In Order To CHANGE YOUR LIFE, You Need To UNDERSTAND THIS FIRST! | Sarah Jakes Roberts & Lewis Howes

Parenting

Sarah Jakes Roberts shares her experiences of parenting in the spotlight, drawing from her own childhood and current life. She emphasizes the importance of keeping her children close to her, especially during church services and tours, to make them feel a part of the family rather than separate from it 1. Sarah also discusses the inevitability of harm and the role of parents in teaching children how to recover from it emotionally 2.

My role is to show them how to recover from harm.

--- Sarah Jakes Roberts

She highlights the importance of emotional navigation and healthy expression as key responsibilities for parents.

   

Marriage

Sarah discusses the complexities of maintaining a healthy marriage, especially in a blended family. She and her husband, Touré Roberts, prioritize their relationship by keeping communication open and ensuring they remain united, even when their children try to play them against each other 3. Sarah also shares her love for creating a nurturing home environment, balancing her roles as a wife, mother, and professional by being fully present in each role at different times 4.

When I'm in something, I am 100% of who I need to be in that moment.

--- Sarah Jakes Roberts

This approach helps her manage the demands of her various responsibilities.

   

Confrontation

Sarah opens up about her struggles with healthy confrontation and communication. She admits to either being silent or overly reactive, and is working on finding a balance 5. Her husband taught her the power of apologizing to their children, which she now sees as a crucial part of healthy communication 6.

Don't underestimate the ability to go back and fix it through an apology.

--- Sarah Jakes Roberts

This lesson has been instrumental in her personal growth and parenting approach.