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Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
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Do you ever go to bed wondering if your anger or frustration did more harm than good today? Are you exhausted from trying to stay calm when your kids are losing it — and you feel like you’re losing it too? Do you ever fear your kids won’t trust you or forgive you for the moments you lose control? Have you ever wondered how to guide your children with love and boundaries without turning to punishment or guilt?
If so, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!…
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- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
70. You Yelled Again. Now What? Finding Grace and Reconnecting with Your Child
You Yelled Again. Now What? Finding Grace and Reconnecting with Your Child Have you ever gone to bed in tears after yelling at your kids, wondering if your…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
69. Overwhelmed by Transitions? Finding Peace and Room to Breathe
Navigating Family Transitions & Creating Family Rhythms That Leave Room to Breathe Are you feeling burned-out, wishing things would change, but not even…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
68. When Your Child Has a Meltdown Over “No”: Holding Boundaries with Compassion
Have you ever told your child no about something that seemed small, only to watch their whole world fall apart? And as their disappointment grows, you feel…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
67. Redefining Success in Motherhood: Letting Go of Perfection and Comparison with Kristin Styers
Have you ever looked at your child’s behavior—or your own response to it—and wondered if you were failing as a mom? So often, we measure our success in…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
66. Are You Setting a Boundary or Starting a Power Struggle? How to Lead Our Children Without Control
Have you ever found yourself locked in a battle of wills with your child—not because the boundary truly mattered, but because changing your mind felt like…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
65. Quiet Isn't Always Calm: Understanding Emotional Shutdown in Our Kids (and Ourselves)
Sometimes what looks like calm isn’t actually calm. When our children move from screaming, crying, or melting down to suddenly becoming quiet and compliant, it…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
64. How to Help Your Child Through Big Emotions and Tantrums: Teaching Emotional Regulation
What do you do when your child is completely overwhelmed—screaming, hitting, throwing things, running away, or melting down over something that seems so small?…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
63. Emotional Regulation Basics: How to Stay Grounded, Even When They Melt Down
Have you ever known exactly how you wanted to respond to your child’s meltdown… but felt like your own emotions were rising right alongside theirs? I’ve been…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
62. Seeing Beyond Difficult Behavior: How Emotional Attunement Builds Resilience in Our Kids
What if, underneath the whining, meltdowns, attention-seeking, or difficult behavior, your child is really asking, “Do you see me?” In this episode, we’re…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
61. No More Sticker Charts! Moving Beyond Rewards and Bribes to Collaboration and Team Work
There was a season when I was drowning in sticker charts—one for bedtime, another for potty training, cleaning, schoolwork, and just about everything else!…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
60. When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Go to School (or Preschool) & What to Say Instead of “Because I Said So”
Back-to-school transitions can bring out a lot of “But we have to!” moments—especially when we’re running late, feeling pressured, or our child is digging in…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
59. When You Feel Like a Failure in Motherhood: Mom Guilt, Grace, and Growth
Have you ever walked away from a hard parenting moment feeling like you completely failed? In this episode, I'm sharing a very real story from one of my own…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
58. Worried About What Other People Think of Your Parenting? 3 Steps to Freedom and Connection
Have you ever noticed yourself becoming firmer or more controlling with your child simply because someone else was watching? Maybe you’ve been told you’re too…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
57. Not Having Time for God in Motherhood? Grace, Self-Care & Letting Go of Guilt
Have you ever found yourself longing for a close connection with Jesus, but feeling like there simply isn't enough time or energy? Maybe you've wondered if God…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
56. When Your Child Constantly Wants Attention: The Hidden Need That Changed the Way I Parent
Have you ever found yourself thinking, "Why does my child need my attention all the time?" Whether it's endless cries of "Mom, watch me!" or a constant stream…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
55. Sibling Fighting Driving You Crazy? The Mindset Shift That Changed Everything
Are you exhausted by the constant sibling fighting in your home? If you've ever wondered how to stop sibling rivalry or questioned whether you're doing…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
54. Forgiving Your Parents Without Pretending It Didn’t Hurt: Healing, Boundaries, and Redemption
Forgiveness can feel especially tender when the hurt is connected to our parents. In this episode, I’m sharing part of my own journey of forgiveness, healing…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
53. Stressed Out, Exhausted, and Snapping at Your Kids? How to Find Grace When Motherhood Feels Hard
Have you ever felt so worn out that the smallest things suddenly feel so overwhelming? In today’s episode, I’m talking about the kind of exhaustion that keeps…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
52. When Fear Looks Like Yelling: Understanding What’s Beneath Your Parenting Anger
Have you ever yelled at your child and then wondered, Why did I react so strongly? In this episode, I’m sharing a personal story about finding my 7-year-old…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
51. Do You Have A Difficult, Strong-Willed, or Highly Sensitive Child? One Shift That Truly Makes a Difference
Have you ever wondered why your child seems to fall apart over the smallest things—like the wrong color bowl, a scratchy tag, brushing teeth, or hearing the…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
50. The Gift of Slowing Down: Creating Peace in the Hardest Parenting Moments
Have you ever noticed that some of the hardest parenting moments happen when your child is being asked to transition? Getting into the car. Leaving the park…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
49. When Your Kids Drive You Crazy: The #1 Thing That Truly Changes Everything
Do you ever feel like your child’s behavior is pressing every button you have? Whether it’s whining, hitting, teasing, name-calling, potty words, or another…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
48. You Aren’t Messing Up Your Kids! A Step-by-Step Guide to Repair After You Lose It
Have you ever snapped at your child… and then felt that wave of guilt afterward? Maybe you raised your voice, lost your patience, or said something you wish…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
47. Embarrassed by Your Child’s Behavior in Public? Christian Parenting Support for Responding with Grace and Joy
Family vacations are meant to be full of joy and connection… but if you’re parenting young kids, you know they can also bring their fair share of chaos…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
46. Feeling Like A Failure? Healing Mom Guilt and Self-Judgment in Christian Parenting
Have you ever found yourself stuck in the same parenting patterns… reacting in ways you wish you wouldn’t… and then feeling like a failure? Friend, if that’s…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
45. Our Foster Care & Adoption Story: What God Taught Us Through the Journey
Today’s episode is a deeply special one for our family. 💛 We are celebrating Gotcha Day for our two sweet boys, and with May being Foster Care Awareness Month…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
44. Why You Keep Snapping at Your Kids When You’re Stressed Out (And How to Reset Your Nervous System as a Christian Mom)
Do you ever wake up with good intentions… only to feel stressed, rushed, and snapping at your kids before the day has barely begun? In today’s episode, I’m…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
43. From Reacting in Anger to Responding With Purpose: A Christian Mom’s Guide to Anger Management
Friend, have you ever felt anger rise up in a moment with your kids… and then immediately felt guilt or shame for it? In this episode, I want to gently invite…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
42. How to Work Through Big Emotions with Jesus: A Guided Emotional Reset for Christian Moms
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by your emotions… and not sure what to do with them? In this gentle, guided episode, we’re not just talking about emotions —…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
41. Sick of Yelling and Feeling Guilty? The Real Reason Behind Your Anger (And How to Stop Reacting)
Download the free guide + calming toolkit here: listeninghearts.family/calm Have you ever found yourself yelling at your kids… and then immediately feeling…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
40. Are Your Consequences Backfiring? The Missing Key to Boundaries That Actually Work (PEACE: Explore Solutions Together)
Have you ever felt like the consequences you’re giving just… aren’t working? Maybe they stop the behavior in the moment, but something deeper still feels…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
39. Are You Being Too Strict… or Too Permissive? The Truth About Loving Boundaries in Christian Parenting (PEACE: Communicate in Love)
Have you ever found yourself wondering… Am I being too strict… or too permissive? Friend, you are not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle and…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
38. Before You Discipline Your Child, Try This! A Simple Christian Parenting Shift: The Power of Active Listening (PEACE: Acknowledge What is True)
In this episode, we continue walking through the PEACE Process, and today we’re talking about the next step: Acknowledging What Is True. So often in parenting…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
37. Beyond Tantrums and Defiance: Why Empathy Is the Heart of Boundaries in Peaceful Parenting (PEACE: Empathy)
When our children’s big emotions come out as tantrums or defiance, it can feel overwhelming and personal. In those moments, our instinct is often to correct…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
36. Before You React Out of Frustration… Boundaries, Emotional Regulation, and Presence in Christian Parenting (PEACE: Presence)
Have you ever reacted to your child out of frustration — and later realized it wasn’t really about them at all? In this episode, I share a story about the day…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
35. Tired of Yelling and Not Being Heard? A Guide to Creating Family Boundaries in Peace
Are you feeling stuck in power struggles… or frustrated when your kids push back against boundaries? In today’s episode, we’re talking about how loving family…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
34. Raising Kids Who Love Jesus: Modeling Faith in Everyday Motherhood
As a Christian mama, you long for your children to truly know Jesus for themselves — not out of pressure, fear, or forced obedience, but because they are drawn…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
33. You Are Loved: Regulating Your Heart in the Chaos of Motherhood
In the middle of motherhood—the noise, the needs, the constant giving—it can be easy to lose sight of love. Not just how deeply we love our children… but how…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
32. Listening Beyond the Labels: Seeing Your Child Through God’s Eyes
What if the way we listen to our children could transform how we see them? In this episode, we slow down and explore what it means to listen beyond labels and…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
31. In the Trenches of Motherhood: How to Find Calm When You’re Overwhelmed
Motherhood can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re carrying the weight of nonstop needs, emotional exhaustion, and very little space to rest. In this…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#30. Conflict Resolution for Kids: Teaching Relationship Skills That Last | Parenting Tip Tuesday
What if conflict wasn’t something to fear—but an opportunity to teach lifelong skills? In this Parenting Tip Tuesday episode, I’m sharing how we can gently…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#29. Christian Parenting Beyond Disobedience: What Power Struggles Reveal About Connection
When our children say “no,” push back, or ignore our requests, it’s easy to label their behavior as disobedience. But what if disobedience is actually an…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#28. Joyful Christian Parenting: Finding Laughter and Deep Connection Again
Ready for more joy in your parenting? In this episode, we explore how slowing down and making space for play can transform tension, reduce meltdowns, and…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#27. Regulating Your Heart in Parenting: What to Do When You Feel Triggered
Have you ever felt your child’s behavior spark a reaction that feels bigger than the moment itself? In this episode, I explore what’s really happening beneath…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#26. Christian Parenting 101: Staying Kind and Calm When You’re Exhausted
Parenting peacefully can feel especially hard when I’m exhausted, overwhelmed, or triggered by my child’s behavior. If you’ve ever found yourself snapping or…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#25. Help! My Kid Is a Bully: Christian Parenting Tips for Bullying
Watching your child hurt another child can stir up so much fear and shame in our hearts. We worry about who they’re becoming and wonder where we went wrong. In…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#24. Christian Parenting and Power Struggles: What I Learned About Fear, Control, and Connection
Have you ever noticed how quickly we reach for control when parenting feels overwhelming? In this episode, I share a deeply personal realization: what I once…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#23. Smooth & Simple Bedtime Routines: 3 Tips for Peaceful Nights With Your Kids
Bedtime can feel like the hardest part of the day — for both kids and parents. When everyone is tired, emotions run high and simple tasks can turn into power…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#22. Struggling With Boundaries? 4 Tips to Stay Firm and Kind as a Parent
Do you struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty or overwhelmed? In this episode, we walk through four simple tips to help you stay steady…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#21. Helping Your Anxious Child Try New Things: Gentle Tools for Overcoming Fear
Does your child get really anxious about new situations—or get excited to try something, only to freeze or refuse at the last minute? In today’s Parenting Tip…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#20. How To Understand Your Child’s Behavior: 7 Core Needs Every Parent Should Know
In today’s episode, we explore the powerful truth that your child’s behavior is never random — it’s always communication. Every meltdown, argument, or…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#19. Struggling With Too Much Screen Time? Learn Simple Boundaries That Actually Work: Parenting Tip Tuesday
Is screen time a constant struggle in your home? In today’s Parenting Tip Tuesday, we’re talking about simple, grace-filled ways to help your child build…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#18. Why Conflict Is Actually a Gift: The #1 Way I Build Connection by Repairing Well
Conflict doesn’t have to pull your family apart — in fact, it can become one of the greatest gifts for building connection if we learn how to repair well. In…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#17. Why Kids Hit And How to Help Them Stop! Parenting Tip Tuesday
Is your child going through a hitting phase and you’re not sure how to help them stop? In today’s Parenting Tip Tuesday, we’re unpacking what’s underneath this…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#16. The Kallstroms' Story: From Bedtime Struggles to Ease and Connection
In today’s special episode, I’m joined by two incredible parents who recently completed my six-week coaching program. They’re opening up and sharing their…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#15. How to Stop my Kid's Whining...Peacefully! Parenting Tip Tuesday
Does whining instantly spike your stress levels? You’re not alone, friend. In today’s Parenting Tip Tuesday episode, we’re taking a gentle, grace-filled look…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#14. Feeling Overwhelmed and Alone in Your Motherhood? 3 Tips to Find Support and Build Deeper Connection
Do you ever feel alone in your motherhood — like you’re carrying the emotional load by yourself, longing for support, or wishing someone truly understood what…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#13. Tired of Feeling Frustrated or Mad at Your Kids? A Christian Mom’s Guide to Understanding Anger
Do you ever feel triggered or mad at your kids and wonder, “Why am I reacting like this?” You’re not alone, mama. In this heartfelt episode, we’re unpacking…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#12. Triggered by Tantrums? These Gentle Parenting Tips Will Help: Understanding Nervous System Science and Emotional Regulation
Have you ever felt completely overwhelmed by your child’s tantrums—like their emotions instantly trigger yours, and before you know it, you’re both melting…
- Peaceful Christian Parenting | Emotional Regulation, Gentle Parenting, Active Listening, Tantrums, Boundaries
#10. Finding Calm in the Chaos of Family Life: 4 Steps to Remaining Peaceful as a Mom of Littles
Have you ever wondered, “How do I help my kids not lose it emotionally—and how do I keep from losing it when they do?” That was my question for a long time. I…