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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly
Supporting Your Kids When Life is Tough (Part 2 of 2)
Sep 25, 2024
Dr. Kevin Leman, a psychologist and best-selling author, shares practical strategies to help parents guide their children through tough times. He emphasizes the importance of building strong relationships while maintaining authority. Key topics include the power of prayer, the need for tailored support, and the balance of compassion and accountability. Dr. Leman also discusses embracing imperfections in parenting, highlighting how resilience and understanding can foster healthier emotional development in kids who face modern challenges.
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- Parents must cultivate resilience in their children by providing encouragement and teaching life lessons, even when progress seems slow.
- Establishing a balance between comfort and authority enables children to feel secure while preparing them to face life's challenges.
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Understanding Children's Pain
Children today, especially those in upper elementary grades, often experience feelings of loneliness and depression in school. These emotional struggles are now viewed as an epidemic, highlighting the need for parents to be aware of their children's mental health. Dr. Kevin Lehman emphasizes the importance of parents praying for their children and cultivating resilience through life lessons. He reinforces the notion that while parenting may feel challenging, it is crucial to plant seeds of encouragement and foster hope in children, even when immediate progress isn’t visible.
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