185. What do I do when my chil d isn't following through or is apathetic?

I think every parent, from time to time, deals with a child/teen not following through with their responsibilities.  It can be frustrating.  What's at the root of the issue?  Let's explore some possible causes and solutions this week in episode 185 of the Practically Speaking MOM Podcast.  EPISODE 61 is a wonderful addition to this episode. It's called SMALL STEPS to BIG Growth.  It hits on a lot of practical help that I didn't have time to cover in this episode. RESOURCES MENTIONED:Val shares from page 58-59 of her book Wearing All Your Hats Without Wearing Out: Finding Focus to be the Masterpiece Family God Intended Click Here to look at the book         CLICK HERE to order the AUDIOBOOKThree values to consider when figuring out how to deal with a child that is not following through with their responsibilities.1. Value your own words as a parent so that your kids will value your words. Here's an episode on Getting Kids to Listen the First Time: Episode 52. Value family systems to increase peace and freedom. Here's an episode on how to add family systems one at a time: Overwhelmed? Reduce Chaos One System at a Time Episode 10 And along with having family systems, you want to learn how to hand off a chore effectively.  Here's an episode for that: Episode 2 Manager of the Monkeys Here's one on teaching your kids a solid work ethic: Episode 7: Work Ethic and the Habit of Happiness3. Value self-evaluation - teach your kids how to identify root causes in their behavior.  Here's some episodes on Root Parenting vs Surface Parenting, episode 25 Root Parenting, Digging Deeper Episode 26Support the showVisit Val's website: PracticallySpeakingMOM.comJoin Val's Facebook Group Intentional Mom, Strong FamilyFollow Val on Instagram and her Facebook Public Page Practically Speaking MOM To give a set amount each month click here. A few dollars a month would help so much!Here's some other ways to give:Cash App: $valPSMPaypal: val@PracticallySpeakingMOM.comDonate with a credit card HEREAll donations will be used for the ministry. Gifts are not tax deductible. THANK YOU for partnering in this ministry to strengthen families and encourage intentional moms."May the Words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, oh Lord, my Roc...

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Do you long to be a more intentional mom but you feel overwhelmed or weary or just don't have a clear path to the next step toward a successful family life? The Practically Speaking MOM, Val Harrison, is here to bring some order to the chaos and some focus to the confusion. You don’t have to be the perfect mom to have a strong family, you need a plan! Join author, speaker, mother of seven, and grandma of two, as she shares wisdom and encouragement about the six areas of an intentional mom's life. You'll learn from her years of experience, successes, mistakes and redemption. Val and her husband Rich, married 28 years, have three married children, two more in college, and two in her homeschool. This podcast covers all stages of parenting, from babies to toddlers to teens and beyond. Val wants to encourage you to not become weary in your work as an intentional mom, "Even with all its unique personalities, imperfections and scars; your family is God's masterpiece. Your efforts matter in this worthy journey of motherhood." Galations 6:9 says, "Do not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time you'll reap a harvest if you do not give up." Let's walk this marathon journey of motherhood TOGETHER, right here, every Monday on the Practically Speaking MOM podcast, the place for an intentional mom to build a strong family.