The Works of Wonder Podcast

S2E4: The Parenting Mistake That Hurt My Child's Independence

This week on the Works of Wonder Podcast, I'm sharing Mistake #4: I Micromanaged Their Friendships. As parents, it's natural to want to protect our children from being hurt or influenced in unhealthy ways. I know I did. But I learned that constantly trying to control their friendships wasn't building wisdom, it was limiting opportunities for trust, communication, and growth. Our greatest influence doesn't come from choosing every friend our child has. It comes from building a relationship where they want to tell us about those friendships. A relationship where they know they'll be met with guidance instead of fear, wisdom instead of judgment, and support instead of control. My prayer is that this episode encourages you to invest deeply in the relationship with your child so they continue coming back to you as they navigate friendships, decisions, and life. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode! Be sure to pick up your copy of Dr. Long’s book, Beyond Words: The Art of Effectively Parenting Your Children. You can grab it on amazon. You can find The Well-Rounded Potty Training Course at www.drbethlong.com. Follow Me: Instagram: @drbethlong Facebook: Beth Long, PhD TikTok: @drbethlong

Season 2, Episode 3: The Moment I Stopped Trusting God With My Child

This week on the podcast, I continue Season 2 with another lesson from my 10 biggest parenting mistakes. In this episode, I share the moment I realized I had begun trusting my own efforts, fear, and desire for control more than I was trusting God with my children. I explore how easy it is for parents to carry burdens they were never meant to bear. I discuss the difference between faithful stewardship and trying to control every outcome, reminding parents that while we are called to teach, guide, and love our children, we were never called to determine the course of their lives. This episode encourages parents to release the weight of trying to "play God" and instead embrace the peace that comes from faithfully parenting the children God has entrusted to them. When we surrender control, we create space to parent with greater confidence, intentionality, and trust. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode! Be sure to pick up your copy of Dr. Long’s book, Beyond Words: The Art of Effectively Parenting Your Children. You can grab it on amazon. You can find The Well-Rounded Potty Training Course at www.drbethlong.com. Follow Me: Instagram: @drbethlong Facebook: Beth Long, PhD TikTok: @drbethlong

Season 2, Episode 2: Your Child's Behavior Does Not Determine Your Success as a Parent

This week on the podcast, I continue Season 2 with another lesson from my 10 biggest parenting mistakes. In this episode, I explore how many parents unknowingly tie their identity and success to their child's behavior, allowing moments of struggle, disobedience, or difficulty to become a measure of their own worth. Through both clinical insight and personal reflection, I want to encourage parents to separate their identity from their child's choices and remember that behavior is often a reflection of developing skills, not a report card on their parenting. I work to discuss the importance of staying grounded, responding with intention instead of shame, and focusing on the long-term work of teaching rather than chasing perfect behavior. This episode reminds parents that your child's behavior does not determine your success. Faithful, intentional parenting is measured by your willingness to guide, teach, and love your child through every stage of growth. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode! Be sure to pick up your copy of Dr. Long’s book, Beyond Words: The Art of Effectively Parenting Your Children. You can grab it on amazon. Follow Dr. Long: Instagram: @drbethlong Facebook: Beth Long, PhD TikTok: @drbethlong

Season 2, Episode 1: Times I Wish I Had Listened to the Holy Spirit Instead of Other People

This week on the podcast we kick off Season 2 with the first episode in a new series covering her 10 biggest parenting mistakes. In this episode, I reflect on one of the most impactful lessons from my own parenting journey: listening to outside voices when I should have trusted the wisdom, discernment, and guidance God had already given me. Through both personal reflection and clinical insight, I discuss how easy it can be for parents to rely too heavily on friends, trends, or outside opinions, especially when those voices feel confident and convincing. I encourage parents to remember that no one knows their child quite like they do, and that what works beautifully for one family may not be what another child needs. This episode challenges parents to quiet the noise, trust their God-given intuition, and parent with greater confidence, discernment, and intentionality as they learn to honor the unique needs of their own child. Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode! Be sure to pick up your copy of Dr. Long’s book, Beyond Words: The Art of Effectively Parenting Your Children. You can grab it on amazon. Follow Dr. Long: Instagram: @drbethlong Facebook: Beth Long, PhD TikTok: @drbethlong

Potty Training Your Child With Developmental Delays

In today's episode Dr. Long sits down to discuss how to effectively potty train children with developmental delays. Whether it is autism, speech delay, sensory processing disorder, or maybe just a child who hasn't responded to other "typical," potty training approaches, Dr. Long is positive that they can be taught! Want even more guidance? Dr. Long designed The Well-Rounded Potty Training Course specifically with you in mind. Start The Well-Rounded Potty Training Course today! Use code Potty20 for 20% off at checkout. https://drbethlong.thinkific.com/courses/potty-training-made-easy-course Don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast so that you don’t miss an episode! Be sure to pick up your copy of Dr. Long’s book, Beyond Words: The Art of Effectively Parenting Your Children. You can grab it on amazon. Follow Dr. Long: Instagram: @drbethlong Facebook: Beth Long, PhD TikTok: @drbethlong