Co-hosts, Chris and Shante bring on a guest with some professional experience and ask her the age-old question . . . Is it nature or nurture? 

They discuss how genetics play a role in how our children develop, but also there is a hope for nurture. We can’t control everything but we can control ourselves and how we parent. 

They quickly learned that there is no blueprint. Each child needs an individualized parenting style because you can’t parent each child the same. And at the end of it all, it’s not nature or nurture, it’s both.  

There is hope that as a parent, we can’t do it all and are not responsible for it all; however, we have to control what we can control and leave what we can’t. 

Big Idea: Parenting is hard. You do the best you can with what you know. We have to go through our own growth and healing to parent well.  

Maria Morris is a Pastoral Counselor, pre-licensed Therapist, and certified Life Coach. She practices at the Therapy Resource Group. You can find out more about her in the “Meet The Team” section of their site https://therapyresourcegroup.org/about-us/

Check out some other books and resources we love: 

Sun Moon Stars and You, a Children’s Book, by Two Parents And A Microphone co-host, Shante Kiefer https://amzn.to/3O9NM5V

Boundaries Another great read from Dr. Henry Cloud. It will challenge how you have done relationships and help you reimage a healthier way forward. https://amzn.to/451z9s9

And if you want to get more specific and apply those healthy boundaries within your home, check out Boundaries With Kids - https://amzn.to/3OxsmRG

Boundaries In Marriage - https://amzn.to/3q6ncCU

 If you need a little more love in your life and don’t want to overcomplicate it, check out these great resources from Bob Goff. He makes love as simple as doing life. He believes in whimsy, adventure, and simple actions. These books are sure to leave a smile on your face as they call you and your family to live life on purpose: 

Love Does - https://amzn.to/43OlZ0G

Love Does for Kids - https://amzn.to/4764ImE

Everybody Always - https://amzn.to/3rKLItR

Everybody Always for Kids - https://amzn.to/3rO1MLn

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