Over the past several weeks, we’ve walked through some of the hardest — and most hopeful — territory of trauma-informed parenting together.
Whether you’re new to HopeConnect™ or want a refresher on some of the topics we shared in the Compassionate Parenting series, here they are in order. Take a moment to revisit the topics that feel most relevant to your season of life now and ask God to use the content to guide you on your parenting journey.
If you missed any posts or want to revisit something on a difficult day, we’ve gathered everything in one place just for you.
Thank you for showing up for your child the way you do. That love matters more than you know.
| # | Compassionate Parenting Series | Key Theme |
| 1 | Is It Trauma or Something Else? | Foundations of emotional presence |
| 2 | Your Child’s Brain on Stress | Attunement vs. attention |
| 3 | Sensory Overload | Behavior as communication |
| 4 | ADHD, Autism, or Trauma? | Validation and emotional safety |
| 5 | The Medication Conversation | Relational patterns for single parents |
| 6 | Building a Team Around Your Child | Faith and single parenting |
| 7 | Celebrating the Child God Made | Spiritual formation at home |
KEY TAKEAWAY
Parenting is challenging, but with God’s help, all things are possible. Review these Biblical articles to help you on your journey as a compassionate parent.
ACTIVITY
Bring what you learned on Compassionate Parenting to life by playing an Everyday MomentsTM activity with your child. These simple games make it easy to transform your daily rhythms into an opportunity for better connection and speaking the Hope of God’s Word into your child’s heart. Check out our Everyday MomentsTM collection today!
APPLICATION QUESTIONS
- What compassionate action can you commit to making toward your child today?
- How can you demonstrate the Lord’s love and mercy at home?
KEY VERSE
“The Lord is merciful and compassionate, slow to get angry and filled with unfailing love. The Lord is good to everyone. He showers compassion on all his creation.” ~Psalm 145:8-9 (NLT)
PRAYER
Lord, please help me to be a compassionate parent. Guide my steps and help me show my child how much You love them. In Jesus’ name, amen.
