Let's Parent on Purpose: Christian Marriage, Parenting, and Discipleship Ep. 393: Parenting Tune-up: Navigating the Seasons of Parenthood
Aug 3, 2025
Discover a new parenting tune-up resource designed to help evaluate and adapt parenting strategies. Delve into the importance of changing approaches as kids grow, with biblical encouragement drawn from Psalms and Proverbs. Learn about the 'Oxygen Mask Principle' for parent self-care and strategies for celebrating children’s positive traits. The discussion encourages family reflection and growth, emphasizing the value of community and support in the parenting journey.
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Parenting Changes With Seasons
- Parenting must adapt across life stages because methods that worked before will change as kids age.
- Jay Holland reminds parents to view parenting as seasonal and to make ongoing adjustments with grace.
Discipline Trains, Don't Punish
- Discipline should train in righteousness, not simply punish; aim to build up rather than break down.
- Make discipleship a household rhythm, talking about God during ordinary moments, not just formal Bible time.
Put On Your Oxygen Mask First
- Secure your spiritual, emotional, and physical health first so you can lead your family well.
- Evaluate your habits, friendships, and partnership unity and make one small re-engagement step if you've drifted.
