In the ordinary stuff of the day, God gives you a peek into the possibilities of your child's character development.  He invites you to participate with him in shaping your child's will—so that the plans he has for your child might be manifest through the harnessing of the will and the development of its characteristics. Resources for Episode 17 Genesis 2.16-17 Romans 3.23-24 2 Corinthians 3:18  website ~ teresadglenn.com Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child

We want our child to respect us. God wants to help us cultivate this honoring relationship with our child. Listen in for six ways to gain a child's respect.  Episode 16 Resources Exodus 20.12 Mark 9:23 Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child  

When our kids were toddlers, two questions quickly surfaced: How am I going to respond to disobedience? What's my goal when I respond? I realized my need to distinguish between punishment and correction. Listen in for how this understanding lifted a huge burden off my shoulders and placed a plan in my heart. Resources for Episode 15 Isaiah 53.5–6 Hebrews 12.5-11 from The Message Simple Steps Episode 12  website ~  teresadglenn.com Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child

God wants us to be dedicated to our child's learning and to train them in ways that point to conduct that pleases him. But training is hard work, and it's easy to become discouraged, exhausted, and frazzled.  How we train matters. Listen in for 8 doable training tips! Resources for Episode 14 Proverbs 22:6 Simple Steps Episode 12 Read Ep.14 Transcript at teresadglenn.com Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child

Instruction is an opportunity to build up our child and build our relationship.  It can also lessen fits, fights, embarrassing moments, and unnecessary correction. Most importantly, it's an essential building block for character development. But how we instruct matters. Listen in for practical suggestions. Resources for Episode 13 Psalm 25.8-9 Simple Steps Episode 10 Simple Steps Episode 11 Simple Steps Episode 12 Read Ep.13 Transcript at teresadglenn.com Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child

Discipline is one of the hardest parts of parenting, so a game plan is helpful.  Listen in for a threefold approach to practice discipline with your kids! Learn how discipline is about relationship—not a formula to follow. Resources for Episode 12 Proverbs 13.24 Simple Steps Episode 5 2 Timothy 3.16-17 Proverbs 29.17 Read Ep.12 Transcript at teresadglenn.com Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child

It's hard to speak Life-giving words when a child disobeys or disappoints us by his decision. We might feel justified in the words that are swirling in our head and about to pop out of our mouth.  But, it's essential to remember the power of the tongue—that our words have the power to  build up or to tear down. When a child knows we are disappointed or angry, well-chosen Life-giving words can be incredibly impactful.  Learn why and get strategies to speak these words in the midst of correction. Resources for Episode 11 Hebrews 12.6 Read Ep.11 Transcript at teresadglenn.com Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child

One of the most powerful blessings you can give your child is life-giving words. They express support, high value, and renew your child.  Listen in for lots of easy suggestions AND a key way to overcome saying the very things we don't want to say. Resources for Episode 10 Proverbs 18.21 (NIV) Proverbs 18.21 (The Message) 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Read Ep.10 Transcript at teresadglenn.com Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child

Do you ever feel like you're going through the motions at mealtimes? Listen in for easy steps and conversation starters to make the most of mealtimes and build stronger relationships within your family. A Mealtime Makeover is possible, no matter what ages your children are. It's not about the meal; it's about the time shared around the meal. Resources Episode 8: Keep Conversation About Jesus Going Read Ep.9 Transcript at teresadglenn.com Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child

Keep conversation about Jesus going with our child through nurturing three relationships. Listen in about an activity that our family practiced from the elementary through the high school years and nurtured all three relationships. Episode 8 Resources Episode 6 - Sowing Seeds Jeremiah 29.12 Matthew 18.19 1 John 5.14-15 Join me on Instagram @teresadglenn Grab a copy of my book Becoming A Peaceful Mom ~ Through Every Season of Raising Your Child Read Ep. 8 Transcript at  teresadglenn.com