34| Teaching Kids to Apologize & Restoring Family Connection

In this heartfelt episode of Intentional Motherhood, Kelsey Redd explores how to teach our children the true meaning of an apology—not just the words “I’m sorry,” but genuine repentance that restores relationships.Drawing from Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy Stanley, Kelsey shares how to keep relationship at the center of discipline, how to model healthy repair as parents, and how faith shapes the way we reconcile with both God and one another. Grab your own The 4 Part Apology Printable here. You’ll learn:  💛 The two parts of every meaningful apology: confession and restitution 🖐️ The “Heart, Hands, Eyes, and Mouth” framework Kelsey uses to guide her kids’ apologies 🏡 How to repair connection after conflict—whether between siblings or parent and child 🙏 Why repentance in family life mirrors our spiritual relationship with God 👩‍👧‍👦 Practical scripts you can start using today to teach emotional accountability and empathyThis episode reminds us that the goal of parenting isn’t perfection—it’s lifelong relationship. And even in our mistakes, we have daily chances to turn back toward each other in love.Subscribe now, share this show with a mom friend, and join the conversation! ✨ Mentioned in this episode:Parenting: Getting It Right by Andy StanleyFree downloads & parenting printables → www.creatingintentionalmothers.com/resourcesPurchase your 4 Part Apology Poster here for only $6. Download your Free PDF of The Battle Cry of the American Mom here Want to be in the know? Get on the email list Find more resources at www.creatingintentionalmothers.com/resourcesConnect with Kelsey @creating.intentional.mothers There’s a vision you have for your life. Let’s create it with a 3 or 6-month Dream Activation Private Mentorship. Get your FREE Self-Care Planner here Click here for 50% off your 4 Week Nature Reset to start spending more time in nature in a practical way! Learn more about the STOP THE SPIRAL Mini-Course here.  Invite you into deeper reflection through her new Purposeful Living Journal HERE. Get the FREE 3 Step Infographic to Discover God’s Purpose for Your Life.  ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★