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“Chastity means the successful integration of sexuality within the person and thus the inner unity of man in his bodily and spiritual being.” (CCC 2337) John Paul Meenan, assistant professor of theology at Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College joins me to help deepen our understanding of the virtues of chastity, purity and modesty. We discuss guiding principles for approaching these difficult topics with the young adults in our lives.


2:05 - Defining and understanding chastity
7:31 - Sublimation of our good and God-given passions
20:11 - Invasive thoughts and proper way of dress
32:44 - Guiding young people to live a chaste life
43:01 - What does a chaste dating relationship look like?
50:39 - Reclaiming chastity IS possible
56:17 - Challenges that young people face
1:03:41 - Closing thoughts on parenting young adults


Our Lady Seat of Wisdom College


Apostolic Letter Dilecti Amici of Pope John Paul II to The Youth of the World (March 31st, 1985)

Encyclical Letter Centesimus Annus of Pope John Paul II, paragraph 39 (May 1, 1991)

Jason Evert - Chastity Project


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Love and Responsibility by Karol Wojtyla

Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen

Hans Christian Anderson Fairy Tales

Summa Theologiae by Saint Thomas Aquinas (The Aquinas Institute Edition)

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Our final segment in this mini-series, Dr. Deborah and I discuss what discipline is, understanding the developmental milestones of the child and viewing discipline in the context of connection, dignity and growth in maturity.


00:53 - Giving a definition to discipline
4:05 - How do we learn our lessons?
5:04 - Different perspectives and the root issue
6:15 - Does pain teach you?
8:27 - Trust or fear based discipline
10:37 - Take the long view
12:23 - Vulnerability and dignity in relationship
16:42 - Emotional regulation programs, do they work?
22:31 - Big discipline issues and reclaiming the relationship
25:05 - When our caring is gone // taking care of ourselves


Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Website)


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Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Gabor Mate

Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara


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How do we make dealing with our kids behaviour easier? Dr. Deborah and I discuss key principles for strengthening connection and compliance in our children.


1:21 - Resilience is the fruit of good development
4:32 - Tears, sadness and facing futility
7:15 - Make it safe to feel
11:46 - How our brain is shaped
15:22 - Show up, care and decide
20:06 - It's a relational problem
24:43 - Avoid coercion // Come alongside the resistance
27:33 - Kids who struggle with transitions
29:54 - Who's in charge? When a child tries to take the lead
40:57 - Emotions, instinct and deep capacity to care
42:25 - Working ahead of a problem


Dr. Deborah MacNamara (Website)


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Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Gabor Mate

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In this first episode we focus on nurturing and loving relationships with our children. With very practical wisdom, Dr. Deborah helps us to care, connect and lead our children with grace.


1:12 - Dr. Deborah's work
3:53 - I need to know what to do with this child!
5:04 - Email from a mom : concerns about 4.5 year old
12:02 - When parenting feels like a nightmare // always tip toeing
14:50 - How can parents take the lead better?
18:14 - What do I do with a temper tantrum?
19:14 - If you're stuck
26:13 - Staying in the moment with your child // caring
29:04 - Adapting our language to attachment
33:55 - Curiosity to connection and care
37:20 - Simple strategies to connect and build relationships


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Rest, Play, Grow: Making Sense of Preschoolers (Or Anyone Who Acts Like One) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Nourished: Connection, Food and Caring for Our Kids (And Everyone Else We Love) by Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers by Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Dr. Gabor Mate


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Rest, Play, Grow: Interview with Dr. Deborah MacNamara

Nourished: an interview with Deborah MacNamara on her new book

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