Does your home echo with the sounds of sibling squabbles?
Do you wish for more connection with your kids?
If so, today’s episode is for you! Don & Suzanne Manning, the founders of Crazy Cool Family, are passionate about equipping Christian families with strategies to cultivate a family culture they ALL enjoy living with!
We pray this episode is helpful for you and your marriage.
Episode highlights include:
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Effective ways to protect kids from screen & tech temptations
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Where to invest your time and energy for the best parenting outcomes - and where NOT to
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The goal of disciplining our kids and how to work toward it
*Music for this podcast is created by Noah Copeland. Check him out here!
QUOTES
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“Don’t look at the outside and all the fearful things - don't waste your time and energy there: You’re going after your kids’ heart.” - Suzanne Manning
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“Kids are wired to want us on their team. They want our input. ” - Suzanne Manning
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“Control is based in fear, and connection is based in love.” - Don Manning
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“Most people try to control, because we don’t know what to do. But it doesn’t work.” Dr Kim Kimberling
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“We never tell parents they need to work harder. They need to work differently. Becoming an encourager and being a listener are two ways to do that.” - Don Manning
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“Our children are going to go where the encouragement is.” - Suzanne Manning
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“Because of technology and culture, connection today is more important than it’s ever been.” - Don Manning
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“The goal of discipline is self-control. When situations come up, they are opportunities to build self control in my kids. Opportunities to build them up for the next stage of life.” - Don Manning
QUESTIONS FOR YOU
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Do you lean more toward connection, or control?
MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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Find more resources and info from Don & Suzanne at CrazyCoolFamily.com
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Listen to the Crazy Cool Family Podcast
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Reduce unnecessary arguments, decrease stress in your home, develop better understanding of your spouse, AND strengthen your bond as a couple with THIS: Our 30-Day Communication Challenge!
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Need more communication help? Sign up here to save your spot for Dr. Kim’s FREE webinar, “7 Common Communication Mistakes Couples Make”
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Questions about gaslighting, narcissism and blame? Submit them anonymously HERE or DM us on Instagram. Dr. Kim will answer them in an upcoming episode