Connected Families Podcast Parenting with Grace: Overcoming Shame and Anger | [Mini-Episode]
Oct 4, 2025
Two moms share their heartfelt parenting journeys, exploring how modeling grace can transform family dynamics. Clare emphasizes the importance of teaching children through action rather than words. Ami confronts her unexpected anger, uncovering its roots in childhood trauma, and learns the importance of inner healing. They highlight how effective discipline starts with self-reflection and calming oneself before addressing children's behavior, offering practical tools for lasting change and a supportive community.
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Modeling Matters More Than Telling
- Children learn from what they see more than what they are told, so parents' inner life shapes kids' responses.
- Modeling grace and peace communicates identity and hope more than rules or punishment.
Use Your Breath To Teach Calm
- Stop and take a deep breath when you feel frustrated to model calm for your child.
- This simple habit prompted Clare's preteen to imitate deep breathing during strong emotions.
Grace Shapes Parental Identity
- Embracing God's grace for yourself enables you to model that grace to your children.
- Identity rooted in being an 'honored child of God' frees parents from shame-driven parenting.