MFP 131: The Power of "NO"

Messy Family Podcast : Catholic Conversations on Marriage and Family

One "yes" is protected by a thousand "no"s. If we want our children to have the ability to say "yes", to be responsible, free and, ultimately, loving people, parents need to believe in the power of NO. When a parent says "no" and defines a boundary for a child, they are helping that child to shape who they are. Boundaries enable children to "construct" themselves. This is hard work for parents, usually because we don't recognize what good boundaries are, and sometimes simply because we are lazy! In this podcast, we talk about the book Boundaries for Kids by Drs. John Townsend and Henry Cloud, and share some of our own experiences in defining boundaries for ourselves and our children. Links: * Virtual Date Night RSVP * Discipline Guide * Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud Visit us at http://www.messyfamilyproject.org

About Podcast

Parenting is not a clean-cut, simple process for those who like to follow the rules. Family life is messy and unpredictable, but it is the greatest adventure you will ever have. We are Mike and Alicia Hernon, parents of 10 children with a growing number of grandchildren, and we would like to invite you into some of the conversations we have had with each other about marriage, parenting, and Catholic family life. Our hope is that our conversation sparks a dialogue between you and your spouse that leads to greater unity and intentional Christian parenting in your home. Listen in to our podcast and start the conversation as we seek to lead our families to heaven.

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