Dr. Jessica Peck: In a world that can reward toughness, sarcasm and self protection, Are we teaching our children that strength can also look like compassion? Ephesians 4:32 calls us to be kind and tender hearted, forgiving one another as God has forgiven us. Being tender hearted means noticing when someone is hurting, responding with compassion and choosing kindness, even when it's easier to dismiss or criticize or walk away. We can cultivate this habit at home by helping children consider what others may be feeling, encouraging them to include the child who feels left out and teaching them to respond when someone is struggling. But tenderness also begins with how we treat our own children. Correct behavior without crushing dignity. Listen before lecturing. Make room for big feelings while maintaining healthy boundaries. Tenderheartedness isn't weakness, it's strength guided by love. When your child encounters someone who is hurting, do they instinctively run away or move toward them with the compassion of Christ? Think about it. I'll see you on the Doctor Nurse Mama show here on American Family Radio.
Dr. Jessica Peck: In a world that can reward toughness, sarcasm and self protection, Are we teaching our children that strength can also look like compassion? Ephesians 4:32 calls us to be kind and tender hearted, forgiving one another as God has forgiven us. Being tender hearted means noticing when someone is hurting, responding with compassion and choosing kindness, even when it's easier to dismiss or criticize or walk away. We can cultivate this habit at home by helping children consider what others may be feeling, encouraging them to include the child who feels left out and teaching them to respond when someone is struggling. But tenderness also begins with how we treat our own children. Correct behavior without crushing dignity. Listen before lecturing. Make room for big feelings while maintaining healthy boundaries. Tenderheartedness isn't weakness, it's strength guided by love. When your child encounters someone who is hurting, do they instinctively run away or move toward them with the compassion of Christ? Think about it. I'll see you on the Doctor Nurse Mama show here on American Family Radio.
