422: Knowing When to Lean In and When to Let It Go

In this episode, we're tackling one of the biggest challenges moms face: determining when to address a child's behavior and when to let things slide. Today Karen is answering your questions about managing high expectations, handling stress-induced blow-ups, guiding toddlers through tantrums, fostering honesty in kids, and navigating family dynamics with your less disciplined relatives. We hope today’s encouragement helps you find the balance between leaning in and letting go!

Episode Recap:

4:20 Are my expectations for my 5 year old too high? 

8:06 Help! I have zero patience for my energetic kiddo right now! 

12:28 You don’t have time “not have time” for your daily quiet time with God.

14:45 How do I handle a toddler who won’t stop crying? 

18:53 I always have to fact-check my child. How do we stop the habit of lying?

21:09 My siblings’ children are wild at family functions and it sucks the joy out of our time together. What can I do? 

Questions for Discussion:

1. How do you decide when to address your child's behavior and when to let things go?
2. Do you turn to prayer during challenging parenting moments, and can you share a time when it made a difference for you or your child? 
3. Did you relate to the question about the toddler who won’t stop crying? Are any of your children especially sensitive or outwardly emotional? How do you help your child learn to express their emotions in a healthy way?
4. Do you have any relatives or close friends who have different parenting styles from you? Does it make those interactions challenging or have you found effective ways to handle those relationships?

Resources:

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Creators & Guests

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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.

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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!