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Parents, Connection, and Understanding Your Child: Raising Children With Relational Intelligence | David Francis

What happens when loving your child is not enough to truly understand them? In this episode of The Elisha Show, Amb. Elisha speaks with David Francis about fatherhood, leadership, purpose, parenting, faith, and the importance of understanding the unique needs of each child.

✅ Why David describes himself as an “apple tree” and how discovering what you are meant to produce can shape your life

✅ How David’s journey from studying to become a priest to entrepreneurship was shaped by his desire to serve others

✅ Why loving your children is not the same as understanding them

✅ How Godmother was created to help parents better understand the unique personality and needs of each child

✅ Why having more information does not always help when parents lack a clear understanding of what applies to their child

✅ What fatherhood has taught David about leadership, self care, discipline, and showing up fully for others

✅ Why parents can protect their connection with their children while still correcting them

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