Hey there, Katie here.After listening through and editing this episode, I decided that I need to say just a little bit more. What I wanted to convey wasn’t exactly clear, and by writing just a few words, I hope to clarify some things that I thought were lacking. One; I …
After recording our podcast episode on gentle parenting with depression/anxiety, I wanted to offer encouragement for those who feel like they are failing their children, especially spiritually. God hears our prayers and is not surprised or caught off guard by our weaknesses; His will cannot be thwarted by our difficulties, …
In this episode, Sam and Katie get real about their experience living and gentle parenting with depression and anxiety. Practical tips on handling depression and/or Anxiety, from Sam Matherly
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.
I’ve been thinking a lot about how I can go through this season well as a gentle parent–both in staying gentle with my children, and in respectfully dealing with difficult situations with others. I decided to share my goals here, in hopes they may help some of you as you’re …
Our brains were designed to respond to threats–real or perceived–by instantly switching into fight/flight freeze mode in order to maximize our chances for survival. Essentially, what happens is the amygdala hijacks the prefrontal cortex, making it so that we can act without thinking–which is super helpful when dealing with actual …
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
While sharing about parenting with a focus on connection and teaching—and without punishments and rewards— I have been asked, “does it work?”. I’ve also seen fellow parents wondering if this gentle parenting thing is actually working. I’d guess every parent wonders that at times; but it is, I think, more …
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 …
Celebrate with us & win some of our favorite books! This week over on our Facebook page, we hit 2000 likes! We’re so excited to see the gentle parenting community grow and to have such positive feedback on our podcast and content. It warms our hearts! To say thank you …