Rock Solid Families Podcast - Are You An Insecure Parent? Episode 232

Merrill and Linda Hutchinson on Insecure Parenting on Rock Solid Families PodcastCaption: Rock Solid Familieshttps://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/podcast/rock-solid-radioMerrill and Linda are the co-hosts of Rock Solid Families Podcast as well as the co-founders of Rock Solid Families, a 501c3 nonprofit, faith-based organization. Combined, they have over 70 years of experience in teaching, counseling, ministry, coaching and public speaking. In 2018, they left their full time positions in the Church and public school system to focus on strengthening families. Their goal is to guide and empower families to be all that God wants for them to be. In this episode, they talk about the epidemic of ‘woke’ parenting and the challenges that come from parents allowing their own fears and insecurities to influence how they raise their children.“We don't have any idea what the future is going to hold, and we don't know whether we're going to protect our kids from all things. But we know that God gives a way and provides,” explains co-host Merrill Hutchinson. Everyone has insecurities and fears stemming from their own life experiences and how they were raised. It’s when these insecurities spill over into how you choose to parent that it can become a real issue for not only your kids, but society as a whole. Today, co-hosts Merrill and Linda Hutchinson talk about what it means to be insecure parents and provide 5 insecurity busters to help you set your family up for success.Listen to, or watch, the full podcast interview by Merrill Hutchinson with Linda Hutchinson on your preferred podcast channel.Apple PodcastsSpotifyiHeartYoutubeIn this podcast, the host covers:What insecure parenting is and where these insecurities stem fromHow natural human survival instincts are affected by the amount of information available todayWhat the epidemic of ‘wokeness’ is and how it is impacting parentingWhat are the 5 insecurity busters that can help parents create a secure, safe environment for their children to growCaption: Merrill and Linda HutchinsonLink: https://www.rocksolidfamilies.org/aboutPodcast Quotes:“This ‘wokeness’ is now epidemic and all it has done is create nothing but insecurities.” (16:32-16:42 | Merrill)“The more we attempt to protect our kids, the more we handicap them.” (17:25-17:30 | Linda)“We don't have any idea what the future is going to hold, and we don't know whether we're going to protect our kids from all things. But we know that God gives a way and provides.” (20:16-20:26 | Merrill)“We can't provide a storm free life for our children, but we can help them storm proof it.” (24:52-24:56 | Linda)“If you're going to put your faith and trust in something, put it in something like God. Don't put it in yourself, because we're fallen human people with weaknesses and limitations. God has none of that. And so that's why we believe He's the rock to build our lives on.” (35:17-35:31 | Linda)“Obviously we want to warn our children and protect them, but we don't want to bubble wrap them and kind of build them up into these fears where they're so afraid to go live life.” (39:05-39:15 | Linda)“Reasonable risk and adventures are healthy and they are necessary for your child to grow to their fullest potential.” (39:19-39:28 | Merrill)About the Podcast Co-Hosts:To learn more about Merrill and Linda, visit their website (Rock Solid Families).Support the show#Rocksolidfamilies, #familytherapy,  #marriagecounseling,  #parenting,  #faithbasedcounseling, #counseling, #Strongdads, #coaching, #lifecoach, #lifecoaching, #marriagecoaching, #marriageandfamily, #control, #security, #respect, #affection, #love, #purpose, #faith, #affairs, #infidelity