When Kids Have Big Feelings: 3 Biblical Tools for Christian Parents

What do you do when your child has big feelings—and you feel overwhelmed trying to help them? In this episode of The Family Room Mission Podcast, Ashley Tilford shares a personal story from early motherhood, navigating life with three kids under three and learning how to parent a child with big emotions. From constant tears to daily frustration, Ashley opens up about how her daughter’s emotional struggles revealed something deeper—her own need for healing and emotional wholeness. This episode dives into three powerful healing tools to help parents guide their children through big feelings in a biblical and emotionally healthy way: • Understanding your reconciliation model • Expanding emotional language beyond “mad” and “sad” • Identifying the lies behind emotional reactions When we learn how to process our own emotions, we can better disciple our children through theirs. Parenting isn’t just behavior management—it’s heart work. If you’re looking for practical tools to help your family grow in emotional health, grab the free Reconciliation and Forgiveness Printables available on my website. These resources walk you through biblical reconciliation and forgiveness step by step. For deeper healing and emotional discipleship, check out my Pathway to Wholeness Course at www.ashleytilford.com .