How to Prepare for Family Travel With These 4 Virtues (#107)
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) Free bonus: Prepare a Heart-focused Christmas (Free short email course) To create a Christmas that is both enjoyable and makes an impact on your child's heart doesn't just happen - you have to make it happen. Start thinking about this now. Private Coaching: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. Read more here FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: @belindaletchford On Facebook: facebook.com/heartfocusparenting On Substack: @belindaletchford Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website: belindaletchford.com
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Christian Parents are you focused on Correction or Introducing Jesus? (#106)
Parenting can so easily become all about behaviour. We hear ourselves all day saying things like - 'Stop that, do this, don't forget.' But as Christian parents, we want our kids to know God personally, not just know the rules. So in this episode, I want to talk about how we can use those everyday moments when our kids need correction to disciple their hearts because we want our kids to know God's love not just obey His rules. Read the blog here: Christian Parents are you focused on Correction or Introducing Jesus? Grow as a Heart-Focused Parent: Join Heart Boosters 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. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. Read more here FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: @belindaletchford On Facebook: facebook.com/heartfocusparenting On Substack: @belindaletchford Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website: belindaletchford.com
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Why Modern Motherhood Feels So Exhausting (#105)
This episode explores the hidden pressures shaping modern motherhood and why so many mums feel stretched thin, overwhelmed, and exhausted - and then I share 3 lessons I learnt back in the day, that are still helpful for today. Read on the blog too: Why Modern Motherhood Feels So Exhausting—and What You Can Do About It FREE PARENTING SUPPORT: Join HEART-BOOSTERS Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. Read more here FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: @belindaletchford On Facebook: facebook.com/heartfocusparenting On Substack: @belindaletchford Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website: belindaletchford.com
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Teaching Kids to Pray Out Loud: Practical Tips for Parents (#104)
Praying out loud doesn't come naturally to every child — but it's a skill that can be learned in a safe, loving environment. In this episode, I share practical, age-appropriate strategies to help your kids grow comfortable talking to God in their own words. From modeling everyday prayer, to using the A-C-T-S framework, to preparing them with conversation starters, you'll learn how to guide them in both group and one-on-one settings. More than just words, it's about building their confidence in prayer and deepening their relationship with their Heavenly Father. Read the blog here: Teaching Kids to Pray Out Loud: Practical Tips for Parents FREE PARENTING SUPPORT: Join HEART-BOOSTERS Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. Read more here FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: @belindaletchford On Facebook: facebook.com/heartfocusparenting Substack: Belinda Letchford/A heart-focused Life Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website: belindaletchford.com
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How To Stay Calm: 3 Essential Mindset Shifts For Christian Parents (#103)
I've had a few strong-willed kids, or strong-willed moments, and what I learnt was first, staying calm is important, and secondly, I am not calm because my child does well, I am calm because of the work done inside of me. We can be calm even if our kids' behaviour is creating havoc!! It starts with a shift in us (the parents) - in how we think, what we expect, and what we believe about our role as parents. Read or Listen: How To Stay Calm: 3 Essential Mindset Shifts For Christian Parents Join HEART-BOOSTERS (free) here. Weekly email digging deeper into the heart-focus parenting topic so you can make real change in your family. PLUS Resource Library Pass for bonus printables and support material. PRIVATE COACHING: Get one-to-one help with coaching - via Zoom. Book your call today. $30/session. Read more here FOLLOW BELINDA On Instagram: @belindaletchford On Facebook: facebook.com/heartfocusparenting Email Belinda: belinda (at) belindaletchford.com Website: belindaletchford.com Substack: Belinda Letchford/A heart-focused Life
The heart-focused podcast that helps Christian parents raise their kids with faith, character, and life skills. Short encouragements, tips, and prompts to help you in your everyday interactions with your kids - always keeping in mind that the heart is more important than the behaviour. Join me every week.
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