Parenting gets harder when life does too—divorce, grief, tech overload, and the daily strain can leave even steady homes frayed. We sat down with Dr. Seth Scott to unpack a different path: lead with grace, lean on community, and parent the whole child—body, mind, relationships, and spirit. Rather than trying to be the sole fixer, we focus on building a circle of care and setting clear, shared expectations that calm chaos and help kids thrive.

Dr. Scott breaks down practical co-parenting strategies after separation, including unifying house rules across homes and agreeing on consequences ahead of time so decisions aren’t made in anger or fatigue. We talk about how kids actually grieve—often through play and uneven waves of emotion—and how to model sadness without overwhelming them. You’ll hear how to teach an emotions vocabulary, guide appropriate expression, and use the “rule of five” adults to give children a wider net of support. When trust has been broken, he offers a simple script for repair that restores connection without shame: apologize clearly, ask for forgiveness, and make amends.

We also explore wise transparency—what to share, how much, and why it matters to show our kids that we seek help from peers, pastors, and counselors when needed. Dr. Scott outlines when professional counseling makes sense, especially when past wounds block present growth, and why the church is uniquely positioned to provide sustained encouragement, presence, and practical care. Through it all, we return to hope: God’s love and sovereignty hold our families, and perspective grows when we’re not walking alone.

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