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 Role of Parents in Their Children's Friendships
Who's Holding The Match with Susan Thomas
44 minutes
1 year ago
The Role of Parents in Their Children's Friendships
Welcome back to Who’s Holding The Match with Susan Thomas! In today's episode, we’re diving into the world of parenting through our kids' friendships. We'll explore why friendships are so crucial for our children and how, as parents, we can help them navigate the ups and downs of these relationships. From the joy and pain of friendships to the biblical truths that guide us, I'll share practical tips on modeling healthy connections, choosing the right friends, and teaching conflict resolution skills. Let’s tackle these challenges together and empower our kids to thrive in their friendships!
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction: The Importance and Challenges of Parenting Children Through Their Friendships
03:21 The Role of Parents in Training Children to Be Friends
07:40 Understanding the Biblical Perspective on Friendship
17:35 The Pain and Normalizing the Challenges of Friendship
28:15 Practical Tips for Modeling Healthy Friendships and Teaching Conflict Resolution
43:41 Being a Safe Place and Supporting Children in Their Friendships
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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?"
