Once a month things are going to look a little different here on Deeper Family.
We want to invite into our living room as we discuss all things family.
Today, we chatted a little bit about our stories and how they play out in our parenting.
How does your story impact how you parent?
Matthew and Jessica
Good question. The first response to come to mind is more my husband’s story, in that he grew up in a home that could not tolerate negative emotion, so we are very intentional about helping our kids identify and articulate their feelings, let them know that sometimes we feel mad too, it doesn’t mean we (mainly meaning my 3-year-old daughter and I–sometimes it feels like teenager/mom fights!) don’t love each other.
The story that may shape all our lives most in the coming years is becoming a foster family. It’s challenging to think about opening our home and sharing our time, resources, toys, laps, etc. but I hope that having a “big love” (not more wives, just more kids :0) kind of childhood will be formative for my own girls in a positive way.
It’s really hard to hear you.
Ah, yes, I meant to put this in the post. We aren’t sure was was going on with our mic, but we think we figured out a solution for next month. Thank you for grace!
I like you guys.
My husband and I have talked a lot about how our stories shape our kids- who are about the same ages as yours. I’m excited about this series!!
I’ve read each of your blogs for awhile and have been a part of the Bloom book club from the beginning. It’s so neat to see you together! .
Yeah, it was hard to hear in a couple of places. But mostly, this was just plain fun to watch. Thank you for being willing to spill the beans a little and attach your faces and responses to the words. Good stuff. (Nice save, MPT, about midway through. Well done.)
How does your story impact how you parent?
I was verbally, mentally, and sometimes physically abused growing up, so I try to do everything opposite of that