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# Catholic Parents Online

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## Posts

- [Interview: Becoming Better Fathers](https://catholicparents.online/2023/06/14/interview-becoming-better-fathers/) - How can Catholic fathers exercise our role in bringing up our children well? How can they deal with the need to balance pressures at work and at home? How can wives support their husbands in this vocation?
- [Episode 50: Why Should Marriage be Between a Man and a Woman?](https://catholicparents.online/2023/06/23/episode-50-why-should-marriage-be-between-a-man-and-a-woman/) - One of the biggest questions from our children nowadays, and perhaps one of the most challenging, is this: "Why should marriage be only between man and woman?"
- [Episode 66: Do I Make Time for My Spouse?](https://catholicparents.online/2025/09/24/episode-66-do-i-make-time-for-my-spouse/) - When was the last time we went on an exclusive date as husband and wife? How often do we make time for each other as husband and wife? Exclusively, without our kids around?
- [Interview: Forming Families, Forming Saints](https://catholicparents.online/2025/09/01/interview-forming-families-forming-saints/) - How can parents help their children grow in faith and virtue? What are the foundational pillars of formation that can support our children on this journey? What can Catholic parents in mixed marriages do to carry out their mission in this area?
- [Episode 65: Why We Must Affirm Our Spouse](https://catholicparents.online/2025/07/22/episode-65-why-we-must-affirm-our-spouse/) - When was the last time you affirmed your spouse? And how frequently do you do this? For our relationships to thrive, we need to affirm our spouses on a regular basis.
- [Episode 64: Am I Speaking My Spouse's Love Language?](https://catholicparents.online/2025/06/27/episode-64-am-i-speaking-my-spouses-love-language/) - One of the challenges married couples face, especially in the earlier years of marriage, is to understand and speak the language of love that our spouse identifies more strongly with. We explore how couples can seek to understand, and speak, their spouse’s love language.
- [Episode 63: Who Comes First – My Child or My Spouse?](https://catholicparents.online/2025/06/13/episode-63-who-comes-first-my-child-or-my-spouse/) - Marriage is the foundation of our family. The stronger our marriage, the more we love one another, the better we can give our children a stable, positive and nurturing environment to flourish in. In other words, stronger marriage, stronger family, happier children.
- [Episode 62: Gender Theory – Why Does the Church Say What It Says?](https://catholicparents.online/2025/03/25/episode-62-gender-theory-why-does-the-church-say-what-it-says/) - What has the Church actually said on the topic of gender theory? And why? What's the big deal about being male and female? Why did God make us that way? What should we make of Gender Ideology? How should we regard those who experience gender dysphoria?
- [Episode 61: Intersex? Understanding Disordered Sex Development](https://catholicparents.online/2025/03/11/episode-61-intersex/) - We explore the medical issues underlying Disorders of Sex Development (DSD), whereby certain rare disorders of sex development can cause some individuals to not exhibit the full features of one sex or the other.
- [Interview: Understanding Pornography and Its Effects on Us and Our Children](https://catholicparents.online/2022/08/19/interview-understanding-pornography-and-its-effects-on-us-and-our-children/) - How does pornography affect us and our children? How do people get addicted to it? Can we overcome pornography addiction? If so, how? And how can we protect our children from its snares?
- [Interview: When My Child Says She's Trans](https://catholicparents.online/2025/01/18/interview-child-trans/) - Approaching gender theory as a concept is totally different from approaching the person who experiences gender dysphoria, often in a very painful way. We interview Mr Nicholas Gabriel Lim, Psychologist, Counsellor and Legal Practitioner, who shares with us how we can journey with persons who experience gender dysphoria, in truth and in love.
- [Episode 60: Gender Transitioning – What Do the Studies Tell Us?](https://catholicparents.online/2024/10/31/episode-60-gender-transitioning/) - Some of the most liberal countries which had initially promoted “gender-affirming treatment” and transition for the young have now gone back on their policies and put a hold on this practice. Here, we discuss the medical evidence (or lack thereof) that contributed to this U-turn.
- [Episode 59: Gender Theory - How Did It Come About?](https://catholicparents.online/2024/10/03/episode-59-gender-theory-how-did-it-come-about/) - How did Gender Theory originate? What were the philosophical ideas that have caused the cultural confusion we are witnessing today in some societies? Who was Dr John Money, and how did he contribute to this idea that gender is a mere social construct?
- [Episode 58: Gender Theory For Parents – An Introduction](https://catholicparents.online/2024/09/18/episode-58-gender-theory-for-parents-introduction/) - We have embarked on this series on “Gender Theory” in an endeavour to shed some light on this seemingly complicated topic through the lens of reason and faith.
- [Episode 57: Is Masculinity Toxic?](https://catholicparents.online/2024/08/21/episode-57-is-masculinity-toxic/) - What is masculinity in the first place? Is authentic masculinity really toxic? Or is it a disordered version of it that is the cause of much of the woes that we see in our families and society today?
- [Episode 56: Rising Sexual Crimes Among Youth — What Parents Can Do](https://catholicparents.online/2024/06/12/episode-56-rising-sexual-crimes-among-youth-what-parents-can-do/) - A recent report, that should concern any parent, noted that more youth aged 19 and below committed sexual crimes in 2023, 470 to be exact, about 30 per cent more than in 2022. One of the main reasons cited was their exposure to pornography.
- [Interview: Understanding New Screen Time Guidelines](https://catholicparents.online/2024/04/19/interview-understanding-new-screen-time-guidelines/) - The Ministry of Health released new screen time guidelines for children in 2023. In this interview, Ms Natalie Lim, Principal Psychologist, shares with us how these guidelines can be implemented for our children.
- [Episode 55: Managing Social Media — Advice for Teens](https://catholicparents.online/2024/02/28/episode-55-managing-social-media-advice-for-teens/) - It is always heartening to hear from teens as to how we can use social media safely and responsibly. Here is some advice from some teens to others as to how they can do just that.
- [Interview: Marriage — Does It Make Us Better or Bitter?](https://catholicparents.online/2024/02/13/interview-marriage-better-or-bitter/) - One of the best ways we can be gift to our children is by living a sacramental marriage founded on the love of Christ and His Church. And many of us have entered marriage thinking that it would be a case of "living happily ever after".
- [Interview: Managing Exam Stress](https://catholicparents.online/2023/08/18/interview-managing-exam-stress/) - How can we help our children (and ourselves) manage examination stress? What should our attitude be towards examinations, and education in general?
- [Episode 54: Youth and Vaping – What Parents Can Do](https://catholicparents.online/2023/11/03/episode-54-youth-and-vaping-what-parents-can-do/) - About 800 students were referred to the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) for vaping offences in 2022. Why are our young drawn to this practice which we know is hazardous to health? What can we parents do to help them avoid it?
- [Episode 7: Connecting with our Children](https://catholicparents.online/2021/12/31/episode-7-connecting-with-our-children/) - This episode provides an introduction to the next series of episodes that will explore how we can connect with our children in ways that will not only deepen the parent-child bonding, but also help them flourish according to God’s beautiful plan for each and every one of them.
- [Interview: The Galileo Saga — Was the Church against Science?](https://catholicparents.online/2023/08/11/interview-the-galileo-saga-was-the-church-against-science/) - The Catholic Church has often been accused of being anti-science, and the saga involving Galileo Galilei is commonly used to illustrate this point. Mr Nick Chui shares with us insights into what actually happened in the Church's interaction with Galileo.
- [Episode 53: Sexual Desire — Good or Bad?](https://catholicparents.online/2023/08/04/episode-53-sexual-desire-good-or-bad/) - Why do we have sexual desire? What is it for? What should we do with it? Suppress it? Indulge in it? Or is there another way? We discuss God's plan for sexual desire, and how we can direct it in a way that helps us find true love and happiness.
- [Interview: When My Child Says He's Gay](https://catholicparents.online/2023/07/28/interview-when-my-child-says-hes-gay/) - What if our child tells us that he or she is "gay" or "lesbian"? How should we respond? Amidst the turmoil of emotions many of us might feel, Mr Nicholas Gabriel Lim shares with us some useful tips to help us respond.
- [Episode 52: Same-Sex Attraction and the Catholic Church](https://catholicparents.online/2023/07/21/episode-52-same-sex-attraction-and-the-catholic-church/) - Let us consider how we, as Catholic parents, can share with our children what the Church actually teaches on same-sex attraction, and very importantly too, how we are called to respond to persons with SSA as brothers and sisters in Christ.
- [Interview: Choosing a Spouse - Pitfalls to Avoid](https://catholicparents.online/2023/07/14/interview-choosing-a-spouse-pitfalls-to-avoid/) - As Catholic parents, one of the biggest hopes we have is for our children to become a priest/religious, or if God calls otherwise, to find the right spouse in life.
- [Interview: Societal Influences That Impact Our Children's Development](https://catholicparents.online/2022/06/06/interview-societal-influences-that-impact-our-childrens-development/) - Mr Bryan Shen shares with us the pressures and influences our children may experience from another aspect of their lives – society, such as school, friends and media. How significant is this influence? How may it affect our children?
- [Interview: Understanding Substance Abuse and Its Prevention](https://catholicparents.online/2023/03/03/interview-understanding-substance-abuse-and-its-prevention/) - The abuse of substances such as alcohol and drugs such as cannabis seems to have gotten worse in recent times. As parents, how can we prevent our children from falling into this abyss?
- [Interview: Gaming Addiction: What Can We Do As Parents?](https://catholicparents.online/2022/12/02/interview-gaming-addiction-what-can-we-do-as-parents/) - Dr Christopher Cheok shares with us how gaming addiction develops, and what measures we can take as parents to prevent or overcome this with our children.
- [Interview: Building Resilience in Our Children](https://catholicparents.online/2023/03/31/interview-building-resilience-in-our-children/) - Dr Christine Tan E-Ching shares with us how we can cultivate the virtue of fortitude in our children as we build their resilience and prepare them to meet challenges that will inevitably arise.
- [Interview: Positive Parenting Styles](https://catholicparents.online/2023/04/14/interview-positive-parenting-styles/) - We interview Mr Steven Yeo, who shares with us positive parenting styles that can help us bond better with our children and in the process help them flourish according to God’s wonderful plan for each and every one of them.
- [Interview: Forming Young Children in the Faith](https://catholicparents.online/2023/04/21/interview-forming-young-children-in-the-faith/) - As Catholic parents, it is so important for us to share our faith with our children. Why is this so? When can we begin this process? And how can we go about doing this?
- [Interview: Keeping Our Teens in Church](https://catholicparents.online/2023/04/28/interview-keeping-our-teens-in-church/) - How can we keep our teens in Church, not just physically, but in a way that engages and helps them appreciate and treasure the faith better?
- [Interview: Forming the Virtues in Early Childhood](https://catholicparents.online/2023/05/05/interview-forming-young-children-in-the-virtues/) - How can we discipline our young children in a way that will instil in them the love for a virtuous life? Ms Melissa Huang, a qualified early childhood educator and Catholic mother, shares with us some tips in this area.
- [Interview: Sexual Abuse – How Can We Protect Our Children?](https://catholicparents.online/2022/09/09/interview-sexual-abuse-protect-our-children/) - As parents, how can we protect our children from sexual abuse? What can we do to minimise their vulnerability? Are there warning signs that we can look out for in our children that might indicate they have been sexually abused?
- [Interview: Theology of the Body for Catholic Parents](https://catholicparents.online/2022/09/02/interview-theology-of-the-body/) - Many of us have heard of the Theology of the Body, a beautiful series of catechesis on human love in the divine plan given to us by Pope St John Paul II.
- [Interview: Porn – My Journey from Pornography to Freedom](https://catholicparents.online/2022/08/26/interview-porn-free-my-journey-from-pornography-to-freedom/) - Breaking free from any addiction is never easy. Let us listen to "Augustine" as he shares with us how he managed to overcome his addiction to pornography.
- [Interview: Addressing Anxiety and Self-harm in Our Children](https://catholicparents.online/2022/03/18/interview-addressing-anxiety-and-self-harm-in-our-children/) - In this interview with Dr Penny Tok, we discuss the causes of anxiety and self-harm in our youth, and how we as parents can help prevent these in our children, or at least intervene early by detecting warning signs.
- [Interview: Helping our Children Flourish](https://catholicparents.online/2022/03/25/interview-helping-our-children-flourish/) - As parents, we are aware of the many challenges that we need to confront today – the academic “rat race”, the internet and social media, and so on. How can we, as Catholic parents, help our children flourish amidst all the challenges they have to face in today’s world?
- [Interview: Understanding the Psychology and Importance of Affirmation](https://catholicparents.online/2022/04/01/interview-understanding-the-psychology-and-importance-of-affirmation/) - Affirmation is indispensable for the flourishing of our children. In this interview, Mr Bryan Shen shares with us the psychology behind this. Why this is so and when we can initiate this for our children’s optimal benefit.
- [Interview: Religion's Role to Counter Negative Societal Influences and Promote Human Flourishing](https://catholicparents.online/2022/08/12/interview-religions-role-to-counter-negative-societal-influences-and-promote-human-flourishing/) - How does our faith help us on this journey to true fulfilment according to God’s plan for us? Join us as we listen to Mr Bryan Shen’s input on this topic, and see how our faith plays such a significant part in our human flourishing.
- [Interview: Impact of Parents and Expectations on Our Children's Development](https://catholicparents.online/2022/04/25/interview-impact-of-parents-and-expectations-on-our-childrens-development/) - At times, we may find ourselves saying or doing something that might hurt our children. We might even do so unawarely due to the emotional "baggages" carried from our childhood. How can we identify, overcome, and avoid passing these baggages to our children?
- [Interview: Managing Rebellious Teens](https://catholicparents.online/2023/06/02/interview-managing-rebellious-teens/) - Managing rebellious teens has never been an easy task for many of us parents. What causes them to be rebellious? What can we do when they are? How should we respond?
- [Interview: Affair-Proofing Our Marriages](https://catholicparents.online/2023/07/07/interview-affair-proofing-our-marriages/) - More marriages are breaking down, and many of these have been attributed to extra-marital affairs. Why do some people cheat on their spouses? What can spouses do to prevent this?
- [Episode 51: Wives, Submit to Your Husbands?](https://catholicparents.online/2023/06/30/episode-51-wives-submit-to-your-husbands/) - What is God’s plan for marriage between a man and a woman? Did St Paul really justify male domination by saying, “Wives, submit to your husbands?” (Ephesians 5:22) If not, what did he really mean in Ephesians chapter 5?
- [Episode 49: Why Should I Be Catholic?](https://catholicparents.online/2023/05/26/episode-49-why-should-i-be-catholic/) - "Why should I be Catholic?" This is not an uncommon question that Catholic parents might face as our children grow up and grapple with the concept of faith and God.
- [Episode 48: How Do We Know God Exists?](https://catholicparents.online/2023/05/19/episode-48-how-do-we-know-god-exists/) - Many doubt God’s existence because they do not find evidence for Him in our world. However, is this true? How can we convince our children that God does indeed exist?
- [Episode 47: Does Science Contradict Faith?](https://catholicparents.online/2023/05/12/episode-47-does-science-contradict-faith/) - We discuss the relationship between faith and science, and show why they do not contradict each other, but rather complement each other in our pursuit of truth.
- [Episode 44: Helping Our Children Find Happiness](https://catholicparents.online/2023/03/10/episode-44-helping-our-children-find-happiness/) - Something seems to be missing in our children's lives. What is this? And as Catholic parents, how can we help our children find true happiness?
- [Episode 45: Igniting the Faith in Our Children](https://catholicparents.online/2023/03/17/episode-45-igniting-the-faith-in-our-children/) - It is our primary duty as Catholic parents to share the beauty of the faith we have with our children. How do we go about doing this? We discuss what faith is and how we can transmit it more effectively to our children.
- [Episode 46: Raising Successful Children](https://catholicparents.online/2023/03/24/episode-46-forming-our-children-in-the-faith-and-virtues/) - What is success? What are the qualities that our children need to succeed in life? We look at these questions, and explore why the virtues are needed to help our children truly succeed in life.
- [Episode 43: T.H.I.N.K. Before We Post](https://catholicparents.online/2022/11/25/episode-43-think/) - Social media is replete with numerous posts that are untrue, unkind and even unbecoming. It is so easy for us and our children to fall into this trap, if we do not discern what and how we should post on social media platforms.
- [Episode 42: Let's Talk About Sexting](https://catholicparents.online/2022/11/18/episode-42-sexting/) - Sexting is a rather new phenomenon that has arisen among the young over the past 10 to 15 years or so, and which has rightfully sparked concern among parents.
- [Episode 41: Protecting Our Children from Pornography](https://catholicparents.online/2022/11/11/episode-41-protecting-our-children-from-pornography/) - Pornography is a multi-billion-dollar industry that has devastated individuals, marriages, and families. We discuss what we as Catholic parents can do to protect our children from the scourge of pornography.
- [Episode 40: How to Protect Our Children Online](https://catholicparents.online/2022/11/04/episode-40-protect-our-children-online/) - While the internet has brought much benefit, there are also many dangers there, ready to pounce on our unsuspecting children if we do not put measures in place to protect them online.
- [Episode 39: Managing Digital Devices](https://catholicparents.online/2022/10/28/episode-39-managing-digital-devices/) - Studies have shown that excessive media use can lead to attention problems, school difficulties, sleep and eating disorders and obesity. In addition, digital devices can provide platforms for illicit and risky behaviours.
- [Episode 38: Helping Our Children Manage Screen Time](https://catholicparents.online/2022/10/21/episode-38-managing-screen-time/) - What are the recommendations from professional bodies when it comes to screen time for children? How can we help our children manage screen time?
- [Should We Celebrate Halloween?](https://catholicparents.online/2022/10/14/should-we-celebrate-halloween/) - In recent years, we have noticed more advertisements of parties and events celebrating Halloween. As Catholic parents, what can we tell our children about Halloween? What can we do in the face of the current trend?
- [Episode 37: Helping Our Children Manage the Digital World](https://catholicparents.online/2022/10/07/episode-37-manage-the-digital-world/) - We cover the basic principles of engagement with our children in managing digital media, so that they can do so as safely and responsibly as possible.
- [Episode 36: The Attraction and Impact of the Digital World](https://catholicparents.online/2022/09/30/episode-36-the-attraction-and-impact-of-the-digital-world/) - We cannot deny that the internet has certainly brought about much good. Yet, many of us are also acutely aware of the dangers that come along with the digital world.
- [Episode 2: Theology of the Body](https://catholicparents.online/2021/12/25/episode-2-theology-of-the-body/) - This episode gives a very brief summary of the Theology of the Body (TOB) of Pope St John Paul II. The TOB will provide the lens through which Catholic parenting will be presented in this channel.
- [Episode 6: Our Marriage as a Pillar](https://catholicparents.online/2021/12/31/episode-6-our-marriage-as-a-pillar/) - This episode explores why and how our connection with our spouse forms a strong pillar for Catholic parenting. A strong marriage not only provides a positive environment for our children to flourish in, but also shows and teaches our children what it means to love as God loves, as a communion of persons made in the image and likeness of the Holy Trinity.
- [Episode 18: Introduction to Sexuality Education](https://catholicparents.online/2022/04/22/episode-18-introduction-to-sexuality-education/) - Talking to our children about sexuality is not easy, especially in today’s digital world. But it can and should be done. In this episode we revisit some of the foundations needed for this conversation with our children.
- [Episode 19: Sexuality Education – Preparing Ourselves for the Talk(s)](https://catholicparents.online/2022/04/29/episode-19-preparing-ourselves-for-the-talks/) - As parents, talking to our children about sexuality may be a daunting prospect for many of us, and even embarrassing for some. How can we prepare ourselves for this task? What do we need to equip ourselves with for this “talk”?
- [Episode 21: Chastity – Same as Celibacy?](https://catholicparents.online/2022/05/13/episode-21-chastity-same-as-celibacy/) - The word “Chastity” has been very much misunderstood in our culture today. This episode explores what chastity entails, and how it actually frees us for authentic love in all its splendour and beauty.
- [Episode 35: Abortion – Pastoral Aspects](https://catholicparents.online/2022/09/23/episode-35-abortion-pastoral-aspects/) - While the act of direct abortion is to be judged as absolutely wrong and can never be justified in any way, Jesus never fails to remind us that we should neither judge nor condemn persons.
- [Episode 22: Empowering Our Children for Chastity](https://catholicparents.online/2022/05/20/episode-22-empowering-our-children-for-chastity/) - Chastity flows from, and is strengthened by, virtues – temperance, justice, fortitude and prudence. This episode discusses why this is so, and explores how we can form our children in these virtues.
- [Episode 23: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality – Pre-school](https://catholicparents.online/2022/05/27/episode-23-talking-to-our-children-about-sexuality-pre-school/) - In this episode, we discuss the principles and practical ways in which we can initiate this sexuality talk, or rather these talks, with our children from the time they are born to the age of 5 years or so.
- [Episode 24: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality – 6 to 9 Years Old](https://catholicparents.online/2022/06/03/episode-24-talking-to-our-children-about-sexuality-6-to-9-years-old/) - How can we talk to our children in the age group of 6 to 9 years old about sexuality? How can we protect them from the possible harms that may be inflicted on them by others who approach them with less than noble intentions?
- [Episode 25: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality – 10 to 12 Years Old](https://catholicparents.online/2022/06/10/episode-25-talking-to-our-children-about-sexuality-10-to-12-years-old/) - At 10 to 12 years of age, our children are on the cusp of puberty. And at this stage, a significant proportion of them will have been exposed to pornography, intentionally or otherwise. What can we as Catholic parents do to help them navigate the pre-pubertal years, and prepare them for the changes to be expected in puberty?
- [Episode 26: Talking to Our Children About Sexuality – 13 Years and Older](https://catholicparents.online/2022/06/17/episode-26-talking-to-our-children-about-sexuality-13-years-and-older/) - As our kids become teens, lots of changes, both physical and emotional, will be taking place in their lives. They are developing a mind of their own, and talking about sexuality, and indeed any topic at all, will be quite different from the stages we have discussed before.
- [Episode 27: Talking to Our Children About Masturbation](https://catholicparents.online/2022/06/24/episode-27-talking-to-our-children-about-masturbation/) - Many of us instinctively know that masturbation is not right. At the same time, we find much difficulty explaining to our children why this is so.
- [Episode 28: What If Our Children are Already Doing It?](https://catholicparents.online/2022/07/01/episode-28-what-if/) - We discuss the 6 steps we can take as parents if we somehow suspect or find out that our children are already engaging in masturbation, or other vices such as pornography.
- [Episode 29: Talking to our Children About Condoms and “Safe Sex”](https://catholicparents.online/2022/07/08/episode-29-talking-to-our-children-about-condoms-and-safe-sex/) - Promoting condoms “disregards the complex nature of human sexuality and fails to tackle the underlying social and emotional needs of young people, who are often trapped in high-risk sexual behaviour as a consequence of difficult life circumstances.”
- [Episode 30: Talking to Our Children About Contraception](https://catholicparents.online/2022/07/15/episode-30-contraception/) - How can we talk to our children about the morality of using condoms and other forms of contraception? This is not an easy topic, and many of us understandably struggle with it ourselves.
- [Episode 31: Talking to Our Children About Cohabitation and Premarital Sex](https://catholicparents.online/2022/07/22/episode-31-cohabitation-and-premarital-sex/) - Surveys suggest that more people seem to be having premarital sex and living together before marriage. Yet studies also suggest a positive correlation between these and subsequent divorce later.
- [Episode 32: Talking to Our Children About Modesty](https://catholicparents.online/2022/07/29/episode-32-modesty/) - Many parents instinctively want our children to dress modestly, do we not? We discuss how we can go about forming our children in the virtue of modesty.
- [Episode 33: Should I Let My Child Attend Sex Ed Classes in School?](https://catholicparents.online/2022/08/05/episode-33-should-i-let-my-child-attend-sex-ed-classes-in-school/) - Sex education is ubiquitous in many school systems today. One of the common questions that many parents wrestle with is this: should we let our children attend these in school? Or should we just rely on the catechism classes in church to do the job? Or should we simply be the ones to teach it at home?
- [Episode 34: Abortion – Why Not?](https://catholicparents.online/2022/09/16/episode-34-abortion-why-not/) - Today we share how we can speak about abortion with our children and form them in this area, in order that they may be more aware of the real issues involved and thereby be better able to form their judgment on this topic.
- [Episode 20: Understanding Sexual Desire](https://catholicparents.online/2022/05/06/episode-20-understanding-sexual-desire/) - This episode seeks to explain the origin, beauty and power of sexual desire, and how, when properly directed, it can lead us to an even greater understanding of and appreciation for such a beautiful gift that God has imbued us with.
- [Episode 5: The Church as a Pillar](https://catholicparents.online/2021/12/31/episode-5-the-church-as-a-pillar/) - This episode explores why and how our connection with the Church will help us immensely in our mission as Catholic parents.
- [Episode 4: Jesus our Foundation](https://catholicparents.online/2021/12/25/episode-4-jesus-our-foundation/) - This episode seeks to establish why Jesus is needed as THE foundation for Catholic parenting, upon which the 3 pillars of Catholic parenting can be built to support the project, or rather the vocation, of Catholic parenting.
- [Episode 3: Priest, Prophet and King](https://catholicparents.online/2021/12/25/episode-3-priest-prophet-and-king/) - This episode gives an overview of the special role of the Catholic parent as priest, prophet and king, and how we can fulfill that baptismal calling as Catholic parents.
- [Episode 1: Introduction](https://catholicparents.online/2021/12/25/episode-1-introduction/) - This introductory episode seeks to provide an overall view of this Catholic parenting channel – how it came to be, what it hopes to achieve, the format for the videos/podcasts, and why Catholic parenting will be presented through the lens of the Theology of the Body.
- [Episode 10: Communication](https://catholicparents.online/2022/01/21/episode-10-communication/) - This episode explores why it is important to provide an atmosphere of love, receptivity, acceptance and availability at home in order to facilitate easier and more open communication with our children, and how we can go about doing this.
- [Episode 11: Discipline](https://catholicparents.online/2022/01/28/episode-11-discipline/) - In this episode, we discuss what true Christian discipline is, what its objectives are meant to be, and how we can discipline our children in a way that will not only continue to strengthen the parent child bond, but school them in the virtues which are essential for their flourishing.
- [Episode 12: Empathy](https://catholicparents.online/2022/02/04/episode-12-empathy/) - To empathise with our children is to emotionally understand what they are feeling, to see things from their point of view, and imagine myself in their place. Essentially, it is putting myself in children's position and feeling what they must be feeling.
- [Episode 13: Forgiveness](https://catholicparents.online/2022/02/11/episode-13-forgiveness/) - Many of us have suffered from, and possibly even contributed to, the wounds that have hurt ourselves and our children. Join us in this episode as we share about the importance of forgiveness in bonding with our children and of course our spouse.
- [Episode 14: God-Centred](https://catholicparents.online/2022/02/18/episode-14-god-centred/) - Many of us may have difficulty believing in a loving God who wants only the best for us, and therefore have difficulty entrusting ourselves and our families to Him. Watch episode 14 as we share about why this may be so, and how we can overcome this.
- [Episode 15: Honesty](https://catholicparents.online/2022/02/25/episode-15-honesty/) - The lack of honesty can compromise our relationship with our children and become an impediment to their development and character formation. How can we avoid this pitfall? How can we cultivate this virtue in our families?
- [Episode 16: Integrity](https://catholicparents.online/2022/03/04/episode-16-integrity/) - As parents, we know how sharp our children are in detecting whether we are walking the talk at home. That is why integrity is so important if we are to earn their trust and respect, and through this, bond with them ever more deeply.
- [Episode 17: Bonding Joyfully with Our Children](https://catholicparents.online/2022/03/11/episode-17-joy/) - Join us as we discuss what true joy really is, and how we can live it in our family, in a way that will not only enable us to bond with our children more closely, but also help them flourish and find happiness.
- [Episode 8: Affirmation](https://catholicparents.online/2022/01/07/episode-8-affirmation/) - In this first episode of this mini-series that discusses the ABCs of connecting with our children, we explore the topic of affirmation. This episode seeks to share with parents why right affirmation of our children is so important, and how we can use it in a way that will help us connect better with them.
- [Episode 9: Be There For Them](https://catholicparents.online/2022/01/14/episode-9-be-there-for-them/) - One of the best ways in which we can be a sincere gift to our children is by making ourselves available to them as best as we can. This episode explores how we may do this in ways that can help us bond more closely with them.

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