Sunshine in My Nest7 Okt 2025

Speak Words That Heal, Not Hurt Your Kids with Amy Hughes

As parents, we know the words we say matter so much. But in the heat of the moment, many parents still find that angry or degrading words come pouring out. After these moments, hot tears of repentance stream down cheeks, and oaths are sworn. It will never happen again. Amy is a mother of nine, parenting coach, and writer in the Wild and Free community. She and I are going to explore how God's grace can cover angry words and how that grace can transform the words we speak.

-From a child psychology perspective, why do the words that parents speak matter so much? Can it affect our kids' anxiety and depression?

-What are some of the most damaging words and phrases a parent can use?

-How do we repair when we've found we've used those words again?

-In what way do we need to see ourselves to change the way we speak?

-Does the way we talk to ourselves matter? (How does seeing ourselves held in grace matter?)

-If a woman is starting to feel heavy with the thought of watching every little word that comes out of her mouth, what hope do you have to offer her?

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