In this episode of The Feast Life, host Julie Ross is joined by Amanda Erickson, known on Instagram as The Flourishing Family. Amanda shares her journey from dealing with infertility and foster care to raising her two children and starting the flourishing homes and families ministry. They discuss the importance of parenting with grace, abiding in Christ, and creating a nurturing environment for children. Amanda’s insights on connecting with children, managing stress responses, and trusting God’s plan over rigid parenting paradigms are both inspiring and practical.

Key Takeaways:

1.Embrace Flourishing Over Surviving:

   Flourishing involves God’s intimate involvement and purpose, even in challenging seasons.

2.Abide in Christ:

   Constantly seek to know Jesus better through scripture to transform personal and parenting perspectives.

1. Model Desired Behaviors:

   Children often mirror their parents' behaviors and tones; modeling gentleness and compassion is crucial.

4.Growth Over Guilt:

   Focus on learning and growing from mistakes rather than being paralyzed by guilt and shame.

1. Connect Before You Correct:

   Establish connection and safety with children before administering correction to foster trust and effective learning.

Connect with Amanda Erickson:

• Instagram: @flourishinghomesandfamilies


• Website: flourishinghomesandfamilies.com 


• Book Available 09/17: The Flourishing Family 

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