024 | Us & Kids: P is for P.A.R.E.N.T. (or How to Encourage our Kids to Gain Courage)

 Inspiration from this Episode

“When we encourage, we help our kiddos gain courage.”

“It’s easy to be nice when somebody is being nice to you.”

“Encouragement also brings calmness because the encouragement says, I believe in you.”

024 | Us & Kids: P is for Parent (or How to Encourage our Kids to Gain Courage)

Intro 

On today’s show, we are going to talk about what it means to be a parent. We all have different things come to mind when we think about what it’s like to be a parent. Some people think exhaustion, others might think encouraging, challenging, or funny. 

There are so many different approaches to parenting because we all have different personalities. Parenting also might look different for people because of the kiddo’s they are parenting. As we work our way into through the letters in PARENT we will find some many reminders that being a good parent is mostly about us.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode

• The acronym for PARENT.
• Why parenting is really about you.
• How parenting becomes a family affair.
• Having the patience to keep at it.

Resources in Today’s Episode: 

• Join the Us & Kids supportive Facebook Community 

• Get your Free P.A.R.E.N.T guide to see what 'parent' really stands for. Hint: P is for Patient 》Get your Free Parenting Ideas sheet 

Read the Full Transcript for this episode Here

Check out previous podcasts for tips on finding grace through the mess and joy of staying married forever, while parenting together.