If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to help your kids navigate their big feelings, or if you’re still figuring out your own emotional landscape, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Debra Fileta, and she’s bringing a fresh perspective from her brand-new children’s book, Any Day Emotions. We talk about raising emotionally healthy families, what it looks like to model emotional regulation as a parent, and why emotional intelligence is just as important as spiritual formation in our homes.

Here are a few things you’ll take away from this conversation:

• Why our kids need names for their emotions and how language helps them grow
• What it means to do your own inner work as a parent so you can show up with calm and compassion
• How to model emotional resilience by being honest, but not heavy, with your kids
• Why helping kids manage emotions is not coddling, but preparing them for life and faith

If you want practical tools, biblical encouragement, and a gentle nudge to grow alongside your kids emotionally, this episode is packed with wisdom. And don’t forget to check out Debra’s new book Any Day Emotions, a beautiful resource for helping children learn to feel and heal.

Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author of multiple books, including Are You Really OK?, Reset, and Choosing Marriage. Her work focuses on emotional and spiritual wellness, helping individuals and families heal from the inside out. Any Day Emotions is her first children’s book, written to empower kids with the tools they need to understand and manage their emotions in healthy, faith-filled ways.

00:00 Introduction to Emotional Health in Families

05:49 The Importance of Early Conversations

12:00 Encouraging Healthy Emotional Expression

18:05 Navigating Parent-Child Emotional Dynamics

23:55 Resources for Parents on Emotional Health

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