Heart Focused Parenting

In this episode, I talk about a simple way to correct your child without overreacting or letting things slide. I explain how small, consistent verbal reminders act like course corrections, helping children adjust their behaviour before it becomes a habit. This matters because what we allow becomes normal in our homes, and small choices shape long-term character in our child's life.
 
In This Episode
Why behaviours that seem to appear "suddenly" have usually developed gradually



How what we accept becomes our child's norm



The difference between correction and punishment



The idea of correction as a course correction, not a big reaction



How children learn something from every response we give



Practical examples of simple verbal reminders




Heart-Focused Parenting Action Step
Over the next 24 hours, choose one behaviour you've been overlooking and prepare a simple verbal reminder you will consistently use to help your child adjust and practise doing what is right.
 
Read the blog here:  Verbal Reminders are a Simple way to Correct your Child  



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How to Teach Your Children a Daily Quiet Time with God 
Teaching children to have a daily quiet time with God is about helping your child grow in their relationship with Jesus.  In this episode Belinda shares how she moved from modeling a Quiet Time to teaching how to have a Devotional time - helping her kids respond to God when they were ready and interested in doing so.
 
In this Episode: 
What a daily Quiet time is for - and what it isn't

How to model this aspect of being a Christian to your children

How to recognise when your child is ready for personal devotions

What it looks like to teach your children how to have a Quiet Time

 
Heart-focused Parenting Action step:
Ask yourself, How can I help my child grow in their relationship with Jesus?
And
Am I available to do that with them?


Read the blog here:  How to Teach Your Children a Daily Quiet Time with God
 
Continue the conversation
If you'd like more ways to help your children in their faith journey you can sign up to Heart Booster Hub and watch the replay of 4 ways to Encourage your Child's Faith.  
 
If you'd like personal support applying these ideas in your own family, you can learn more about one-on-one coaching here.  Parent Coaching
 
You can also find me on Instagram, where I share something most days.  Instagram.

How can you have a life and be a full-time mum at the same time.  Being a mum is important but it isn't your only role nor does it completely define you.  Belinda reflects on 6 things she taught her kids that ended up giving her time to do the other things that were important to her.  
Read the blog here:  How I Had A Full Life As Well As Being A Full-Time Mum
 
Extra Mention: 
How to teach your child anything - 4 Training Stages to be an Effective Parent  
 
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Sometimes we say all the right things as parents - yet nothing changes. Our kids tune out, we repeat ourselves, and then we get frustrated. This episode digs into why our words lose their influence and how a few simple steps of follow-through can bring real change to your family.
 
Read the blog here:  The Real Reason Kids Tune Out And How To Fix It
 
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Each week you'll receive practical insights and encouragement to disciple your children's hearts, plus free access to my Resource Library with extra tools and printables.
 
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In this episode of Heart-Focused Parenting, I share how family travel offers the perfect opportunity to grow character in our kids (and of course, ourselves as well!) Drawing from our recent trip to France, I started to think of four key virtues that make travelling with children easier: patience, flexibility, self-control, and responsibility. With practical examples and heart-focused ideas, I encourage parents to start teaching and practising these traits at home before the suitcases come out, helping kids respond wisely to new situations, changes, and challenges while keeping relationships strong both at home and out and about.

Read the blog here:  How to Prepare for Family Travel With These 4 Virtues (#107)
 
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