Ep 203 // What Your Kids Really Need From You (It’s Probably Less Than You Think)

About this episode

This episode discusses what children truly need from their mothers and how to alleviate the pressure working moms often feel.

Do you ever end the day wondering… Did I do enough? Enough patience. Enough presence. Enough of what your kids needed from you today? If you're a working Christian mom, you know the pressure can feel heavy. You want to love your family well, grow in your faith, show up fully for your responsibilities, and be intentional with your children. Yet even after giving so much, it can still feel like you’re falling short. In today’s episode, we’re talking about what children actually need most — and why it may be much simpler than the pressure you’ve been placing on yourself. We’ll talk about: • The quiet expectations many moms carry without realizing it• Why faithful motherhood can start to feel exhausting• What kids often remember most from home• The power of ordinary, grace-filled faith lived out in everyday life• How to release pressure and embrace what truly matters Friend, your children don’t need a perfect mother. They need love. Connection. Faith lived honestly. And there’s a good chance you’re already giving your family more of what truly matters than you realize. If you've been carrying mom guilt, overwhelm, or the feeling that you’re not doing enough, this episode is for you…

People in this episode

Host: Lindsay Walker

Topics covered

• motherhood
• work-life balance
• parenting
• faith
• mental health

Keywords

• working moms
• mom guilt
• faith
• connection
• parenting advice

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