In The Loop With Andy Andrews

On this week’s episode, I share my perspective on how to talk to your kids when they are being to hard on themselves and falling apart.  As parents, it is crucial that we are vulnerable about our pasts. Some kids need to know another person has experienced the same problems as they have. Obviously we’ve forgotten what being 12 feels like, but we can try to imagine how things are going on in their minds. My son, Adam, is very sensitive and tends to think about things that might not bother his older brother.   His feelings don’t get hurt easily, but he is very aware of what other people are feeling—and he tends to focus on areas where he’s not doing so well.  I encourage you to help your child understand that we are all in the same boat together. We all have strengths and weaknesses, and you can always find someone better than you. Talk to your children about how they act, walk, and talk—and try to instill these habits in their lives. I recently heard a pastor say to the church’s youth, “Sometimes God will