When the Door Closes: How to Keep Connection with Your Kids Through Every Stage
Have you ever stood in the hallway outside your child’s closed door — laundry in hand, heart heavy, replaying the last exchange and wondering, How did it get this hard to just talk?
Maybe the silence came after a toddler tantrum that felt personal. Maybe it was a tween’s eye roll, a teen retreating into headphones, or even an adult child who doesn’t call as often as they used to. Whatever the season, the ache is the same: distance where you long for closeness.
So what do you do when connection feels out of reach?
The answer isn’t found in tricks or checklists. It’s found in the biblical truth that parenting is not about control—it’s about connection.
In this podcast episode, Lori Lane shares encouragement rooted in Scripture and practical wisdom from raising four boys into adulthood. Her message is simple: faithful presence builds trust, and trust creates space for God to do His transforming work.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
Why parenting rooted in connection—not control—builds lasting trust
How to respond when fear tempts you to grasp for more rules
Practical encouragement for each stage: preschoolers, tweens/teens, and adult children
Why faithful presence shapes the atmosphere for honest conversation
How Scripture and grace work together to create safe spaces for your child’s heart
Resources:
Our next Discipleship Circle is Thursday, September 11th from 7:00-8:00pm EDT on Zoom. This month’s focus is “Developing Life Skills in Your Children: Equipping for Faithful Independence.”
We’ll explore how everyday responsibilities—budgeting, conflict resolution, time management, even toy clean-up—become opportunities to disciple your child’s heart. You’ll gain biblical wisdom, practical tools, and encouragement to raise confident, Christ-dependent kids who are prepared for life.
