Raising Emotionally Resilient Kids With Fr. Nicholas and Dr. Roxanne Louh — Orthodox Christian Parenting

We can’t (and shouldn’t) shield our kids from all adversity, but we can help them become strong, resilient people who know how to walk through challenges. In this episode, we talk with Father Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh about what it means to raise resilient kids. They share their unique perspectives on parenting together as a priest and psychologist and answer listener questions about teaching sacrificial love, letting our kids experience obstacles and more. Follow the podcast for more content like this as we kick off Season 2!

Episode Recap:

Today we’re talking with Father Nick and Dr. Roxanne Louh about raising resilient children.
What inspired you to write “Renewing You”?
How do we make space for our kids’ feelings while also setting boundaries?
What does it look like to build values-based boundaries?
How can we build resilience in our own lives?
Is resilience a learnable skill?
Why is discernment so important for kids, and how can we help them develop it?
How can we help kids balance sacrificial love and strength?
How might well-meaning parents be unintentionally hurting their kids’ resilience?

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