Fruits of the same tree have different tastes is the best saying to apply today’s message. Have you ever wondered how you raise your children all the same way yet are so distinctly different? We are not only called to love our children unconditionally but also have to put our own mindsets and thoughts aside while parenting and embracing our children’s differences. I hope this message encourages you whether you have a strong-willed child that is testing you, a child with a diagnosis, or just a child that has a different personality that you’re not sure how to handle. 

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There’s an old Chinese proverb that says parents who are afraid to put their foot down usually have children who step on their toes. This is an old saying but holds tremendous truth if you are constantly saying yes to your children’s wishes and desires and they are always wanting more than you are only fostering temporary satisfaction. I share a true story that I recently experienced with a child who is being raised in such a manner in hopes that others will not make this mistake.

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The benefits of hands-on learning are endless whether you are a homeschooling family or not. In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons of different learning styles. We also discuss how homeschooled children can move through educational materials in both traditional and non-traditional ways. We need to be prayerful each season to know what is best for our children.

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What is at the core?

As parents, we are instinctively protective however we have to be careful not to send a message that the world is an unsafe place for them to branch out into. The bottom line is over protection is a form of rejection as we are essentially saying you can’t do it yourself you need me. Each time we take the responsibility for our children we actually take it away from them. The reason is they have to make mistakes in order to grow. We need to nurture children to grow into healthy independent teenagers and adults. This episode challenges us to take a closer look to see if we are being too overbearing and if so to make adjustments that assure they will be on the right track.

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We never know the impact we have as a parent, teachers, etc. when we’re in the midst of working with children. The question today is are people born great or do the challenges they face and overcome make them great?   I share a personal story about Micah's diagnosis of Tourette’s syndrome and the victories he encountered. I truly hope you’re encouraged and in turn challenge your children to be stronger and rely on God through life's difficulties.

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We all need to ask ourselves what are our conscious values. The three main areas we see our values are in money time and thoughts. This teaching goes hand-in-hand with the podcast you never really know. When we reset our priorities and commit to raising a person of value you never really do know how our decisions will impact our future generation.

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This episode is a true story of two children, one from a home that experienced emotional neglect and the other from a home that displayed the power of a healthy connection with his mom. We need to commit to being a constant in our children’s lives. Your most significant impact begins right where you are, keep in mind every child needs to feel safe and secure. As parents, we need to provide them with healthy connections to help them have academic success, meaningful ,relationships, leadership skills and happiness in their future!

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In this episode, Nellie talks about the importance of discipling your child.  What inspired her for this podcast is a well-known psychiatrist Dr.  Gabor Mate who has a YouTube video titled “How to Not Screw Up Your Children“.  Although I don’t agree with his teachings in regard to discipline this message is truly inspirational and I hope after listening you will decide to disciple your children. How to Momma Without Drama episode number 4 "Do You Know a Sally or Do You Know a Jack" is a great example of the difference between those who decide to disciple their children and those who do not. Nellie's passion is that you come to know the power of influence you hold in your child’s life. Thank you for listening

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Teachable moments… Our lives are filled with them however do we stop to take advantage of them? The teachable moment is an unplanned opportunity that arises and you do not plan for.  It is a fleeting opportunity that must be sensed by either the parent or caregiver and it’s an open door to provide insight where the child can benefit greatly from.  Children are curious by nature and we need to be in tune with our children and fully dive into the moment!

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