Christina and I chat about the difficulties and temptations we face in parenting - to lash out, to make a sarcastic remark or to yell at our kids. Acknowledging that we are in a spiritual battle and our need for God's grace is the foundation for responding as Christ calls us to.   1:58 - Snapping, temperaments and forgiveness  7:04 - Prayer and self-awareness  14:19 - The problem with arguing 17:38 - We are in a spiritual battle 23:42 - Accepting our circumstances 27:48 - The labyrinth as a symbol for our spiritual life30:18 - Things that help when we are struggling  Catechism in a Year (with Fr. Mike Schmitz): Day 61 : The Name of Jesusgrowing things (blog post)#makejoynormal #homeschooling #discipline #forgiveness #kindness #parenting #prayer #spirituality #faith Contact On Instagram at @make.joy.normal On Facebook at Homeschoolers: make JOY normal By email at questionsmakejoynormal@gmail.com or by voicemail Thanks for listening to Make Joy Normal Podcast!