“We can’t just stop at transforming the mind. We can’t just have our kids act like Christians. They might say the right thing. They may know what to say to make mom and dad happy, but we want that heart transformation.” – Lauren Gaines.

 

Lauren Gaines is a wife, mother, author, and teacher. She is the creator of Inspired Motherhood, a thriving online community equipping parents to raise up the next generation with boldness. Lauren has a unique parenting approach, as she’s a busy mom of three children and holds a master’s degree in school psychology. Her newest book, Unshakable Kids: Three Keys to Raising Spiritually Strong and Emotionally Healthy Children, equips parents to raise strong kids even in a broken world. When Lauren isn’t writing, you can find her enjoying the outdoors with her family, experimenting with her camera, or putting on a variety show with her kids.

During this episode, Lauren shares her insights on parenting and discusses the importance of an authoritative approach to raising resilient and unwavering children. She dives into the key areas of mind, heart, and identity, offering practical tips for nurturing strong Christian kids in today’s challenging world.

Key Takeaways:

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• Rising anxiety in adults and children, including those in the church, and Lauren’s personal experience with anxiety and its impact on her children.
  
• Recognizing overwhelming feelings in parents and children and seeking to address anxious behaviors.
  
• The importance of addressing the mind, heart, and identity in raising strong Christian kids.
  
• Using the cognitive triangle to identify feelings, thoughts, and actions.
  
• Ensuring a transformation of the heart, not just actions or behaviors.
  
• Teaching children their identity in Christ and building self-esteem from a biblical perspective.
  
• Bringing God into everyday life to develop a personal relationship with Him.
  
• “I’ll be happy when” mindset and its impact on happiness.
  
• The importance of savoring moments to experience gratitude and living in the present.
  
• Reflecting on the importance of slowing down and appreciating the little things in life.
  
• The definition of authoritative parenting as warm, sensitive, and balanced.
  
• Balancing love, discipline, and autonomy for children as they grow.
  
• The drawbacks of wanting to be too much of a friend to kids than a parent.
  

Lauren’s Website, Inspired Motherhood Website, Instagram, & Facebook.

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