Heart Focused Parenting
The heart-focused podcast that helps Christian parents raise their kids with faith, character, and life skills. Short encouragements, tips, and prompts to help you in your everyday interactions with your kids - always keeping in mind that the heart is more important than the behaviour. Join me every week.
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Why Modern Motherhood Feels So Exhausting (#105)
08/31/2025
Why Modern Motherhood Feels So Exhausting (#105)
This episode explores the hidden pressures shaping modern motherhood and why so many mums feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, and exhausted - and then I share 3 lessons I learnt back in the day, that are still helpful for today. Read on the blog too: FREE PARENTING SUPPORT: Join Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: On Substack: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:
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Teaching Kids to Pray Out Loud: Practical Tips for Parents (#104)
08/17/2025
Teaching Kids to Pray Out Loud: Practical Tips for Parents (#104)
Praying out loud doesn’t come naturally to every child — but it’s a skill that can be learned in a safe, loving environment. In this episode, I share practical, age-appropriate strategies to help your kids grow comfortable talking to God in their own words. From modeling everyday prayer, to using the A-C-T-S framework, to preparing them with conversation starters, you’ll learn how to guide them in both group and one-on-one settings. More than just words, it’s about building their confidence in prayer and deepening their relationship with their Heavenly Father. Read the blog here: FREE PARENTING SUPPORT: Join Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Substack: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:
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How To Stay Calm: 3 Essential Mindset Shifts For Christian Parents (#103)
08/03/2025
How To Stay Calm: 3 Essential Mindset Shifts For Christian Parents (#103)
I’ve had a few strong-willed kids, or strong-willed moments, and what I learnt was first, staying calm is important, and secondly, I am not calm because my child does well, I am calm because of the work done inside of me. We can be calm even if our kids' behaviour is creating havoc!! It starts with a shift in us (the parents) - in how we think, what we expect, and what we believe about our role as parents. Read or Listen: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website: Substack:
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The Attitude of Readiness is more Important than Obedience (#102)
07/20/2025
The Attitude of Readiness is more Important than Obedience (#102)
As a mum of four (now grown), I’ve had plenty of moments where I felt like my kids just weren’t listening. I’d give a clear instruction, and it would feel like it disappeared into thin air. Sound familiar? What I learned back in the day was that obedience doesn’t begin when a child does the task. It begins when they stop, turn, and receive the instruction. That little moment of readiness is the foundation for everything that follows. Let's talk about the Attitude of Readiness... Read it here: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:
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How To Parent With Connection And Purpose (#101)
07/06/2025
How To Parent With Connection And Purpose (#101)
3 core words you will hear me say often about parenting is to be intentional, relational and heart-focused. But if you’re new here, you might be wondering what those words actually mean. If you’ve been around for a while, now is a good time for a refresher. There’s so much parenting information and advice out there - it is easy to feel overwhelmed and pulled in different directions. Which is why it is so important to come back to your foundation: to know what you believe and how you want to show up as a parent. For me that meant being intentional, relational and heart-focused, so today I’m sharing what those words mean, and how they shape everything about how you do family life. Read the blog here: (#101) Learn more with free email course - . Receive a short email every day, for 4 days, that gives you more details on being Intentional, Relational and Heart-focused, as well as a worksheet to help you process and apply. Take the first steps to respond with purpose, rebuild connection and parent with wisdom and love. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:
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Secret To A Strong Family Culture (An Interview With Belinda & Peter) #100
06/22/2025
Secret To A Strong Family Culture (An Interview With Belinda & Peter) #100
Belinda and her husband Peter, along with their daughter Jessica, celebrate the 100th episode of the podcast "Heart-Focused Parenting" by discussing their family's journey of intentional living and their shared faith values. They explored how their farming backgrounds and spiritual beliefs brought them together, and shared their experiences of moving to a remote area in Northwestern Australia while maintaining their family values and community connections. The episode concluded with reflections on their parenting approach, educational choices, and the importance of balancing intentionality with healthy relationships. We hope you enjoy our conversation. Extra Mention: and Download your here. Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . My weekly email digs deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic of the current podcast so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:
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Heart-Focused Homeschooling: A Mindset Shift for Christian Parents (#99)
06/02/2025
Heart-Focused Homeschooling: A Mindset Shift for Christian Parents (#99)
Discover what it means to embrace heart-focused homeschooling—a mindset shift for Christian parents who want to shape character, faith, and values. Read it here: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:
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What type of Mum Do You Want to Be? (#98)
05/04/2025
What type of Mum Do You Want to Be? (#98)
If my kids grow up and remember me only for being a good cook and having a clean kitchen... well, I think I’ll have missed something pretty important! Motherhood isn’t just about managing life and doing all the things — it’s about shaping hearts, including our own. Today on the podcast, I’m talking about the deeper story we’re writing as Christian mums — and five priorities that matter far more than a tidy house or a full schedule. Grab your coffee (or your laundry basket!) and let’s dive in. Read the blog here: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:
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How to Parent Multiple Kids of Different Ages (#97)
04/20/2025
How to Parent Multiple Kids of Different Ages (#97)
Today, we are going to talk about a parenting habit that we rarely notice. If we don’t notice it, we can’t do anything about it. We have this tendency to lean into depending on our eldest child to do things, because it is faster and quicker and less frustrating. The reality is though, it is holding back our youngest kids, and at the same time, not doing any favours for our oldest either. So today I have some ideas to help us parent multiple ages and to parent in a way that benefits all our kids, not just our oldest, and not just the youngest. Read it here: Extra Mention: : “How many times do I have to tell you!” is something I think nearly every parent has exclaimed. Unfortunately, the obvious answer is, “Until I get it!” but no child is ever quick enough to utter those words. But that is the truth; we need to keep telling our kids until they get it. The problem is though, that we only tell our children where the Bible clearly instructs us to train our children. Let’s look at what training means in a parenting context. Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:
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How To Reset Your Child's Screen Time (#96)
04/06/2025
How To Reset Your Child's Screen Time (#96)
It doesn't matter how intentional we intend to be - or think we are - there comes a moment when we suddenly realise things aren’t how we want them to be. This can happen in any area of parenting. One such situation is you suddenly realise your child spends too much time watching a screen. I know that a big issue is teens on social media but that’s not what I’m specifically talking about today. Today I want to talk more about younger kids and TV, streaming shows, youtube, movies and maybe even gaming - that kind of entertainment. Let’s just call it screen time. You might find some helpful ideas here to help with your teen managing their phones and social media - but that’s not the problem I’m specifically thinking about today. Listen in or read over on the blog: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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How To Help Your Child Realign Their Heart After Being With Friends (#95)
03/23/2025
How To Help Your Child Realign Their Heart After Being With Friends (#95)
Ever had one of those moments where your child walks in the door, and within minutes, you can tell something is off? Maybe they’re short-tempered, suddenly disrespectful, or acting way too cool for the family rules. You’re left wondering, What happened?! And more importantly how to deal with it! Today’s episode I’m breaking down what is really going on and how to handle it without becoming confrontational yourself. You’ll be able to deal with your child’s attitudes with confidence. Read it on the blog: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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Practical Ways To Embed Family Values In Everyday Life (#94)
02/24/2025
Practical Ways To Embed Family Values In Everyday Life (#94)
Do you have a vision for what you want your family life to be like? Do you have a vision for what you want your child to be like? We can just do parenting off the cuff or we can ask these important questions. Why are you parenting - or what are you parenting towards? I’m not talking about your kids career choices, or their personality but rather the values that they build their life on - do you know what you want that aspect to look like? Often parents say - I want my child to be honest, a hard worker, kind to people, I want them to look after the environment, to manage their money well, to be happy in their own skin. Each one of those things reflects something we (as a parent) hold as important and when we can articulate them as our goal or vision we can then intentionally teach those things to our kids and help them grow in those areas. But how do we do that in our busy life? I’ve got three ways I want to share with you today. Extras: Listen to episode on Get your Get your FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website:
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How to not Provoke your Child’s Heart (#93)
02/09/2025
How to not Provoke your Child’s Heart (#93)
Welcome to today's episode, where we are looking at how our words and actions affect our children's hearts? Are we nurturing them or unknowingly creating a disconnect? We are going to start off by looking at Colossians 3:21 By obeying this verse - which calls us to not provoke our children to wrath (which is a commonly known translation). So how do we do that? I have 6 simple ideas that will help you encourage rather than discourage your child - TBH - they are simple to talk about, but harder to implement - which makes them all the more important for us to think about and check how we are doing. Whether you're looking for reassurance or new strategies, this episode offers both hope and practical insights. Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. It really is just an email from my heart each week. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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The Comparison Trap: Calling all Mums to Make it Stop (#92)
01/26/2025
The Comparison Trap: Calling all Mums to Make it Stop (#92)
Welcome back to the Heart-focused Parenting podcast after a month or so off over Christmas and the New Year as I caught up with family and had some rest time. We are back into the year - episode 91. And we are kicking off with a topic that many of us face daily - the temptation to compare ourselves to other parents. Whether you are scrolling on social media or watching your kids at the park, or doing the grocery shop it feels like everyone else has it all together while you are just trying to make it through the day! Let me just say up front - this is not true - but keep listening as I share a few ideas to help you deal with the comparison trap - because it is a trap. Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Website: Please leave a review and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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5 Tips to Make This Christmas the Best Yet (#91)
12/10/2024
5 Tips to Make This Christmas the Best Yet (#91)
It’s hard to believe, but Christmas is just around the corner! Today’s episode is packed with tips to help you get through the Christmas season in a way that reflects your family’s values and faith. This will also be the last episode for a few months as I take a short break, so I do wish you a merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year, but most of all I pray that you will continue to raise your kids to love Jesus and that you will parent in ways that honours God. So let’s get started - I have 5 random thoughts for you today - hopefully you’ll find them good tips! If you want to read this episode: >>Get your copy of Family, Faith and Fun Advent Guide for simple heart-focused Christmas activities - minimal prep. Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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How To Teach Your Children The ‘Why’ for Everything they Do (#90)
11/24/2024
How To Teach Your Children The ‘Why’ for Everything they Do (#90)
Parenting often feels like a constant roll of reminders, prompts, and, yes, even nagging. But what dowe do if the constant correction (that we feel caught up in) isn’t actually changing anything? Often the real issue is that your kids don’t know why you’re telling them to do these things? Join me as we talk about how sharing your thought process changes how kids learn and grow into moral maturity. Episode mentioned in this episode: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Heart Boosters is a weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material.
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A Truly Heart-focused Christmas Starts With Guarding Your Heart (#89)
11/03/2024
A Truly Heart-focused Christmas Starts With Guarding Your Heart (#89)
So, be honest—have you ever said, ‘This Christmas will be different!’ only to find yourself drowning in wrapping paper and Pinterest ideas by December 10th? Yeah, we’ve all been there. But what if it really could be different this year? In today’s episode, we’re chatting about how to swap stress for connection, busyness for peace, and make space for the things that matter most. No magic wands required—just a few intentional shifts that will leave you enjoying Christmas with a lighter heart. Sound good? Let’s get started! : Christmas doesn't just happen especially if you want to use this time to teach your children about Jesus. You have to make it happen. This should email course will help you decide why and how you are going to make Christmas special this year. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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Mindset Shift That Helps Parents Prioritise Their Child's Heart (#88)
10/21/2024
Mindset Shift That Helps Parents Prioritise Their Child's Heart (#88)
Ever felt like your carefully planned day just unraveled before your eyes? The meltdown you didn’t schedule happens, your plans fall apart, and you’re left wondering—how do I keep my cool and still parent well? In today’s episode, we’re talking about managing life’s interruptions with a heart-focused mindset. I’ll share how a simple shift in perspective can help you stay grounded and guide your child through their struggles—without losing sight of what really matters - which is your child’s heart. #88: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting
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Why "Do This" Works Better than "Stop That" in Parenting (#87)
10/07/2024
Why "Do This" Works Better than "Stop That" in Parenting (#87)
Are you tired of feeling like a broken record, constantly telling your kids to 'stop' doing this and 'stop' doing that? Today, I’m sharing a heart-focused parenting strategy that helps you parent the heart, helps keep the temperature down in your family dynamics, and helps your child learn to do the right thing. A win-win idea I reckon!! I’d love to hear from you if you start practicing this idea - let me know how it goes for you! Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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Practical Steps For Growing In Patience As A Parent (#86)
09/22/2024
Practical Steps For Growing In Patience As A Parent (#86)
Today, we’re diving into that all-too-familiar feeling of wanting patience—and wanting it, right now! But here’s the thing, patience is a muscle we have to build. Stick around, because in this episode, we’re talking about practical ways to strengthen that ‘patience muscle’ and why it’s so important for heart-focused parenting. Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) Heart Boosters is a weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus topic so you can make real change in your family. AND Resource Library Pass for more printables and support material. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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How to Encourage your Child to be a Problem Solver (#85)
09/09/2024
How to Encourage your Child to be a Problem Solver (#85)
Welcome back to the podcast! Today, I’m talking about a challenge every parent faces at some point - raising kids who can solve their own problems with willingness and confidence. Maybe you’ve felt the frustration of always being on call, being needed to fix everything when things don’t go your child’s way. Or perhaps you’ve wondered how to equip your child to navigate life’s bumps without you always holding their hand. That’s what we are going to talk about today - raising kids who are problem solvers. Link to blog if you started to encourage your kids to be problem-solvers Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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The Harmful Parenting Excuses You Need To Stop Making Today (#84)
08/18/2024
The Harmful Parenting Excuses You Need To Stop Making Today (#84)
Do you ever catch yourself making excuses about your child’s behaviour that you know deep down just aren’t helping? It’s a common struggle. This episode might be a bit uncomfortable because I’m going to highlight 4 excuses we all make and why they might be more harmful than you think. Actually, you may not even know you make these excuses - but once you listen in and hear me say them, you’ll start hearing them in what you say throughout the day. Of course, I don’t just want to call you out on this - we all do it, I did it - but hearing ourselves, is the first step in knowing we have to make change. And as I always say - heart-focused parenting is about us the parents doing the heart work - first in us, and then in our kids. So listen in - and see if you recognise any of these excuses. LINKS Mentioned in this Episode Free Excuse Busting Bonus: When you download this bonus you will be added to the Heart Booster email list for weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus topic so you can make real change in your family. AND given a Resource Library Pass for more printables and support material. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting. I really appreciate hearing from listeners.
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Parents, Do You Need To Forgive Your Child? (#83)
07/21/2024
Parents, Do You Need To Forgive Your Child? (#83)
#83: Here is something that we don’t talk about enough: forgiveness as a parent. It is important to get your heart to a place of forgiveness before you deal with any heart or behavioural issue from your child. Forgiving is hard - especially when our child keeps doing the same thing over and over - but if we have unforgiveness in our heart - we won’t be able to reach their heart. Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Website: Please leave a comment and let me know how this podcast or episode has helped you in your parenting.
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Do your Kids Keep Interrupting you? (#82)
07/07/2024
Do your Kids Keep Interrupting you? (#82)
#82: Do you get interrupted throughout the day? Your day starts off with the best of intentions, a plan for the day, a realistic to-do list, and then life happens. I learned pretty quickly as a parent that my plans needed to be flexible. Kids seem to have their own agendas, their own needs and emotions that pop up at the most inconvenient times. In today's episode, I want to talk about those interruptions – those moments when our kids throw a firecracker in our perfectly planned day. Because these interruptions do happen so often, we really should have a clear understanding of what is going on and how we are going to deal with them. Blog: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Please leave a comment and let me know how this has helped you in your parenting.
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How your Parenting will Grow your Faith (#81)
06/23/2024
How your Parenting will Grow your Faith (#81)
#81: Ever feel like there's no time for you to grow spiritually because you're always busy with the kids? In this episode, I look at this a different way because the truth is being a parent can actually help you grow closer to God. As we deal with all the busy and all the exhaustion we can try and do it on our own, or we can press into God. The thing is - the more we depend on God the more like Christ we become - and that, as we’ll find out is God’s purpose. Tune in to find out how you can strengthen your faith and become more and more like Christ - because you are a parent, not inspite of it! Blog: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Download Heart Booster Reminder Posters - a set of posters to print out and have on your wall to remind you to be intentional, relational and heart focused. Plus you will be added by the Heart Booster email list for weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus topic so you can make real change in your family. AND Resource Library Pass for more printables and support material. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Please leave a comment and let me know how this has helped you in your parenting.
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How to be a Consistent Parent (#80)
06/09/2024
How to be a Consistent Parent (#80)
#80: We all know it – Being consistent is important as a parent. But we also know it is one of the biggest challenges we face – and it is one of the biggest guilts we deal with. But what does consistency look like? We tend to see it as being 100 percent the same – always; but, that can look like legalism or being authoritarian. Out of reaction, we swing the pendulum the other way – and find ourselves inconsistent! There has to be a balance, a middle road somewhere that makes consistency doable without the guilt of being human. Blog: Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) Download Heart Booster Reminder Posters - a set of posters to print out and have on your wall to remind you to be intentional, relational and heart-focused. Plus you will be added by the Heart Booster email list for weekly emails digging deeper into the heart-focus topic so you can make real change in your family. AND Resource Library Pass for more printables and support material. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Please leave a comment and let me know how this has helped you in your parenting.
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How To Help Your Children Do The Right Thing (#79)
05/26/2024
How To Help Your Children Do The Right Thing (#79)
#79: My goal as a Christian parent was to raise children who loved God, loved others and who were able to make wise choices as they lived in their community using their passions and talents to be a blessing to others. Sounds good on paper - but how do we raise our kids to do the right thing - to even know what the right thing is and then to have the strength of character to do it? In this episode I talk about 4 practical things we can do that will help our children do the right thing. When you start adding these heart-focused parenting strategies to your parenting toolbox you are laying the groundwork for your kids to be able to step up with integrity and responsibility. Blog: Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda: Please leave a comment and let me know how this has helped you in your parenting.
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Discipline: How to Discipline your Child & Stay Heart-focused (#78)
05/05/2024
Discipline: How to Discipline your Child & Stay Heart-focused (#78)
#78: Discipline is a big topic - and one that sparks lots of intense feelings. I thought it time to address what I believe about discipline because we use a word - and it may not mean what you think it means. Or at least you may not know what I mean when I use the word. Discipline is understood to be a big part of parenting - if we do it wrong it really does hurt our children - and I don’t mean just physically but emotionally, relationally and even spiritually. This is an area you really have to think about and not just do whatever. We must be intentional when it comes to discipline. Blog: Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda:
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Have This Conversation When Your Child Becomes An Adult (#77)
04/21/2024
Have This Conversation When Your Child Becomes An Adult (#77)
#77: If you have older teens, or young adults living at home then you want to listen in today as I talk about a key parenting strategy that will help your young adult child move into adulthood well, but it will also help you make the transitions you need to as a parent. If your young adult is living at home you need to have what I call a Rites of Passage conversation. Listen in as I explain it and give you the words to say. Blog: This conversation will help you navigate chages in parent-child dynamics when your child becomes an adult. Further Reading/Listening: : Parenting changes and becomes more like mentoring as our children grow older and become teens and young adults. Are you making the shift? Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda:
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3 Words that Changed my Parenting (#76)
04/07/2024
3 Words that Changed my Parenting (#76)
#76: Today we're talking about three words that changed my parenting: love, mercy, and grace. As Christian parents, we are probably very familiar with those words. But do we let them change how we parent? Blog: Further Listening : The truth about Christian parenting isn’t in the things we teach our kids but rather in how we respond. Do we respond as followers of Christ? : When we pursue the things of peace, our choices reflect Christ's righteousness and our right standing with Jesus, brings joy and peace every day. : 5 keys mindsets for parents to be calm, gentle and positive. When you change your beliefs you change your actions. You can be a gentle and positive parent. Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching. Start with a free Jumpstart session Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) . Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: On Facebook: Email Belinda:
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