Mean Girls & Mom Wounds with Melanie Shankle
Pardon the Mess with Scarlet Hiltibidal - Christian Motherhood, Biblical Parenting, Raising Christian Kids
Scarlet Hiltibidal and Christian Parenting
4.9 • 850 Ratings
🗓️ 20 February 2025
⏱️ 44 minutes
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Summary
Do you have daughters? Do you have some mom wounds? Are you facing some “mean girl” moments as you raise your daughters? Then, you cannot miss this one.
I’m always amazed at the way Melanie Shankle cuts through the clutter of life and gets to the core of the issue. She’s one of my very favorite moms out there - I have always read her books, learned from her journey, admired her faith and soaked up her wisdom.
It can be really tricky to walk through your own junk and past while raising your own kids. She gives very specific ways we can face our own struggles during your years as a mom. I am praying Melanie’s courage rubs off on all of us and we face some of our hardest moments and gain strength through that process.
My favorite part is when Melanie talks about what she needed from her mom including stability and an environment where she could be herself. This really motivated me to think about how often I critique and pick at my girls. They need a home where they can be themselves without changing anything about them.
In this episode, we discuss:
- How to recognize mean girl behavior
- When to step in when your girl is being bullied
- How to heal from past wounds as a mom
- Parenting differently than your own mom
Praying for you all as you process through your mom wounds and mean girl moments. God will meet you there! Let him heal the hurting places of your heart.
Much love,
Courtney
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(06:00) Hard No's: Navigating Everyday Annoyances
(12:01) Skincare Secrets: Affordable Beauty Tips
(17:55) Mean Girls: Navigating Childhood Friendships
(23:28) The Importance of Emotional Safety
(29:35) Healing from Past Wounds
(37:32) The Struggle as a Path to Strength
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| 1:55.0 | Hey friends, welcome back to Pardon the Mess. |
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