This week Katie and Abby discuss how to curb unrealistic expectations in parenting, and how gentle parenting techniques can actually make your parenting journey much easier. SHOW NOTES: Got Power Struggles? How to Get Kids to Listen to You (Parents With Confidence)
Welcome back to Tending Lambs! In this short episode, Katie, Abby and Sam kick off the new season with some updates on where we will be going this season on the podcast.
This week Katie and Abby discuss what it means to extend the principles of gentle parenting to yourself. Show Notes Our Need for God’s Word by Paul Jordan
This week Katie, Abby and Sam discuss all things respect: what it is, what it isn’t, and how to handle situations when our kids are being disrespectful to us. Show Notes Triggers by Amber LiaWhy is my Child Behaving This Way? by Janet LansburyThe Real Reason for Your Child’s Behavior …
This week Katie, Abby and Sam talk candidly about some of their biggest struggles and triumphs with gentle parenting. Show Notes Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids by Dr. Laura MarkhamThe Gifts of Imperfect Parenting by Brene Brown, Ph.D.
This week Katie, Abby and Sam discuss some ways you can gently deal with criticism of your parenting as a gentle parent. Show Notes Brene Brown- expert on empathyRebel, Upholder, Questioner, Obliger: Which One are You? by Gretchen RubinBoundaries by Drs. Henry Cloud and John TownsendPeaceful Parent, Happy Kids by …
This week Katie and Abby are joined by Joel Hawbaker, a blended family coach, to help parents navigate some of the specific parenting challenges unique to blended family life. SHOW NOTES Follow Joel on Facebook or through his website.The Smart Step Family by Ron DealOurFamilyWizard app
This week Katie and Abby tackle how to set the tone for the conversations we have with our kids about sin.
This week Katie and Abby discuss how to help children understand bodily autonomy, common violations of a child’s bodily autonomy, and address misconceptions. This episode is best listened to without little ears in the room! Show Notes God Made All of Me by Justin HolcombQ&A with the authors of “God …
This week Katie, Abby and Sam discuss why forcing kids to share does not accomplish the ends that parents may think it does. Show Notes It’s Okay Not to Share (Positive Parenting Solutions)Teaching Kids to Share (Aha Parenting)The S Word (Janet Lansbury)Playdate Rules that Limit Learning (Janet Lansbury)