What if your child’s disobedience wasn’t defiance—but a cry for connection? In this episode of Junk Drawer Mamas, Deena and Christina delve into the messy, yet beautiful, work of parenting with love and boundaries—especially when everything feels out of control. Based on the principles of connection over control, they explore what it looks like to build relationships that reflect the heart of God, even when your kids are pushing all your buttons, boundaries are being tested, and healing still feels out of reach. Through stories of parenting teenagers, navigating trauma, and learning to communicate with truth and love, this conversation reminds us that we don’t have to parent from fear or control. There’s a better way. Inspired by Danny Silk’s book Keep Your Love On, this conversation explores how to: 🩷 Parent from love, not control 💜 Learn how to discipline with love, not shame 💛 Understand the root behind your child’s “defiance” 🩷 Break generational patterns of fear-based parenting 💜 Set firm boundaries that protect connection, not destroy it 💛 Heal the mess in our relationships by cleaning up our own first 🩷Creating a safe space for your child to make mistakes without condemnation Whether you're struggling with your spouse, your teen, your toddler, or your adult child—this episode is for the mama who’s tired of power struggles and longs for peace and connection in her home. We’re learning how to stop controlling out of fear, and start leading with love & connection. Mama, you're not meant to do this alone. God's God you, and so do we. Let's tackle this junk drawer of life together. 🎧 TUNE IN NOW as we share how partnering with God in your parenting journey can turn even the messiest, most stressful days into moments of peace and joy. FOLLOW for more encouragement and tag a mama who needs this today. 👯💜🩷 New episodes every Wednesday on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and YouTube. We would love to hear from you. #JunkDrawerMamas #MomLifeUnfiltered #SpecialNeedsMoms #fostercaremoms #ExtremeParenting #ParentingPodcast #MomEncouragement #Hopeandhealing #RealMomTalk #MomLife #WearyMoms #ChristianMoms #imperfectparenting #KeepYourLoveOn #Boundaries #DannySilk #parentingwithlove #connection Keep Your Love On!: Connection, Communication and Boundaries: Danny Silk: 9781942306054: Amazon.com: Books