118 - Playground Relationships with Erin MacPherson

Published: Sept. 19, 2014, 3:58 a.m.

Have you ever felt ashamed at the playground? Have you worried that your kids are the only ones playing Ninja Warrior while the others swing peacefully? Have you felt like you just can\u2019t measure up as a mom?\xa0This week, Kathi and Erin discuss the reaction to Erin\u2019s new blog post entitled \u201cI\u2019m Worried About Our Girls\u201d and the ways that parents can help their kids build strong, healthy relationships with other kids.

Knowing that every mom has felt shame, worry and stress about playground behavior\u2013 and that every mom earnestly seeks what\u2019s best for their children\u2013 we openly discuss:

* How little girls can respond to wild boys on a playground.

* The difference between a dangerous situation and a situation that a child can take care of on his or her own.

* How moms can get rid of the shame they feel when their children misbehave.

* How to communicate to our kids that God created both genders lovingly and intentionally\u2013 and that neither is inherently \u201cgood\u201d or \u201cbad.\u201d

Listen in and then share your own playground experiences in the comments below. One winner will get his or her choice of one of\xa0Erin\u2019s books! Plus,\xa0check out the \u201cDownload\u201d section below to get\xa0Erin\u2019s playground toolkit for girls.