Raising Boys and Girls Podcast: Intentional Conversations

with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons

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The Raising Boys & Girls podcast is bringing you Intentional Conversations from parents and experts in the trenches! Join Sissy Goff and David Thomas this week as they talk with Gabe and Rebekah Lyons about family rhythm and parenting children with special needs.

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Helpful Insights from this Episode

He is before all things, and in him all things hold together. Colossians 1:17 NIV

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God stands in the gaps for whatever He calls us to. Rebekah Lyons

Every child just needs acceptance for who they are, as they are. Gabe Lyons

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Parenting is a journey of God teaching us unconditional love. Gabe Lyons

The Connected Child Book

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As parents, we need to pray for discernment to recognize what our kids need at each moment. Rebekah Lyons

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Parents of children with special needs, especially those that are non-verbal, need to be intentional about recognizing and meeting their emotional needs even if they can’t express them.

The Feelings Chart

We have to connect with each of our kids in the way THEY feel connected. Rebekah Lyons

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Your kids are going to follow what you do, not what you say. 

We do the best we can with stewarding the time we have, knowing that it’s meant for connection.

Rhythms of Renewal Book

Rest

Restore

Connect

Create

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We need to be okay with our kids not liking us from time to time.

Guiding Principles:

• Don’t ever stop reading (actual books on paper).
• Be curious .  . . a lifelong learner.
• Recognizing when things are spinning out at home and taking responsibility for it.
• Cheer your child on. Call out their strengths. Support and encourage. But also, don’t be afraid to guide them in things they struggle with. 

 

What we’re learning from our kids:

Boldness and zeal.

Confidence in their own skin.

Resilience.

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Connect with Gabe and Rebekah online:

RebekahLyons.com

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