Parenting with Spirit

Has this ever happened to you? You take the kids somewhere special or you make a big special holiday and you have high expecations. Your goal: the best time ever! We are all going to be happy and everything is going to be okay as long as this [trip, holiday, vacation, experience, etc] is perfect.

Then, of course, things don't go perfectly. Someone gets sick or bored or starts to bicker and before you know it you are the crazy parent screaming at their kids in the middle of Disney World because you spent thousands of dollars to come to the happiest place on Earth and everyone is still fighting! 

Dave talks to us about his family vacation to Disney Land and how they made it a magical family trip. We talk about what we learned and how we can make the holidays a truly special, magical time for your whole family. 

Whitney and Dave reframe what it means to control your kids and how you can manage your kids in healthy ways that allow them to grow while giving them the support they need to go up confident, strong, and healthy. 

It is easy to get busy and forget how much your kids need your approval and support. Whitney and Dave talk about their go-to phrases that your kids need to hear you say that will help them develop resilience, build their self-esteem, and strengthen your relationship. 

Every parent has heard someone say, "Oh, they're cute now, but wait until they are teenagers." 
In this episode Pastor Dave and Whitney talk about how raising teenagers starts with compassion and empathy when they are little. We discuss how brain development during the teenage years can make it hard for your teen to keep up with your expectations. Finally, we talk about how we can't raise our kids the way we were raised because the world in which we were raised no longer exists. 

Resilience is your child's shield against adversity and trauma. In this episode, Whitney and Dave talk about resilience - what is it and how can you help develop resilience in your kids! 

Dave and Whitney talk about the tips and tricks they figured out along the way to keep peace in the house with little ones. In this episode you'll learn: 

• How to say "no" without getting a hissy fit
• How to keep the lines of communication open
• How to teach your kids to have good manners and good behavior without threats
• How to build good self-esteem and confidence! 

Check it out! 

Failure is inevitable. No one ever gets it right all the time. We all lose patience. We all lash out. That's okay! 
This episode, Whitney and Dave talk about their #parentingfails, what they learned and how they turned it into the best moments. 

Obstacles and failure are two of the greatest teachers for your kids if you are willing to help walk them through it. In this episode, Whitney and Dave walk you through 4 steps of helping your kids deal with obstacles in life that will create a "muscle memory" for resilience as they grow up. 

1. Own the emotions
2. What is the cause?
3. What are your options?
4. How can I help you? 

These steps will help your kids deal with challenges and anxiety as they grow up. Plus, you empower them to solve their own problems! 

Dealing with death is one of the hardest things for kids to understand. All too often, parents sweep the hard conversations under the rug leaving their kids "holding the bag" of emotions and grief without the support they need.

Here is a practical approach to helping your kids deal with death, loss, suicide, and grief.

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Give yourself a breath. Here are some practical tools you can use that will help you be more successful as a parent.