You’re one eye-roll away from losing it.
You’ve called their name four times.
You’re hot, tired, and absolutely done.

And then patience changes everything.

In this Friday episode, Justin and Kylie share two small choices that create big connection: making time for the people marrying into your family, and holding your nerve long enough for your child to come to you.

Because when we slow down, relationships grow.

KEY POINTS

• Attention is the rarest and purest form of generosity.
• Time invested now shapes future in-law relationships.
• Kids often need space to process before they respond.
• Patience prevents power struggles and invites cooperation.
• Small messages of love spark big moments of connection.
• Even eye-rolling kids still want us in their world.

QUOTE OF THE EPISODE

“Patience got us there. When we slow down, relationships grow.”

RESOURCES MENTIONED

• Happy Families memberships & resources
• The 7 Day Connection Challenge (Free Happy Families resource)

ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS

• Give someone your full attention this week. No phone. Just presence.
• When you want to react, pause. Let your child process.
• Create a short family catch-phrase that reminds your kids who they are.
• Send a simple “thinking of you” text when they’re away.