Leslie Dudley Corbell
Childhood Services Specialist, Arkansas State
Appears in 88 Episodes
Good Thoughts: 'Our Big Backyard', The Story of Goliath, and 'Life is a Journey'
This episode's readings:- 'Our Big Backyard' by Diane Doucet Matthews- 'The Story of Goliath' by Kenneth Taylor- 'Life is a Journey' by Catherine PulsiferGood Thoughts...
"How do I Help my Child with Moving Away from His Friends?" (Listener Question)
School has ended, summer has started, and many parents are dealing with the reality of moving to a new city. How can help your child savor the fond memories before mov...
Good Thoughts: 'I Saw the Clouds', 1 John 1:1-4, and 'Clouds'
This episode's readings:- 'I Saw the Clouds' by Leslie Dudley Corbell- 1 John 1:1-4- 'Clouds' by Frank Dempster ShermanGood Thoughts are readings of stories, poetry, a...
Consequences, Part 2: Timeout
Timeout has been used for many years, BUT is it even effective for young children?The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, intellectual, physi...
Good Thoughts: 'My Clubhouse', John 14:1-7, and 'Old Mother Goose'
This episode's readings:- 'My Clubhouse' by Diane Doucet Matthews- John 14:1-7- 'Old Mother Goose' by Marjorie Ainsborough DeckerGood Thoughts are readings of stories,...
Good Thoughts: 'Spring Beauties', James 1:17, and 'The Beautiful Spring'
This episode's readings:- 'Spring Beauties' by Leslie Dudley Corbell- James 1:17- Romans 1:19-20a- 'The Beautiful Spring' by George CooperGood Thoughts are readings of...
Consequences, Part 1: Redefining the Word "Consequence"
When we hear the word 'consequences' it typically translates into 'punishment.' Specifically: "how can I punish my child so that they can learn their lesson?" Here's o...
Good Thoughts: 'My Backyard', Genesis 6-9, and 'Little Tommy Tittle Mouse'
This episode's readings:- 'My Backyard' by Diane Doucet Matthews- Genesis 6-9 from 'The Bible and Pictures for Little Eyes' by Kenneth Taylor- 'Little Tommy Tittle Mou...
Training Your Child to Make Healthy Choices
How you teach your child to make choices goes a long way in how they interact with the world as they get older. It starts with how, as a parent or guardian, you are vi...
Good Thoughts: 'Oh Tomorrow', Jeremiah 29:11-13, and 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers'
This episode's readings:- 'Oh Tomorrow' by Leslie Dudley Corbell- Jeremiah 29:11-13- Romans 8:24-25- 'Hope is the Thing with Feathers' by Emily Dickinson- Romans 15:13...
Responding to Your Child Saying "No!"
It can be quite a shock to a parent when your child starts saying 'No' all the time. How should parents handle this?The Mind of a Child explores early child developmen...
Good Thoughts: 'In the Dark', Genesis 1:2-5, and 'Twinkle Twinkle Little Star'
This episode's readings:- 'In the Dark' by A.A. Milne- 'The Bible in Pictures' (Gen. 1:2-5) by Kenneth Taylor- 'Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star' by Jane TaylorGood Thoug...
Infusing Visual Aids into Your Child's Daily Routine
There are multiple benefits, other than literacy, to using visual aids in your child's daily routine.The Mind of a Child explores early child development on a social, ...
Good Thoughts: 'The Song of Your Backyard', Psalm 23, and 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud'
This episode's readings:- 'The Song of Your Backyard' by Leslie Dudley Corbell- Psalm 23- Lamentations 3:22-23- 'I Wandered Lonely as a Cloud' by William WordsworthGoo...
The 4 Parenting Styles and Their Impact on Children
There are four parenting styles: Authoritarian, Permissive, Uninvolved, & Authoritative. We'll break down what each one looks like and how they effect the development ...
Discipline vs. Relationship Based Discipline
The difference between Discipline and Relationship-based Discipline, and why one is better than the other.The Mind of a Child podcast explores child development on a s...
Good Thoughts: 'Snowflakes', Hebrews, Revelation, and 'On Snow'
This episode's readings:- 'Snowflakes' by Diane Doucet Matthews- Portions of the book of Hebrews- Portions of the book of Revelation- 'On Snow' by Jonathan SwiftGood T...
The Heart Behind Our 'Good Thoughts' Episodes
The origin of 'Good Thoughts' and different ways you can use them to help your child.The Mind of a Child podcast explores child development on a social, intellectual, ...
Good Thoughts: 'At Rest', Genesis 2:1-2, and 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening'
This episodes readings are 'At Rest' by Leslie Dudley Corbell, Genesis 2:1-2, Portions of Psalm 16, and 'Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening' by Robert Frost.
Practicing Serve and Return with Young Children
Teaching children how to communicate with the 'Serve & Return' method.
Good Thoughts: 'However Cold the Winter', Genesis, and Psalms
Readings of 'However Cold the Winter' by Garnett Ann Schultz, and various verses from Genesis & Psalms.
Developing and Using Your Assertive Voice As a Parent
How to be assertive and why we should have confidence as parents.
Good Thoughts: 'January', John 1:1-18, and 'In the Bleak Midwinter'
Readings of 'January' written by Leslie Dudley Corbell, John 1:1-18, and 'In the Bleak Midwinter' by Christina Rossetti.
Making Daily Resolutions with Your Child
How to make 'New Daily' resolutions attainable and sustainable for your child throughout the year.
Are Christmas Traditions Important for Child Development?
How traditions affect your child's memories and relationships.
Uncovering the Message Behind Your Child's Behavior
The 'why' behind your child's unexpected behavior and how to respond.
The Brain of a Child [3-Part Brain Model]
The 3-part brain model and how it develops as a child grows.
Welcome to The Mind of a Child
Leslie and Diane discuss their parenting journeys and how each led to this podcast as well as what to expect in future episodes.