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Parenting is Heart Work

Parenting is Heart Work

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With parenting advice coming at you from so many sources, how do you know what to listen to and what to ignore? Parenting the heart of a child is completely different than the behavior modification approaches that often parents use. Instead of relying on rewards, incentives, threats, and punishment, you'll learn how to identify heart lessons to teach your child and implement them in practical ways. In this podcast, Parenting Coaches Dr. Scott Turansky and Elena Zwetsloot will offer you strategies, tools, and practical ideas to help you train, teach, and build relationships with your children.
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31. Parenting Children with ADHD

Parenting is Heart WorkDec 19, 2022

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60. Getting started with parenting training

60. Getting started with parenting training

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about how to get started with parenting training in your family. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents.

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Mar 28, 202417:60
59. About correction...

59. About correction...

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about correction - what it is and what are how to best think and use it in your family. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents.

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Mar 14, 202420:46
58. Encouragement for parents

58. Encouragement for parents

We believe that parents can be the best councilors for their children - as long as they are equipped with the right plan. During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena would like to offer parents some encouragement and help, to give them hope.

Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents.

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Feb 29, 202418:23
57. Children and...Bitterness

57. Children and...Bitterness

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about bitterness, what it is and what are its dangers. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents.

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Feb 15, 202425:23
56. Children and Dangerous Beliefs

56. Children and Dangerous Beliefs

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about dangerous beliefs, what they are and how they creep in the lives of our families. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents.

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Feb 01, 202424:04
55. Children and Selfishness

55. Children and Selfishness

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are talking about selfishness and how important it is for parents to understand its roots and to know how to help their children deal with it. Dr Scott and Elena are answering challenging questions and giving practical advise for parents.

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Jan 18, 202424:04
54. Children and....Emotions - Part 2

54. Children and....Emotions - Part 2

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are focusing their conversations around emotions and the role they play in our children's life. We look at the heart, as the control center of emotions and how we can help children learn to wisely manage their emotions, in a godly way.

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Dec 13, 202323:31
53. Children and....Emotions - Part 1

53. Children and....Emotions - Part 1

During this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are focusing their conversations around emotions and the role they play in our children's life. We look at the heart, as the control center of emotions and how we can help children learn to wisely manage their emotions, in a godly way.

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Nov 29, 202324:11
52. Children and...Teamwork

52. Children and...Teamwork

In this episode, Dr Scott and Elena are sharing in more details why teamwork is an important concept for children to learn about and also to put into practice and the benefits of having a well developed teamwork attitude. You can hear practical advice and tips you can immediately put into practice!

Nov 15, 202319:36
51. Children and....Authorities

51. Children and....Authorities

During this episode Dr Scott and Elena Zwetsloot are discussing about the role authorities play in the life of children and how should we as parents help children relate to them. In this episode you will find practical tips as well as strategies to bring about changes in the heart of your child.


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Nov 01, 202320:51
50. How to Give Children Hope

50. How to Give Children Hope

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how to speak and lead our children with hope, so they can have and build hope as well. Hope is a very important part of our lives as parents and of our children's lives. We learn to put our hope in Jesus and through that we see potential for change in our children.

These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

Sep 21, 202320:01
49. How to Help Children to Deal with Worldliness

49. How to Help Children to Deal with Worldliness

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how parents can help children learn about the world we live in in a biblical way - as well as ways to help them become wise and know how to discern and make wise decisions in a world that has less and less love for God. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

Sep 07, 202317:45
48. How to Focus on the Relationship

48. How to Focus on the Relationship

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about building strong relationships, why it's so important and how relationships are the soil in which we plant the seeds of love and affection for or children. Having a strong relationship with your child will allow for growth in harder situations and times.

These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

Aug 24, 202318:20
47. How to…Deal With Electronics Addiction (Part 2)

47. How to…Deal With Electronics Addiction (Part 2)

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about something that is very prevalent amongst our children and teenagers: technology and devices addiction. They will discuss how to deal with this at different ages and you will learn about ideas and strategies to help parent's help their children to use devices and technology in a healthy way. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

Aug 10, 202319:31
46. How to…Deal With Electronics Addiction (Part 1)

46. How to…Deal With Electronics Addiction (Part 1)

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about something that is very prevalent amongst our children and teenagers: technology and devices addiction. They will discuss how to deal with this at different ages and you will learn about ideas and strategies to help parent's help their children to use devices and technology in a healthy way. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

Jul 27, 202322:29
45. How to ...Plan in Dealing with Anxiety, Sadness and Anger

45. How to ...Plan in Dealing with Anxiety, Sadness and Anger

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how parents can help children have a plan to deal with the three main emotions that are: anxiety, sadness and anger. We discuss them each individually and then we offer practical tips on how to understand them but also manage them appropriately. These are important concepts for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!


Jul 13, 202324:08
44. How to...Teach Children to Deal With Anxiety

44. How to...Teach Children to Deal With Anxiety

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how to coach children t grow spiritually. Our relationship with God, praying and reading the Bible are essential aspects of our lives and learning about these at a young age is very important! As parents, we have a responsibility to instill in our children ways in which they can grow spiritually. This is such an important concept for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

Jun 29, 202324:52
43. How to...Coach Children to Grow Spiritually

43. How to...Coach Children to Grow Spiritually

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how to coach children t grow spiritually. Our relationship with God, praying and reading the Bible are essential aspects of our lives and learning about these at a young age is very important! As parents, we have a responsibility to instill in our children ways in which they can grow spiritually. This is such an important concept for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

Jun 15, 202320:12
42. How to...Coach Teenagers to Break Bad Relationships

42. How to...Coach Teenagers to Break Bad Relationships

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how to teach teenager to choose healthy friendships as well as to stop the bad relationships they are in. Friendships are very important for our children and it is important to be wise when choosing friends, because they have a lot of influence on our kids. This is such an important concept for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!



Jun 08, 202317:58
41. How To...Teach Kids to Add Energy to Your Family

41. How To...Teach Kids to Add Energy to Your Family

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how to teach children to add energy to the family life. Within a family there are chores and tasks to be done, as well as fun activity - we discuss how to teach children to do all these with a happy heart! Learning to be aware of how our children change is very important as change is essential in making progress. And consistence and change should be able to work together towards the same goals. This is such an important concept for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!


Jun 01, 202316:37
40. How to...Make Parenting Shifts

40. How to...Make Parenting Shifts

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about how to make parenting shifts, how to be flexible based on your children's needs and the support and firmness they need. Learning to be aware of how our children change is very important as change is essential in making progress. And consistence and change should be able to work together towards the same goals. This is such an important concept for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!

Apr 19, 202322:52
39. How to...Affirm Approximately Right Behaviour

39. How to...Affirm Approximately Right Behaviour

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will talk about affirming approximately right behavior in our children, instead of always expecting perfection. This is such an important concept for parents as affirmation brings hope and trust in the hearts of children - an parents! Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!




Apr 12, 202317:43
38. How to...Teach Children to Honor Others?

38. How to...Teach Children to Honor Others?

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will share more about honor and why it is so important in family life, looking at it from a biblical perspective. Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!



Apr 06, 202315:18
37. How to…Ponder the Matter of Spanking

37. How to…Ponder the Matter of Spanking

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will discuss the matter of spanking, looking at it from a biblical perspective. Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!


Mar 29, 202320:08
36. How To...Parent Multiple Children

36. How To...Parent Multiple Children

During this episode, Dr Scott and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot are sharing some practical and wise ideas about how to best parent when you have more children. Each child is unique and requires a different approach and strategy to help them learn and develop. Using wise practices can help create a strong relationship between parents and siblings. Listen and pass it along!
Feb 02, 202319:20
35. How To...Overcome Selfishness

35. How To...Overcome Selfishness

During this episode Dr Scott Turansky and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot are discussing about selfishness, what makes it challenging and what are some ways to help children overcome it. Selfishness does not only affect the character of our future but their actions and choices as well, so haveing a wise plan to deal with it, its a must. Listen and learn how.
Jan 26, 202320:50
34. How to...Deal With The Contemporary Idea of Sexuality

34. How to...Deal With The Contemporary Idea of Sexuality

We recorded this episode in 2022 when the Corona pandemic was still impacting society and the way we functioned, in terms of schools, shops, events, etc. 

During this episode, Dr Scott Turansky and parenting coach Elena Zwetsloot will be sharing with parents wisdom on how to help their children navigate and deal with the contemporary idea of sexuality that is so prevalent in our society nowadays.  

Jan 19, 202322:14
33. How to...Teach Children the Wise Appeal

33. How to...Teach Children the Wise Appeal

In this episode, Dr. Scott Turansky and coach Elena Zwetsloot share how to teach children to appeal wisely and respectfully to a 'No' answer or a decision that the parent has made. It is important to learn when and how to use it, to make sure that it impacts your family in a positive way. Listen to this podcast to learn about a skill that will benefit your children throughout their lives.
Jan 12, 202318:20
32. How To...Teach Children to Work Harder

32. How To...Teach Children to Work Harder

This year 2023 we are starting with a new series on our Podcast called: “How to... “ and we will be focusing on giving practical tips and ideas to make strategic and lasting changes in your children and families. This first episode focuses on how to teach children to work hard, such an important part of the character we want to build in our children. Enjoy this episode and share it further!
Jan 05, 202316:47
31. Parenting Children with ADHD
Dec 19, 202227:13
30. Teaching Kids How to Choose Friends
Aug 17, 202221:60
Special Episode: Bible Verse Cards Announcement!

Special Episode: Bible Verse Cards Announcement!

Do you want to help your children memorize the scripture but are not sure where to start? Try the colourful set of 20 scripture cards that make bible verses memorization fun!
Our story...One year ago I started to print bible verses for my son and it was then that I realized how much faster was he learning! He was loving the colours, and the images and he was looking forward to the time when we would learn them. Since then, he memorize over 60 bible verses within one year! This inspired me to design, create and produce 6 Scripture Sets of 20 bible verses each. The scripture verses are curated and include verses from almost every book in the Bible. Here they are :
Essential I - these are verses that every child should know! They are short and easy to remember.
Essential II - start memorizing these verses with children aged 3 and older, they will learn fast!
Essential III - these are verses that are focusing on the Word of God and His majesty.
Scripture for the Heart - these verses will help your child focus their heart on the Lord.
Scripture with Jesus - these verses focus on Jesus' life, ministry and miracles!
Scripture for Women - verses that encourage women and help them stay on the path with the Lord.

The design is unique and the cards are printed on quality paper and laminated, so they can last for a very long time – even when used by little wet and dirty hands :)
They come in a colourful cotton handmade pouch, so they don’t get lost.
They are blank on the back so you can make notes.
Sizes differ very slightly: around 9,5 cm x 9,5 cm
Please bear in mind colours on your screen may vary slightly from the colour of your print. Some borders may also vary.


To purchase: US Based Bible Verse Cards - Biblical Parenting | Child Discipline
Europe and the rest of the world: Shop | parentingisheartwork
Aug 17, 202202:12
29. Teaching Kids to Learn from Life
Aug 10, 202216:32
28. Disciplining Consistently Even When You’re Tired
Aug 03, 202216:28
27. Dealing with Anger in Children
Jul 28, 202219:03
26. Communicating Values so Kids Will Listen
Jul 22, 202219:47
25. Helping Children Make Lasting Changes
Jul 12, 202219:36
24. Making Every Discipline Time Constructive
Jul 05, 202218:17
23. Getting Things Done Without Tension
Jun 28, 202220:14
22. When our Parenting Styles Differ
Feb 08, 202220:06
21. When Families Experience Tension
Nov 07, 202119:55
20. When Children Need Closeness
Nov 07, 202128:29
19. When Children Are Angry
Oct 21, 202122:05
18. When Children Need to Honor Others
Sep 24, 202115:18
17. When Children Overcome Selfishness
Sep 17, 202120:56
16. When Children Are Adopted
Aug 01, 202123:59
15. When Children Need Spiritual Development
Jul 05, 202120:11
14. When Children Become Adolescents - Part 2
Jun 13, 202122:29
13. When Children Become Adolescents
May 18, 202125:01
12. When Children Need a Bedtime Routine
Apr 06, 202122:12