Category Foundation
A Heart Full of Gratitude
In the messes and stresses of family life (especially during the holiday season), gratitude is sometimes hard to come by. Knowing that joy and gratitude are closely related, how can we learn the important spiritual principle of giving thanks inโฆ
Why Safety Is Crucial for Adoptive Families
and how it applies to ALL of us.
When Parenting Is Harder Than You Thought It Would Be | Ep. 115
Before you had children you may have held idealistic visions of what family life and parenting would be like someday. For some parents, as their hopes and expectations meet the realities of daily life, they begin to feel disillusioned. Insecuritiesโฆ
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You Really Want To Show Loving Discipline? Start With Your Face.
If youโre reading this right now, you likely want to show love to your kids, even in discipline. You probably already believe unconditional love means loving your kids during misbehavior. You donโt need to be convinced of the benefits ofโฆ
Calming Yourself Before Going Into Discipline | Ep.109
โWhy are you so mad all the time?โ Do you ever hear this from your child? You probably donโt intend to look mad. You may not even be aware of your furrowed brow or irritated expression. And itโs especially hardโฆ
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What To Do When You Think Your Child Is Doomed
Imagine you have endured one of those days when everything goes wrong. The challenges of parenting drain every last ounce of energy and hope from your soul. You feel in your bones that your children are doomed by every parentingโฆ
The Gospel in Our Parenting, Part 1 | Ep. 107
What difference does the gospel make in our lives? In our parenting? The message of Godโs love communicates the unconditional truth that each of us has been made in the image of God. Our connection with Jesus brings hope andโฆ
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Navigating Compassion Fatigue | Ep. 105
Not all families who have been formed through adoption have experienced what is discussed on this podcast. Regardless of how your family was formed, or the challenges you have in your home, there is a wide range of experiences whenโฆ
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Should Dads Demand Respect? | Ep. 103
Should dads demand respect? Maybe this sounds familiar: โNo, I donโt want to!โ โThis is dumb, youโre unfair!โ โWho cares if my homework isnโt done?!โ Hey dads, have you experienced this kind of pushback from your kids? It can pushโฆ
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How to Be a More Playful Parent | Ep. 102
Sometimes parenting can feel like one big list of things you have to get done. It can be so hard to switch gears from the many demands of being a parent to having joyful and playful time with your kiddos!โฆ
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