• How to Overcome Fears and Frustrations About Parenting Teens | Episode 537
    Jul 3 2026

    In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith discusses "the parental shift"—the crucial transition from controlling your child's life to influencing it. Learn why trying to maintain absolute control during the teenage years leads to frustration, and how building a relationship based on trust and mutual respect can help you successfully navigate this stage.

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    3 mins
  • The Role of the Father in the Home | Episode 538
    Jul 6 2026

    Join Dr. Rogers-Smith on Parenting Matters Now as he discusses the vital role fathers play in their children's development. Learn practical ways to increase your influence, build self-confidence in your kids, and work as a team in parenting.

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    9 mins
  • What is Love? | Episode 539
    Jul 8 2026

    In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith explores the true meaning of love in parenting. It's more than just a feeling—it's an action. Dr. Smith discusses how we can correct our children's mistakes in a way that makes them feel protected rather than exposed, helping them truly feel our love.

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    2 mins
  • The Value of a Friend is Priceless | Episode 540
    Jul 10 2026

    In this episode of Parenting Matters Now, Dr. Roger Smith introduces his friend Timmy, a shrimping expert. Dr. Smith shares how much he has learned from Timmy about the shrimping industry, from boots and ropes to deep-water trawling, highlighting the unexpected value and wisdom found in everyday friendships.

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    4 mins
  • Have You Met a Stranger Lately? | Episode 541
    Jul 13 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Roger Smith shares a chance encounter with a new friend, Kenzie, at an airport gate. What started as a reassigned seat turned into a deep conversation about pursuing hard things, the value of meaningful work, and a shared appreciation for a powerful Teddy Roosevelt quote. Tune in to discover how meeting strangers can enrich your life.

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    3 mins
  • Is "Like Father, Like Son" a True Statement? | Episode 542
    Jul 15 2026

    Dr. Roger Smith from Parenting Matters Now explores the truth behind the old saying "like father, like son." While children can certainly grow to be different from their parents, they often unintentionally reproduce their parents' character traits and habits. Dr. Roger Smith challenges parents to evaluate their own character and set personal goals for growth, because improving ourselves is the best way to positively influence our children.

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    3 mins
  • What Winnie the Pooh Can Teach Us About Parenting | Episode 543
    Jul 17 2026

    In this episode, Dr. Roger Smith explores how parents can nurture gratitude in their children. Using a quote about Piglet from A.A. Milne's Winnie the Pooh, she explains that gratitude is a learned habit. Dr. Roger Smith shares practical exercises for modeling thankfulness in everyday moments, helping children grow their capacity for gratefulness.

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    3 mins
  • How Can You Help Your Child's Self-Confidence Increase? | Episode 536
    Jul 1 2026

    Help your child grow their self-confidence by encouraging them to lift others up. Dr. Roger Smith discusses how acts of kindness and serving others can reduce self-focus and build a strong sense of self-worth in children.

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    3 mins