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Practice Makes Parent

with Dr. Danny Huerta & Rebecca St. James
The Baggage Kids Carry Wednesday, April 30, 2025
On this episode of Practice Makes Parent, Dr. Danny Huerta and Rebecca St. James discuss strategies for parents to help their children manage emotional baggage. We highlight the importance of addressing the mental health crisis affecting youth, emphasizing dealing with stress, anxiety, and emotional burdens. The conversation, featuring insights from guest Pastor Chris Sasser, focuses on understanding and lightening children's emotional loads through the analogy of 'bags', exploring various types of emotional baggage such as performance pressure, identity struggles, and relational issues. Chris shares his experiences from over 30 years in family ministry, offering practical advice like reducing pressure at home and balancing performance with affirming Godly character. Then we answer a listener voicemail question about aggressive siblings and how to curb physical aggression and teach self control.   Bags: Helping Your Kids Lighten The Load   Want unity in your home? Check out Hope Restored marriage intensive.   Preview an episode and sign up for a free-trial to The Adventures In Odyssey Club.   Emotional Baggage Adventures In Odyssey - 12 Stories on Procrastination, Empathy, and more!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   Click Here to Support the Show!

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