Some Assembly Required

Author: Wesleyan School

Some Assembly Required: Because kids don't come with an instruction manual, is a podcast for real parents raising real kids. Hosted by two staff members at Wesleyan School, an independent K-12 school in the metro Atlanta area, the goal of this podcast is to provide practical things to consider when raising school-aged children. Guests will typically be one faculty member from Wesleyan paired with another expert on the topic we are discussing. Our hope is that anyone who loves school-aged children can use these resources, regardless of where you live or where your children attend school.
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Language: en

Genres: Kids & Family, Parenting

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"Help I'm Ruining My Kids" - Our chat with author Abbey Wedgeworth
Episode 16
Thursday, 7 May, 2026

This Mother’s Day, we’re offering a gift to every mom who has ever wondered, “Am I doing this all wrong?”In this special episode, we sit down with author Abbey Wedgeworth to talk about her honest, hope-filled book, Help! I’m Ruining My Kids: A Gospel Guide for the Mom Who is Desperate for Change. Together, we name the heavy reality of mom shame and contrast it with the freedom found in a full, gospel-centered identity in Christ.This conversation is not about parenting hacks or pressure to “get it right.” Instead, it’s about loosening our grip on perfection, rejecting the lie that our children’s outcomes rest solely on us, and rediscovering who we are as beloved daughters of God. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and deep compassion, Abbey reminds us that the antidote to shame isn’t trying harder. It's remembering who we already are in Christ.Consider this episode our Mother’s Day gift to you: a reminder that you are not failing, you are not alone, and God’s grace is more than enough—for you and for your kids.If you'd like to learn more about Abbey, you can find her online at:Website: https://www.abbeywedgeworth.comInstagram: @abbeywedgeworthYou can also order the book online here.