We all want our kids to trust us — to listen, to open up, and to come to us when it matters most. But trust isn’t built in the big moments — it’s built in the small, everyday ones. In today’s episode, Kristen unpacks the one simple (but powerful) habit that strengthens the bond with your kids: honoring your word. She shares what it really means to follow through, why small promises matter more than we realize, and how consistency builds lasting connection and credibility — not just with our kids, but in every relationship we have. From “In a minute…” to “We’ll go to the park tomorrow,” Kristen gets honest about the moments we unintentionally break trust and how to start repairing it — one promise at a time.

What You Can Expect From This Episode:

• Why following through on your word builds deeper trust with your kids
• Common ways busy moms unintentionally break trust (and how to fix them)
• How to replace “empty threats” with realistic, effective consequences
• The connection between trust, obedience, and emotional safety
• Practical strategies for staying consistent — even in the chaos of working motherhood

Sound Bites:

“Trust and credibility are earned the same way with our kids as they are in marriage, friendship, or business — through follow-through.”

“Every ‘in a minute’ that turns into ‘never’ becomes one more data point about whether they can trust your word.”

“Honoring your word isn’t about saying yes more often — it’s about meaning it every single time you do.”

“Each time you follow through, you make a deposit in your child’s trust bank — and one day, those deposits will be what keep them safe.”

If this episode resonates with you, share it with another mom who wants to build a stronger connection with her kids. And if you loved this conversation, leave a quick review — it helps more moms find No Guilt, Just Growth and reminds them they’re not alone in this journey.

Let’s Connect:

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About Your Host:

Kristen Pomper is a corporate sales leader, performance coach, wife, and mom of two passionate about helping working moms thrive without guilt. Through her podcast No Guilt, Just Growth, she helps ambitious moms strengthen their families, careers, and confidence by redefining success — not as doing it all, but as doing what matters most.

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