Connected Families Podcast Why Does My Child Ask for Help Then Get Mad?
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Today on the Podcast :
Does your child ask for help with homework, sports, or other activities—only to push back or get frustrated when you offer it? You’re not alone! In this Q&A episode, host Stacy Bellward welcomes Connected Families Certified Parent Coach & Workshop Speaker Laura Zach to answer this common parenting challenge.
Laura shares practical wisdom for parents navigating the push-pull dynamic with an 11-year-old who asks for help but then resists it. You’ll learn to identify the “gift gone awry” in your child, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and discover grace-filled approaches to build connection and coach your child toward growth.
Key Takeaways:
- How to recognize and affirm your child’s gifts—even when they’re showing up in challenging ways
- Why this is a journey, not a quick fix—and how to stay encouraged along the way
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Mentioned Today:
- The Table Community – Monthly Giving
- Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart Online Course
- Laura Zach – Connected Families Parent Coach
- Connected Families Workshop Speakers
- Discipline That Connects With Your Child’s Heart – Book
- Identifying Child Strengths: Finding God’s Gifts in Your Kid | [Mini-Episode]
- One Simple Question That Rewires Everyone’s Brains Toward Connection | [Mini-Episode]
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