3.13: Raising Daughters with Self-Esteem (ft. Sheila Gregoire)

Today we're talking with Sheila Gregoire about her book "She Deserves Better" and how to raise daughters with self-esteem! How do you instill faith without forcing it onto a child? How do you teach healthy boundaries? And what should parents know about "the sex talk"?

I LOVED this interview and can't wait to share it with you. Welcome back to "Outgrowing the Good Christian Girl"! XOXO, Tiffany 

HERE ARE TODAY'S QUESTIONS:
Q1: What does deconstruction mean to you? (@4:30)

Q2: For me deconstruction has had a lot to do with how I understand Scripture and its intent. How do you understand biblical intent and how has that evolved on your journey? (@5:45)

Q3: In "She Deserves Better," you talk a lot about parenting - less from a place of perfect doctrine, and more from a place of good vs. bad fruit. Can you tell us more about that? (@9:28)

Q4: People often say that good fruit is different than good outcomes. What are your thoughts on that? (@11:59)

Q5: How do we parent for connection, and why is that a biblical approach? (@13:44)

Q6: Let's talk about Proverbs 13:24 about "sparing the rod." When I grew up, it seemed like the only "Christian" way to discipline was by spanking your kids. What do you think about this? (@15:15)

Q7: In "She Deserves Better," you talk about letting children come to God instead of forcing them. How do we introduce faith to our kids in a healthy way? (@18:27)

Q8: In "She Deserves Better" you talked about raising girls who set boundaries and speak up for themselves. Can you tell us about your idea of "remember what Jesus did and didn't die for" and how that can help girls set boundaries? (@21:31)

Q9: Is self-esteem actually biblical? And how can we instill self-esteem as parents? (@24:33)

Q10: Do you have any practical tips for how to instill self-esteem in a child? (@26:58)

Q11: Can you talk about the difference in authoritative vs. authoritarian parenting styles? (@28:52)

Q12: Let's talk about Proverbs 22:6, "train up a child..." I've known a lot of Christians who try so hard to do everything "right" to train up their child in faith, but it almost seemed to backfire. What do you think this verse is talking about? And can trying too hard actually backfire? (@30:43)

Q13: What wisdom would you share with parents who are feeling afraid, or parenting out of "fear" of making a mistake with their child? (@33:21)

Q14: I know of parents who believe their child is walking in sin, and the parents cut off connection with their child. What are your thoughts on that? (@35:22)

Q15: What are some things you are glad you did as a parent, and what are some things you wish you'd done differently? (@37:08)

Q16: Part of deconstruction is asking, “What parts of my faith do I bring forward with me, and which do I leave behind?” Do you have any examples of this you would feel comfortable sharing? (@39:12)

Q17: One of the things you are passionate about, is talking about sex. What advice and resources would you give for parents who want to teach their kids about sex in a healthy way? (@41:56)

SHEILA'S RESOURCES:
⭐️ "She Deserves Better" (book) - https://a.co/d/8K3yRki

⭐️ "The Whole Story" (sex + puberty online course) - use code TIFFANY0824 for 20% off during August 2024! - http://thewholestory.thinkific.com/courses/WholeStoryVIP?ref=eb28db

⭐️See all of Sheila's online courses here:
http://sheilawraygregoire.thinkific.com
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