Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testimonies & Teachings from the Salvation Army

Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testimonies & Teachings from the Salvation Army

Bernie Dake

Preparing Kids for Life, Not Just School

August 19, 2026   ●   14 min

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For many families, it's easy to focus on grades. But lasting success is about much more than report cards.

This week our panel discusses:

  • Why every child's academic journey looks different
  • How belonging impacts learning
  • The importance of relationships with teachers and classmates
  • Why employers increasingly value communication and teamwork
  • Helping children through "productive struggle"
  • Supporting homework without taking over
  • Teaching responsibility and independence

Parents don't have to have all the answers. Sometimes the greatest gift we can give our children is the confidence to work through challenges while knowing we're there to support them.

Join us as we continue our Back to School series.

RESOURCES:

www.pta.org/home/programs/Healthy-Lifestyles/mental-health/for-families
www.nami.org/research/publications-reports/guides/navigating-a-mental-health-crisis/
childmind.org/resources
www.schoolsafety.gov/mental-health

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