Love and Lead Parenting

Parenting is a lifetime invitation that evolves through every life stage. In this episode we explore what stays the same and what changes. 

When we have a child with unique needs, getting a grasp on accurate expectations for our child, ourselves, and our family can be challenging. While there are definite similarities to how we parent all children, the process tends to be more demanding and exhausting. Listen in and take time to consider how you are being invited to experience God's faithfulness.

Spirited. Strong-willed. Challengers. There are different names we use to identify the children who seem to be more difficult to raise. There are also challenging behaviors of defiance and resistance that show up in all kids, even those who are generally more compliant by temperament. How can we love and lead both types of kids well and not lose our sanity?  

How would you describe your parenting style? Controlling? Free Spirited? Today we explore an invitation to God's faithfulness and how we can utilize consistency in our parenting to nurture our children's growth and wellbeing. 

How do we guide our family through the minefields of culture via technology, social media, movies, and literature? Listen in as our guest Amy Fletcher shares some great ideas and resources for parenting both younger kids and teens. Couple websites mentioned: axis.org and westartnow.org

In the world, but not of it. In a world that having faith in Christ is counter-cultural, how do we raise our kids with good roots in a living faith? 

There are a lot of educational options out there. What is a good fit for your family? Where will your children will learn best? Jean talks through the pros and cons of public school, home school, and private school. 

A continuation of our series, An Invitation to Wellness. What are the spiritual exercises that position us for greater experiences of God's care in our lives? How do we engage our family in thinking with God? 

We are celebrating an Invitation to Wellness! Winter can be hard. The let down after the holidays. Cabin fever. How do we practice good self care within God's care for us? 

Holidays aka 'holy days' are God's invitation to us. They remind us to give thanks to the Lord and to celebrate his goodness. They also show our uniqueness as Jesus followers to the world around us. How might you celebrate God's goodness this year? What are ways that you could share his goodness with others? 

Our everyday moments can be opportunities to build powerful memories. What do you want your kids to remember as they grow up? 

What are your family values? How do you creatively live them? Our conversation today includes our guest, Heather Nelson, a friend and parent of two young daughters.

You are invited to share special moments and celebrate memories as you parent your kids. What values are important to your family? How can you celebrate your unique identity as a family as you live your values? 

The goal of parenting is to raise successful adults. What can we do today to insure their future success? 

Children are not immune to the anxiety in our world. How can your help your kids manage? 

Anxiety is running rampant in our society. What might God's invitation be to you on this subject? 

Time to look at the calendar and put in our life-giving rhythms. How will your calendar reflect a rhythm for every family member to flourish?

Each day, week, and season has a rhythm. What life-giving rhythms can you put into practice to ensure success for you and your family? 

Preparing for the school year is more than buying new clothes and school supplies. How can you best prepare your family for what the year will hold?