The Secret Superpower Every Parent Needs: The Art of Listening | Ep. 227

As a parent coach, Megan’s desire is to come alongside parents and help them gain confidence and equip them to lead their families. She will help you create an environment in your home where everyone feels valued and connected, and skills for you to build a relationship with your kids that will last long after […]

Why Little (And Not-So-Little) Kids With Big Emotions Benefit From Big Empathy

One way children know they’re loved is if you simply say so, not in a condescending way, but from your heart, right there while your kids are misbehaving. (If this sounds challenging or counterintuitive, we encourage you to try it.) Another powerful way to express love is by expressing understanding, or empathy. Once you identify […]

20 Beautiful Empathy Statements to Show Kids You Really See Them

So, through the come-alongside help of the Holy Spirit, join your children with empathy when they struggle, even if you say nothing! And after your children have felt truly understood they just might be calm enough to listen to your perspective — or maybe they will figure out a solution on their own! In any […]

My Child Doesn’t Believe in God. Now What?

Empathy is often a parent’s most powerful portal to influence. The last thing I would want is for them to stop telling me their doubts or to become afraid of the lingering questions in their mind. That’s what I did as a child, and I’m determined not to pass that on. I want them to […]