About this episode

Wendy Snyder and Dorena Williamson discuss how to help children cope with fear and uncertainty through emotional resilience and faith.

How do we help our kids feel safe when the world feels scary? In this deeply moving conversation, Wendy welcomes back author Dorena Williamson to talk about her newest children’s book, Every Breath, Every Blessing. Together, they explore how to support kids through big feelings, fear, grief, and uncertainty, while anchoring them in hope, faith, and emotional resilience. Dorena shares the powerful story behind the book, written in the aftermath of tragedy in her Nashville community, and how it became a tool to help children (and adults) process hard moments with honesty and grace. You’ll learn how to guide your kids in naming their emotions, using breath as a calming tool, and finding small glimpses of goodness even in the hardest seasons. This episode is a gentle, grounding reminder that even when life feels overwhelming, we are not alone, and there is always a way back to peace, one breath at a time. ➡️ Head to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.freshstartfamilyonline.com/328 ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ for more info and links.⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 📕 Grab your copy of ⁠⁠Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home⁠⁠ today! 🎶 Click here to check out the award winning Pep &…

People in this episode

Host: Wendy Snyder

Guest: Dorena Williamson

Topics covered

• emotional resilience
• children's literature
• parenting
• mental health
• supporting kids
• faith

Keywords

• big feelings
• children's book
• emotional support
• parenting tips
• finding peace
• mental health for kids
• grief
• hope

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Fresh Start Family Show, Pep & Perk, Fresh Start Family Online

Books & works: Every Breath, Every Blessing, Fresh Start Your Family: Powerful Parenting to Restore Peace in Your Home

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