Max Lucado - When Your Child Feels Lonely

Does your child struggle with being lonely? It is heartbreaking when a son or daughter says, "I don't have any friends." Loneliness is something we all experience from time to time. How can we help our kids know they are not alone because they are loved by us and more importantly, by God? Beloved author Max Lucado is here to shout good news to every soul. His new children's book, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone, will bring comfort to you and your kids. In today's conversation, you'll learn:  2:20 Receive this encouragement not just for your kids, but for you 7:44 How has technology affected the way a family communicates  11:37 How can we as parents become “missionaries” for our children  17:20 What to say to your child who may feel lonely at school  20:06 How can you help your child when you feel lonely yourself?  22:47 How to avoid leaving marriage behind while raising your kids Max Lucado is a prolific author, pastor, and host of the Encouraging Word podcast on AccessMore. He's written more than 40 books since the 1980s that have been translated into 50 languages, selling more than 145 million copies worldwide. He's been dubbed "America's Pastor" by Christianity Today and "The Best Preacher in America" by Reader's Digest. He serves the people of Oak Hills Church in San Antonio TX.  Learn about Max Lucado and his new children's book we talked about on today's episode, Just in Case You Ever Feel Alone. maxlucado.com Great news! The Parents Rising Conference sessions can now be watched at home! Purchase access to the conference videos and mp3s at happyhomeuniversity.com/conference Have a question for Arlene to address on the podcast? Please email Arlene your questions and the topics you want covered on the show! [email protected] More Resources for Your Family: Subscribe to Arlene's free email list where she shares what she is learning in her home for yours. happyhomeuniversity.com/subscribe Watch a VIDEO clip from the podcast on Arlene's Happy Home YouTube Channel @arlenehappyhome Every girl deserves a faith-filled adventure click here for the NIV Kingdom Girls Bible