Strong-Willed Child and Unconditional Love? Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Parents | [Mini-Episode]

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Strong-Willed Child

Today on the Podcast :

In this micro-episode, host Stacy Bellward and Certified Parent Coach, Tara Prevo, address two common parenting challenges: 1) When a child says “You don’t love me,” and 2) The strong-willed child who rejects offered choices. Tara encourages parents to use misbehavior as an opportunity to demonstrate unconditional love and commit to the long game of grace-filled responses over time. Tara helps parents come alongside their child as a teammate, celebrate creative problem-solving, and guide with empathy.

Key Takeaways:

  • Misbehavior is an opportunity for unconditional love
  • Strong-willed children seek safety, not control
  • Parenting is a long game

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Connected Families founder Jim Jackson offers parents a powerful glimpse of graceful parenting in yesterday’s soul care message designed specifically for you, moms and dads: What Is Christian Discipline? A Peek At Graceful Parenting | [Mini-Episode].

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