015 | Us & Kids: Raising our Kids is Messy, Like Building Gingerbread Houses

 Inspiration from this Episode

“These are the same skills we want when we're parenting our little ones.”

“Be creative. Ask for help.”

“Teach, model, show, practice, encourage. Be patient and persistent, with deep kindness and joy.”

015 | Us & Kids: Raising our Kids is Messy, Like Building Gingerbread Houses

Intro 

On today’s show, we're talking about how raising our kids is like building gingerbread houses. There are so many fun, messy and challenging parts of building a gingerbread house around the holidays. A lot can also be said about the fun, messy and challenging times that we go through when we raise our little ones.

As our kids grow and go through different phases, there are little tidbits we can take away from how to handle situations. Sometimes we might need to be still, quiet and just support, while other times we may need to overlook the messy bits and just appreciate the fun we’ve had along the way.

What You’ll Learn in Today’s Episode

• How the house is just a framework.
• Developing independence as they age.
• Knowing what is and isn’t in our control.
• How to learn from their actions instead of words.

Resources in Today’s Episode: 

• Join the Us & Kids supportive Facebook Community 
• Crumbs + Crazy free printable—hang up as a reminder that a watchful eye builds creative and compassionate kiddos.

Check out previous podcasts for tips on finding grace through the mess and joy of staying married forever, while parenting together.