25. Root Parenting vs. Surface Parenting

Episode 26 of the Practically Speaking Mom: Intentional Mom, Strong Family podcast, hosted by Val Harrison, titled "25. Root Parenting vs. Surface Parenting" was published on March 2, 2020 and runs 24 minutes.

March 2, 2020 ·24m · Practically Speaking Mom: Intentional Mom, Strong Family

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Summary

"Root Parenting requires extra time observing when we are busy with other things; it requires listening with our heart when we feel like snapping back; it means shouting a silent, pleading prayer for God to give us discernment when we feel like using our own judgement. Possibly hardest of all, it requires slowing the pace of family life to make time for soul discussions and soul growth. Parenting on the root level involves wholehearted focus on the souls of our kids and that is wildly difficu...

Episode Description

"Root Parenting requires extra time observing when we are busy with other things; it requires listening with our heart when we feel like snapping back; it means shouting a silent, pleading prayer for God to give us discernment when we feel like using our own judgement. Possibly hardest of all, it requires slowing the pace of family life to make time for soul discussions and soul growth. Parenting on the root level involves wholehearted focus on the souls of our kids and that is wildly difficult while completely essential.You do realize that what I’m asking you to do is impossible – to accurately read the soul of another human, even if it is your own child? The only way you can discern the deeply complex tunnels buried below the surface of your child’s behaviors is for you to be connected to the Creator of our souls, our all-knowing, all-loving Heavenly Father. Plant your roots deeply in His Word and regularly be nourished by Him. Only if you are committed to healthy roots in your own soul will you be able to identify the mysteries of your children’s deep and complex root system."

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