating habits in children. From picky eating to power struggles, we’ll share practical strategies to transform

"How Do I Balance Not Overprotecting or Overexposing My Child?" [Q+A]

Jan 20 2025 22 mins  
How Do We Nurture Faith & Discipline in Our Families?In this special Q&A episode, we answer listener-submitted questions about family discipleship, teaching humility, setting healthy boundaries, and navigating discipline as a united front. Parenting is a journey filled with challenges, and we’re here to provide faith-based guidance to help you raise children who love God,

"My Child is Having a Tantrum and I'm Getting Anxious" [Q+A]

Jan 06 2025 22 mins  
Happy 2025! We're leading off the new year with some questions we received at a discipleship conference that are relevant for lots of parents with younger children. This episode is super practical and will cover such things as tantrums, boundaries, routines, and even meal time. Enjoy!Episode mentioned: Meal TimeThe Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intel

Preparing Your Home and Heart this Christmas for New Arrivals [Expectant Mothers]

Dec 16 2024 19 mins  
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journalsChristmas is just around the corner and for many of our listeners it's a season of anticipation and expectation as they await the birth of their newborn. What an exciting time! On this episode we give some practical steps for preparing your home for a new family member, dive into Luke 1:26-55, and f

Parenting with Hope, Joy, Peace, and Love this Advent Season

Dec 02 2024 27 mins  
> Capture your child's precious moments with Duncan and Stone's keepsake journalsAdvent awaits the coming of Christ which is the hope, joy, peace and love not only for parents of young children this season, but for the entire world. On today's episode, we dive into the history of advent, discuss each of the four elements, before finishing with some practical steps for how you ca

Balancing Creativity and Motherhood with Tabitha Paige [Segment]

Nov 25 2024 3 mins  
Here's a short segment from our most recent episode:We are joined by artist, author, and mother Tabitha Paige to hear how saying "yes" to God's vision for her life and her family's life has led to blessings beyond her wildest imaginations. You've probably seen her children's books all over social media, and we're so excited to share her story with you all. This interview blessed us