Your Child May Be Struggling More Than You Think | Darby Strickland

Changes that seem manageable to adults can feel overwhelming to a child. On this episode of Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, counselor and author Darby Strickland explains how parents can recognize when children are struggling with change and help them feel safe, understood, and anchored in God's care. In this video, you'll learn: 🔹 Why routines give young children a sense of safety and stability 🔹 How clinginess, regression, and repeated questions may signal emotional distress 🔹 Why parents should not rush children through sadness or disappointment 🔹 Practical ways to listen, reassure, and connect with children during upheaval 🔹 How Scripture can help children trust God when life feels uncertain Your calm, attentive presence can help your child face change with greater security, resilience, and hope. Get Darby Strickland's bundle, "Helping Kids Through Life's Changes" here: https://sf.fotf.com/nte6s9 --- Chapters: 0:00 Why Change Can Feel Overwhelming 3:16 How Children Process Change 6:19 Helping Kids Grieve What They Lose 9:20 Signs Your Preschooler Is Struggling 12:27 Guiding School-Age Children Through Change 15:04 Reassuring Children With Love and Protection 18:03 Remembering God's Faithfulness 20:05 Helping Children Trust God During Change 23:04 Don't Overlook the Small Changes --- Check out Focus on the Family on social media! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/focusonthefamily Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/focusonthefamily X: https://twitter.com/FocusFamily --- #Parenting #ChristianParenting #HelpingChildren #ParentingAdvice #ChildDevelopment #FaithBasedParenting #FocusOnTheFamily #DarbyStrickland