Peaceful Christian Parenting | Gentle Parenting, Emotional Regulation, Conflict Resolution, Boundaries, Attachment Theory

Do you ever feel powerless when parenting your strong-willed child? I know I did. My son’s determination pushed every button in me, and I often found myself in daily battles over everything from brushing teeth to eating meals. I had committed to not spanking, but I felt stuck—I didn’t want to overpower him, yet I didn’t know how else to lead him. In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I share the three shifts that completely transformed how I parent my strong-willed child: recognizing my own

In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I’m sharing how my view of obedience has been completely reshaped by the Hebrew meaning of the word—“to listen.” For years, I believed obedience meant quick, unquestioning compliance, and I even spanked for disobedience. But as I’ve grown in my walk with God, I’ve realized that obedience is not about fear or force—it’s about relationship. I’ll take you through what I’ve learned from Scripture, including the story of Jonah, and how God models obedience

In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I’m opening up about something every mom faces at some point — mom guilt. If you’ve ever heard that whisper, “You’re not enough,” this conversation is for you. I share a real story from my own parenting (yes, even a water bottle moment with my five-year-old!) and talk honestly about the difference between guilt and shame. Here’s the big idea: guilt can be a gift — it points us back to our values and offers a way forward. But shame attacks our identity and

Have you ever caught yourself comparing your parenting to someone else’s—and instantly felt the joy drain away? In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I share how comparison steals our peace as moms and keeps us from living in the unique identity God has given us. Together, we’ll look at why comparison sneaks in, how it affects both us and our children, and most importantly, the 3 steps you can take to break free: curiosity, acceptance, and thankfulness. You’ll walk away with practical tools

Have you ever felt the heavy weight of needing to “get it right” as a parent? In this episode of Becoming a Healed Parent, I share my own journey of realizing I was a hidden perfectionist—and how God gently invited me to let go of perfection and receive His process of love instead. Together, we’ll look at how perfectionism shows up in parenting, why shame fuels the cycle, and how shifting from “power over” or “power under” to a “power with” approach brings more connection and healing with our kids

Welcome to the very first episode of Becoming a Healed Parent! In this episode, I (Naomi Parsons) open up and share my story—growing up in a large Christian family, navigating perfectionism, fear, and punishment-based discipline, and how God has been leading me into a new way of parenting: peace-filled and punishment free! I talk about: The generational patterns of punishment, control, and emotional shutdown. My struggles with anxiety, rigidity, and permissiveness as a young parent. How God