Every Mom Has to Learn This Eventually | Roots & Wings

About this episode

Joie Miller discusses the balance between nurturing children and allowing them independence in motherhood.

Motherhood starts with holding them close. But eventually, every mom has to learn the balance between building strong roots and giving her children room to grow. In this episode, Joie Miller talks about the emotional tension of motherhood, learning to release control, and raising kids with both security and independence. This conversation is for the moms navigating change, growth, and the reminder that the goal was never to keep them small forever.Purchase you stationery here: https://joiemiller.co/accessoriesGet more encouraging videos every week by subscribing: https://www.youtube.com/@joiemiller436About Joie MillerJoie Miller lives in the Pittsburgh area with her husband, Nathan, and their five children. Joie is the author of Masterpiece, a 6-week Bible study, and 30 Days of Bold, a devotional. Learn more about Joie Miller: https://joiemiller.co/Connect with Joie MillerWebsite: https://joiemiller.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joiemiller/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joie.miller.71TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jlmiller1234LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joie-miller-239587359/Join us each week for honest conversations that will strengthen your faith and…

People in this episode

Host: Joie Miller

Topics covered

• motherhood
• emotional tension
• parenting
• independence
• growth
• balance

Keywords

• motherhood
• parenting
• emotional tension
• independence
• growth
• roots and wings

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Books & works: Masterpiece, 30 Days of Bold

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