Ask Tim #2: Bedtime Battles, Best Schooling and Alcohol in the Home

Grace Based Families Podcast

Grace Based Families Podcast

August 30, 2023

• Episode 106
• Host: Michelle Broek
• Guest: Tim Kimmel

Michelle and Tim navigate some of the most challenging aspects of Christian parenting as we discuss bedtime routines, choosing schools, and addressing the topic of alcohol in a Christian home. Q1: How can parents transform the often stressful bedtime routine into a meaningful bonding time with their children? Dr. Kimmel emphasizes the need to start winding down the household early and create a bedtime ritual that fosters an environment of love, security, and purpose. He also highlights the importance of reading to your kids and viewing bedtime as a gift from God. Q2: How can parents navigate the complex task of choosing the right school for their kids? This involves weighing the trade-offs of each educational option and considering essential questions such as which school is best for a particular child, which one fits best with the family's configuration, and if the school helps your child become a truly great person. Dr. Kimmel warns against fear-based decision making and underscores the importance of raising strong, not just safe, kids. Q3: How should parents handle the controversial topic of alcohol in the home from a Christian perspective? Dr. Kimmel advises parents to explore the biblical stance on moderation and abstention, understand the dangers of teenage drinking, and have open conversations with your children on this subject. He also emphasizes the importance of prayer and self-reflection when making decisions about alcohol in the home.

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