With years of guiding families through their toughest moments, Licensed Professional Counselor, Susan Thomas, shares her wisdom and practical advice on how to ignite thriving family connections amidst life's ups and downs.
Much like a fire, your actions and decisions within your family can either foster life and warmth or lead to devastation and chaos. Join Susan on an exploration of faith and family dynamics in today's world, diving into crucial topics such as family dynamics, parenting, marital harmony, and spiritual fulfillment.
She’ll offer actionable strategies to ignite positive change within your family and coach you to a culture where challenges are confronted, triumphs are celebrated, and meaningful transformations are sparked. Inspired by the truth of John 10:10, Susan will lead us to regularly ask ourselves the crucial question, “Who’s Holding the Match?"
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With years of guiding families through their toughest moments, Licensed Professional Counselor, Susan Thomas, shares her wisdom and practical advice on how to ignite thriving family connections amidst life's ups and downs.
Much like a fire, your actions and decisions within your family can either foster life and warmth or lead to devastation and chaos. Join Susan on an exploration of faith and family dynamics in today's world, diving into crucial topics such as family dynamics, parenting, marital harmony, and spiritual fulfillment.
She’ll offer actionable strategies to ignite positive change within your family and coach you to a culture where challenges are confronted, triumphs are celebrated, and meaningful transformations are sparked. Inspired by the truth of John 10:10, Susan will lead us to regularly ask ourselves the crucial question, “Who’s Holding the Match?"
The Secret to Parenting: Words That Heal, Not Hurt
Who's Holding The Match with Susan Thomas
45 minutes
1 year ago
The Secret to Parenting: Words That Heal, Not Hurt
Welcome back to *Who’s Holding The Match*! Today, I’m sitting down with my two beautiful daughters, Ava and Elle, for a real, honest conversation about parenting. As a mom, I know firsthand the ups and downs of managing emotions—both mine and theirs—and we talk about what that’s looked like in our family. We dig into the power of intentional communication, the weight our words can carry, and how important it is to really understand what our kids are going through. Parenting is a journey, and some days it’s tough, but staying connected and hopeful is key. But as always, we ask the question: who’s holding the match?
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Chapters
00:00 Navigating Parenting Challenges
03:08 The Dynamics of Mother-Daughter Relationships
05:56 Emotional Growth and College Transitions
09:11 Understanding and Managing Emotions
12:00 The Power of Words in Relationships
14:49 Parenting Through Conflict
18:08 The Importance of Intentional Conversations
20:53 Recognizing Behavioral Symptoms
24:13 The Long Game in Parenting
27:01 Finding Hope in Parenting
29:57 Strength in Passionate Parenting
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Who's Holding The Match with Susan Thomas
With years of guiding families through their toughest moments, Licensed Professional Counselor, Susan Thomas, shares her wisdom and practical advice on how to ignite thriving family connections amidst life's ups and downs.
Much like a fire, your actions and decisions within your family can either foster life and warmth or lead to devastation and chaos. Join Susan on an exploration of faith and family dynamics in today's world, diving into crucial topics such as family dynamics, parenting, marital harmony, and spiritual fulfillment.
She’ll offer actionable strategies to ignite positive change within your family and coach you to a culture where challenges are confronted, triumphs are celebrated, and meaningful transformations are sparked. Inspired by the truth of John 10:10, Susan will lead us to regularly ask ourselves the crucial question, “Who’s Holding the Match?"
