Podcasts about raising grateful kids

As our children grow up, they may start to handle some things themselves. This could be chores, getting up on time, or saving up their allowance or earned money whenever they want a new toy.This is a natural part of getting older, but as a parent, it can be difficult to navigate when to step in and when is it healthy to let your child fail. There are going to be times when “helping” is actually preventing our children from developing their independence and sense of responsibility. We've been going through this with our own son lately so this conversation hit home as we are asking ourselves if we were actually helping our son or if we are feeding an entitled spirit.And this topic of entitlement can pop up in all kinds of areas such as how much to buy for our kids, how much we expect them to help out around the house, or even when it comes to birthdays and Christmas gifts.Today's guest, Kristen Welch, has wrestled through these questions in her own home. She is the author of Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World and the founder and CEO of Mercy House Global, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower marginalized communities with life-changing opportunities that create hope.In this episode, Kristen shares :The connection between gratitude and happinessHow to identify entitlementThe danger of instant gratificationAnd much more!We hope you enjoy this conversation!Show Notes: growinghometogether.com/kristen-welch-102

With a loud culture that promotes individualism and materialism, one Christian author is sharing wisdom on parenting a grateful generation.  Today on Connections, Kristen Welch shares how we can say the ultimate yes as a family by bringing up faith-filled kids who love God and others. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As we conclude the Parenting Pandemic series, discover how to raise grateful kids in an entitled world. Explore the power of shifting perspectives from "I deserve" to "I am responsible" and practical ways to nurture gratitude, self-governance, and a giving heart in your children. Let's equip the next generation to navigate entitlement with a Christ-centered mindset!

How are you going to be present in the moment with Jesus?In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Kristen discuss: Gratitude is born at the crossroads of perspective.Living life with a grateful heart. Finding your life of purpose. The key to raising grateful kids. Capturing the moments and the audience that matter most. Staying present in the moment, looking up, looking around, and slowing down.   Key Takeaways: Jesus is all we need. There is no need for comparison with our neighbors because He is all we need (either those with more or those with less). We all have the opportunity to respond to what we are experiencing. Doing nothing is a response, but is it working? If not, what can you do to make a change? Kids can sniff out hypocrisy. They know when you're not doing what you tell them to do. If you want to raise children who follow Jesus, then you must follow Jesus. There are opportunities to live the gospel every day in the making of the beds and the peanut butter sandwiches. Have dinner with your family, slow down, take a walk, and connect.   "Jesus is enough. He is more than enough. Giving our life away is a beautiful way to live." —  Kristen Welch About Kristen Welch: Kristen Welch is a compassionate leader and accomplished author dedicated to making a meaningful impact on vulnerable families. She is the Founder and CEO of Mercy House Global, a nonprofit organization, whose mission is to empower marginalized communities with life-changing opportunities that create hope.With many years of experience, Kristen has tirelessly worked to address critical issues facing disadvantaged families around the world. Through Mercy House Global, her team has created innovative solutions that provide sustainable support, allowing families to break free from cycles of poverty and adversity.Beyond her philanthropic endeavors, Kristen Welch is author to six books, including the bestseller "Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World,” and authored the well-known blog, We are THAT family.Kristen has been married for 28 years and has 3 children.  Connect with Kristen Welch:Blog: https://wearethatfamily.com/ Mercy House Global: https://shop.mercyhouseglobal.org/ Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: https://www.tyndale.com/sites/raisinggratefulkids/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wearethatfamily/  Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Welcome to another insightful episode of Barnyard Language! In this episode, hosts Arlene and Caite delve into a dynamic conversation with Kristina Villa from Tennessee and Ian McSweeney from New Hampshire. Both Kristina and Ian are pivotal figures in the Farmers Land Trust, and they share their diverse backgrounds, innovative approaches to land use, and experiences in the agricultural sector.During the discussion, Kristina and Ian elaborate on the Farmland Commons model, an initiative designed to revolutionize farmland ownership, tenure, and access while promoting regenerative agricultural practices. They emphasize the importance of community-centered land use and detail how they are helping farmers achieve secure, long-term leases. Kristina relates her personal journey.We're glad you're joining us for another episode of Barnyard Language. If you enjoy the show, please tell a friend (or two), and be sure to rate and review us wherever you're listening! If you want to help us keep buying coffee and paying our editor, you can make a monthly pledge on Patreon to help us stay on the air. You can find us on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok as BarnyardLanguage, and if you'd like to connect with other farming families, you can join our private Barnyard Language Facebook group. We're always in search of future guests for the podcast. If you or someone you know would like to chat with us, get in touch.If you have a something you'd like to Cuss & Discuss, you can submit it here: speakpipe.com/barnyardlanguage or email us at barnyardlanguage@gmail.com.Key Takeaways:Farmland Commons Model: A new approach that integrates aspects of conservation and community land trusts to ensure long-term, equitable access to farmland for regenerative agriculture.Community Support: Emphasizing the importance of community and shared values in achieving successful land stewardship and farming practices.Equity in Land Access: Addressing the need for more equitable land access and ownership to support diverse, sustainable agricultural operations.Balancing Modern Farming Challenges: Insights into managing the challenges of modern farming, including transitioning in and out of agricultural land ownership.Personal Journeys: How Kristina and Ian's unique backgrounds and life experiences have shaped their approaches to farming and land stewardship.Timestamps1:00:24: Challenges and Solutions for Farmers Leveraging Land for Debt1:01:59: The Benefits and Challenges of Co-Directorship in Nonprofits1:05:35: Global Farmland Commons Models and Their Unique Legal Structures1:10:12: Raising Grateful Kids on a Farm1:16:23: Parenting Struggles and Letting Go of Childhood Moments1:23:11: Balancing Farm Life, Career, and Public Schooling Decisions1:27:28: County Fair Competitions and Unexpected Talents1:31:02: Farmers Land Trust and Social Media StrategiesThis podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: Chartable - https://chartable.com/privacy

GET THE FREE APP It's hard being a parent in today's culture. Good parents want to know "How do you raise Godly children in today's culture?" Learning how to raise children correctly can seem impossible sometimes. Many times parents tend to overcorrect from their parents' mistakes which just creates more mistakes. And the way systems are set up for our kids, it seems to make them remain kids longer, and they can't think for themselves or really take care of themselves.With the way kids come out of college, many parents wish they had never sent their kids to college. It leaves us stuck asking ourselves, "How do I raise kids I actually like?" It's important to understand that we're trying to raise kids to be adults, not kids to remain children. With that in mind, there are actually very effective and practical ways to raise up our children exactly the way we want them to turn out.You can actually easily shape your children to be more grateful, caring, self-reliant, emotionally intelligent, free thinking and financially literate. Scott Donnell helps teach thousands of parents how to not make parenting mistakes that will ruin a child's growth. @Scottdonnell Scott Donnell teaches parents how to prepare your children for the world. He helps show parents how their kids can thrive in everything they do as they grow. It all starts with learning the mindset of Value Creation.Scott wrote the book "Value Creation Kid: The Healthy Struggles Your Children Need to Succeed." Scott dives deep in tried and true methods of giving your children an incredible advantage for their life journeys. Scott helps teach a Home Economy System for families, so that kids become critical thinkers and entrepreneurial minded in everything they do. So they become goal oriented and results driven rather than wasting time and effort needlessly for failed paths. This is one way kids prosper when they understand what it means to create value first.This system helps parents much more easily teach their children about money, and how to make finances fun for kids. But money is only a tool, value creation is the key to finding financial success, as well as emotional and spiritual success.Scott teaches the 3 E's - Expectation, Expenses, Extra-Pay. When you do these three correctly, your kids won't ask you for money anymore. They'll learn budgeting, delayed gratification, value of goods, trade off of goods. They won't have an entitled attitude. They can prosper without having to complain about a silver spoon in their mouth. But they also won't have a poverty mindset that keeps them defeated. This strategy works much more effectively than old systems of allowance, busy chores, selfish thinking. This helps children understand their roles and responsibilities in their family, but it also gives them great ingenuity and motivation for how to understand and grow the life-giving natural gifts that they have.Watch as Brett gains a lot of wisdom dialoguing with Scott Donnell about how to truly prosper your kids and your whole family. This is very much a legacy building tool for future generations to prosper from as well.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬VALUE CREATION KIDFREE APP18 FAMILY LEGACY STRATEGIES▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬NEW IRON DEEP BOOK https://www.irondeep.com/the-secret-war-withinThis is a must-read for every highly successful entrepreneur.▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Subscribe to Our Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@UCBPidx70rstadlrS2piMt5g ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.irondeep.com/▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬

How are you teaching your children about generosity? In this episode, Jeff and Nathan discuss: A global perspective of God's reach from a young age. Growing up in the Barnhart family with a blended education. What it means to have a community in Christ. Living intentionally with consistency.   Key Takeaways: The God of your life is the same God of the world. He is the same worldwide. We are stewards of all God gives us - business, money, children, resources, etc. All we have can be used for His glory. Living a life consistent with scripture will look different for everybody, but it is possible to set your family's lifestyle around generosity, not consumption. Kids are wildly observant and will pick up on things you never would guess and they will learn from everything you do and don't do. Take stock of what the Lord has given you. It may not look like what others have, but they are your gifts from God for His glory and to steward in His kingdom.   "Generosity is not these big highlight reel type of occasions - it's not giving away the company, it's not writing the huge check. Generosity is seeing what you have as a gift from God to bless Him and to bless others." —  Nathan Barnhart Episode References: Young Life: https://younglife.org/Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch - https://www.amazon.com/Raising-Grateful-Kids-Entitled-World/dp/1496405293 About Nathan Barnhart:  My name is Nathan Barnhart, a third-generation employee at Barnhart Crane and Rigging Company, where I've dedicated the last decade to various roles across the company in Knoxville, Iowa, Memphis, and Portland. Currently based in the Project Equipment Group, I manage sales, load testing, and logistics.Outside of work, I am kept busy as a husband to Suzanna and a father to Davy (6) and West (3). This journey with Barnhart has been both professionally fulfilling and personally rewarding.  Connect with Nathan Barnhart:Website: https://barnhartcrane.com/Email: nbarnhart@barnhartcrane.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nathan-barnhart-740152b0/ Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Traveling and trying new and brave things is what summer is all about. Dive into this episode with Kristen Welch, the founder of Mercy House maternity center in Kenya as well as the monthly membership club, Fair Trade Friday, and learn about how one trip can change your perspective. Kristen is the author of Rhinestone Jesus, a memoir of her broken and beautiful life, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World and Raising World Changers. She loves traveling and experiencing new cultures, trying new foods, and is a big fan of all things fair trade. In this episode we dive into what mercy looks like in action, talking with Kristen about how she lives out compassion, leaning into the work of impacting lives and all that comes with being a world changer in her calling to work with women in Kenya. We love connecting you with resources, so we pulled some of our faves based on this podcast episode. We hope they encourage, inspire and challenge you.  Enjoy! Let's be friends! Check out Collide's website for info on upcoming conferences, events, and resources, and follow us on Facebook and Instagram for encouragement, inspo and a fun peek into our ministry. Plus, subscribe to our newsletter to stay up-to-date on all things Collide! Collide Resources Our Go Ahead Bible study empowers women to experience the extraordinary and Divine in their everyday lives. The Women of Impact Online Course provides teaching and inspiration from women making a huge impact in the world as they tap into God's purpose for their lives in the sectors and spaces they've been called to. Get inspired and equipped to make an impact with YOUR life. We all have big dreams and big goals, but we often get held back by our own self-doubt. But God wants to use you just as you are. Dig into our amazing resource, 5 Exercises to Help you do Amazing Things to help you confront the fear that holds you back, and to say “yes” to God doing amazing things in your life.  For so many of us, when we go through tough times, when our prayers have not yet been answered, when we see our worst fears coming true, we can have a very hard time finding God. Our 6 Places to Go Looking for God guide will help you look for, find, and experience God, and we're confident that by using it, you will be refreshed in your faith, challenged to grow in your relationship with God, and experience God's presence in new and life-giving ways.

How do we teach gratitude to our children? Morgen and Trisha discuss how they have been handling the girls, who are four years old and with an influx of birthday parties to attend. Charlie has been struggling with gift-giving and being unable to keep or open the presents herself. Morgen can't help but wonder if there is more she should be doing to teach her about giving to others and ensure Charlie isn't becoming spoiled. Morgen is hoping Trisha is right and this is simply a phase.

James and Shawn talk about gratefulness and how to instill the value into our children. We talk some about the book by Kristen Welch, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, but we mostly just share our thoughts and experiences on what we've learned or are learning about gratefulness. We're certainly grateful for our listeners and your feedback. Please send us an email with ideas for James's science corner or with any feedback about the topic of gratefulness. Email: lookingoverlife@gmail.com Website: lookingoverlife.com Patreon: patreon.com/lookingoverlife Apollo and Artemis Artemis missions Cost of the Apollo missions Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World by Kristen Welch

The last thing any parent or teacher wants is to see a kid grow up to act entitled like the world owes you something. Humility and gratitude are universal traits we all uphold. Kids, by nature and age, live in the center of their own world and grow up expecting to be given what they need. Because, well- they're kids. But we need to teach them how to recognize that life is not all about them. In fact, life works better when we put others first and show gratitude for what we've been given. 

Most students don't practice gratitude, and they won't unless they learn how powerful and relevant it can actually be for their everyday life. There's fascinating research from neuroscience and psychologists in recent years:

Gratitude makes you healthier: It's been shown to lower stress, reduce pain, and even improve our immune systems, blood pressure, and heart function. Gratitude makes you happier: Scientists studying positive psychology found that a one-time act of thoughtful gratitude produced an immediate 10% increase in happiness and 35% reduction in depressive symptoms. Gratitude rewires your brain: you begin new pathways of positive thinking, positive action, and pro-social behavior. It gives you an experience of joy, thankfulness, and connection (it takes at least 15 seconds of intentional savoring and thoughtful concentration). Raising grateful kids doesn't happen by accident. They won't grow up that way automatically—they must be taught the importance of gratitude, see it modeled, and practice it over time. Research has proven that grateful people have stronger social bonds. Duh. Does anyone like being around an entitled person? Nope. One simple exercise you can do is to pick someone you're grateful for, write down at least 5 reasons why, and then either write them a letter (not a text!), call them and share the list with them, or tell them face to face. Bonus points if you bribe your kids to try it, too. But even if they don't, if they see you do it, that's a homerun.

Entitlement has become an epidemic among our kids. We are raising children in a quick-fix society, where everything they want seems to be available at the touch of a button (or a holler out to Alexa!) Many of us (me included!) have grown frustrated with this issue, and wonder if there is some way to fight against it.  Kristen Welch, founder of Mercy House Global, and author of “Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World” (among other awesome books) joins us today to talk about gratitude, which she calls the antidote for entitlement!  Kristen is sharing 6 ways we can “train our kids” (and ourselves) in gratitude…These are practical and do-able -- at the holidays, and all year long.  Note! -- >  If you want to hear more on this topic of gratitude (and the issue of entitlement) be sure to check out my Character Training Course, which will open its doors for a special THANKSGIVING SALE beginning Monday, November 22nd 2021.  Find out more here:  www.monicaswanson.com/character-course. Find links to Kristen's book, website, and notes at: www.monicaswanson.com/episode-131 Podcast page (for all episodes) www.monicaswanson.com/podcast  

This week, Jenna and Jenelle attempt to tackle the tough topic of raising grateful kids.  Parents often assume their kids should just be grateful for all the opportunity and privilege they have but gratitude is a learned experience and is actually very unnatural to small children.  They can't be expected to jump for joy at every sweater Grandma gives them for Christmas.  In fact, they are more likely to be over-stimulated at holidays and have a much less desirable reaction.  So how do we turn these “greedy little animals” into appreciative, generous, empathetic beings? Who knows, but Jenna and Jenelle have some jumping off points to help get you started.  Jenna will dive into her nightly gratitude ritual, and how she mindfully eats in order to feel more grateful regularly. Jenelle will realize she spends approximately zero minutes being mindful or grateful per day.  Which side do you fall on? And do you think it trickles down to your kids?   @drbeckyatgoodinside

Wanna raise grateful kids? Here are a few tips to help keep gratitude at the forefront in your family.   We all need a little extra dose of gratitude this year and since November is the month of being thankful, I thought this would be the perfect time to make sure we did a few things as a family that kept gratitude front and center.    Join us on our grateful challenge this month!   Listen to this episode for simple ways we are helping our family keep gratitude at the center and some things you can do today; like implementing a gratitude jar, journal, or ideas to encourage others.    Don't forget to check out our social media to tell us your grateful ideas.  Instagram Facebook:   We would be so honored if you subscribed or left a review.  Did you know we wrote a children's book: Check it out here

Kristen Welsh is the founder of Mercy House maternity center in Kenya as well as the monthly membership club, Fair Trade Friday. Kristen is the author of Rhinestone Jesus, a memoir of her broken and beautiful life, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World and Raising World Changers. She loves traveling and experiencing new cultures, trying new foods, and is a big fan of all things fair trade. In this episode we dive into what mercy looks like in action, talking with Kristen about how she lives out compassion, leaning into the work of impacting lives and all that comes with being a world changer in her calling to work with women in Kenya.

When Arianna Hunter was swimming in an Orlando hotel pool, she never thought she would find a three year old girl motionless floating in the water. Her quick actions saved the young girl’s life and she received Florida State’s Citizen of the Year Award. Her mother Krista gives life-saving advice to remember when you’re at the pool with your kids this summer. Teach your children to be others-focused in this me-me-me mentality culture. TAKEAWAYS The importance of knowing and implementing pool safety The need for intentional awareness of your surroundings Why our children need to value following directions How kids can be brave and do the right thing regardless of fear

Do you ever think about the lyrics in some of your favorite Christmas songs? Plus, teaching your kids how to be grateful this Christmas season.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We're just two parents with two kids and all of us are bent toward being ungrateful. We talk about the goal of gratitude, being grateful whether we're in the "wilderness" or in "fertile land", and look at some ways to grow in gratitude while encouraging our kids to grow in gratitude as well.

Taylor shares her unique Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade memory. Plus, how do you raise truly grateful kids? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re taking a pause from our summer series on health and it is well worth it. Kristen is one of those people whose life has been radically changed and you can’t help but be changed as you listen to her. And in many ways, shouldn’t that be what all of our lives are like? As we encounter Jesus for ourselves and are changed, shouldn’t that be what others say about us all? This episode will encourage you, but more than anything I think it will challenge you as it challenged me. What if us running toward comfort in our lives, and holding back from those things that scare us, the things that God has set right before us in our lives to get our attention - what if those are the exact things we need to thrive? What if our best life is actually found in turning to face those things head on. Grabbing Jesus by the hand and saying, “Ok, I’m scared, but I’m in, I’m all in.” Kristen Welch is the founder of Mercy House Global, an organization that exists to engage, empower and disciple women around the globe. She is the author of several books including Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Raising World Changers in a Changing World, and her latest book, Made to Move Mountains: How God Uses our Dreams and Disasters to Accomplish the Impossible.

This week’s “be love quick tip,” is about gratefulness. We are rolling into Thanksgiving and many of us are reminded at this time to really focus on gratitude, but how do we carry that gratitude the entire year? How do we teach our kids to be grateful? How do we model this on a daily basis?   Join us as we dive into these topics today!   Don’t forget we have an apparel company www.bestrongstory.com and this weekend is our BIGGEST sale of the year. Shop all apparel for adults, kids, lunchbox notes, which are the perfect stocking stuffers. Everything is printed at our partner Sox Place, which is a homeless shelter that helps provide jobs to former homeless.   Happy Thanksgiving!  We are so grateful for each and everyone of you!

We can train our kids to say "thank you" and act grateful. But what we really want is for them to feel grateful, so their expression of gratitude is authentic. Join me for this episode as I share some of the ways I cultivate gratitude in my own family, and offer suggestions for how to do it in yours. www.lessdramamoremama.com/068

We’re following up last week’s episode on the science of gratitude (https://positivelydad.com/episode-18-gratitude-kids/) with a look at how we help our children become more grateful. How do we take them from granted to gratitude? We talk with Dr. Andrea Hussong from the University of North Carolina about the four ways to look at gratitude and how we can cultivate it in our families.

Heather Meadows is a wife, mother, author, speaker, blogger, nurse, friend, faithful follower of Jesus. Heather shares her story from how she began speaking to youth 20 years ago to speaking at conferences. Her core message is that everyone has value.   Heather's book, Transforming Tragedy, tells of the motorcycle accident that she was involved in at age 7, leaving her older brother dead and her burned over 87% of her body. She writes about living through the physical and mental healing from the accident and her struggles with body image and being enough. Her book can be purchased from her website or Amazon.  Heather talks about parenting, raising teens, being in the weeds, living with social media today, and making real-life connections. Our conversation gets real and honest about the joys and struggles facing parenting today.  Heather discusses our brokenness and being brave enough to try. We discuss books that Heather recommends, such as: Boundaries, Raising Grateful Kids, Best Yes, and Everyone Communicates, Few Connect.    Heather shared her life verse as Romans 8:28 and she strives daily to live this in her life. You can connect with Heather, follow her blog, buy her book, or find out about her speaking engagements at her website.    Please share this episode with your friends and if you know of someone else that is living their purpose in a way that honors God that we should all meet and hear their story, please contact me on my Facebook page, The Care Circle. 

Kristen Welch has an international ministry called The Mercy House, is a blogger at We are THAT family, a fellow podcaster at and the author of four books. Two of her books are some of my favorite parenting books—Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World and Raising World Changers in a Changing World.   Today, we are going to talk about raising grateful kids in an entitled world first. We are going to talk about how to go against the cultural grain to give our kids everything that is good—and instead choose to give them what's BEST.

BREAKING NEWS: We're now offering a daily dadAWESOME text message with encouragement, prayers, Bible verses, dad tips and other fatherhood inspiration. Simply text "dad" to 33222 to join DA Daily. ---------- This is part three of Mom Month and Kristen Welch joins us for a conversation about chasing dreams, living with gratitude and the dangers of living with ourselves in the center of our own universe. Kristen is a blogger (Wearethatfamily.com), author, podcaster and founder of an incredible nonprofit ministry in Kenya.  Conversations Notes: Showing our kids unconditional love (1:35) Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” (2:20) Living for my family alone led to a child-centered home (7:35) My husband could see the emptiness in me and he hurt for me (11:00) The trip to Kenya woke me up... I literally woke up from the American Dream that had become a nightmare for me. The cycle in me that there was never enough. (11:40) Story of a young orphan boy in Kenya who in the worlds eyes had nothing (12:50) Why was this boy filled with joy? Why was he smiling when he had nothing (13:50) I have everything because I have Jesus (14:30) A response of doing nothing is still a response (16:18) We must acknowledge what we have done in the past that has led our families to where we are at (17:08) My choices changed. The way I shopped, consumed, lived and served (17:40) It revealed my own entitlement. How much I expected and felt like I deserved (18:00) "I don't want to add Jesus to my life like salt and pepper to a meal. I want him to be the main course!" (18:50) The can't have a child-centered home and a Jesus-centered home at the same time (18:55) Service was not part of who we were. We did not serve others (20:35) "It is really hard to change the direction of a ship [your family]. It does not happen overnight. It is slow and steady and consistent." We began making service a normal part of our lives (21:20) Instead of keeping everything to ourselves, our response was to start Mercy House (21:45) The reason you feel empty is that you're keeping these blessings to yourself (22:10) We simply took small steps towards saying yes everyday (23:30) Moving from a joyless person to a purposeful person (24:15) Where do we have extra to share? Spare seat at the table? Open seat in the vehicle? Room during the holidays? We're sitting on this incredible secret that generosity changes lives... it makes us grateful (25:55) Story of her husband helping her chase her dreams (26:55) My husband was way ahead of me. He was leading our family spiritually. He was asking questions that made me uncomfortable... He was seeing a pattern in me that was unhealthy (28:25) My husband said to me, "What happened to the girl that wanted to change the world?" (29:25) The heart of a husband that wanted to bring out the best in a wife... he didn't want motherhood to kill her dreams (32:20) I said let's do something radical and my husband said, "let's do it" (33:00) "God had to take me all the way to Kenya and wreck my heart so that when I came back I would be on the same page as my husband" (33:30) The real tension of needing her husband to lead in ways that were best for their family (34:00) This life isn't about me or even my family. This life is about the Gospel. We exist to make the Gospel known and glorify God in what we do. (36:30) "Wait for life's sweet spot where your passion and our skills collide with God's timing" (37:30) Be grateful. Gratitude can turn the hardest days into the best days. (38:30) Gratitude is a lifeline in our lives. It truly reminds us of what we have and a global perspective also helps us realize what we have (39:20) Episode Links: Wearethatfamily.com Moving Mountains Podcast Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life's Biggest Yes Raising World Changers in a Changing World Mercy House Global

No one wants to raise an "entitled" kid, parents talk & worry about it all the time. Breathe easy as we discuss some practical ways to rase grateful kids in today's world

Have you ever wished your child was more grateful? It’s never too early to start teaching them about gratitude and, in fact, it’s a great thing in these early years! Andy Stanley once said, “Unexpressed gratitude is ingratitude,” and we want to help you teach your child simple prayers and habits that will instill in them practices of expressing gratitude that they will carry with them the rest of their life. In this episode, Kendra Fleming shares five simple ideas that will help you begin to weave thankfulness into the heart and life of your preschooler. Taking just a few of these simple steps will expand the idea of gratitude for your child and will help you raise an awesome, grateful kid. Here are a few questions we talked about in this episode. These are great questions to help get your preschooler thinking about things they are thankful for. What are you thankful for and why? What is something good that happened today? What is something you want to thank God for?   Andy Stanley sermon: I Owe Who Connect with Waumba Land Instagram// Facebook See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Most of us would like our kids to express— and feel— more gratitude. But yelling “There are children in India who don’t even have XBoxes!” doesn’t seem to be sufficiently getting the message across. Kids are kids; they lack perspective by definition. Practicing gratitude means having the ability to imagine a reality other than one’s own, and that might take a while. Researchers Blaire Morgan and Liz Gulliford explain it this way in their book Developing Gratitude in Children and Adolescents: It is largely agreed that gratitude is not inbuilt; instead it develops over time, as certain capacities become available and cognitive abilities mature… it requires a great deal of practice. Still, gratitude really matters, and our kids having that skill isn’t just about bonus parenting points for us. Our children will have better lives if they’re more grateful. Seriously, studies. Parenting expert Jennifer Wallace says gratitude creates “an upward spiral of positive emotions,” and who doesn’t want those? So: until that attitude of gratitude comes naturally, how do we get our kids to say “thank you” like they mean it? Maybe even remember to do so unprompted once in a while? In this episode, we discuss specific ways to build a practice of gratitude with (and for) your kids, at all ages and stages. Here’s links to the studies and other writing on gratitude discussed in this episode: Jennifer Breheny Wallace for the Wall Street Journal: How To Raise More Grateful Children Homa Navangar for PBS Parents: Ten Ways To Raise a Grateful Kid Maryam Abdullah for Greater Good Magazine: How To Help Gratitude Grow in Your Kids Mayim Bialik for today.com: Why I Don’t Force My Kids To Say ‘Please’ The Effects of Botox Injections on Emotional Experience         Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kristen Welch is a busy mother of three who runs the popular blog “We Are That Family” (WeAreThatFamily.com), in addition to a non-profit called Mercy Global House. In 2010, Kristen traveled with Compassion International on a trip to write about poverty in a huge slum. That experience turned her world upside down and led her and her family to start Mercy Global House--an organization that helps empower women and families in Kenya. Kristen wishes to give every family the tools to experience what it’s like to answer the call of the needs in our world, creating community with those in need, and in turn, raising up a new generation of “givers.” Kristen is the author of several books--her latest being Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World. Stay tuned for the entire episode and hear about gift package giveaway featuring Kristen’s new book!    ---------------------------------------------- Show Sponsor: Shipt: Grocery Delivery

MEET KRISTEN: Kristen Welch was born and raised in Texas and she is the author of the parenting blog, We are THAT Family (www.wearethatfamily.com). Author of Rhinestone Jesus and Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World, Kristen is the founder of Mercy House, a nonprofit maternity home in Kenya the rescues young pregnant girls from […] The post Raising World Changers :: Kristen Welch {EP 73} appeared first on Declare.

At 45 years old, my friend Kristen Welch talks about failing most of her parenting tests. But the Lord stirred the hearts of Kristen and her husband, and they started changing the way they handled “blessings” in their lives. Don’t miss the way Kristen describes the changes they’ve made in their family as they make a great effort to Raise World Changers by being World Changers themselves. A Bit About my Guest Kristen Welch is a native Texan, a wife and mom. She began blogging about her life on wearethatfamily.com nearly a decade ago. Over the years, Kristen has grown a vast following of moms who identify with her real, often funny, and always inspiring writing. In 2010, she traveled with Compassion International to Kenya on a blogging trip to write about poverty in a huge slum. That experience turned her world upside down, and as a result, she and her family founded a non-profit called Mercy House. The organization funds maternity centers for pregnant teens living in extreme poverty and manages Fair Trade Friday, a monthly subscription club that allows thousands of women in America to support impoverished women around the globe by purchasing the fairly traded product they create. Kristen is the author of multiple books, including Rhinestone Jesus: Saying Yes to God when Sparkly Safe Faith is No Longer Enough and Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World: How One Family Learned That Saying No Can Lead to Life’s Biggest Yes. Kristen’s new book, Raising World Changers, has just released! Kristen’s blog following continues to grow, and many of the readers financially support the work of Mercy House. When she and her family aren’t traveling to Kenya, Kristen and her husband and their three children live in Magnolia, Texas, where they enjoy going to football games, flea markets, trying new restaurants and working with displaced refugees in Houston. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Billie Holiday said, "If I'm going to sing like someone else, then I don't need to sing at all." Mary broke into song after news of Jesus' birth too! How can you sing your song, instead of stress stealing your spark? **This special Advent Podcast** inspires your soul with bestselling author Kristen Welch(We Are That Family, "Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World"): 1) Slow Down & Break the Cycle of Busy to spark God's HOPE 2) Combat discouragement whenever you feel "It's too late!" 3) How to stay inspired, rather than let stress steal your spark 4) Learn the power of "the secret chocolate stash" and how to capture the moments that mean the most to your heart 5)Nurture gratitude in the heart of your child by nurturing your own heart from a place of honesty and vulnerability Plus, I share what I learned this week to live & build the life of the beloved! TOPICS INCLUDE: Letting grace rule your home more than rules or an agenda. Raising a grateful kids or leading an intentional home isn’t not a list do or don’ts or a checklist to do we have to complete. It’s through prayer asking for God for wisdom and guidance. Its’ grace. Learn the power of saying, “I’m sorry. This is hard for me too. Will you forgive me. Let’s figure this out together." Rather than doing the right thing, do the holy thing. Parenting from a place of honesty and vulnerability.

Today we have a show on a topic sorely missing in our society today — gratitude. We can all benefit from hearing the secret to what it takes to be grateful. I interview Kristen Welch, founder of the blog, “We are THAT Family” and Author of the book, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World. Whether you have kids or not you’re going to learn the importance of having the right perspective on all of our circumstances. You can learn more by going to www.wearethatfamily.com or www.raisinggratefulkids.com The post Author Kristen Welch appeared first on Home Front with Cynthia Davis.

How do you raise grateful kids in our entitled society? How do we encourage gratefulness in ourselves? I love this conversation with Kristen Welch, author, mom, and founder of Mercy House Global. She took her family on a journey of providing sustainable jobs for vulnerable women around the world, and in the process her family gained a global worldview that looks a bit more like Jesus. Connect with me on Facebook, Instagram, or on the Blog.

Grounded all summer - what a bummer for having a messy room. Today on Ask a House Cleaner a kid writes in grounded for not "cleaning my room." The House Cleaning Guru, Angela Brown gives advice for kids. And tips for parents about grounding, punishment, discipline, and reciprocity. Clean your room - you don't get grounded. But it's more about the privileges associated with obedience than it is the art to negotiate your punishment or make a deal. Get what you want because you follow the rules and are obedient. THIS SHOW WAS SPONSORED BY SAVVY CLEANER - House Cleaner Training and Certification. COMPLETE SHOW NOTES for this episode found at https://askahousecleaner.com/grounded  RESOURCES FOR THIS EPISODE: Creative Correction - http://amzn.to/2tJz7aI  The New Strong-Willed Child - http://amzn.to/2sHWmSs  The New Dare to Discipline - http://amzn.to/2sHWAsM  Parenting Isn't for Cowards: The 'You Can Do It' Guide for Hassled Parents - http://amzn.to/2urtJGu  Happy Child, Happy Home: Conscious Parenting and Creative Discipline - http://amzn.to/2sHB2Ng  Authentic Parenting - http://amzn.to/2tNSsqR  Grace-Based Parenting - http://amzn.to/2tSK5uW  Raising Kids Who Turn Out Right: Building Character for Life - http://amzn.to/2tSKopA  Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World - http://amzn.to/2tSsXFz  Parenting a Teen Girl: A Crash Course on Conflict, Communication, and Connection with Your Teenage Daughter - http://amzn.to/2tKqk8q  DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE? https://youtu.be/J5HNFjqJKQ4  GOT A QUESTION for the show? There is a microphone at http://askahousecleaner.com/show click on the blue button and record. HOUSE CLEANING TIPS VAULT (VIP Premium Tips – Free) https://savvycleaner.com/tips FOLLOW SAVVY CLEANER FOR TIPS AND TRAINING ON SOCIAL MEDIA https://Facebook.com/SavvyCleaner https://Twitter.com/SavvyCleaner https://Instagram.com/SavvyCleaner https://Pinterest.com/SavvyCleaner https://Linkedin.com/in/SavvyCleaner Ask a House Cleaner is a daily show where you get to ask your house cleaning questions and we provide answers. Learn how to clean and what chemicals to use on various surfaces. Learn the fastest way to start a cleaning business as well as marketing and advertising tips to grow your cleaning service. Ever wonder how to find top quality house cleaners, housekeepers, and maids? We’ve got you covered from recruiting to employee motivation and retention tactics. Discover strategies to boost your cleaning clientele and how to provide outstanding customer service. And we’ve got time-saving hacks for DIY home cleaners and more. Hosted by Angela Brown, 25-year house cleaning expert and founder of Savvy Cleaner Training for House Cleaners and Maids. DISCLAIMER: During the shows we recommend services, sites, and products to help you improve your cleaning and grow your cleaning business. We have partnerships or sponsorships with these companies to provide you with discounts, and savings. By clicking on and buying from these links we may receive a commission which helps pay for the production costs of the show. Support the show so we can continue to bring you free tips and strategies to improve your cleaning and help you grow your cleaning business. THANK YOU! SPONSORSHIPS & BRANDS: We do work with sponsors and brands. If you are interested in working with us and you have a product or service that is cohesive to the cleaning industry reach out to our promotional department info[at]AskaHouseCleaner.com

In this episode of the Business with Purpose podcast, I had the UNBELIEVABLE privilege and honor to sit down with Kristen Welch and Maureen Kaderi of Mercy House. Kristen is a blogger and author… she blogs at We are THAT Family and has written Rhinestone Jesus and Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World. Maureen Kaderi is the ... Read More about EP 9 Part 1: Kristen Welch (WeAreTHATFamily.com) & Maureen Kaderi – Mercy House Global

Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet―it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. Today she's joining me on the podcast (in part 2 of 2) to talk about this, because it matters how we raise the next generation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Kristen Welch knows firsthand it’s not that easy. In fact, she’s found out that when you say yes too often, it’s not only hard on your peace of mind and your wallet―it actually puts your kids at long-term risk. Today she's joining me on the podcast (in part 1 of 2) to talk about this, because it matters how we raise the next generation. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/heidistjohn/support

Times have Changed – Rev. Mitch Kolls Scripture – Romans 12:2

Learn how to raise kids who know how to serve, say thank you, and limit screen time.  Blogger Kristen Welch joins Arlene for this encouraging conversation about motherhood, messes and redemption.   

Today we have a show on a topic sorely missing in our society today — gratitude. We can all benefit from hearing the secret to what it takes to be grateful. I interview Kristen Welch, founder of the blog, “We are THAT Family” and Author of the book, Raising Grateful Kids in an Entitled World. Whether you have kids or not you’re going to learn the importance of having the right perspective on all of our circumstances. You can learn more by going to www.wearethatfamily.com or www.raisinggratefulkids.com The post How to Raise Grateful Kids in an Entitlement World appeared first on Home Front with Cynthia Davis.

Popular blogger Kristen Welch shows you how to raise grateful kids in an entitled world.  You will be inspired by her family's service to their non profit Mercy House in Africa.  Learn how to respond when your kids complain or whine about what they don't have.