Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs

Between ages 6 and 10, kids are learning big lessons about honesty, responsibility, and gratitude…and those moments don’t always feel peaceful. Today Karen and Emily are talking  about shaping character during these years. From handling bad attitudes and entitlement to teaching kids about truthfulness and contentment, they share practical ways to mold your child’s heart without losing your cool.

Episode Recap:
  • My 10 yr old pitches a fit when he has to do something he’s not prepared for (5:50)
  • Life doesn’t always go the way we want it to go, that’s what builds character (10:50)
  • My 6 yr old struggles with gratitude and contentment (11:30)
  • My kiddo is a whiny complainer! Help (17:50)
  • My niece recently stole a ring from my home and lied about it, my sister won’t address it!  (20:40)
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Scripture: Proverbs 22:6 (NIV)
Start children off on the way they should go, and even when they are old they will not turn from it.

Discussion Questions: 
  1. Why is it important to address small character issues early, instead of assuming kids will “grow out of them”?
  2. Do your kids struggle with gratitude and contentment? What did you think of Karen’s approach to dealing with that heart issue? 
  3. What’s one area of character (honesty, gratitude, perseverance, responsibility) that you want to intentionally strengthen in your child this month?

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Creators and Guests

EK
Host
Emily Korosec
Co-host of the Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs podcast.
Host
Karen Stubbs
Host of Wire Talk and Founder of Birds on a Wire Moms - a ministry to encourage and equip moms.
Producer
Katie Leipprandt
Producer of the Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs podcast.
Editor
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What is Wire Talk with Karen Stubbs?

Wire Talk was created to encourage and equip moms throughout the challenging and life-changing journey of motherhood. Each week on Wire Talk Karen Stubbs offers godly, practical advice on the topics every mother has questions about: mom guilt, our children’s faith, potty-training, divorce, our teenagers dating, and more!