10. The Power of Nonverbal Communication w/McKenzie Rucker

I am thrilled to welcome Walk Beside Me's inaugural guest: my dear friend McKenzie Rucker.McKenzie Rucker is many things: she is a graphic designer, web developer, wife, mother to 3 children, and passionate Jesus follower. I wanted her to join me on the podcast because she is one of those moms who radiates intentionality and joy with her children.When I asked McKenzie what she wanted to talk about, she brought up the topic of nonverbal communication—its power in parenting and God's pattern of using it Himself. This episode builds PERFECTLY on last week's episode about giving godly instructions. God uses nonverbal cues to communicate with us all the time, and McKenzie does an excellent job of expounding on how we can do so as well in our parenting.We talk about 6 principles of nonverbal communication in this episode:Observe and beholdCuriosity over controlModel behavior by quietly teachingSlow down & have patienceGive your presenceCalm confidence & inner peaceAnd if you want to put her beautiful power phrases on your wall as helpful reminders, here's the list:Notice before you navigateWonder before you worrySeek connection before correctionTeach with your hands and your heart, not just your voiceSlow is safePatience is powerPresence is more powerful than perfectionYour nearness is nurturingCalm is contagiousConfidence doesn't have to be loudYour peace is their peaceEveryday a Holiday websiteEveryday a Holiday InstagramFollow Brooklyn on Instagram for more Christ-centered parenting goodness