14. Thrive Lesson 1A: It’s What’s in the Middle That Counts
In Lesson 1A: It’s What’s in the Middle That Counts from THRIVE by Dr. Scott Turansky and Joanne Miller, Dave and Marsha discuss the foundational idea that lasting change begins in the heart, not merely with outward behavior. They explain that repeated behavior patterns reveal internal heart issues such as beliefs, desires, and emotional triggers. Instead of reacting to surface behavior, parents are encouraged to look for tendencies that point to deeper character needs. Dave and Marsha reflect on how emotions expose what is already inside the heart and how both parents and children must take responsibility for emotional responses. This lesson reframes parenting as heart work, offering hope by shifting focus from correction to understanding and transformation.
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