Raising emotionally healthy kids with Debra Fileta
Raising emotionally healthy kids with Debra Fileta  
Podcast: The Christian Parenting Podcast - Motherhood, Teaching kids about Jesus, Intentional parenting, Raising Christian kids
Published On: Tue Sep 23 2025
Description: If you’ve ever felt unsure about how to help your kids navigate their big feelings, or if you’re still figuring out your own emotional landscape, this episode is for you.I’m joined by Debra Fileta, and she’s bringing a fresh perspective from her brand-new children’s book, Any Day Emotions. We talk about raising emotionally healthy families, what it looks like to model emotional regulation as a parent, and why emotional intelligence is just as important as spiritual formation in our homes.Here are a few things you’ll take away from this conversation:Why our kids need names for their emotions and how language helps them growWhat it means to do your own inner work as a parent so you can show up with calm and compassionHow to model emotional resilience by being honest, but not heavy, with your kidsWhy helping kids manage emotions is not coddling, but preparing them for life and faithIf you want practical tools, biblical encouragement, and a gentle nudge to grow alongside your kids emotionally, this episode is packed with wisdom. And don’t forget to check out Debra’s new book Any Day Emotions, a beautiful resource for helping children learn to feel and heal.Debra Fileta is a licensed professional counselor, speaker, and author of multiple books, including Are You Really OK?, Reset, and Choosing Marriage. Her work focuses on emotional and spiritual wellness, helping individuals and families heal from the inside out. Any Day Emotions is her first children’s book, written to empower kids with the tools they need to understand and manage their emotions in healthy, faith-filled ways.00:00 Introduction to Emotional Health in Families05:49 The Importance of Early Conversations12:00 Encouraging Healthy Emotional Expression18:05 Navigating Parent-Child Emotional Dynamics23:55 Resources for Parents on Emotional HealthConnect with Debrahttps://debrafileta.com/PodcastInstagramResources MentionedAny Day EmotionsChristian Parenting resourcesSubscribe to Christian Parenting’s Friday FavoritesThe Christian Parenting Podcast is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. For more information visit www.ChristianParenting.orgOur Sponsors:* Check out IXL and use my code TODAY for a great deal: https://www.ixl.comPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy