The Happy Home Podcast with Arlene Pellicane

Help, I'm Ruining My Kids - A Gospel Guide with Abbey Wedgeworth

May 18, 2026

How can you pursue change as a mom without being crushed by guilt or shame?  Abbey Wedgeworth brings a needed message: We don't need more willpower.  We need the power of the Gospel.  Sharing from her book, Help, I'm Ruining My Kids, Abbey talks about her own experience with poor postpartum mental health, the pull between shame and blame, and why our weakness is not the enemy we think it is. If you've ever felt like you're failing your kids, this conversation will point yo...

You Don't Have to Do it All: A Special Message for Moms

May 11, 2026

Moms carry a lot on their shoulders from meal planning to sports shuttling, boo-boo kissing to homework prodding. What would happen in the home if mom didn't do all the things?  In this Mother's Day episode, Arlene brings a message to make moms laugh and hopefully make them feel wildly appreciated. But she'll also share the dangers of being a helicopter mom and doing too much for your kids. You'll hear personal stories of how she has seen her kids grow up - and what has worked to make th...

Safe, Smart, and Confident Girls in a Porn-Saturated World with Kristen Jenson

May 04, 2026

Kristen Jenson, founder of Defend Young Minds and author of the bestselling Good Pictures, Bad Pictures series, joins Arlene to talk about her newest book written specifically for girls. She unpacks why girls are more vulnerable to pornography than most parents realize and how early, calm conversations are the most powerful protection a parent can give. This episode will give you the tools needed to understand and approach this topic with your kids without fear or shame.    4:37 Por...