Each stage of life produces a different mindset toward your child, and making the transition from guardian to mentor is a challenge every parent will face. From teaching boundaries in infancy to developing trust with teenagers, learn how parenting methods evolve as your child matures.
TODAY’S GUESTS: LARRY & SUSAN PONS
Larry and Susan Pons have walked through all stages of parenting and have a wealth of wisdom when it comes to raising disciples of Christ. The couple formerly served as ministry directors of CTCI and have been with the organization since 1980. They have impacted countless lives through our Train to Reign ministry intensive, bringing restoration and Kingdom order to marriages and families for generations.
QUOTES TO REMEMBER
- “How can you discipline a child if you yourself aren’t disciplined?” — Susan Pons
- “That’s how you know someone is an adult — when you can trust them to make right decisions.” — Larry Pons
- “The best gift you can give your children is your relationship.” — Larry Pons
RELATED RESOURCES
- Podcast: Parenting & Discipline: Thinking Outside the Box - Sometimes you have to think outside the box when disciplining your children. There are lots of different approaches to discipline, so the question we ask our guests in this episode is whether or not there is a “right way” to discipline kids. Larry and Susan Pons share their parenting wisdom and help us understand why creative discipline methods can make a lasting impact.
- Podcast: When is the Right Time to Leave Your Parents’ House? - Seth Williams, Seth Stradling and AJ Selby discuss at what point you should be moving out of your parents house. This question came in from a listener and the team wanted to discuss how to go into the next season with love, honor and even forgiveness.
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