In this episode of Living with Heart, Chip and Bryan discuss the The Fours Characteristics of Helping Children Develop Thriving Skills.

This episode explores the final six characteristics of a healthy family and how flexibility, accountability, forgiveness, and humility create a functional home. Chip and Bryan explore practical ways parents can nurture emotional, spiritual, and relational growth, focusing on progress over perfection. Build stronger family connections by embracing grace, healthy boundaries, and authentic communication.

In this episode, Chip and Bryan explore the deeper meaning of remembering, beyond simply recalling facts, to truly “re-member” ourselves by integrating emotions, experiences, and relationships. Chip shares how parents can grow emotionally and spiritually by acknowledging distance, practicing daily remembrance, and facing the impossible, creating deeper connections with their children and with God.

In this episode of Living with Heart, Chip and Bryan explore 4 unchangeable realities of life: our imperfection, struggle, dependence, and the need for humility. Learn how embracing struggle can deepen connection, reduce stress, and build resilience in both parents and children.

Big results often come from simple actions, and true leadership begins with responsibility, consistency, and care. Whether in parenting, marriage, friendship, or leadership, practicing small, intentional habits creates trust, belonging, and excellence. By modeling responsibility through daily actions, parents, leaders, and partners can inspire growth, respect, and lasting community.

Parenting with heart is about being present, relatable, and faithful, not about striving for perfection. Children don’t need flawless parents—they long for emotionally connected, values-driven moms and dads who guide them with love, faith, and resilience. By embracing struggles, modeling truth, and supporting their child’s God-given identity, parents build lasting relationships rooted in trust and grace.

Dr. Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley discuss what codependency is and is not and how is shows up in parenting.