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nextgen podcast

Our Next Gen Podcast is a resource for parents as they navigate the Phases of Parenting. In these podcasts we will discuss general observations on what this phase means for your child, practical advice on how you can come alongside your child during this phase, and resources available through Northbrook for you and your child.

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Q & A with David Thomas

April 1, 2024

David Thomas answers some of the questions we didn't get to at the Equip parenting conference. Great wisdom for any parent!

An Interview with Northbrook Parent Mentors

February 8, 2024

Northbrook parent mentors John and Jill Peterson share their insights on what parent mentoring is, who would benefit from it, and other helpful parenting advice they've learned over the years

Healthy Marriages in 2024 with Pastor Jenny Heckman

January 8, 2024

Looking to work on your marriage? Whether you have a healthy marriage and want to keep it that way, your marriage is in crisis, or your marriage is somewhere in between, we're here to help! Join Pastor Jon and Pastor Jenny as they share resources provided by Northbrook for marriages in any state of health, and Jenny shares some simple advice to make your marriage healthier in the coming year.

Christmas Present Ideas for Parents/Grandparents

November 15, 2023

This Christmas season Pastor Jon and his wife Shalanna talk about great gift ideas to help kids birth through college grow in their spiritual development, improve mental health, or gifts that facilitate quality time as a family!

Equip Conference Preview: Interview with David Thomas

March 11, 2023

David's books: Raising Emotionally Strong Boys; A Boy's Guide to Building Healthy Emotions

Helping Divorced or Separated Parents

February 23, 2023

Janelle Mosley and Jenny Heckman

Tips for Parenting Your Young Adult (part 2)

July 19, 2022

Janelle Mosley and Mattie Kahn

Tips for Parenting Your Young Adult with Mike Bellanti

June 13, 2022

Janelle Mosley, Mattie Kahn, Mike Bellanti

Next Gen Parenting Equip Conference Recap

May 12, 2022

Pastor Jon Mahlstedt and Shalanna Mahlstedt

Cultivating Community in Your 20's

February 28, 2022

Janelle Mosley with Taylor Klopatek

Preschool to Elementary

February 21, 2022

Janelle Mosley with Vikie Van Der Linden

Are My Kids on Track?

January 17, 2022

Jon Mahlstedt with David Thomas

No Kids to Kids

January 6, 2022

Janelle Mosley with Vikie Van Der Linden

Helping Students Navigate Mental Health With Jenny Heckman

November 15, 2021

Jon Mahlstedt and Jenny Heckman

Smart Parenting for Smart Phones

April 20, 2021

Jon Mahlstedt and Janelle Mosley

9 Tips for Fighting For Your Kids

March 31, 2021

Jon Mahlstedt and Janelle Mosley

High School to Young Adult Transition

March 16, 2021

Jon Mahlstedt and Janelle Mosley

8th to 9th Grade Transition

February 3, 2021

Jon Mahlstedt and Janelle Mosley

5th to 6th Grade Transition

February 3, 2021

Jon Mahlstedt and Janelle Mosley

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