Are you parenting your child… or trying to control them?

In this deeply honest and freeing episode of *Laughing with Lions*, Coach Cheryl and Comedian Lisa explore the difference between guiding children and controlling them — and why fear-based parenting often creates more pressure, shame, and emotional distance.

Through powerful personal stories, biblical wisdom, and practical insight, this episode helps parents understand how to raise strong, confident children without hovering, panicking, or trying to prevent every struggle.

One of the most moving moments in this conversation comes when Cheryl shares how the Holy Spirit stopped her from reacting emotionally after her daughter secretly cut her own hair — and how that moment transformed her understanding of parenting forever.

In this episode:

• The danger of control-based parenting
• Helicopter parenting vs healthy guidance
• Why children need room to fail safely • Letting consequences become teachers
• How struggle builds resilience and confidence
• Parenting through connection instead of fear
• Listening to the Holy Spirit before reacting emotionally

Your child is not your project. They are a person entrusted to your care.

This episode will help you release pressure, embrace wisdom, and parent with greater peace, purpose, and grace.