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In this episode of Family Time*, I sit down with Norma Q-Brown, our Family Care Director, in the first of a 3-part series to explore how parents can RESPOND thoughtfully rather than react impulsively to their children. Norma shares practical tools like pausing, naming emotions, and shifting to shame-free language.
We also dig into the difference between engaging and evading difficult conversations, reminding parents that connection always comes before correction. Whether you're navigating spilled juice or tough questions about sexuality, this episode offers real, grace-filled guidance to help you build stronger, more trusting relationships with your kids.
*Family Time episodes are short, practical conversations to help parents feel more confident and competent in raising kids according to God’s design, even in a sex-saturated culture.
Topics Covered in this Episode:
- Importance of thoughtful responses to children's questions and behaviors
- Distinction between reacting impulsively and responding thoughtfully
- Building strong parent-child bonds through connection before correction
- Practical tools for parents: pausing, counting, and naming feelings
- The impact of language on children's emotional responses
- Engaging in difficult conversations rather than evading them
- The significance of showing interest in children's lives and activities
- Strategies for effective engagement and communication with children
- The role of humility in repairing relationships with children
- Encouragement for parents to view challenging moments as growth opportunities
Resources for Next Steps:
RESPOND VS. REACT REMINDERS
R - Respond over React
E - Engage over Evade
S - Sincerity over Silence
P - Patience over Punitive
O - Opportunity over Obstacle
N - Nearness over Neglect
D - Divine Perspective over Diluting Truth
This episode (Part 1) covers R-E, Part 2 covers S-P-O, and Part 3 covers N-D
Download a FREE 1-page PDF with the RESPOND infographic
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