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  • Navigating Conflict without Losing Connection

    Navigating Conflict without Losing Connection
    2026/01/05
    Sibling fights. Hurtful words. Emotional blowups. If you’ve ever wondered whether sibling conflict is normal—or worried about the long-term impact of what kids say when they’re upset—this episode is for you. In this episode, parent coach and child development expert Bethany Heyne explores how to teach kids healthy conflict management skills without suppressing emotion or allowing words to cause lasting damage. Through a real-life family story, Bethany unpacks why conflict itself isn’t the problem—unskilled conflict is. You’ll learn: • Why sibling conflict is a critical part of social and emotional development • How the Thomas-Kilmann Conflict Model explains the five ways kids (and adults) respond to conflict • How the brain processes conflict and why kids often say things they don’t fully mean • How Jesus and God model perspective-taking and understanding before correction in Scripture • Practical, developmentally appropriate strategies to help kids pause, repair, and reconnect after conflict This episode is ideal for parents who want to raise emotionally healthy kids, strengthen sibling relationships, and teach conflict resolution skills that last a lifetime—without shame, fear, or control-based parenting. If you’re looking for a faith-grounded, science-informed approach to helping kids navigate big emotions and hard conversations, this episode will give you clarity, language, and tools you can use right away.
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    8 分
  • Notice It ~ Name It ~ Nurture It

    Notice It ~ Name It ~ Nurture It
    2025/04/01
    What's the Notice It, Name It, Nurture It framework all about? Listen in to find out and learn to apply it.
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    10 分
  • The Secret Is to Stop Repeating Yourself

    The Secret Is to Stop Repeating Yourself
    2025/04/01
    Whether the kids simply aren't listening or you're convinced they are ignoring you, there's a temptation to keep repeating yourself over and over. It seems like disobedience and even disrespect. If you're tempted to raise your voice, repeat yourself, or just do it on your own, guess what. There's a better way. The secret to getting them to listen is actually to STOP repeating yourself, and instead follow these 4 steps.
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    12 分
  • What is a Kairos Bridge

    What is a Kairos Bridge
    2025/04/01
    How many times does someone need to say your name before they grab your attention? Or how many times do you need to see those crazy shoes before you notice a pattern in the new fashion trend? What about God...how many times does he need to put something in front of you to get your attention? Kairos moments are just that. Opportune moments (see Mark 1:15). Kairos is the greek word that explains a particular, decisive, and often fleeting moment that is ripe for action or opportunity. Join us today as we explore more
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    12 分
  • The Confusion With Gentle Parenting

    The Confusion With Gentle Parenting
    2025/04/01
    If you think you've tried gentle parenting and it seemed to fail, you're in the right place! The intention of gentle parenting is to shift away from the traditional punishment reward system and toward improving a child’s self-awareness and understanding of their own behavior. While the second half of the intention is great, I think the first half is where we get lost. Join us as we deep dive into what gentle parenting is, what it leaves out, and where Scripture fills in the gap!
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    11 分
  • Taming Transitions: Morning Madness & Bedtime Battles

    Taming Transitions: Morning Madness & Bedtime Battles
    2025/10/08
    Morning madness and bedtime battles are real -- but they don't have to rule your home. With a mix of understanding child development, Jesus' example, practical rhythms, and Holy Spirit guidance, you can lead your family with peace and confidene.
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    9 分
  • Taking the "Step" Out of Step-Family

    Taking the "Step" Out of Step-Family
    2025/12/18
    Taking the “Step” Out of Step-Family: Helping Kids Feel Seen, Counted, and at Home What does it really mean for a child to belong—especially in a blended or step-family? In this heartfelt episode, Bethany Heyne shares a tender real-life story with her step-daughter that reveals one of the deepest needs of every child: to know they have a place that’s still theirs. When a simple FaceTime call turns into a powerful moment of connection, it opens the door to a larger conversation about love, belonging, and secure attachment in step-families and blended homes. This episode weaves together: • Story: A meaningful moment that highlights a child’s need to feel counted in—not replaced or forgotten • Science: What psychology and attachment research say about belonging, secure attachment, and emotional regulation in children • Scripture: How God models permanent belonging through adoption, prepared places, and unshakable identity (Ephesians 1:5; John 14:2; Revelation 21:27) • Practical Parenting Tools: Simple, actionable ways parents and step-parents can create safety, permanence, and connection—across households and transitions Whether you’re navigating a blended family, co-parenting across homes, mentoring children, or simply longing to raise emotionally secure kids, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and hope. ✨ Because when children know they belong here, it points them to the greater truth: they belong forever in the family of God. Keywords: step-family parenting, blended families, child belonging, secure attachment, attachment theory, Christian parenting, step-parenting support, emotional development in children, parenting through transitions, faith-based parenting, belonging and identity, adopted into God’s family
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    11 分