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Lifestyle #2806

Unwanted Children

Ten children, all fostered, died in his arms. One of his own sons died. His other son was born with brittle bones. His days are spent caring for unwanted children. We’re about to meet the man who has one of the biggest heart you’ve ever seen. Our first guest is Mohamed Bzeek, a foster parent who takes in terminally ill children, often caring for them until they die. He was recently given the International Benevolence Award. Also joining us is actress, Adel René, from Showtime’s Twin Peaks. She will share her incredible story of caring for her brother when he was diagnosed with ALS. She’s an active volunteer with the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and the Make a Film Foundation. Free Offer: The Healing Power of Love by Jerry D. Thomas Offer Code: HPOL-P-F-401 Offer Description: Jesus taught people that they had been given precious talents. His own life showed that every moment can influence eternity, that every moment is a treasure to be spent making someone’s life better and heaven more real.

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Lifestyle #2723

Faith, Family, Fatherhood

Country music artist Tracy Lawrence has had the kind of music career most people only dream about with more that 13 million albums sold, eight #1 Billboard hits and more than 40 singles on the charts.  But life always has its share of ups and downs. Today Tracy and his wife Becca share about career, managing marriage and parenting challenges including homeschooling their kids and how they keep family as a priority. Free Offer: Health & Healing Magazine: Enrich Your Marriage     Offer Code: ENRICH-M-F-401   Offer Description:  By the Wildwood Lifestyle Center Journal of Health & Healing editorial staff.  Articles include “Romantic Love That Lasts a Lifetime” and quiz: “Is Your Marriage in Trouble?”

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Lifestyle #2708

Epilepsy Explained

Greg Grunberg played a police detective with special powers on the TV series Heroes and was the best recon flier in the resistance in Star Wars: The Force Awakens.  But when his smart, athletic, and otherwise healthy 7-year-old son, Jake, was diagnosed with epilepsy 6 years ago he had to do some very different research to help him.  Greg shares what he has learned as a parent and is joined by Dr. Christianne Heck, Medical Director of USC’s Comprehensive Epilepsy Center to help us understand a bit more about epilepsy.   Free Offer: 1.) Web article “What is Epilepsy?” and 2.) Epilepsy Foundation Recommendations articles   Offer Code: EPILEP-T-F-401   Offer Description: Web article on epilepsy plus information from the Epilepsy Foundation on Recommendations for Care of Adults with Epilepsy and Recommendations for Care of Children with Epilepsy

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Lifestyle #2707

Infertility Struggles

Justin Osmond was born 90% deaf, but his will power and determination allowed him to do what many would consider impossible and follow in his father’s (Merrill Osmond) footsteps in music as well as a host of other accomplishments.  He shows us how to hear not simply with our ears but with our hearts. When he and his wife Kristi looked to adopt their twins, they needed to consider a few extra elements. In this episode, we join their journey in the decision to adopt and the joy in parenting. Sometimes miracles are around the corner in unexpected places.   Free Offer: Coping with the Stress of Infertility   Offer Code: INFERT-T-F-401   Offer Description: Web article Fact Sheet Series by The National Infertility Association  

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Lifestyle #2704

Building Happy Kids

Our guests today are going to share secrets to anchoring a positive, happy core in our kids.  You know our guest today best from shows like Sons & Daughters and General Hospital or movies like the beloved ET.  However, Dee Wallace is also a teacher and life coach and she is here to talk about why strong self-esteem is so important for children.  She is joined with our special guest child psychotherapist, Katie Hurley, author of The Happy Kid Handbook.   Free Offer: “Loving Yourself” Offer Code: LY-T-F-401   Offer Description: Touch Points pamphlet “Loving Yourself”   Featured Books: Shop Now Shop Now

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Lifestyle #2342

Parenting the New Teenager

On this episode of Mad about Marriage, Dr. Foster Cline; well-known author, speaker, and co-founder of the Love and Logic Institute; offers tips to overcome the challenges of parenting the new teenager. His book, Parenting Teens with Love and Logic, has opened many eyes.

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Lifestyle #2344

Momfidence

On this Mad About Marriage program, Paula Spencer Scott; author of Momfidence and collaborator on eight other parenting, pregnancy, and health books; shares with us the concept of Momfidence: the confidence that comes when moms start worrying less and winging it more.

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Lifestyle #2334

The Smart Step-Dad

Being a stepparent can be challenging. You’re either the hero or the villain. Today, marriage and family therapist and founder of SmartStepFamilies.com, Ron Deal, is here to help stepparents succeed. We’re going to discuss two of his books, The Smart Stepdad and The Smart Stepmom.

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Lifestyle #2320

The Fatherhood Initiative

Roland Warren, President of the National Fatherhood Initiative, has some wonderful resources for struggling dads. The National Fatherhood Initiative is a place where men who want to be strong fathers can turn for help.

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