Episode 165: The Family Garden with Crystal Paine

If you are a parent or discipler of students, have you ever gone to bed kicking yourself for all of the ways you missed your child or student's heart? 

"Why didn't I say this? Why did I say that? How can I do better next time?"

If so, we can relate, and so can bestselling author Crystal Paine.

Crystal never thought she would write a parenting book, and when her child was getting kicked out of school for poor choices, she especially couldn't picture it. 

But sometimes it takes hitting rock bottom of something to really experience God's grace in it. That is what happened to Crystal, and now she approaches parenting and discipling young people totally differently:

She sees she can't fail.

What? How is that possible? Please, teach us how?

Crystal will in today's conversation as we continue our gardens' series.

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//Highlights:

“I was constantly just correcting, but I was spending so little time connecting.” -Crystal Paine

“There’s just this beautiful rest and freedom as a mom, because it’s not about my kids’ choices—it’s about being able to walk with them.” -Crystal Paine

 

// Do the Next Thing: 

To learn more about Crystal, head over to her website, MoneySavingMom.com!

Also, check out Crystal’s book, Love-Centered Parenting: The No-Fail Guide to Launching Your Kids, here!

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