Ever feel like you're stuck playing the same role in your family—caretaker, fixer, rebel, or peacekeeper—no matter how much you've grown or changed? You’re not alone. Family systems silently shape how we behave, feel, and connect... until we learn to name them and break free.🔴 SUBSCRIBE & Never Miss an Episode! 🎧✨ NEW VIDEOS EVERY TUESDAY!📲 FOLLOW OUR SOCIALS! 👇🔴 YouTube: youtube.com/comeandreasonmin📘 Facebook: facebook.com/comeandreasonministries📷 Instagram: instagram.com/comeandreasonministries🐦 X (Twitter): x.com/Come_And_Reason🎵 TikTok: tiktok.com/@comeandreasonministries🕊️ Truth Social: truthsocial.com/@ComeandReason📺 Rumble: rumble.com/user/ComeandReasonMinistriesHow do families influence the way we think, feel, and relate to others? What if the challenges in your home aren't just about one person—but part of a larger, interconnected system? What if your teenager’s behavior isn’t the real problem… but a symptom of something deeper in the family system? In this powerful episode of Designed 4 More, we explore how families function as interconnected systems—where emotions, roles, and unspoken expectations shape everyone’s mental and emotional health.This week, we’re joined by special guest Katey McPherson, an expert in social-emotional wellness and digital safety for youth. Alongside Dr. Tim Jennings and the Designed 4 More team, we unpack the core dynamics that impact parenting, communication, and connection at home.From birth order and attachment to generational trauma and screen time, we discuss what it really takes to build emotionally resilient homes. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or just trying to break old patterns, this episode will leave you with fresh tools—and hope.🔥 In this episode, we discuss:• The emotional “temperature” of a home and its long-term effects• How to break generational cycles of dysfunction• Why teens often reflect the system’s pain, not just their own• Strategies to build emotionally safe environments• The neuroscience behind family influence• Faith-based ways to create transformative change within your family🎧 What You’ll Learn:• What a “family system” is and how it shapes behavior• How unresolved emotions can manifest in children’s actions• The connection between unresolved parental stress and children’s behavior• Ways to disrupt generational patterns and foster healthier dynamics• Tools to regulate your own emotional reactivity so you don’t pass it on• The role of emotional regulation and empathy in parenting• How digital life affects connection in the home• How to apply biblical principles to family healing and structure💡 Whether you're raising kids now or healing from the wounds of your upbringing, this episode equips you with the understanding and hope to foster healthier family connections.

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