Episode 71: Helping Our Kids Cope with Sad Emotions—with Michelle Nietert

Growing Home Together Podcast

Even before we were married, we dreamed about becoming parents. We’re so grateful to God that today we have two wonderful sons and three beautiful daughters.
While parenting truly is incredible, it is not easy! For Rob, if he had to pick one of the hardest parts of parenting, it’s when our kids break down and cry. As a dad that just breaks his heart and he wants to make it all better as quickly as possible. It’s hard to see them feeling those emotions and know how to best respond!
The truth is that our kids deal with such heavy things in this world. If you have wondered the best way to comfort your child, how to help them understand themselves, or explain to them how God can meet them in their sadness, then you will want to pay special attention to this episode.
Michelle Nietert is a professional counselor of 25 years, speaker, and frequent guest on national television and podcasts. She hosts her own podcast called Raising Mentally Healthy Kids. Michelle is also an accomplished author and just released her latest book, God, I Feel Sad: Bringing Big Emotions to a Bigger God.
Michelle shares with us:

• Why you should ask your kids when they cried last
• How to know when your child needs professional help
• The importance of acknowledging emotions
• Why we shouldn’t ignore meltdowns over something that feels small to us
• And more!

We hope this conversation helps you support your kids even more intentionally in their sadness and emotions this week.
Show Notes: https://growinghometogether.com/michelle-nietert-71