• Dreamers vs. Doers: What Are You Raising? | V159
    2026/08/18

    What happens when you stop waiting until your kids are adults to teach them entrepreneurship, leadership, responsibility, and service?

    In Episode 159 of High Performance Parenting, Greg Francis sits down with his 15-year-old daughter Crissy to talk about the business and ministry she began at just 13 years old: Redwood Super Kids.

    Super Kids serves children ages 2–12 through live online gatherings designed to help kids understand how much God loves them while developing character, confidence, communication skills, friendships, and faith.

    But this conversation goes far beyond the business.

    Crissy shares what building something of her own has taught her about:

    • Starting before you feel ready
    • Responsibility and consistency
    • Serving others with excellence
    • Marketing and customer service
    • Communicating with adults and children
    • Receiving difficult feedback
    • Handling rejection
    • Time management
    • Fear of failure
    • Separating your identity from your results


    Greg explains why their family doesn't believe children should wait until adulthood to learn entrepreneurship, leadership, and responsibility.

    One of Crissy's biggest discoveries was that using your gifts to serve others isn't necessarily easy, it requires hard work, sacrifice, and choosing what needs to be done even when something else would be more fun.


    And perhaps the most important lesson?

    Your identity isn't determined by your numbers, your customers, or your results.


    If you want to raise children who become doers instead of only dreamers, this conversation will challenge the way you think about preparing kids for adulthood.

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  • How Strong Families Solve Problems Together | V158
    2026/08/13

    What makes a family truly strong?

    It's not having fewer problems.

    It's learning how to solve problems—together.

    In this final episode of the High Agency Parenting series, Greg and Jacquie Francis explain how families can intentionally create a culture where responsibility, resilience, ownership, and problem-solving become everyday habits.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why high agency is built through daily family culture
    • How parents model resilience during difficult seasons
    • Responding to setbacks without blaming or panicking
    • Teaching children to ask, "What's our next move?"
    • Why solution-focused families thrive through adversity
    • Helping children become leaders instead of victims
    • Creating a home where responsibility becomes normal

    Your children won't remember a perfect childhood.

    They'll remember how your family responded when life wasn't perfect.

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    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:27) - Building a High Agency Family
    • (02:48) - High Agency Is Learned
    • (03:13) - Solving Problems Together
    • (03:42) - When Vacation Goes Wrong
    • (07:30) - What's Our Next Move?
    • (09:06) - Questions Every Family Should Ask
    • (10:29) - High Agency in Marriage
    • (11:30) - Kids Learn by Watching Parents
    • (11:53) - Final High Agency Principles
    • (13:00) - Building a Strong Family Culture
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  • Raising Kids Who Focus on What They Can Control | V157
    2026/08/11

    Life isn't always fair.

    Your child will face difficult teachers, unfair coaches, rejection, failure, and disappointment.

    The question is… how will they respond?


    In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis continue their conversation on High Agency Parenting, sharing practical ways to help children stop making excuses and start solving problems.


    In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why solving every problem weakens your child's confidence
    • Teaching kids to become problem solvers instead of excuse makers
    • Helping children navigate unfair situations with wisdom
    • Why failure often becomes the greatest teacher
    • Focusing on what you can control instead of what you can't
    • Building resilience through everyday disappointments
    • Raising children who love God, take ownership, and lead others

    Life won't always be easy—but your children can become strong enough to handle it.


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    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:20) - High Agency Parenting Part 2
    • (03:00) - Raising Problem Solvers
    • (05:05) - Difficult Teachers & Tough Coaches
    • (07:40) - Failure Builds Character
    • (09:40) - Rejection Creates Growth
    • (11:16) - Focus on What You Can Control
    • (14:03) - Influencing Instead of Complaining
    • (15:55) - Character Under Pressure
    • (17:30) - Strong Family Blueprint
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  • How to Raise Kids Who Solve Problems | V156
    2026/08/06

    What if one of the greatest gifts you could give your child wasn't protection—but the confidence to solve hard problems on their own?

    In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis introduce one of the most important concepts parents can teach: high agency.

    Instead of raising children who blame circumstances or wait for someone else to fix things, learn how to raise kids who take ownership, solve problems, and confidently move forward.

    In this episode you'll discover:

    • What high agency really means
    • Why rescuing children can unintentionally create dependency
    • Teaching kids to own their mistakes
    • Helping children solve problems instead of making excuses
    • Building responsibility through everyday situations
    • Why natural consequences create confident adults
    • Raising children with biblical ownership and personal responsibility

    Your goal isn't simply to raise good kids.

    It's to raise adults who love God, take ownership, serve others, and make the world better.

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    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:27) - Life Updates & Summer Adventures
    • (02:38) - What Is High Agency?
    • (03:42) - Stop Solving Every Problem
    • (05:30) - Teaching Ownership Through School
    • (07:07) - Natural Consequences Build Responsibility
    • (08:24) - Let Kids Solve Their Own Problems
    • (09:20) - Creating Structure That Builds Ownership
    • (11:46) - Every Mistake Is a Teaching Opportunity
    • (13:13) - High Agency in Everyday Life
    • (15:19) - Why Parents Must Hold the Line
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  • Why Grace Changes Family Relationships | V155
    2026/08/04

    Sibling conflict is inevitable.

    Sibling division doesn't have to be.

    In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis are joined again by daughters Chrissy and Abby to discuss how their family intentionally builds strong sibling relationships, even during busy summers when everyone is spending more time together.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why sibling relationships require intentional investment
    • Practical ways children naturally connect with one another
    • How shared activities strengthen family bonds
    • When to give siblings space instead of forcing connection
    • Why grace is essential during conflict
    • Helping children communicate instead of reacting emotionally
    • Raising brothers and sisters who become lifelong friends

    Healthy sibling relationships don't happen by accident.

    They're built through intentional moments, forgiveness, grace, and consistent family leadership.

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    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:35) - Why Summer Changes Family Dynamics
    • (03:15) - Prioritizing Sibling Connection
    • (05:04) - Meaningful Conversations Build Relationships
    • (06:11) - Finding Individual Ways to Connect
    • (07:45) - Family Time Every Evening
    • (08:34) - Giving Each Other Space
    • (10:37) - Choosing Grace During Conflict
    • (12:59) - Healthy Boundaries and Individual Time
    • (14:30) - Parents Help Kids Process Emotions
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  • The Secret to an Intentional Summer | V154
    2026/07/30

    Should kids spend the entire summer relaxing?

    Or is there a better balance between rest, growth, and unforgettable family memories?

    In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie are joined by daughters Chrissy and Abby to share how their family intentionally structures summer so their children continue growing while still having an incredible time together.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • How to balance summer freedom with healthy structure
    • Why "work before play" creates greater enjoyment
    • Helping kids develop responsibility without overwhelming them
    • Teaching entrepreneurship through real businesses
    • Why reading and learning shouldn't stop during summer
    • How travel becomes part of your child's education
    • Creating a summer your children genuinely enjoy


    Your family's summer doesn't have to look like everyone else's.

    Design one that helps your children grow while creating lifelong memories.

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    #ChristianParenting #SummerParenting #IntentionalParenting #Homeschool #RedwoodParenting

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  • The Family Culture Every Parent Is Creating | V153
    2026/07/28

    Every family has a culture.

    The question is... is it intentional?

    In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis explain how the everyday experiences inside your home shape your children's identity, relationships, and future far more than you may realize.


    You'll discover:

    • What family culture really is
    • Why every home already has a culture—even unintentionally
    • Teaching forgiveness without defining children by their mistakes
    • Why encouragement changes behavior more than constant correction
    • Creating a home filled with laughter, respect, and connection
    • Helping siblings become lifelong friends
    • Practical ways to intentionally build a Christ-centered family culture

    Your children won't simply become what you hope for.

    They'll become what your home consistently reinforces.

    If you're ready to intentionally shape your family's future, this episode is for you.


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  • Parenting Isn't About Perfection—It's About Standards | V152
    2026/07/23

    Families rarely fall into chaos overnight.

    More often, they slowly drift because of small compromises that become accepted over time.

    In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis discuss how family culture is formed through consistent standards, intentional leadership, and everyday parenting decisions that often seem insignificant but produce lifelong results.

    In this episode you'll learn:

    • Why small compromises eventually become family culture
    • The importance of bedtime routines and family connection
    • How respect is taught through everyday interactions
    • Why consistency matters more than convenience
    • The hidden danger of lowering family standards
    • Correcting behavior with love instead of reacting emotionally
    • Creating a home culture that supports long-term success


    Strong families aren't built by accident—they're built through intentional daily choices.

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    • (00:00) - Intro
    • (01:10) - Small Compromises Create Family Culture
    • (02:00) - Protecting Bedtime Routines
    • (02:53) - Family Team Meetings Matter
    • (04:08) - Teaching Respect Through Conversation
    • (05:50) - Protecting Family Connection
    • (07:23) - Correcting Behavior Before It Becomes Culture
    • (08:40) - Choosing Discipline Over Regret
    • (10:34) - Holding the Standard During Hard Seasons
    • (12:49) - Taking Inventory of Family Standards
    • (13:16) - Adjusting Expectations as Kids Grow
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    17 分