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Dr. Lance Villers shares valuable insights on raising and equipping children. The conversation covers topics such as the spiritual battle for children's lives, choosing battles wisely, the value of doing hard things, addressing mental health issues, the importance of sleep and rest, the role of parents in decision-making, the significance of relationships, and the need to enjoy every stage of parenting. Dr. Villers emphasizes the importance of being present and involved in children's lives, setting boundaries, and teaching them life skills.

Takeaways:

• There is a spiritual battle for the lives of our children, and it is the parents' responsibility to intercede and stand in the gap for them.
• When faced with conflicts or confrontations, parents should ask themselves if the issue will matter when their child is 25. If not, it may be best to let it go.
• Teaching children the value of doing hard things and navigating challenges prepares them for adversity in life.
• Addressing mental health issues in children can be improved by ensuring they get enough sleep, have a healthy diet, engage in exercise, and manage their technology use and time effectively.
• Parents should prioritize building strong relationships with their children and enjoy every stage of parenting, as time goes by quickly.
• Parents should be the decision-makers and set boundaries for their children, understanding that doing so is essential for their growth and development.
• Teaching children about money, the importance of work, and focusing on others rather than themselves can help reduce anxiety and depression.

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In this conversation, Angie Taylor interviews Dr. Lance Villers, the director of education at Valor Global Online, about parenting and raising children. They discuss the importance of understanding the spiritual battle for the souls of children and the role of parents in standing in the gap for their kids. They also emphasize the value of doing hard things and allowing children to face and overcome challenges. The conversation highlights the need for parents to focus on the process and work ethic rather than just the results, and to speak truth and blessings over their children. The episode ends with a teaser for part two of the conversation.

Takeaways:

• There is a spiritual battle for the souls of children, and parents have a crucial role in standing in the gap for their kids.
• Parents should focus on the process and work ethic rather than just the results.
• Speaking truth and blessings over children can have a powerful impact on their lives.
• Allowing children to face and overcome challenges helps prepare them for future difficulties.
• Helicopter parenting can create helpless and insecure children.

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In this podcast episode, Angie Taylor and Mindy Hardin discuss the book 'Anxious Generation' by Jonathan Haidt and its implications for the use of technology by children. They explore the rise in anxiety, depression, and self-harming among Generation Z, particularly girls, since the advent of smartphones. They provide tips for parents on managing technology use, such as setting age and maturity-based restrictions, monitoring online activities, and creating space for offline activities. They also emphasize the importance of role modeling healthy technology habits and the need for quality sleep by keeping phones out of the bedroom.

Book 'Anxious Generation':
https://www.amazon.com/Anxious-Generation-Rewiring-Childhood-Epidemic/dp/0593655036

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