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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