Today's episode is inspired by President Russell M. Nelson's most recent general conference talk.

I also refer to his talk from 2016 entitled "Joy and Spiritual Survival."

It is a reminder that the best is yet to come for the world as a whole, and also for you personally!

Quote by Madeiline L'Engle:

"We do not draw people to Christ by loudly discrediting what they believe, by telling them how wrong they are and how right we are, but by showing them a light that is so lovely that they want with all their hearts to know the source of it."

Today's episdoe is intended to help you feel peaceful about your parenting efforts, even if your child has not mastered everything you have taught.

I have three things for you to keep in mind:

1. Parenting is a work of planting seeds
2. Waiting counts as work
3. We have plenty of time

A Home Where the Spirit of the Lord Dwells by Henry B. Eyring

My old blog post here.

When life gets confusing or overwhelming, it's always good to go back to the basics, and make sure the most important things are taken care of first.

The same is true in parenting. When things get confusing or overwhelming and you don't know what to do, it may be time to take a break from all the correcting you're trying to do and go back to the basics.

How is your connection with that child? Is your relationship good enough that their heart is open to your help?

Today I'm sharing a few things that have been helpful for me in improving my relationships with kids in difficult stages.

Book I reference: The Power of Moments