39 min

Is Your Child’s Misbehavior Actually a Gift? | Ep. 128 Connected Families Podcast

    • Parenting

What if underneath your child’s misbehavior was a good gift? Sound too good to be true? It’s not! Connected Families teaches this idea as a “Gift Gone Awry.” This gift may not always come out in a helpful way, but it could be shaped and guided to be a blessing to others.















In this podcast, Connected Families Co-Founder Lynne Jackson and Lydia Rex (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) join Stacy Bellward (podcast host) for a conversation about the amazing gifts that might be hidden in your child’s misbehavior.







In this podcast, you’ll discover:









* how your thoughts about your child can become their identity







* the biblical basis for seeing gifts in misbehavior, including references







* examples of how to find a gift gone awry and coach a child to be a blessing







* ways to bring your child’s struggle before God and shift your perspective







* that focus is fertilizer–what you pay attention to grows!









We hope that you have been encouraged by today’s podcast, and we look forward to getting to know you. Please check out our website, and don’t forget to reach out if you need help. It is a joy to be able to walk with you as you parent your kids in God’s grace and truth!







Mentioned in this podcast:









* John 14:26-27







* Ephesians 2:10







* Mark 8:32







* Luke 16







* 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12







* Hebrews 11:1







* Acts 20







* Weekly Parenting Tips Email…link to share with a friend







* Nurture Shock book







* Donate to Connected Families







* CF Facebook







* CF Instagram







* connectedfamilies.org









Guest Bio:







Lynne Jackson​ has over 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist working with children...

What if underneath your child’s misbehavior was a good gift? Sound too good to be true? It’s not! Connected Families teaches this idea as a “Gift Gone Awry.” This gift may not always come out in a helpful way, but it could be shaped and guided to be a blessing to others.















In this podcast, Connected Families Co-Founder Lynne Jackson and Lydia Rex (Connected Families Certified Parent Coach) join Stacy Bellward (podcast host) for a conversation about the amazing gifts that might be hidden in your child’s misbehavior.







In this podcast, you’ll discover:









* how your thoughts about your child can become their identity







* the biblical basis for seeing gifts in misbehavior, including references







* examples of how to find a gift gone awry and coach a child to be a blessing







* ways to bring your child’s struggle before God and shift your perspective







* that focus is fertilizer–what you pay attention to grows!









We hope that you have been encouraged by today’s podcast, and we look forward to getting to know you. Please check out our website, and don’t forget to reach out if you need help. It is a joy to be able to walk with you as you parent your kids in God’s grace and truth!







Mentioned in this podcast:









* John 14:26-27







* Ephesians 2:10







* Mark 8:32







* Luke 16







* 1 Thessalonians 2:11-12







* Hebrews 11:1







* Acts 20







* Weekly Parenting Tips Email…link to share with a friend







* Nurture Shock book







* Donate to Connected Families







* CF Facebook







* CF Instagram







* connectedfamilies.org









Guest Bio:







Lynne Jackson​ has over 25 years of experience as a pediatric occupational therapist working with children...

39 min