What happens when your kids start being influenced more by their friends than by you? How do you stay a trusted voice in their life without becoming controlling?

In this episode of Our Perspective, we dive into some of the hardest parenting questions about influence, friendships, boundaries, independence, and raising kids with strong identity and character.

Through honest conversation, personal stories, and practical wisdom, we talk about what it looks like to parent intentionally through every stage — from elementary school friendships to middle school influence and preparing kids for adulthood.

In this episode we discuss: - How to teach kids what healthy friendships look like - Why identity in Christ matters so much as kids grow older - The difference between control and intentional influence - How to create open conversations instead of lectures - Setting boundaries without pushing your kids away - Giving age-appropriate freedom and letting kids learn through consequences - Funny family stories, hard parenting moments, and lessons we learned along the way

This conversation is filled with encouragement for parents who want to protect their kids while also preparing them to become confident, independent adults with strong values and faith.

If this episode encouraged you, make sure to like, subscribe, and share it with another parent who may need this conversation 💛

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Welcome back to Our Perspective Podcast! We’re continuing our mini-series where we answer YOUR questions—and this episode is packed with some really honest, practical, and heartfelt conversations around parenting.

In this episode, we dive into:

• How to handle kids who are outgoing at home but shy in public • The balance between building confidence and honoring your child’s personality • What it looks like to discipline with understanding, not shame • And a big question: Is it ever too late to parent differently?

We talk about unpacking your child’s heart, creating safe spaces for growth, and how small, intentional moments can shape confidence over time. We also get real about parenting guilt, grace, and the power of humility, prayer, and starting again—no matter what season you’re in.

If you’ve ever felt unsure, overwhelmed, or like you “missed your moment” as a parent… this conversation is for you.

It’s never too late. Don’t stop showing up.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe Share this with someone who needs encouragement today Connect with Our Perspective: 💛 Instagram: @ourperspective.podcast 💛 Patricia: @patricia_6710 💛 Mary Grace: @_marygrace_d

In this episode of Our Perspective Podcast, we’re doing something a little different… we’re answering your questions completely unfiltered and off the dome.

From parenting through disappointment to helping your kids navigate feeling left out, we get real about what we’ve learned (and what we’re still learning). We talk about the balance of letting kids feel their emotions without letting those emotions define them, and why pointing them back to the truth, not just positivity, matters more than anything.

This conversation is full of honest moments, personal stories, and practical wisdom for navigating tough seasons with your kids—while keeping their identity rooted in Christ.

If you’ve ever wondered: • How do I help my kids through disappointment? • What do I say when they feel left out or rejected? • How do I parent with both truth and grace?

This episode is for you.

We’re not perfect, but we’re intentional. And we hope this conversation encourages you in your own journey.

Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe—stay tuned Part 2!!! Connect with Our Perspective: 💛 Instagram: @ourperspective.podcast 💛 Patricia: @patricia_6710 💛 Mary Grace: @_marygrace_d