What to do when your child is NOT a morning person

Saying no is hard and mom guilt is real, but we were not made to do everything. Join us as we talk through setting up a support system, language to use when you are put on the spot, and choosing what to commit to.

Check out these similar resources: 

• Is doing it all what God asked you to do?: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/is-doing-it-all-what-god-asked-you-to-do/

• Learning to be in the no: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/learning-to-be-in-the-no/

• Pleasing God, not people: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/pleasing-god-not-people/

Dear Mattsons is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Watching your child be mistreated is heartbreaking at any age, and we are here to walk this journey with you. Join us as we discuss how to ask healthy questions, listen, and try to understand why your adult child is choosing an unhealthy relationship.

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• How do I tell my adult daughter I dont like her boyfriend: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyAhGBAmrDQ&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l&index=25

• Learning to trust God with your adult children: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/learning-to-trust-god-with-your-adult-children/

• Dr. Michelle Watson: https://www.drmichellewatson.com/blog

Dear Mattsons is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

What do you do if your teen is eating unhealthy, not exercising and gaining a lot of weight? Join us as we talk through how to engage your teen, find a fun way to incorporate exercise into the day, and encourage healthing eating without negatively impacting your childs self esteem. 

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• How to help our kids fight body shame: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yZQSWagXi_s&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRPOxygemmbhhIOCD67AvSx&index=35&t=13s

• Three ways to model a healthy body image for your daughter: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/three-ways-to-model-a-healthy-body-image-for-your-daughter/

• Teaching our kids how to view food: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/teaching-our-kids-how-to-view-food/

Dear Mattsons is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

Teaching manners is always a challenge, but when one parent doesnt model the behaviors you are trying to encourage in your child, it is extra challenging. Join us as we talk through tips on teaching your son to be a gentleman and discussions to have with your spouse to parent as a team.

Check out these similar resources: 

• Three character qualities that set your kids up for success: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/3-character-qualities-that-set-your-kids-up-for-success/

• What your son needs most from you now: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SSq6U2c_AFM&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRPOxygemmbhhIOCD67AvSx&index=20&t=24s

• Manners Matter: https://www.christianparenting.org/podcasts-post/manners-matter/

Dear Mattsons is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org

What do you do when your child has a hard time getting up in the morning and their attitude affects the whole family? Join us as we talk through strategies to set up a calm morning routine, conversations to have the night before, and how to rewire the brain to look forward to getting up in the morning.

Check out these similar resources: 

• Helping moms raise confident daughters: https://www.cpguides.org/

• How do I help my kids with big emotions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3LFjLYA0c-8&list=PLdPzQ_cUwCbRc-MQ40KL3a6ze06CiY38l&index=3&t=9s

• Raising grateful kids: https://www.christianparenting.org/articles/raising-grateful-kids-three-ways-to-practice-gratitude/

Dear Mattsons is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be visit www.ChristianParenting.org