The Mind of a Child

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If you've ever felt completely alone as a young mother, you are not imagining it, and you are not the only one. We are in a loneliness epidemic. 
In this episode, we have an open and honest conversation about this problem facing young mothers today. Backed by real statistics and rooted in scripture, we'll name what so many moms are quietly carrying and gently remind you that your longing for connection is not weakness. It is actually pointing you to God and to others.

Episode Highlights
00:00 Introduction and listener responses on loneliness
03:00 The loneliness epidemic statistics
07:00 Loneliness vs. social isolation
09:15 Technology and individualism
12:30 How Satan uses loneliness
15:45 R.A.C.E.
19:00 Closing prayer
Please send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the podcast: themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

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Are you carrying a weight you were never meant to carry alone? If you've ever wondered if you are doing enough, being enough, or getting it all right, this episode is a tender and timely word just for you.
In this conversation, we sit with you in the middle of the mess of motherhood and gently point you back to the only place that can truly lift your head. With Psalm 42 as our guide, we remind you that lament is not weakness, it is the pathway back to hope, and that God has not forgotten you.
Scriptures for this episode:
Psalm 42
Matthew 11:28
Romans 15

Episode Highlights
00:00 The pressures of modern motherhood
04:30 What does it mean to lament?
07:05 Crying out to God (and community)
11:00 Remembering God's past faithfulness
14:30 Christian community is not optional
17:00 Finding your way back to hope
20:45 Closing encouragement
Please send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the podcast: themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

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.

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Have you ever been asked "What did you do all day?" and struggled to put it into words? Mama, you did everything. In this episode, we come alongside you with the warmth and wisdom of mothers who have been right where you are, reminding you that making a home is one of the most meaningful things you will ever do.
Rooted in Titus 2 and Psalm 90, we walk through the everyday rhythms of a home built with love, from planning and decluttering to cooking, decorating, and supervising little ones, offering practical hacks and grace-filled encouragement every step of the way.

Episode Highlights
00:00 What it means to be "busy at home" from Titus 2:4-5
04:30 Planning your home, writing your family pillars, and starting with the heart (1-2)
11:30 Organizing, cleaning, and the Princess Bride method (3-5)
18:00 Decorating your home and mealtimes (6-7)
33:00 Communication, loose schedules, and supervising children (8-10)
Please send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the podcast: themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

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.

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Social media says the '90s mom had it all figured out, but what was she actually doing right? In this episode, we take a warm, honest look at what defined our generation of mothering and what today's young moms can carry forward.
From supervised freedom and unstructured play to chores, limited technology, and keeping the heart at home, we ground this conversation in Titus 2 and the timeless truth that faithful motherhood begins with a heart oriented toward God, not fear, comparison, or the pressure to perform.

Episode Highlights
00:00 What defined a 90s mom?
09:00 Parenting without fear
13:20 Social media and anxiety
19:00 Putting down the phone and being present
21:00 Bringing the heart home
Please send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the podcast: themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

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.

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What happens when parenting gets complicated by blended families, boundary-crossing relatives, or an unbelieving spouse? In this episode, we answer real listener questions about some of the most tender and complex relationships in a mother's life.
With grace, honesty, and scripture as our guide, we walk through what it looks like to present a united parenting front, navigate family members who push against your values, and faithfully raise children when your spouse does not share your faith.
Episode Highlights
00:00 Parenting on a united front
03:40 Navigating blended families
08:00 Setting boundaries when family members cross the line
12:22 Parenting with an unbelieving spouse
Please send us your questions if you'd like to have them discussed on the podcast: themindofachildpodcast@gmail.com

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.