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Do you ever go to bed wondering if your anger or frustration did more harm than good today? Are you exhausted from trying to stay calm when your kids are losing it — and you feel like you’re losing it too? Do you ever fear your kids won’t trust you or forgive you for the moments you lose control? Have you ever wondered how to guide your children with love and boundaries without turning to punishment or guilt?
If so, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here!
This podcast is here to help Christian parents, like you, create peaceful homes built on trust and joy-filled connection with your kiddos. Each episode offers practical tools and biblical encouragement to help you move from reactivity and overwhelm to calm leadership—so you can raise Godly, emotionally healthy kids without relying on punishment or fear.
Hi, I’m Naomi — a wife, mama of five, and Christian parenting coach who knows what it’s like to feel overwhelmed, reactive, and unsure how to respond to my kid’s emotional overwhelm. For years, I wanted to parent differently than the way I was raised, but I didn’t know how. Through my own healing journey, God began teaching me how to move from control and chaos into becoming a calm, joyful parent, knowing how to help my kids handle their big emotions and handling my own as well. Now I help other Christian parents do the same—parenting from a place of peace, grace, and grounded presence. I am here to support and guide you as you create a joy-filled home rooted in God’s love, where your children feel safe, seen, and deeply known.
If you’re ready to parent with peace instead of stress, to respond with grace instead of frustration, and to build a home filled with connection, joy, and the presence of God—this podcast is for you. Let’s go deep to grow strong together!
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Have you ever found yourself yelling at your kids… and then immediately feeling that wave of guilt?
Friend, I’ve been there too. 🤍
In this episode, I’m sharing what completely shifted the way I understand my anger—not as something to suppress or feel ashamed of, but as a signal from my body that something deeper is going on.
We’re diving into the brain science behind why we react the way we do when we feel triggered, and how our nervous system moves into survival mode in those heated moments. I’ll walk you through a simple, powerful framework (inspired by Dr. Bruce Perry and Dr. Daniel Siegel) that helps us move from reactivity to connection:
✨ Regulate
✨ Relate
✨ Reason
And most importantly… we’re talking about the power of one simple, God-designed tool that can shift everything: your breath.
This episode will gently equip you with:
A deeper understanding of what’s happening in your brain when you feel triggered
Practical breathing tools to help you calm your body in the moment
A connection-first approach to supporting your child through big emotions
Hope that you are not stuck in cycles of yelling—you can grow into peaceful, connected parenting
You are not alone in this. And change is possible. 💛
✨ Come join us in my free Facebook community where we walk this out together—sharing encouragement, real-life moments, and practical ways to restore peace to our homes and hearts. I would truly love to connect with you there.
Download the free guide + calming toolkit here: listeninghearts.family/calm
With love,
♡ Naomi
Have you ever felt like the consequences you’re giving just… aren’t working?
Maybe they stop the behavior in the moment, but something deeper still feels off—like you’re stuck in a cycle of correcting, repeating, and feeling disconnected.
In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle shift in perspective that has changed the way I view consequences, boundaries, and my child’s behavior altogether.
We’re diving into the final step of the PEACE process—Explore Solutions Together—and talking about how to move from fear-based reactions to connection-based guidance.
You’ll hear:
Why consequences often don’t create lasting change
The difference between fear-based and love-based consequences
How to use natural and logical consequences in a way that supports your child’s growth
Simple, practical ways to guide your child while staying connected
This isn’t about being a perfect parent.
It’s about becoming a present, connected, and confident one—led by love, not fear.
If your heart is longing for more peace, more clarity, and more connection in your parenting, this episode is for you. 🤍
And if you’re wanting deeper, personalized support, I’d love to invite you into my 6-week coaching journey, Listening Hearts.
You can learn more at:
listeninghearts.family/join
With love,
♡ Naomi
Have you ever found yourself wondering…
Am I being too strict… or too permissive?
Friend, you are not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing a gentle and grounding perspective on what loving boundaries can actually look like in Christian parenting. Because peaceful parenting isn’t about removing boundaries… and it’s not about controlling our kids either.
It’s about learning to lead from a place of love instead of fear.
I share a simple story from a spring hike with my kiddos that reminded me of a powerful truth: boundaries are for everyone. And from there, we explore how boundaries, when rooted in connection, can actually become a place of collaboration instead of conflict.
We’ll walk through:
The difference between permissive, controlling, and love-based parenting
How the first steps of the PEACE process (Presence, Empathy, and Acknowledging what’s true) change the way we hold boundaries
A simple, practical flow for setting boundaries with calm and connection
Why your own emotional state matters more than you think
How to uncover the needs underneath your child’s behavior
This episode will gently equip you to move away from power struggles and into peaceful, connected leadership in your home.
And next week, we’ll build on this by talking about natural and logical consequences — and how to walk those out from a place of love, not fear.
If your heart is longing for more peace, confidence, and connection in your parenting, I’m so glad you’re here. 🤍
And if you’re wanting deeper, personalized support, I’d love to invite you into my 6-week coaching journey, Listening Hearts.
You can learn more at:
listeninghearts.family/join
With love,
♡ Naomi
In this episode, we continue walking through the PEACE Process, and today we’re talking about the next step: Acknowledging What Is True.
So often in parenting, our minds quickly fill in the blanks when we see our children’s behavior. We assume they’re being defiant, ignoring us, or simply choosing not to listen. But what if there’s more happening beneath the surface?
In this conversation, I share a sweet moment when one of my children gently reminded me how easy it is to jump to conclusions about others. His simple words became a powerful invitation for me to slow down and notice what is actually true before reacting.
Together we’ll explore three simple rhythms that help us respond with curiosity and connection:
Observing behavior instead of lecturing
• Listening open-heartedly to our child’s experience
• Accepting their feelings without minimizing them
When our children feel seen and understood, their nervous systems settle, their hearts open, and real guidance can begin.
If you’ve ever reacted quickly to your child’s behavior and later wished you had slowed down first, this episode will gently encourage you to pause, listen, and create space for deeper understanding.
Next week we’ll continue the PEACE Process by exploring how to Communicate Truth in Love — sharing guidance and boundaries in ways that nurture connection instead of conflict.
If you’re longing for deeper support and freedom from reactive parenting, I’d love to invite you into my six-week Listening Hearts Journey — a Christian parenting coaching experience where we slow down, seek healing, and grow in calm, connected leadership.
Learn more at: www.listeninghearts.family/join
I’m so grateful you’re here.
♡ Naomi
When our children’s big emotions come out as tantrums or defiance, it can feel overwhelming and personal. In those moments, our instinct is often to correct the behavior as quickly as possible.
But what if something deeper is happening beneath the surface?
In this episode, we explore the powerful role empathy plays in peaceful, connected parenting. Empathy doesn’t mean ignoring behavior or removing boundaries — it means slowing down long enough to see the heart behind the behavior and responding with presence, understanding, and love.
Through a real-life story from my own home, we’ll talk about:
• What empathy in parenting actually looks like in the middle of messy moments
• What empathy is not (and some common mistakes parents make)
• How empathy helps calm your child’s nervous system and softens big emotions
• Why offering compassion to your own heart is the first step toward extending empathy to your child
When empathy leads, correction and growth can follow in a way that strengthens connection instead of creating more struggle.
If you’ve ever felt triggered by your child’s tantrums or exhausted by power struggles, this episode will gently encourage your heart and give you a new perspective on what your child may truly need in those difficult moments.
Next week we’ll continue walking through the PEACE parenting process as we talk about Acknowledging What Is True and helping children understand their emotions and needs.
🤍 If this episode encouraged you, I’d love to invite you to join our Listening Hearts Parenting Community on Facebook, where we continue these conversations and support one another in the beautiful, messy journey of raising children with connection and grace.
Have you ever reacted to your child out of frustration — and later realized it wasn’t really about them at all?
In this episode, I share a story about the day I left my three-year-old at home over a set of mermaid tattoos… and how that moment revealed something deeper happening in my own heart.
We’re beginning a 5-week deep dive into the PEACE process, and today we’re focusing on the first step: Presence.
You’ll learn:
What presence really means in Christian parenting
Why emotional regulation begins with slowing down
How embarrassment and shame can quietly drive reactive parenting
A simple, practical pause you can use before correcting your child
Presence isn’t about being perfect. It’s about being steady enough to truly see your child — and yourself — through God’s eyes before you respond.
If you long to stop reacting in the heat of the moment and start parenting from calm, clarity, and connection, this episode is for you.
Peace begins with presence. 🤍
If you’re longing for deeper support and freedom from reactive parenting, I’d love to invite you into my six-week Listening Hearts Journey — a Christian parenting coaching experience where we slow down, seek healing, and grow in calm, connected leadership.
Learn more at: www.listeninghearts.family/join
Are you feeling stuck in power struggles… or frustrated when your kids push back against boundaries?
In today’s episode, we’re talking about how loving family boundaries are not about control — they’re about protecting what is sacred in your home. When boundaries are wrapped in relationship, they become a gift that builds connection instead of fear.
I’ll walk you through the PEACE Process — a simple, practical formula for restoring calm in the heat of the moment and setting boundaries that reflect the heart of Christ.
If you’re longing to lead your family with calm confidence, emotional attunement, and Christ-centered connection, this episode is for you.
And if you’d love ongoing encouragement and support, I’d be so honored to welcome you into my free Facebook community where we grow in peaceful, connected parenting together. We would love for you to join us 🤍
As a Christian mama, you long for your children to truly know Jesus for themselves — not out of pressure, fear, or forced obedience, but because they are drawn by His love.
In today’s episode, we’re talking about what it really looks like to raise kids who love Jesus. Not through rules first. Not through fear. But through modeling a genuine, life-giving relationship with Him in our everyday motherhood.
If you’ve ever prayed, “Lord, create in my children a desire for You,” this episode will gently remind your heart that Jesus longs for that even more than you do.
Inside this episode, we talk about:
• How to model a personal relationship with Jesus in front of your kids
• Why love — not rules — is the foundation of spiritual growth
• What Mary and Martha teach us about motherhood and intimacy with Christ
• Setting life-giving boundaries around your time with Jesus
• Releasing pressure and resting in His love as you parent
You are not alone in raising little Jesus-followers. The Holy Spirit is at work in your home — and in you.
✨ Join me for my Peaceful Parenting Workshop! ✨
Register HERE to join my free, live group coaching call on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10 a.m. CST.
In this free workshop, we’ll gently explore:
Understanding your own emotions with compassion
Recognizing the limiting beliefs that shape how you show up
Identifying what your heart truly needs—so you can parent from a place of peace, not pressure
If you’re able to join me live, I’ll also be doing a special giveaway as a thank-you for showing up with me in real time 🤍
✨ Register HERE. I would love to see you there!
In the middle of motherhood—the noise, the needs, the constant giving—it can be easy to lose sight of love.
Not just how deeply we love our children… but how deeply we are loved.
If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed, touched out, reactive, or unsure of yourself lately, this episode is a gentle reminder for your heart. God’s love for you has not changed. You are not defined by your mistakes, your impatience, or your hardest parenting moments. You are defined by His everlasting love.
In today’s episode, I share a tender reflection on what it means to be loved by God as His daughter—and how remembering that love transforms the way we see ourselves and our children.
If you’re longing for more peace in your parenting and a deeper sense of being anchored in God’s love, this conversation is for you.
Take a deep breath, mama. You are so loved. 🤍
✨ Join me for a live Peaceful Parenting Workshop! ✨
Register HERE to join my free, live group coaching call on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10 a.m. CST.
In this free workshop, we’ll gently explore:
Understanding your own emotions with compassion
Recognizing the limiting beliefs that shape how you show up
Identifying what your heart truly needs—so you can parent from a place of peace, not pressure
If you’re able to join me live, I’ll also be doing a special giveaway as a thank-you for showing up with me in real time 🤍
✨ Register HERE. I would love to see you there!
What if the way we listen to our children could transform how we see them?
In this episode, we slow down and explore what it means to listen beyond labels and tune into the heart of our child. Through a simple children’s story and a faith-filled reflection, we talk about how labels—spoken over us or silently held—can shape identity, distort connection, and limit our ability to see our children through God’s eyes.
Together, we reflect on Scripture, the healing heart of Jesus, and the invitation to believe the best—about ourselves and about our kids. This episode is an encouragement for any parent longing to practice gentle parenting rooted in love, grace, and active listening.
If you’ve ever felt stuck in old narratives or found yourself reacting from labels instead of curiosity, this episode is a gentle reminder: our children are deeply loved, fully known, and accepted into the Beloved—and so are we.
✨ Join me for a live Peaceful Parenting Workshop! ✨
Register HERE to join my free, live group coaching call on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10 a.m. CST.
In this free workshop, we’ll gently explore:
Understanding your own emotions with compassion
Recognizing the limiting beliefs that shape how you show up
Identifying what your heart truly needs—so you can parent from a place of peace, not pressure
If you’re able to join me live, I’ll also be doing a special giveaway as a thank-you for showing up with me in real time 🤍
✨ Register HERE. I would love to see you there!
Motherhood can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re carrying the weight of nonstop needs, emotional exhaustion, and very little space to rest.
In this episode, I’m sharing a tender, real-life moment from my own home that brought me face-to-face with overwhelm—and with the quiet stories my brain was telling me in that moment. We’ll talk about how our nervous systems respond to stress, how something called confirmation bias can reinforce beliefs like “I’m not enough,” and why that doesn’t mean anything is wrong with you. We’ll explore how to meet overwhelm with compassion instead of criticism, how to invite Jesus into the moments that feel too heavy, and how self-care doesn’t have to be elaborate to be deeply healing.
If you’re longing for more peace, understanding, and grace—for yourself and your children—this episode is for you.
✨ Join me for a live Peaceful Parenting Workshop! ✨
Register HERE to join my free, live group coaching call on Tuesday, March 3rd at 10 a.m. CST.
In this free workshop, we’ll gently explore:
Understanding your own emotions with compassion
Recognizing the limiting beliefs that shape how you show up
Identifying what your heart truly needs—so you can parent from a place of peace, not pressure
If you’re able to join me live, I’ll also be doing a special giveaway as a thank-you for showing up with me in real time 🤍
✨ Register HERE. I would love to see you there!
What if conflict wasn’t something to fear—but an opportunity to teach lifelong skills?
In this Parenting Tip Tuesday episode, I’m sharing how we can gently guide our children through conflict resolution in developmentally appropriate ways—without yelling, shaming, or expecting maturity before they’re ready. Through a sweet bedtime story from my own home and a simple four-step framework, we’ll talk about how to step in early, support big feelings, hold loving boundaries, and guide meaningful repair.
Conflict resolution is not about quick fixes. It’s about presence, patience, and teaching skills that help our children build deep, lasting relationships—with siblings, friends, and eventually co-workers and spouses.
✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why emotional regulation must come before problem-solving
How naming feelings reduces yelling, hitting, and shutdown
How to hold clear boundaries while staying connected
Why repair—not punishment—is where real learning happens
🎵 Songs mentioned in this episode (perfect for young kids!):
→ Big Feelings – Emotional Regulation Song by Tawnee Kendall Kids
→ The Feelings Song by Hopscotch
→ The Boundaries Song by Hopscotch
→ Everybody Makes Mistakes by Hopscotch
🤍 Want continued encouragement and parenting support along with other Christian mamas in the same journey?
Join my free Facebook community HERE.
When our children say “no,” push back, or ignore our requests, it’s easy to label their behavior as disobedience. But what if disobedience is actually an invitation to deeper connection?
In this episode, I share a real-life parenting moment with my five-year-old and explore how defiance often reveals a deeper need for connection, autonomy, and empowerment. Together, we’ll look at how shifting from control to curiosity can transform power struggles into teamwork—and help our children feel seen, capable, and respected.
Check out this song, “It’s OK to Disagree” by Hopscotch.
To book a parenting support session with me, START HERE. I would love to support you in your journey of understanding your child’s behavior and your own triggers and challenges connected to it.
Ready for more joy in your parenting?
In this episode, we explore how slowing down and making space for play can transform tension, reduce meltdowns, and create deeper connection with your children. Through a simple, real-life story, I share how choosing connection first opens the door to laughter, emotional release, and a more peaceful home—especially after long or stimulating days.
If your home has been feeling rushed, reactive, or heavy lately, this episode is an invitation to pause, delight, and reconnect.
🤍 Join my free Facebook community for encouragement, reflection prompts, and gentle parenting support alongside other parents who are walking this journey together.
Have you ever felt your child’s behavior spark a reaction that feels bigger than the moment itself? In this episode, I explore what’s really happening beneath our triggers and how our own stories, nervous systems, and past experiences often shape our reactions more than we realize. Together, we’ll talk about understanding your body’s stress signals, breaking generational patterns of reactivity, and finding calm through curiosity, compassion, and God’s healing presence.
If today’s episode stirred something in you and you’d like personalized support walking through your triggers with grace and clarity, I’d love to come alongside you. You can book a one-hour parenting support session with me HERE.
You’re not alone—and healing is possible, one gentle step at a time. 💛
Parenting peacefully can feel especially hard when I’m exhausted, overwhelmed, or triggered by my child’s behavior. If you’ve ever found yourself snapping or wondering, “Why is this so hard for me?”, you’re not alone.
In this episode, I slow down and return to the heart of gentle parenting through a faith-filled lens. I share a sweet story with my daughter and reflect on the truth that while we grow tired and reactive, God never does. And His way of leading us offers a beautiful blueprint for guiding our children with kindness and connection.
Using Psalm 23, I walk through what gentle, biblical parenting looks like—rooted in safety, soothing, being seen, and support—and address the question of whether gentle parenting aligns with Scripture. This episode is for the mama who longs to stay kind even when she’s tired and who wants to parent from connection rather than control.
In this episode, I share:
Why exhaustion makes gentle parenting feel harder
How Psalm 23 models God’s leadership through safety and support
What biblical discipline looks like when rooted in relationship
How to respond to big emotions without losing yourself
A reminder for your heart:
You are deeply seen by God. You are not failing because this feels hard. Even on the days you mess up, you are still the mama He delights in.
If you’d like support along the way, I offer one-hour parenting support sessions via Zoom. You can book your session HERE.
You don’t have to do this alone. 💛
Watching your child hurt another child can stir up so much fear and shame in our hearts. We worry about who they’re becoming and wonder where we went wrong.
In this Parenting Tip Tuesday episode, I want to gently remind you that challenging behavior is not a character flaw—it’s communication.
In today’s episode, I walk you through how I approach moments when a child is picking on others (or being picked on) with curiosity instead of panic or punishment. We’ll explore what may be going on beneath the surface, what your child might be feeling or needing but doesn’t yet have words for, and how we can support them in learning healthier, more connecting skills over time.
We talk about:
Why bullying behavior often comes from fear, insecurity, or unmet needs
How to meet your child’s heart, mind, and body needs without shame
Simple ways to build empathy and perspective-taking
Why learning to ask—and receive a “no”—is such an important life skill
How to hold compassion for your child while teaching better tools
Above all, I want you to walk away knowing this:
Your child is doing the best they can with the tools they have—and so are you. Their struggles do not make them a bad kid, and they do not make you a bad mom.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to support your child in these moments, I would love to walk alongside you. You can book a one-hour parenting support call with me where we’ll talk through your unique situation and create a gentle, practical plan that fits your child and your family.
✨ Book your one-hour coaching call HERE!
Have you ever noticed how quickly we reach for control when parenting feels overwhelming? In this episode, I share a deeply personal realization: what I once thought was “being firm” was often rooted in fear—and how that fear quietly pulled me away from connection with my child.
In this episode we learn how shifting from force to connection can bring more peace into our home, strengthen our relationship with our child, and become a steady, loving guide who teaches both life skills and heart skills—not through pressure, but through presence.
✨ You don’t have to walk this journey alone.
If this episode resonated with you and you’re longing for encouragement, reflection, and support alongside other like-hearted parents, I’d love to invite you to join my private Facebook community. It’s a safe and grace-filled space where we slow down, learn together, and grow in calm, connected parenting.
👉 Join the community HERE
You are not failing. You are growing—and your willingness to pause and lead with love matters more than you know.
Bedtime can feel like the hardest part of the day — for both kids and parents. When everyone is tired, emotions run high and simple tasks can turn into power struggles.
In this Parenting Tip Tuesday episode, I’m sharing three gentle, connection-based tips to help you create a smooth and simple bedtime routine that supports your child’s nervous system and helps everyone wind down with more peace and less stress. If you’re longing for calmer evenings and a more connected end to the day, this episode is for you. 🤍
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Do you struggle to set boundaries without feeling guilty or overwhelmed? In this episode, we walk through four simple tips to help you stay steady, compassionate, and connected—even when your child pushes back. Learn how the Boundary Sandwich works, why kids resist boundaries, and how to hold limits with love and confidence.
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